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Department of Digital Innovation and Technology
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information and Communications Technology
Full-time S6 or above Degree

Programme Code DS125109

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information and Communications Technology

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Integration of Theoretical Knowledge with Practical Skills

Abilities and competence to meet the needs of the fast-growing information and communications technology industry in Hong Kong.

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Integration of Theoretical Knowledge with Practical Skills

Abilities and competence to meet the needs of the fast-growing information and communications technology industry in Hong Kong.

Basic Information

The programme aims to provide students with the conceptual and technological knowledge for data and software engineering as well as network development. Emphasis is on integration of theoretical knowledge with practical skills in implementing applications. Graduates will be able to apply proven principles and techniques to the development and support of computer systems. A distinguishing feature of the programme is that it will enhance students' abilities and competence to meet the needs of the fast-growing information and communications technology industry in Hong Kong.
Mode of Study Full-time
Duration of Study 4 Years
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
THEi1
Admission Score Average Result: 15 2
Score Range: 14 - 16 2
Remarks
  1. Core modules would be conducted at THEi (Chai Wan) and some General Education (GE) modules at other campuses.
  2. Admission score in 2024 refers to score of the best 5 HKDSE subjects, including Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, and one elective subject of admitted students in 2024. For reference only. (Scoring scale: 5** = 7 points; 5* = 6 points; 5 = 5 points: 4 = 4 points; 3 = 3 points; 2 = 2 points; 1 = 1 point).
Notes
  1. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.

Entrance Requirements

  • HKDSE
Chinese Language 3
English Language 3
Mathematics 2
Elective Subject 2
Citizenship and Social Development Attained
  • Equivalent*
Remarks
*Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes, students can progress to Degree programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results.
  1. These are the entrance requirements of Year 1 entry.
  2. For 2024 HKDSE and before, a "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively; From 2025 HKDSE onwards, Language Proficiency Level A2 or above in French / German / Spanish, N3 or above in Japanese and TOPIK II: Grade 3 or above in Korean are also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement (Subject to approval by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ)). One Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
  3. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively, and a maximum of two ApL subjects (excluding ApL(C)) can be counted for admission purpose. The results of relevant ApL subjects will be considered in the application for Degree programmes. Relevant ApL subjects include: Computer Game and Animation Design, Magazine Editing and Production, New Media Communication Strategies, Computer Forensic Technology, Multimedia Entertainment Studies, Mobile and Online Apps Development, Internet of Everything Application, Constructing Smart Cities, Data Application for Business, Tech Basics, AI in Business, AI and Robotics, Introduction to Fintech.
  4. An “Attained” in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at “Level 2” for admission purpose.
  5. HKDSE Liberal Studies at Level 2 or above will be recognised for meeting the subject requirement of Citizenship and Social Development.

Articulation / Employment

Career Prospects
Graduates may be employed as Software Developers, Network Engineers, Data Analysts, AI Engineers, Security Engineers, Game Software Developers, Mobile and Web Application Programmers, rising to challenging prospects such as ICT Project Managers, Data Scientists, Security Consultants / Managers, Game Software Technical Officers, Internetworking Administrators and other managerial positions.

Curriculum

  • Information Technology Essentials
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Network Fundamentals
  • Discrete Mathematics, Probability & Statistics
  • Database Principles
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Multimedia Websites Design & Practices
  • Applied Mathematics for Science & Technology
  • GE Core Module: Chinese 1
  • GE Core Module: Creativity & Innovation in Society
  • GE Core Module: English for Academic Studies 1
  • Operating Systems & Architecture
  • Web Applications Development
  • Software Engineering & Project Management
  • Object-Oriented System Analysis & Design
  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • ICT Professionalism
  • Software Development Project
  • GE Elective Module 1#
  • GE Elective Module 2#
  • GE Core Module: A.I. and Blockchain in Society & Work
  • GE Core Module: Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • Mobile Applications Development
  • Game Engines & Game Development
  • Advanced Database Systems
  • Network Switching & Routing
  • Cloud Computing
  • Enterprise Architecture & System Development
  • Work-integrated Learning*
  • Programme Elective 1
  • GE Elective Module 3#
  • GE Core Module: Chinese 2
  • GE Core Module: English for Academic Studies 2
  • GE Core Module: English for Professional Purposes
  • Cybersecurity Operations
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Science
  • Modern Web Technology & Development
  • Enterprise Network Technologies
  • Advanced Topics in Information & Communications Technology
  • Programme Elective 2
  • Programme Elective 3
  • Final Year Project 1
  • Final Year Project 2
  • GE Elective Module 4#
Remarks
  • Please visit THEi’s website to learn more details of the GE Elective Modules.
  • Students are also required to complete the Work-integrated Learning module before a Bachelor Degree is awarded.

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fee per Credit Point (HK$)
$2,750
Remarks
  1. The study duration of Degree programmes is normally 4 years. The tuition fees of Degree programmes are charged according to the number of credit points taken during a semester. Students have to complete at least 120 to 132 credit points for graduation.
  2. In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money.
  3. Depending on the requirements of individual programmes, students may be required to attend additional training / industrial attachments, for which separate fees will be charged.
  4. Tuition fees are subject to annual review.

Programme Highlights

Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Ideation Programme

Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Ideation Programme

Students from the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information and Communication Technology programme have successfully transformed their creativity, academic knowledge, and personal interests into a compelling final-year project. This project was submitted to the Hong Kong Science Park Ideation Programme, where it was accepted into the programme. As a result, the team secured a one-year incubation programme at Hong Kong Science Park, along with HK$100,000 in seed funding.

Other Programmes

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Multimedia Technology and Innovation
Full-time S6 or above Degree
Programme Code DS125108

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Multimedia Technology and Innovation