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Programme Advantages

Applied AI Stays Closely Aligned with Industry Innovation.

AI should be applied across various industries to enhance competitiveness.

Proficient in Developing Diverse AI Software Solutions

Focusing on generative AI, language models, and computer vision software development.

Cross-industry Applications, Unlocking New Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, leveraging AI applications to broaden their career prospects.

Applied AI Stays Closely Aligned with Industry Innovation.

AI should be applied across various industries to enhance competitiveness.

Proficient in Developing Diverse AI Software Solutions

Focusing on generative AI, language models, and computer vision software development.

Cross-industry Applications, Unlocking New Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, leveraging AI applications to broaden their career prospects.

Basic Information

The programme provides a solid foundation in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing on generative AI, language models, image processing, and computer vision. Graduates will be able to apply AI models to solve challenges across industries such as healthcare, transportation, and retail.

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)

Study Places HKIIT at IVE (Sha Tin) - 30

Admission Score N/A

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.
The programme is newly offered in AY2025/26. The validation of the programme will be conducted in 2025.

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

Application for mapping for articulation pathways to local and overseas universities will be sought.

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as AI Application Developer, Machine Learning Operations Engineer, Computer Vision Engineer, AI Product Manager, Automation Engineer etc.

Curriculum

Operating Systems Fundamentals
Database Applications
Programming Fundamentals
Introduction to AI
IT Essentials - Web
Discrete Mathematics and Statistics
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness

Robotic Process Automation
Machine Learning
User Experience and User Interface Design
AI Application Development
AI Application System Design and Development Project 1/2
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement 1/2
Enrichment Module A

Deep Learning Applications
AI Application System Design and Development Project 2/2
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement 2/2
Enrichment Module B

AI Application Studies
Contemporary Topics in AI
Cloud Services for AI
AI Ethics and Safety
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing

IT Professionalism
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Final Year Project (Industry-based)

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.