DFS Application Code: HPDFS-BM
HD Application Code: HDBMGT_MEC
More programme information and activities details could be found on the programme Facebook page:
This programme was formerly known as Higher Diploma in Business (Management and e-Commerce), and has been restructured and retitled as Higher Diploma in Business Management with effect from the 2016-17 academic year.
The Higher Diploma in Business Management Programme is a comprehensive and broad-based business programme that aims to expose students to the major functions of a business organisation and introduce them to the core business management theories and practice. It consists of 2 years of study. The first year of study follows a common core curriculum covering generic and core business courses such as Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Statistics and Business Law. These courses will provide an integrated view of various business functions in the commercial environment. Students will be able to identify their area of interest and will be able to choose one of following specialised themes in their second year of study:
- Management Studies
- Management and Psychology
- Human Resource Management
- Management with Business Law
- Management and e-Commerce
Award Title
Graduates will be awarded Higher Diploma in Business Management.
Programme Aims and Features (Management and e-Commerce)
- Cuts across two disciplines (Business and Computing) in an innovative way and is the first of its kind in Hong Kong;
- Prepares students for further studies and jobs in the inter-connected worlds of business and technology;
- Apart from learning the major functions of a business organisation, students will be exposed to new business models and sophisticated electronic means of conducting business;
- Infuses new courses in e-Commerce with a business focus and will appeal to students who are interested in both the technology and management of business.
Opportunities for Further Studies
UGC-funded Universities
Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to Bachelor’s degree programmes in Business Management, Business Administration or other related disciplines offered by local universities (including HKU).
The list below shows the degree offers that our graduates/ students received in the past*:
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Business Administration - City University of Hong Kong
BBA Management - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
BBA (Hons) Management
Graduates are also eligible to apply for the below degree programmes offered by other institutions:
Other Local Institutions
- HKU SPACE
- Full-time or part-time, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Marketing and Management, offered by The University of Hull (UK) in collaboration with HKU SPACE
- Full-time or part-time, BSc Business and Management, offered by The University of London Programmes (Academic Direction: London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE) (UK) in collaboration with HKU SPACE
- Full-time or part-time, BSc Economics and Management, offered by The University of London Programmes (Academic Direction: London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE) (UK) in collaboration with HKU SPACE
- Full-time or part-time, Bachelor of Science (Honours) Business Management, offered by University of Plymouth (UK) in collaboration with HKU SPACE
Overseas Universities
- The University of Queensland (Australia)
Bachelor of Business Management
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Economics - Queensland University of Technology (Australia)
- University of Huddersfield (UK)
BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management (Top-up)
BA (Hons) Global Marketing (Top-up)
BA (Hons) Hospitality Business Management (Top-up)
BA (Hons) Human Resource Management (Top-up)
BA (Hons) International Business (Top-up)
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for exemption from:
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for up to 4 papers in the Professional Examinations;
- The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for up to 2 papers in the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting.
Career Prospects
This programme will enable students to explore career opportunities at junior supervisory level in business management and e-Commerce or related fields.
Press Interview
Sing Tao Headline, 10 July 2023
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