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Programme

Associate Degree in Business

Department

Department of Business and Hospitality Management

Programme Code

ADB

Duration and Mode of Study

2-year full-time programme / 3-year part-time

Medium of Instruction

English supplemented by Chinese

QF Level

4

QR Registration No.

12/001120/4

Registration Validity Period

01/09/2012 – 31/08/2024

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Further Studies Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)
Further Studies Bachelor of Entrepreneurial Management (Honours) in Design Business
Further Studies Master of Corporate Governance
Diploma/Certificate Diploma in General Studies
Diploma/Certificate Professional Diploma in Property Management
Sub-Degree Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management
Sub-Degree Associate Degree in Business

Programme Features

  • The programme enables students to enhance their communication skills, analytical thinking, information technology, and business management knowledge so as to continue their studies in advanced levels and contribute to their future careers
  • The curriculum emphasizes on both academic development and foundation education. Aligning with the strategic direction of the department, many general education courses are included to widen the horizons of students
  • The programme provides with some flexibility in choosing general education elective courses and cross-discipline elective courses to meet specific interests of students

Programme Objectives

  • Offer a comprehensive curriculum which enables students to develop a solid foundation in business studies;
  • Develop students’ ability to plan, develop and apply the learned knowledge and principles, enabling them to positively contribute to their further studies and employability;
  • Cultivate students’ sense of responsibility, professional attitude and ethics, and the value of interpersonal relationship;
  • Develop students’ communication skills and enhance their reading, writing, listening and presentation skills in English and Chinese so that they can communicate effectively with various stakeholders;
  • Equip students with the analytical and problem solving skills so as to enhance their employability; and
  • Develop students’ independent thinking and learning skills, and broaden students’ perspectives to enhance their personal and professional development for life-long learning.

Learning Outcomes

  • Integrate and apply a broad range of knowledge vital to the business environment;
  • Apply problem-solving and analytical skills to decision-making and management;
  • Apply ethical reasoning and critical thinking in the performance of personal and general business responsibilities;
  • Communicate effectively in formal and informal settings;
  • Produce professional documents to a good standard;
  • Apply teamwork skills and work effectively within a team; and
  • Demonstrate broad perceptual and conceptual horizons with knowledge of life and a global perspective.

Professional Recognition

As an accredited programme of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), graduates are eligible to obtain an exemption in four modules of the Associate Level under the new Qualification Programme (QP).

Programme Booklet Download
  • objective
  • Structure
  • Internship Partners

The Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management (HDHM) Programme, offered by the Department of Business and Hospitality Management, aims to provide students with a broad and enriched learning experience in hospitality management and to enhance their intellectual and personal development. The Programme offers students with both academic and vocational training that enables them to take up the relevant roles in the hospitality fields by applying their creative thinking, techniques and skills. The provision of high quality and practical education through the Programme intends to build up students‟ confidence, competence and understanding of the respective disciplines, and also to facilitate them for becoming effective and efficient practitioners either in employment or for higher education. The Programme also includes General Education (GE) and different required courses in its curriculum. Such a basic and rich scope will enable students to make their best informed-decisions in deciding their goals for further studies and career development.

All The Course

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Fashion Design

Core Course

Design Fundamentals *
Visual Communication *
Culture, Arts and Design *
Interdisciplinary Design Studies *

Stream Course

Fabrics and Materials
CAD for Design Exploration
Design Execution
Pattern Development
Integrated Practice in Social Design Project (Fashion Design)

Language & GE Course

Chinese Communication *
College Life and You *
Numerical and Information Technology Literacy *
Social Ethics *
Use of English *

Graphic Design

Core Course

Design Fundamentals *
Visual Communication *
Culture, Arts and Design *
Interdisciplinary Design Studies *

Stream Course

Typography
Cultural Theory on Visual Communication
Advertising and Market
Publishing Design
Integrated Practice in Social Design Project (Graphic Design)

Language & GE Course

Chinese Communication *
Use of English *
Social Ethics *
Numerical and Information Technology Literacy *
College Life and You *

Interior Architecture

Core Course

Design Fundamentals *
Visual Communication *
Culture, Arts and Design *
Interdisciplinary Design Studies *

Stream Course

Drafting and Material Detailing
Architectural History
Computer Aided Design – 2D Visualization
Lighting and Furniture Application
Integrated Practice in Social Design Project (Interior Architecture)

Language & GE Course

Chinese Communication *
Use of English *
Social Ethics *
Numerical and Information Technology Literacy *
College Life and You *

Fashion Design

Core Course

Graduation Project (Fashion Design)

Stream Course

Fashion History
Knitting Design and Technology
Pattern Construction
Research Project in Fashion Design
Professional Practice in Fashion Design
Visual Merchandizing and Retailing in Fashion

Language & GE Course

Effective English Communication *
Practical Putonghua *
General Education Elective Course *

* Common Courses shared by all three design streams

Graphic Design

Core Course

Graduation Project (Graphic Design)

Stream Course

Research Project in Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Multimedia Design
Photo Art Manipulation and Applications
Creative Business Management
Professional Practice in Graphic Design

Language & GE Course

Effective English Communication *
Practical Putonghua *
General Education Elective Course *

* Common Courses shared by all three design streams

Interior Architecture

Core Course

Graduation Project (Interior Architecture)

Stream Course

Research Project in Interior Architecture
Interior Architecture
Material, Finishes and Design Application
Computer Aided Design – 3D Visualization
Working Drawing – Structure and Building System
Professional Practice in Interior Architecture

Language & GE Course

Effective English Communication *
Practical Putonghua *
General Education Elective Course *

* Common Courses shared by all three design streams

Internship and Partners

Internship

Students are required to complete at least 500 hours of internship to be eligible for the award of the Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management. Students will be arranged to participate in internship at hotels, restaurants and/or travel services companies.

Partners

Here is a glimpse of our internship providers in the past:

The School’s training hotel, Holiday Inn Express Hong Kong Kowloon CBD2, is located in East Kowloon. Faculty members will be able to develop case studies for students. Many professional seminars will be held in this modern hotel. Our students can learn from the practitioners in hotel settings through various on-site visits and internship.

Other Internship Partners

Crowne Plaza (HK Causeway Bay)

Crowne Plaza (HK Kowloon East)

Holiday Inn

Royal Park Hotel

Intercontinental Hong Kong

Pullman Hotels & Resorts (The Park Lane HK)

JW Marriott

Harbour Grand Hong Kong

The Murray Hotel Hong Kong Cathay Pacific

L’Hotel Group

Hong Kong Airlines

Cathay Pacific

  • Local Students
  • Non-Local Students

Local Students

Year 1 Entry

  • Have obtained Level 2 in five subjects (including Chinese Language and English Language) in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE); OR
  • Have obtained Grade E or above in one AL / two ASL subjects in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) plus five passes in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) including Chinese Language and English Language; OR
  • Have graduated from the Diploma Yi Jin; OR
  • Have completed a Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 3 programme that is approved by the College; OR
  • Mature applicant aged 21 or above on 1 September of the year when admission is sought, with relevant working experience and academic background; OR
  • Have obtained an equivalent qualification.

Non-Local Students

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Education Articulation Pathways

Graduates are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Programme offered by Caritas Institute of Higher Education, or Bachelor’s Degree programmes offered by local or overseas universities for academic advancement.

Career Pathways

Graduates may begin their careers in a broad range of industries such as general administration, accounting, marketing, banking, merchandising, and logistics management, etc.

500

hours of internship

XX%

employment rate

XX

industry partners

  • Tuition
  • Tuition With SSSDP Subsidy
  • Scholarship

The tuition fees for the 2021-22 intake of the 2-year full-time Associate Degree in Business programme are as follows:


Tuition
YearYear 1Year 2
Local Students$63,750$68,660
Non-Local Students$83,750$88,660

*The tuition fees for the 2021-22 academic year are subject to approval by the Institute Council.

The tuition with subsidy fees for the 2021-22 intake of the 2-year higher diploma in hospitality management programme are as:


Tuition With Subsidy
YearYear 1Year 2
Local Students$22,050$22,050

Higher Diploma in Design is one of the subsidised programmes under the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP). The tuition fee after the deduction of the $22,050 subsidy under the SSSDP in 2021-22 is $41,250 per year.

Remarks: he subsidy is only applicable to local students.
*The tuition fees for the 2021-21 academic year are subject to approval by the Institute Council.

DSE Graduates Admission Scholarships

Local students who are newly admitted and meet the following HKDSE score requirements (for the best 5 HKDSE subjects).

Scholarship SchemesDSE Score requirements³Scholarship Amount (HK$)
Academic Achievement¹≥18$40,000
Entrance²≥12$20,000
  • Academic Achievement Scholarship quota: 5 per programme; in addition, applicant must pass a scholarship interview.
  • Entrance Scholarship has no fixed quota.
  • The total score of the best 5 HKDSE subjects is calculated as follows:
    1. Any core or electives subjects in HKDSE will be taken into account. Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) are considered as independent subjects in the total score calculation. The HKDSE level attainments are converted to level points as follows: 5**=7, 5*=6, etc…
    2. "Attained" and "Attained with Distinction" in Applied Learning (ApL) subjects are considered to be equivalent to Level 2 and Level 3 in DSE subjects respectively. A maximum of 2 ApL subjects are allowed to be taken into account.

DYJ Graduates and other recognised QF Level 3 Graduates Scholarship

Local students who meet the following score requirements

Best 6 subjects Scores¹Scholarship Amount (HK$)³
≥24$20,000
≥20$10,000
CGPA Scores Requirement²Scholarship Amount (HK$)³
≥3.0$20,000
≥2.2$10,000
  • The scores of best 6 subjects are calculated based on the following scale:
    1. A. = 5 pts; B. = 4 pts; C. = 3 pts; D. = 2 pts; E. = 1 pt; F. = 0 pt
  • CGPA score requirements are calculated based on a 4.0 scale
  • This scholarship has no fixed quota

Caritas Institute of Higher Education and Caritas Bianchi College of Careers reserve the right of final decision.

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