For any economy to grow and develop, human resources is one of the determining factors for success. Management personnel who can understand the essentials of business such as principles of marketing, finance, accounting, inventory control and human resources are in great demand. Hence, Business Management programmes remain a popular choice amongst school leavers, and a programme of high quality could help develop students’ full potential in becoming young executives in a wide range of jobs in finance, trade and manufacturing in the commercial, government or non-government sectors.

Programme Aims and Features

This programme aims to expose students to all major functions of a business organisation, such as accounting, economics, finance, marketing, human resources management, international business, statistics, law and project management, that prepare them for junior management positions in commercial or non-profit organisations. Students will be able to search and manage information, analyse management problems, make management decisions, and integrate the various skills and concepts to solve problems or enhance the functions that are appropriate to a business environment. Furthermore, students will receive training in English and Chinese to enhance their communication skills, as well as in general education to widen their outlook and to prepare them for lifelong learning.

This programme distinguishes itself from other existing business management programmes through its broad coverage of the key management functions, thereby allowing students to jump-start their careers in the various management related fields more quickly upon graduation.

Opportunities for Further Studies

Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to the full-time top-up programmes offered locally by the following overseas universities in collaboration with HKU SPACE Centre for International Degree Programme (CIDP):

• BA (Hons) Marketing & Management offered by the University of Hull, UK
• BSc Business offered by the University of London, UK

Students are also eligible to apply for admission to the part-time BSc Management programme offered by the University of London in collaboration with HKU SPACE.

Professional Recognition

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will grant exemptions to holders of the Higher Diploma in Business (Management) programme for up to 4 of its 14 papers in the qualifying examination.

Career Prospects

This programme will enable students to explore career opportunities at junior supervisory level in business management and administration or related fields.

2-year Higher Diploma Programme (Direct Entry to Year 1)

HKDSE

• Level 2 or above in 5 subjects^# (including Chinese Language and English Language);

Applicants whose HKDSE results do not meet the entry requirements of the 2-year Higher Diploma Programme should apply for admission to the Certificate in General Studies Programme.

OR

HKALE

• Pass in one AL subject or two AS subjects in the HKALE; and three passes in HKCEE* PLUS Level 2 / Grade E or above in Chinese Language and English Language, or equivalent;

Applicants whose HKALE results do not meet the entry requirements of the 2-year Higher Diploma Programme should apply for admission to the Foundation Programme.

OR

• Hold a recognised Pre-Associate Degree / Foundation Programme qualification; OR
• Hold a recognised post-secondary certificate or diploma.

^#Applicants are allowed to use not more than two Applied Learning (ApL) subjects in the application.
The recognition of the ApL subjects is as follows:
“Attained with distinction” is deemed equivalent to Level 3; and
“Attained” is deemed equivalent to Level 2.

Certificate in General Studies Programme^ / Foundation Programme

Certificate in General Studies Programme^:
HKDSE

• Level 2 or above in English Language and any three other subjects^# (which may include Chinese Language); in any event Chinese Language must be at Level 1 or above;

OR

• Level 2 or above in English Language and any two other subjects^# (which may include Chinese Language); in any event Chinese Language must be at Level 1 or above; and at least 8 points^@ in the best three subjects.

Foundation Programme:
HKCEE

• Three passes in the HKCEE* PLUS Level 2 / Grade E or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the HKCEE, or equivalent;

OR

• Completed Project Yi Jin with satisfactory results.

^ Subject to EDB approval.

^# Applicants are allowed to use not more than two Applied Learning (ApL) subjects in the application.
The recognition of the ApL subjects is as follows:
"Attained with distinction" is deemed equivalent to Level 3; and
"Attained" is deemed equivalent to Level 2.

^@ Level 5** = 7 points; Level 5* = 6 points; Level 5 = 5 points; Level 4 = 4 points; Level 3 = 3 points; Level 2 = 2 points; Level 1 = 1 point.

Applicants who do not possess the above academic qualifications but are aged 21 or above and have relevant working experience will be considered by the College.

Foundation Programme*

• General English I & II 
• Foundations of Chinese Language
• Mathematics and Statistics for Daily Life Applications 
• Computer Studies 
• The Process of Design 
• Popular Culture: Identities and Institutions
• Ethics and Society 
• The Science of Everyday Life 
• Multiple Intelligences and Competencies 
• Law and Business 

Higher Diploma Year 1

• General English III 
• English for Academic and Professional Purposes Part I 
• Putonghua 
• Introduction to Multimedia / Introduction to Information Technology
• Introductory Financial Accounting
• Economics
• Statistics for Business
• Hong Kong Business Environment
• Cost and Management Accounting
• Hong Kong Business Law
• Principles and Practice of Management 

Higher Diploma Year 2

• English for Academic and Professional Purposes Part II
• Business Communication in English
• Practical Chinese
• Intra- and Interpersonal Competencies
• Fundamentals of Finance
• Principles of Marketing
• PRC Business Environment
• International Trade
• Organizational Behaviour and Development
• Human Resources Management and Development
• Introduction to Project Management