Diploma of Foundation Studies (Information Technology)

1 Year

Full-time

HKIIT *
HKIIT at IVE (Chai Wan)
HKIIT at IVE (Kwun Tong)
HKIIT at IVE (Lee Wai Lee)
HKIIT at IVE (Sha Tin)
HKIIT at IVE (Tuen Mun)
* Class venue: HKIIT and IVE (Tsing Yi). HKIIT is located at VTC Tsing Yi Complex, 20A Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi Island, New Territories.

The programme aims to deliver a quality education that will enable students to achieve the professional skills required for developing a career in the IT industry, and a solid foundation for further studies. The programme develops students’ both verbal and written language ability and enhances their communication and presentation skills, so as to enable them to pursue a successful career in the IT industry. Emphasis is also placed on the development of interpersonal skills and teamwork, and help students to become self-directed lifelong learners.

1. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
   
2. The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.
   

• Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Senior Secondary Academic Structure); OR
  
• Equivalent
  

Graduates of Diploma of Foundation Studies are eligible to apply for VTC’s Higher Diploma programmes, which normally require five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including Chinese Language and English Language.

Students will benefit from the programme which develops their skills for employment in the IT industry. Students will be able to enter various sectors in the IT or related industry.

• Programming Concepts and Applications
  
• Database Applications Development
  
• Computer Systems and Communication Fundamentals
  
• Multimedia Website and Applications Design
  
• Vocational English I
  
• Vocational English II
  
• Vocational English III
  
• Vocational English IV
  
• Vocational English V
  
• Foundation Mathematics I
  
• Foundation Mathematics II (B)
  
• Information Technology Applications
  
• Essentials of Personal Development
  
• Wellness in Action
  
• Vocational Chinese: Discussion and Social Correspondence
  
• Vocational Chinese: Reading Comprehension & Administrative Text Writing
  
• Vocational Chinese: Putonghua Conversation & Discussion
  
• Optional Module: Foundation Mathematics III (Note 1)
  

Note 1 :
Diploma of Foundation Studies students may also consider taking the optional module 'Foundation Mathematics III' for the eligibility to apply for VTC's Higher Diploma programmes or related civil service jobs which require Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics as one of their entrance requirements. Separate tuition fee will be charged for this optional module.