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Hospitality

Higher Diploma in Leisure and Recreation Management

Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code HT114113

Higher Diploma in Leisure and Recreation Management

Programme Edges

Diversified Career Pathways

Develop a broad set of skills to boost employability.

Additional Professional Certifications

Students can pursue a series of widely recognized certifications in the leisure and recreation industry.

Unique and Comprehensive Learning Approach

Experiential learning equips students for professional roles in the leisure and recreation industry.

Diversified Career Pathways

Develop a broad set of skills to boost employability.

Additional Professional Certifications

Students can pursue a series of widely recognized certifications in the leisure and recreation industry.

Unique and Comprehensive Learning Approach

Experiential learning equips students for professional roles in the leisure and recreation industry.

Basic Information

The programme aims to develop students with professional knowledge and management skills required by the leisure and recreation industry. Allying with a wide range of industry partners, a structured industrial attachment programme and ample event participation opportunities are provided during the course of study to enrich students with real-life, hands-on industrial experiences.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.

Click here to view a video to learn more about the programme (in Cantonese)

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 2 Years

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

IVE (Chai Wan / Haking Wong)

Professional Recognition

The programme is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality (IoH) of UK and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
Students may apply for student membership of the Hong Kong Recreation Management Association.
Students may apply for associate membership of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Property Managers.

Remarks

The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
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 2

English Language 2

Core/Elective Subject 2

VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR
VTC Diploma of Vocational Education / VTC Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR
Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education; OR
Relevant and substantial work experience and/or prior qualification(s) obtained in or outside Hong Kong (e.g. assessed through recognition of prior learning and credit accumulation and transfer), with demonstrated ability to undertake sub-degree education; OR
Equivalent

Remarks

Applicants can use HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subjects (except ApL Chinese) for admission purpose. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an ApL subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively for admission purpose.
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. Recognition of Urdu Language subject in 2026 HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) will be announced later. For details, please click here. One Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
An "Attained" in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" for admission purpose.
If one of the five HKDSE subjects is Citizenship and Social Development, the general entrance requirement would become "Attained" for Citizenship and Social Development and Level 2 or above in four other HKDSE subjects including Chinese Language and English Language. Besides, Level 2 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) is also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. If applicants have taken both Module 1 and Module 2, either one of the modules (with a higher level) will be counted for admission purpose.
Applicable to holders of Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules).
Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes, students can progress to Higher Diploma programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results.
Applications with work experience and/or prior qualification(s) submitted will be assessed individually by the departments concerned.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):

BSSc (Hons) in Sports and Recreation Management

Graduates may pursue relevant Degrees locally or overseas. They may also apply for admission to the top-up Degree programme in Hong Kong offered by the following university in collaboration with the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE):

University of Lancashire, UK: BSc(Hon) in Sport Business Management^#

^# It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead. Please refer to the corresponding programme page in the website of SHAPE for the registered course no.

Career Prospects

Graduates equipped with the essential industrial knowledge, technical know-how and management techniques can start their careers at entry level in the leisure and recreation industry. After accumulating further operational experiences, they can be promoted to supervisory or managerial positions such as Event Manager, Clubhouse Manager, Sport Association Executive or Assistant Leisure Services Manager of Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

Curriculum

Camping and Adventure Leisure
Healthy Lifestyle
Introduction to Leisure and Recreation
Leisure Services for Special Population
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
IT Essentials - Hospitality
Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness

Arboriculture and Parks Management
Clubhouse Management and Catering Services
Customer Service Fundamentals
Foundation in Business Studies for Hospitality
Theme Parks Operations and Management
Work-integrated Learning - Leisure and Recreation Management in Practice^# (Year Long Module across Semesters 2 - 5)
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
Enrichment Module B

Cultural Venue Operations and Management
Leisure and Recreation Facilities Management (Year Long Module across Semesters 3 & 4)
Work-integrated Learning - Leisure and Recreation Management in Practice^# (Year Long Module across Semesters 2 - 5)
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace

Hospitality Accounting and Finance
Leisure Programming and Event Management (Year Long Module across Semesters 4 & 5)
Leisure and Recreation Facilities Management (Year Long Module across Semesters 3 & 4)
Playwork and Play-based Learning
Work-integrated Learning - Leisure and Recreation Management in Practice^# (Year Long Module across Semesters 2 - 5)
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Enrichment Module A

Hospitality Human Resource Operation and Management
Hospitality Marketing Management
Leisure Programming and Event Management (Year Long Module across Semesters 4 & 5)
Smart Recreation in the Community
Work-integrated Learning - Leisure and Recreation Management in Practice^# (Year Long Module across Semesters 2 - 5)
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing

Remarks

Work-integrated Learning: All programmes in the Hospitality Discipline include compulsory industrial attachment. Depending on the job nature and study programme, work-integrated learning will be arranged at an appropriate time during the period of study. Relevant work may involve shift duties and may take place during evenings, weekends or public holidays.

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.

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

Remarks

The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees. Students of Higher Diploma programmes will be required to pay the study package fees for Chinese & Putonghua modules.
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.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review. The tuition fee levels for 2nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.