Programmes

DFS Application Code: HPDFS-AIT

HD Application Code: HDAIT

Major emerging intelligent technologies are rapidly redefining global business and society's development. This programme addresses the growing demand of technology talents in Hong Kong and facilitates students to enter the information technology industry by providing a concrete foundation of information technology knowledge and application development skills. The topics of Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, database management and analytics, and computer programming languages will be covered to provide students with the latest development trend of the industry. The curriculum design emphasises on practicality; the students will have placement opportunities to experience the workplace requirements by tackling real business problems with technology solutions in real settings.

Programme Aims and Features

• Provides students with generic skills and the ability to present and evaluate information;

• Equips students with knowledge and skills in the technological field, including computer programming, networking and database, and technology application development, to perform skilled tasks and propose appropriate solutions;

• Provides students with the latest development trend of the information technology industry in local and global contexts;

• Enables students to acquire appropriate attitude and practical skills through practical experience and to appreciate the importance of professional standards and lifelong learning at the paraprofessional level;

• Prepares students to progress to further studies towards a degree in the relevant fields.

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Technology Placement

The Technology Placement provides a unique learning opportunity that enables students to integrate academic knowledge with first-hand practical experience. It broadens students’ horizons in an actual work setting where they could interact with professionals from the IT industry and learn to develop better communication and interpersonal skills and work ethics. It will also develop and refine students’ employability skills, engage them in career development activities and support them to adopt a reflective approach to learning.

Opportunities for Further Studies

UGC-funded Universities

Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to Bachelor’s degree programmes in Computer Science, Information Technology or other IT-related disciplines offered by local universities.

The list below shows the degree programmes that our graduates may apply for further studies*:

• The University of Hong Kong
  BASc Applied Artificial Intelligence
  BEng Computer Science
  BEng Data Science and Engineering
  Bachelor of Science
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  BSc Computer Science
  BEng Artificial Intelligence - Systems and Technologies
• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  BSc Computer Science
  BSc Data Science and Technology
• The Education University of Hong Kong
  BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology (Senior year entry)

• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Scheme in Information and Artificial Intelligence Engineering
  BSc (Hons) Computer Science
• City University of Hong Kong
  BSc Computer Science
• Hong Kong Baptist University
  BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Data Analytics

Graduates are also eligible to apply for the below degree programmes offered by other institutions:

Other Local Institutions

• HKU SPACE
  Part-time, final year, BSc (Hons) Cyber Security offered by the University of Plymouth (UK) in collaboration with HKU SPACE
  Part-time, 2-year, BSc (Hons) Computer Network and Security offered by the Middlesex University (UK) in collaboration with HKU SPACE
• Hong Kong Metropolitan University
  BSc (Hons) Computer Engineering (Senior year entry)
  BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Senior year entry)
  BSc (Hons) Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Senior year entry)
  BComp (Hons) Internet Technology (Senior year entry)
• Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
  BSc (Hons) Applied Computing

*The above list is not exhaustive and only shows some of the examples.

Professional Recognition

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy

AWS Academy provides ready-to-teach curricula to its member institutions, helping students acquire cloud computing skills and widely recognised certifications, and preparing them to pursue career in IT industry. The College has joined AWS Academy as a member institution, and offers a course provided by the Academy as part of the curriculum of the Higher Diploma programme.

Full Subsidy of Examination Fee

Upon successful completion of the cloud computing course in the curriculum, HPSHCC students are eligible to take the examination of Amazon Web Services. The College will fully subsidise the examination fee.

Check Point

The College also has become the SecureAcademy of Check Point. Their mission is to provide global education on Cyber Security by partnering with colleges and continuing education institutions. They also encourage institutions to collaborate with Check Point to prepare today’s students with the vital technology skills needed to protect our future. 

Career Prospects

Our graduates are prepared to take up positions in the Information Technology fields at the paraprofessional level in Hong Kong and the Mainland.