Programmes - Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology

Duration of Study

2 Years

Mode of Study

Full-time

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

HKIIT *
* Class venue: HKIIT and IVE (Tsing Yi). HKIIT is located at VTC Tsing Yi Complex, 20A Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi Island, New Territories.

Programme Aims

The programme aims to provide students with professional training in data science and artificial intelligence with both concepts and skills. Graduates of the programme will be able to use data analytics, statistics, AI development techniques and programming skills to serve corporates of different domains, such as finance, technology, medical, retail and the government, etc., helping them to discover the business values of data, analyse business intelligence and develop information systems for decision support.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.

Notes

The programme is recognised by the Hong Kong Computer Society as satisfying the academic requirements for its Associate Membership.

Entrance Requirements

Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including Chinese Language and English Language; OR
VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR
VTC Diploma of Vocational Education / VTC Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR
Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education; OR
Relevant and substantial work experience and/or prior qualification(s) obtained in or outside Hong Kong (e.g. assessed through recognition of prior learning and credit accumulation and transfer), with demonstrated ability to undertake sub-degree education; OR
Equivalent

Remarks

An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively, and a maximum of two ApL subjects (excluding ApL(C)) can be counted for admission purpose.
A "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively (for 2024 HKDSE and before). One Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose. Recognition of Other Language subject (Category C subjects) in 2025 HKDSE will be announced later.
An “Attained” in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at “Level 2” for admission purpose.
If one of the five HKDSE subjects is Citizenship and Social Development, the general entrance requirement would become “Attained” for Citizenship and Social Development and Level 2 or above in four other HKDSE subjects including Chinese Language and English Language. Besides, Level 2 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) is also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. If applicants have taken both Module 1 and Module 2, either one of the modules (with a higher level) will be counted for admission purpose.
Applicable to holders of Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules).
Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes, students can progress to Higher Diploma programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results.
Applications with work experience and/or prior qualification(s) submitted will be assessed individually by the departments concerned.

Articulation

Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information and Communications Technology

Graduates may apply for admission to the following programmes:

Degree programmes in local universities:
- The University of Hong Kong
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- The City University of Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- The Hong Kong Baptist University
- The Hong Kong Metropolitan University
- The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Articulation Degree programmes in overseas universities (conducted at IVE campus):
- The Coventry University, UK
- The University of the West of England, UK
Other Universities in the UK
- The University of Plymouth, UK

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as Data Engineer, Data Analyst, AI developer, Data Software Developer, Data Warehouse Administrator, Programmer and Business Analyst. With sufficient experience graduates could be promoted to as Data Architect and Data Scientist.

Curriculum

Semester 1:

Applied Statistics
Data Science and AI Fundamentals
Database Principles
Introduction to Programming
Operating Systems Fundamentals
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness

Semester 2:

Big Data Ecosystem and Cloud Computing
Business Statistical Modeling
Network Fundamentals
Object Oriented Programming
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part A)
IT Essentials - Web

Semester 3:

Programming for AI
IT Professionalism
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part B)
Enrichment Module B

Semester 4:

Big Data Management
Business Intelligence Systems and AI Analytics
Data Visualization
Modern Database Systems
Final Year Project
Enrichment Module A
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace

Semester 5:

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications
Data Warehousing and Data Mining
Web Analytics
Final Year Project
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation

Remarks

Industrial Attachment will be arranged at an appropriate time during the period of study between Semester 3 - 5.