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Information Technology Discipline
  1. Admission
  2. S6 Full time
  3. Higher Diploma
  4. Discipline Overview of Information Technology

Discipline Overview of Information Technology

Information technology (IT) is shaping the future and IT professionals have many opportunities in the era of digital smart cities of the 21st century. IT is integrated with all the activities of daily life and work. IT is widely used to support many industries in the commercial, private and public sectors, creating a strong demand for skilled professionals.

 

In order to provide learners the latest knowledge and skills required for this rapidly changing career environment, a comprehensive suite of IT programmes has been designed by Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT), covering the areas of information and communications technology (ICT) and digital media and entertainment technology (DMET). ICT programmes enable learners to develop and administer various IT and innovative and creative business applications and solution platforms, as well as computer servers, communication networks, cloud computing, big data, data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and smart technologies, whereas DMET programmes equip them for creative industries such as the computer graphics, digital media, virtual reality, interactive technology, computer games and animation, and theme park and theatre creative technology.

HKIIT

 

Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology

 

The Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT) was established in 2023 as the 14th member institution of the VTC. HKIIT aims to provide comprehensive information technology programmes, enable students to master the latest technology and applications through participating in internships and industry collaboration projects, and demonstrate their expertise in the challenging and rapidly changing industry environment. HKIIT has designed a comprehensive suite of IT programmes covering the areas of information and communications technology and digital media and entertainment technology to meet the strong manpower demand across various industries.

 

HKIIT offers programmes at the following SIX campuses:

  • HKIIT located at VTC Tsing Yi Complex, 20A Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi Island, New Territories
  • IVE (Chai Wan)
  • IVE (Kwun Tong)
  • IVE (Lee Wai Lee)
  • IVE (Sha Tin)
  • IVE (Tuen Mun)

 

Articulation

 

Articulation

 

Graduates opting for further studies are eligible to apply for the Degree programmes offered by various local and overseas universities including:

 

  • Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi)
  • City University of Hong Kong
  • Hong Kong Baptist University
  • Hong Kong Metropolitan University
  • Lingnan 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 University of Hong Kong
  • Coventry University, UK
  • University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
career

Career Prospect

 

There are many opportunities for technically skilled personnel in the rapidly growing sector of IT and creative industries. ICT graduates are usually hired as programmers, technicians, systems analysts, software engineers, network engineers, information and cybersecurity engineers, or data analysts. DMET graduates are usually hired as digital media developer & producer, streaming and broadcasting developer & producer, computer animators, interactive media programmers and designers, game developers and designers, theme park technical managers, art & cultural centre technicians, audio-visual systems designers and managers. With the IT industry growing steadily in recent years in both local and global markets, the employment rate for IT graduates is very high. The demand for IT professionals at all levels is expected to continue to be strong over the next decade.

Professional Recognition

 


Responding to market demands, the programmes offered are widely recognised by industry and professional bodies. All programmes are recognised by the Hong Kong Computer Society as satisfying the academic requirements for its Associate Membership.