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Information Technology
Information Technology
Higher Diploma

Information Technology Discipline

Our programmes cover two key areas: information and communications technology (ICT) and digital media & entertainment technology (DMET).

The ICT curriculum equips students with expertise in developing and administering business and innovative IT solutions, network systems, cloud computing, big data, data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and smart technologies. The DMET stream focuses on core creative industry skills including computer graphics, digital media, virtual reality, interactive technology, computer games and animation, mega event entertainment technology, esports technology and drone and entertainment technology.

 Key Advantages

Key Advantages

Industry-Aligned Curriculum

Industry-Aligned Curriculum

Our programmes address critical industry demands through emerging technologies like AI, cybersecurity, data science, Web 3.0, and IoT, cultivating the next generation of IT professionals.

Advanced Learning Facilities

Advanced Learning Facilities

Students access cutting-edge facilities mirroring real-world environments, including our Metaverse Innovation Centre, Cybersecurity Centre, and AI & Big Data Centre.

Industry Collaboration

Industry Collaboration

With 200+ industry partners, we provide valuable internship and employment opportunities across Hong Kong's tech sector.

Industry-Aligned Curriculum

Industry-Aligned Curriculum

Our programmes address critical industry demands through emerging technologies like AI, cybersecurity, data science, Web 3.0, and IoT, cultivating the next generation of IT professionals.

Advanced Learning Facilities

Advanced Learning Facilities

Students access cutting-edge facilities mirroring real-world environments, including our Metaverse Innovation Centre, Cybersecurity Centre, and AI & Big Data Centre.

Industry Collaboration

Industry Collaboration

With 200+ industry partners, we provide valuable internship and employment opportunities across Hong Kong's tech sector.

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
  • University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
  • Northumbria University, UK
  • Coventry University, UK
Career Prospect

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, 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  

Professional Recognition  

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

Internship and Exchange

Internship and Exchange

We provide a real-life organizational context for students to develop specific or generic skills, valuable to their
professional development. Students can apply and enhance their skills in reality, contribute to the organization and, at the same time, obtain invaluable guidance from their mentors.

We have established partnership with more than 200 companies and organizations which provided a wide range of opportunities to our students including industrial attachment and graduate employment. They are Microsoft, CISCO, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong Disneyland, Cathay Pacific Airways and Hong Kong Jockey Club etc.

Facilities

Facilities

Metaverse Innovation Centre

Metaverse Innovation Centre

Cybersecurity Centre

Cybersecurity Centre

Cloud Innovation Centre

Cloud Innovation Centre

Multimedia Entertainment Studio

Multimedia Entertainment Studio

Interactive Media Studio

Interactive Media Studio

InnoLab

InnoLab

Video Production Studio

Video Production Studio

VFX Laboratory

VFX Laboratory

AI & Big Data Centre

AI & Big Data Centre

Digital Innovation Co-creation Centre

Digital Innovation Co-creation Centre

Esports Technology Centre

Esports Technology Centre

Highlights

Highlights

The 8th Greater Bay Area STEAM Excellence Award 2026 (HKSAR)

The 8th Greater Bay Area STEAM Excellence Award 2026 (HKSAR)

Students of the Higher Diploma in Data Science and AI earned the Silver Award and Merit Award in the Information and Communication Technologies Tertiary category

Cross-strait with Hong Kong and Macau University Students' Innovation IT Project Competition 2026

Cross-strait with Hong Kong and Macau University Students' Innovation IT Project Competition 2026

Students of Higher Diploma in Software Engineering and Higher Diploma in AI and Mobile Applications Development earned First Prize and Second Prize in the Competition

Young Professionals Exhibition & Competition 2026

Young Professionals Exhibition & Competition 2026

Students of the Higher Diploma in Data Science and AI won the championship in the Young Professionals Exhibition & Competition 2026

Hong Kong Schools Boardgame Design Competition

Hong Kong Schools Boardgame Design Competition

Students of Higher Diploma in Games and Animation and Higher Diploma in Digital Media Technology earned Champion in Tertiary Institution, Best Theme Award (Culture & Life), Best Theme Award (Career Planning) and Merit Award

48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 Cloud Computing International Invitational Competition, Shanghai, China

48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 Cloud Computing International Invitational Competition, Shanghai, China

Students of the Higher Diploma in Cloud and Data Centre Administration earned the Bronze Award in the Competition

Achieved Outstanding Results at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025 -2026

Achieved Outstanding Results at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025 -2026

Students from our Higher Diploma in Telecommunications and Networking team won second prize in the Innovation Competition AI Track

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