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Programme Code

HP001 Diploma in Foundation Studies (DFS)
HP806 Year 1 & 2, Higher Diploma (HD)

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Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP)

In 2020-21 academic year, local students enroll and being offered the subsidised places of this programme under the SSSDP will receive a subsidy up to $21,400.

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DFS Application Code: HP 82-405

HD Application Code: HP 83-806

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In 2018, the number of leisure tourists and business travelers visiting Hong Kong exceeded the level of 65 millions. In the years ahead, there will be abundant career opportunities for individuals who possess the required knowledge, skills, and in particular, the talent and passion for working in the tourism and hospitality industry. Since its inception in 2005, the programme has trained and prepared students to take up such a challenging and rewarding career in the tourism and hospitality management industries. Graduates may also choose to further their studies in a related field and achieve a higher qualification.

Programme Aims and Features

This 2-year full-time programme is designed to provide a tailored curriculum covering specific features of the tourism and hospitality management industries with a special focus on Hong Kong, at a level commensurate with junior management. The multi-disciplinary curriculum encourages the acquisition of basic life and employment skills and prepares students for a rewarding career. Graduates are expected to join the tourism and hospitality management workforce either locally or overseas; alternatively, our graduates may choose to further their studies in a related field and achieve a higher qualification.

Job Placement

All students will undergo a practical job placement of 6 months after the first year of study. All students in good standing will also be given ample opportunities to work indeluxe hotels and service-related firms. Since this programme was launched in 2005, students have successfully completed training in around 40 deluxe hotels in Hong Kong including the Peninsula, Grand Hyatt, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, InterContinental, Landmark Mandarin Oriental, JW Marriott, Shangri-la and Renaissance etc.

Opportunities for Further Studies

Programmes offered by local universities

Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to Bachelor’s degree programmes offered by local universities, including Year 3 of the 4-year, BSc (Hons) in Hotel Management / BSc (Hons) in Tourism Management offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

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

The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts
City University of Hong Kong
BA Chinese and History
BA English Studies
BA Linguistics and Language Applications
BA Media and Communication
BBA Business Analysis
BBA Business Operations Management
BBA Marketing
BSocSc Asian and International Studies
BSocSc Public Policy and Politics
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
BSc (Hons) in Hotel Management
BSc (Hons) in Tourism Management
BSc (Hons) Tourism and Events Management
Hong Kong Baptist University
BBA (Hons) Human Resources Management Concentration

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

Programmes offered by overseas universities

Graduates are also eligible to apply for admission to Bachelor’s degree programmes offered by overseas universities:

Full-time, Bachelor’s degree programmes offered locally by overseas universities in collaboration with HKU SPACE International College (IC):
- 18-month, Bachelor of Science (Honours) Hospitality Management, University of Plymouth (UK);
- 18-month, Bachelor of Science (Honours) Tourism Management, University of Plymouth (UK);
- 2-year, Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) in International Festival and Event Management, Edinburgh Napier University (UK).

Career Prospects

Upon graduation, students will be able to explore career opportunities in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and overseas in a number of areas such as hotels, airlines, travel agencies, theme parks, service-related firms, industry associations or government tourism organisations. Some of our graduates are working in deluxe hotels, including the Peninsula, Grand Hyatt, Four Seasons, InterContinental Grand Stanford, Mandarin Oriental and Sheraton as well as airlines such as Dragonair and Virgin Atlantic.

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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
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 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 2019-20 Academic Year:

Diploma in Foundation Studies

General English I & II
College Speaking / Introduction to Intercultural Communication
College Writing / Foundation English
Foundations of Chinese Language* / How Things in Everyday Life Work
Chinese Language Enhancement* / Western Images of China
General Mathematics
Elements of Business
Multiple Intelligences and Competencies
Understanding Hong Kong Popular Culture

Higher Diploma Year 1

Introduction to Academic English
English for Hospitality and Tourism
English for Academic Purposes I
Information Technology Fundamentals
Mathematics and Statistics for Daily Life Applications
Principles of Tourism
Front Office Management
Housekeeping Operation
Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism
Introduction to Catering Management
Introduction to Food and Beverage Management
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

Higher Diploma Year 2

Practical Chinese*
English for Academic Purposes II
Placement
Accounting in Service Industries
Human Resources Management in the Hotel Industry
Consumer Behavior in the Tourism Industry
Special Issues in Sustainable Tourism and Ethics

* 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.