Business

Higher Diploma

Business Discipline

The Business discipline covers multiple professional fields with a strong emphasis on practical applications of advanced technologies. The curriculum incorporates cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing and data analytics, equipping students with the latest digital competencies. Through cross-disciplinary learning opportunities and practical training, we prepare students with essential 21st century skills for both further studies and career development. Our close industry partnerships facilitate regular activities—including seminars, webinars, company visits, and overseas exchanges—ensuring programmes stay aligned with evolving market needs.

Programme Information

Key Advantages

Industry-Aligned Curriculum

Featuring diverse teaching approaches including project-based learning, workplace Learning and assessment, our programmes develop precisely the skills today's industries demand.

Professional Recognition

Our programmes are accredited by local and international professional bodies including the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management (HKIHRM), and Hong Kong Institute of Marketing (HKIM), etc. opening diverse career pathways through industry-validated qualifications.

Industry Collaboration

With over 300 corporate and public sector partners, we provide valuable internship opportunities that develop practical workplace skills.

Industry-Aligned Curriculum

Featuring diverse teaching approaches including project-based learning, workplace Learning and assessment, our programmes develop precisely the skills today's industries demand.

Professional Recognition

Industry Collaboration

With over 300 corporate and public sector partners, we provide valuable internship opportunities that develop practical workplace skills.

Articulation

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

Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
Coventry University, UK
Northumbria University, UK
City University of Hong Kong
The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Hong Kong Shue Yan 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

Career Prospect

A broad range of relevant career opportunities are open to the Discipline’s graduates, most students find position such as Accounting Officer, Wealth Management Consultant, Management Trainee, Flight Attendant, Logistics Officer, Marketing Officer, Human Resource Officer, Digital Marketing Executive and E-Commerce Executive etc.

Professional Recognition

Many professional bodies in Hong Kong and overseas acknowledge the quality of our programmes, including:

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA)
Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management (HKIHRM)
Hong Kong Institute of Marketing (HKIM)
Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA)
Hong Kong People Management Association (HKPMA)
Hong Kong Public Relations Professionals' Association (PRPA)
Hong Kong Quality Management Association (HKQMA)
Human Capital Management Society (HCMS)
Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK)
Institute of Training Professionals (ITP)
Society of Registered Financial Planners (HKRFP)
The Association of Accredited Advertising Agencies of Hong Kong (HK4As)
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF)
The Chartered Institute of Housing Asian Pacific Branch (CIHAPB)
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK)
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
The Hong Kong Arts Administrators Association (HKAAA)
The Institute of Purchasing & Supply of Hong Kong (IPSHK)

Internship and Exchange

Industrial attachment opportunities enable students to experience the real-life workplace challenges through attachment to different organisations. It could facilitate students' transition from study to work by developing their team work spirit, problem solving abilities, practical skills, and appropriate work attitudes and value. Through the attachment, employers can identify the right talents for future full-time employments and also source suitable candidates to meet the seasonal and part-time manpower needs.

Business Discipline has been partnered with more than 300 business and public organisations to offer industrial attachment opportunities for students in previous academic years, including:

Belle International
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
China National Aviation Corporation (Group) Limited
China Duty Free (Shenzhen) Supply Chain Technology Company Limited
Civil Aid Service
DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited
DHL Global Forwarding (Hong Kong) Limited
DKSH Hong Kong Limited
Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre
Hong Kong Housing Society (Property Management Division)
Hong Kong International Terminals Limited
Hong Yip Service Company Limited
Iterative Consultancy Service (HK) Limited
Kiu Lok Service Management Ltd.
LF Logistics (Hong Kong) Limited
Malayan Banking Berhad
Mannings
Manulife International Limited
New Lantao Bus Co. (1973) Ltd.
Menzies CNAC Aviation Services Limited
New World Facilities Management Co. Limited
Ocean Park
Round Media International Company Limited
SATS Gateway
Shanghai Commercial Bank
SUP Retail Limited
Synergis Management Services Limited
SW Hong Kong
Swire Resources Limited
Victorinox
Wellcome Supermarket

Facilities

Accountancy and Finance Centre

Air TY Centre

Centre of Business Innovation

E Media Lab

Human Resource Assessment Centre

K Concept Studio

Retail Lab

Studio ONE

SHOW BOX

Sky Freight VR Workshop

EXP Theatre

Highlights

HKVTC Shop Go Public Ceremony cum Keep On Live Competition 2024

HKVTC Shop Go Public Ceremony cum Keep On Live Competition 2024 was successfully held on 3 July 2024.  Dr Bernard CHAN Pak-li, the Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, served as the officiating guest who delivered a speech and presided over the opening ceremony. The ceremony marked the opening of HKVTC Shop to the general public.  The platform showcases products designed and created by VTC students and graduates, recognizing the creativity and talent of the younger generation while also promoting vocational and professional education and training (VPET).

HANG SENG BANK GO!GINGERONION x VTC Business Integrated Marketing Communication Campaign Competition 2024

VTC Business Discipline (BA), in collaboration with Hang Seng Bank, hosted the HANG SENG BANK GO!GINGERONION x VTC Business Integrated Marketing Communication Campaign Competition 2024. Over 200 BA students participated in the competition. A total of 47 proposals were received, and 6 teams were shortlisted to advance to the finals. Briefings were conducted for BA students to equip them with knowledge of banking products and provide tips for successfully planning integrated marketing campaigns. BA students also benefited from a visit to the Hang Seng Bank headquarters, where they attended a research workshop and interacted with the staff. Adjudicators from Hang Seng Bank were impressed by the creative ideas presented by BA students during the final presentation. They are looking forward to the next round of collaborative projects to benefit more BA students.

HKICPA Business Case Competition 2023

Four IVE student teams of Higher Diploma in Accountancy with Business Analytics programme achieved remarkable results in the Sub-degree Group of the HKICPA Business Case Competition 2023, winning six awards including a 1st Runner-up, the Best Written Proposal, the Best Presenter, and three Merit Team awards. Organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Certied Public Accountants (HKICPA), the competition this year which focused on digital entertainment business has attracted participation of over 530 students from 16 tertiary institutions with a submission of a total of 139 business proposals. All teams were required to submit a proposal to address real-life business challenges with their accounting and business knowledge. After several rounds of evaluation, four IVE student teams were among the six nalists to present their proposals and answer adjudicators’ questions, providing business solutions to settle the problem. The IVE student teams nally received six awards with their outstanding performance.