Programme Edges

Mobile App Boasts an Extensive User Base and Enjoys Global Prevalence.

To create a smart future for both local and global communities, driving technological innovation and digital transformation.

AI Optimizes Personalized Experiences

AI drives personalized services, enhances user experience, and improves efficiency and convenience.

Digitalization Drives the Development of Innovative Applications

Digitalization drives innovative applications and industry transformation, creating more employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Mobile App Boasts an Extensive User Base and Enjoys Global Prevalence.

To create a smart future for both local and global communities, driving technological innovation and digital transformation.

AI Optimizes Personalized Experiences

AI drives personalized services, enhances user experience, and improves efficiency and convenience.

Digitalization Drives the Development of Innovative Applications

Digitalization drives innovative applications and industry transformation, creating more employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Basic Information

The programme aims to provide students with professional knowledge in mobile applications development. It integrates artificial intelligence and different mobile technologies to meet the digitalised and diversified development and of industries.

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.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 2 Years

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

HKIIT at IVE (Sha Tin / Tuen Mun)

Study Places HKIIT at IVE (Sha Tin) - 30
HKIIT at IVE (Tuen Mun) - 30

Admission Score Average Result: 14 ¹
Score Range: 10 - 22 ¹

Professional Recognition

The programme is recognised by the Hong Kong Computer Society as satisfying the academic requirements for its Associate Membership.

Remarks

Admission score in 2024 refers to score of the best 5 HKDSE subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language 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

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.
The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated 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 (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.
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):

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information and Communications Technology

Graduates may apply for admission to the following programmes:

Degree programmes in local universities:
- The City University of Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong Baptist University
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- The Education University of Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- The Hong Kong Metropolitan University
- The University of Hong Kong
Articulation Degree programmes in overseas universities (conducted at IVE campus):
- The Coventry University, UK
- The University of the West of England, UK
Other Universities in the UK and Australia

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as Mobile Application Developer, Web Developer for mobile devices, Artificial Intelligence Developer and Technical Support Personnel.

Curriculum

Introduction to Programming
Network Fundamentals
Operating Systems Fundamentals
Discrete Mathematics and Statistics
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
IT Essentials - Web

Mobile Web Development
Switched Networks and Mobility Fundamentals
Database Principles
Object Oriented Mobile Programming
Mobile Application Development Project with AI
Information Technology Professionalism
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part A)

Open Source Mobile Application Development
User Experience and User Interface Design
Mobile Application Development Project with AI
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part B)

Artificial Intelligence Technologies
Proprietary Mobile Application Development
Object Oriented Technology
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace
Final Year Project
Enrichment Module B

Emerging Technology in Mobile Computing and Intelligent Systems
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Final Year Project
Enrichment Module A

Remarks

Industrial Attachment will be arranged at an appropriate time during the period of study between Semester 3 - 5.

Tuition Fees

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.

Programme Highlights

Apple WWDC Swift Student Challenge

Students from this programme have consistently won awards at the Apple WWDC Swift Student Challenge with their mobile application projects. They have been invited to attend the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in the United States, where they explore the latest mobile app technologies, showcase their winning projects to Apple CEO Tim Cook, and network with developers from around the world.

Participating in the WorldSkills Competition, the "Skills Olympics"

The graduates of this programme have represented Hong Kong, China, in the "Mobile Application Development" trade at the WorldSkills Competition in South Korea and France for two consecutive competitions. They won the medallions of excellence, and also exchanged ideas with competitors worldwide, helping to advance their skills and career pathways.