Duration of Study | 2 Years | |
Mode of Study | Full-time | |
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Entrance Requirements | Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language; OR VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR VTC Diploma of Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR Diploma Yi Jin; OR Equivalent. Remarks :
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Programme Aims | This programme aims to develop students’ knowledge and practical problem-solving and analytical skills for the analysis, design and implementation of computer systems with an emphasis on information security. This 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. This programme is linked to the “Earn and Learn” scheme. Upon completion of the full-time first year of this programme1, the student may choose to study in the “Earn and Learn” scheme. Under the “Earn and Learn” scheme, students will be employed by the participating companies as registered apprentice for two years in the “Earn and Learn”. During the two-year training period, there will be salary, government allowance and additional subsidy. Furthermore, the employer will sponsor the apprentice to study the Higher Diploma (HD) programme at IVE in Part-Time (Day) mode2. Notes: 1 The tuition fee for the full-time Higher Diploma is paid by the student. 2 Employers will sponsor the tuition fees for these two years, and with monthly average salary $11,000 or above. For details, please refer to the “Earn and Learn” scheme website. | |
Career Prospects | Graduates will be able to take positions as Information Security Officers, Network Administrators / Engineers and Network and System Security Engineer. | |
Articulation | Graduates can apply for admission to the following programmes :
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Professional Recognition | The programme is recognised by the Hong Kong Computer Society as satisfying the academic requirements for its Associate membership. | |
Notes | Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant. |
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