Higher Diploma in Surveying and Property Management - HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College

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Programme Code

HP001 Diploma in Foundation Studies (DFS)
HP504 Year 1 & 2, Higher Diploma (HD)

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Programme Leaflet

QF Level: 4
QR Registration No.: 17/001016/L4
Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2018 to ongoing
Successful completion of this programme leads to an award within The University of Hong Kong system through HKU SPACE

DFS Application Code: HPDFS-SPM

HD Application Code: HDSPM

“Join the Profession of Surveying and Property Management”

The real estate industry is not only the cornerstone of Hong Kong’s economy, but also closely associated with the daily life of the public. With the boost in demand for property development, an increasing number of practitioners are joining this rapidly expanding industry to meet the needs of the market. The uplifting professional standards of the industry highlight the importance of a relevant academic qualification for students to start career development in the real estate field, as well as to pursue further studies.

Programme Aims and Features

This programme is designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the surveying (majoring in general practice, property and facility management surveying) and property management, to prepare them for immediate employment, as well as for pursuing professional studies with the view to gaining professional qualifications. Students are also exposed to broad-based inter-disciplinary studies in the context of surveying and property management, enabling them to choose a specialist field based on their strengths and interests.

Through job placements in property related organisations, students are able to gain exposure in the industry and prepare for a career in the sector. Students have placement opportunities to practice in several reputable companies in the relevant fields.

Opportunities for Further Studies

UGC-funded Universities

Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to Bachelor’s degree programmes in Housing-related or Surveying-related disciplines offered by local or overseas universities.

The list below shows the degree offers that our graduates / students received in the past*:

The University of Hong Kong
BSc Surveying
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
BSSc Global Studies
City University of Hong Kong
BA Chinese and History
BEng Materials Science and Engineering
BSocSc Environmental Policy
BSocSc Public Policy and Politics
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
BSc (Hons) Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health
BSc (Hons) Land Surverying and Geo-Informatics
BSc (Hons) Property Management
BSc (Hons) Surveying

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

Professional Recognition

This programme has been approved by the following professional body:

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) approves that graduates are deemed to have satisfied RICS academic requirements for qualification and be admitted to the institution’s Assessment of Technical Competence.

Career Prospects

Graduates can take up junior management or supervisory positions in property management and real estate administration, such as property officer, leasing officer, sales executive or customer service officers in shopping centres.

Graduates can also engage in technical grade positions in the surveying profession, such as assistant valuer or surveying officer.

Press Interview

Recruit, 22 June 2018

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2-year Higher Diploma Programme

Obtain Level 2 or above in 5 subjects^*§ including English Language and Chinese Language^# in the HKDSE Examination; OR
Hold a recognised Diploma in Foundation Studies Programme; OR
Hold a Diploma Yi Jin; OR
Hold a Diploma of Applied Education; OR
Equivalent qualifications will be considered by the College.

Applicants whose HKDSE results do not meet the entry requirements of the 2-year Higher Diploma programme should apply for admission to the Diploma in Foundation Studies (DFS) programme.

Diploma in Foundation Studies Programme

Obtain Level 1 or above in English Language and Chinese Language^# in the HKDSE Examination, AND at least 6 points⁺ in the best 5 subjects*^^§; OR
Equivalent qualifications will be considered by the College.

Mature Students

Applicants who do not possess the above academic qualifications, but are aged 21 or above and with relevant work experience will be considered on individual merit.

^*Applicants are allowed to use not more than 2 Applied Learning (ApL) subjects in the application. The recognition of the ApL subjects is as follows:

“Attained with Distinction (II)” is deemed equivalent to Level 4 or above;
“Attained with Distinction (I)” is deemed equivalent to Level 3; and
“Attained” is deemed equivalent to Level 2 in the HKDSE Examination.

^#ApL Chinese (for non-Chinese speaking students) would be accepted as an alternative Chinese Language qualification.

^§If one of the five HKDSE subjects is Citizenship and Social Development, the requirement will be “Attained” for the subject.

^ If the candidate has attempted less than 5 subjects but obtained 6 points or above, the application will still be considered.

+ 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.

Effective from 2024-25 Academic Year:

Diploma in Foundation Studies

General English I & II
College Speaking / Introduction to Information Technology and AI
College Writing / Grammar for College Studies
Foundations of Chinese Language*
Chinese Language Enhancement*
Basic Mathematics
Elements of Business
Multiple Intelligences and Competencies
Understanding Hong Kong Popular Culture

Higher Diploma Year 1

Introduction to Academic English
English for Academic Purposes I
Elementary Statistics
Information Technology Fundamentals
Real Estate Development Process
Property Management Practices
Land and Real Estate Economics
General Principles of Law
Housing Studies: Concepts, Framework and Policy
Introduction to Facility Management

Higher Diploma Year 2

English for Academic Purposes II
English for Business
Practical Chinese*
Intra- and Interpersonal Competencies / Summer Placement
Property Valuation
Building Technology and Maintenance
Property Laws in Practice
Planning and Development
Project Management for Surveying Profession
Housing Finance and Accounting
Building Contract Administration

The College reserves the right to make modifications to individual courses on a need basis.

* Non-Chinese speaking students or students who have not received sufficient training in the Chinese language may apply for exemption from the Chinese course(s), and alternative courses may be assigned.