Duration of Study
2 Years
Mode of Study
Full-time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
HKIIT at IVE (Sha Tin)
Programme Aims
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 like healthcare, retail, transport and business.
Notes
- The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
- 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.
- The programme is newly offered in AY2025/26. The validation of the programme will be conducted in 2025.
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
Application for mapping for articulation pathways to local and overseas universities will be sought.
Career Prospects
Graduates may be employed as AI Application Developer, Machine Learning Operations Engineer, Computer Vision Engineer, AI Product Manager, Automation Engineer etc.
Curriculum
Semester 1:
- Operating Systems Fundamentals
- Database Principles
- Programming Fundamentals
- Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
- Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
- IT Essentials - Web
- Design with Generative AI
- Machine Learning Basics I
- Machine Learning Basics II
- Deep Learning Applications
- LLM and NLP Applications
- Computer Vision Applications
- Human Computer Interaction & GUI Programming
- Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
- Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part A)
- Applied AI for Smart City
- AI Application Development Project
- IT Professionalism
- Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
- Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
- Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part B)
- Enrichment Module B
- AI Applications Study
- AI applications in Education
- AI applications in Healthcare
- Contemporary Topics in Applied AI
- AI Application Development Project
- Applied AI Project Management
- AI Ethics and Security
- Final Year Project
- Enrichment Module A
- Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
- Final Year Project
- Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
- Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
- Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
Remarks
Industrial Attachment will be arranged at an appropriate time during the period of study between Semester 3 - 5.
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