Higher Diploma in Applied AI

2 Years

Full-time

HKIIT at IVE (Sha Tin)

This programme provides a solid foundation in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing on generative AI, language models, image processing, and computer vision. Graduates will be able to apply AI models to solve challenges across industries such as healthcare, transportation, and retail.

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.

1. The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
   
2. 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.
   
3. The programme is newly offered in AY2025/26. The validation of the programme will be conducted in 2025.
   

• 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
  

1. 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.
   
2. 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.
   
3. An “Attained” in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at “Level 2” for admission purpose.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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).
   
6. 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.
   
7. Applications with work experience and/or prior qualification(s) submitted will be assessed individually by the departments concerned.
   

Application for mapping for articulation pathways to local and overseas universities will be sought.

Graduates may be employed as AI Application Developer, Machine Learning Operations Engineer, Computer Vision Engineer, AI Product Manager, Automation Engineer etc.

Semester 1:

• Operating Systems Fundamentals
• Database Applications
• Programming Fundamentals
• Introduction to AI
• IT Essentials - Web
• Discrete Mathematics and Statistics
• Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
• MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness

Semester 2:

• Robotic Process Automation
• Machine Learning
• User Experience and User Interface Design
• AI Application Development
• AI Application System Design and Development Project 1/2
• Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
• Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement 1/2
• Enrichment Module A

Semester 3:

• Deep Learning Applications
• AI Application System Design and Development Project 2/2
• Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
• 職業中文傳意: 普通話對話與匯報
• Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement 2/2
• Enrichment Module B

Semester 4:

• AI Application Studies
• Contemporary Topics in AI
• Cloud Services for AI
• AI Ethics and Safety
• Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
• 職業中文傳意: 普通話報告與紀實文書

Semester 5:

• IT Professionalism
• Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
• Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
• Final Year Project(Industry-based)

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