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Diploma of Foundation Studies

Full-time S6 or above Diploma

Programme Code FS113002L

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Retail and E-Commerce)

Programme Edges

Diverse Learning Experience

The programme offers diverse learning experiences, including talks, visits, and study tours, to help students better understand the development of the retail and e-commerce industries.

Clear Pathways to Success

Graduates can pursue advanced diplomas in retail and e-commerce to enhance their professional skills.

Industry Collaboration

The programme is developed in close collaboration with industry partners to provide professional retail and e-commerce training aligned with evolving market needs.

Diverse Learning Experience

The programme offers diverse learning experiences, including talks, visits, and study tours, to help students better understand the development of the retail and e-commerce industries.

Clear Pathways to Success

Graduates can pursue advanced diplomas in retail and e-commerce to enhance their professional skills.

Industry Collaboration

The programme is developed in close collaboration with industry partners to provide professional retail and e-commerce training aligned with evolving market needs.

Basic Information

The programme aims to deliver a quality education, with vocational and generic elements, that will enable students to achieve both the basic skills required for developing a career in the industry, and a sound academic foundation for further studies. The programme focuses heavily on communication, in particular English, Chinese with Putonghua and Information Technology, as these areas are particularly important in the workplace. Emphasis is also placed on the development of interpersonal skills and teamwork, and a student-centred approach.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 1 Year

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

IVE (Haking Wong)

Professional Recognition

Students who are studying Diploma of Foundation Studies - Retail and E-Commerce are eligible to apply for the student membership of Hong Kong Quality Management Association.

Remarks

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

Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Senior Secondary Academic Structure); OR
Equivalent

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates of Diploma of Foundation Studies are eligible to apply for VTC’s Higher Diploma programmes, which normally require five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including Chinese Language and English Language.

Career Prospects

The programme equips students with skills required for employment in the Retail and E-Commerce sectors and also prepares them for further studies.

Curriculum

Business Fundamentals
Customer Service Fundamentals
Retail Fundamentals
Integrated Retail Practices
Vocational English I
Vocational English II
Vocational English III
Vocational English IV
Vocational English V
Foundation Mathematics I
Foundation Mathematics II (A)
Information Technology Applications
Essentials of Personal Development
Wellness in Action
Vocational Chinese: Discussion and Social Correspondence
Vocational Chinese: Reading Comprehension & Administrative Text Writing
Vocational Chinese: Putonghua Conversation & Discussion
Optional Module: Foundation Mathematics III ^（1）

Remarks

Diploma of Foundation Studies students may also consider taking the optional module 'Foundation Mathematics III' for the eligibility to apply for VTC's Higher Diploma programmes or related civil service jobs which require Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics as one of their entrance requirements. Separate tuition fee will be charged for this optional module.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the AY2025/26 is listed below for reference. The tuition fees for AY2026/27 will be announced at a later stage.

Tuition Fees (HK$)

$21,630

Remarks

The study duration of Diploma of Foundation Studies programmes is normally 1 year. The tuition fee is payable in two installments.
In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees.
Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged.
Students of Diploma of Foundation Studies programmes may choose to take the optional module “Foundation Mathematics III” with a separate tuition fee.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

Programme Highlights

Business dining etiquette

Learn business dining etiquette, including the correct use of utensils, polite conversation skills, and how to present a professional image in formal settings.

Visit to the 58th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo

Visit the 58th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo to gain in-depth insights into the marketing strategies and sales techniques of local retail brands.