Embark on the Path to Success with 15 Full-time Higher Diploma Programmmes for the AY2024-25 at Hong Kong Metropolitan University Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education 香港都會大學李嘉誠專業進修學院 2024-25學年開辦15個全日制高級文憑課程 現正接受報名

Hong Kong Metropolitan University Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKMU LiPACE) offers 15 full-time Higher Diploma programmes, 2 full-time Diploma programmes, and Diploma of Applied Education programme for the AY2024-25. There are 7 Higher Diploma programmes under the “Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/ Sectors”(SSSDP), covering health care, digital fashion creation, civil engineering, interior design, resort and theme park management, tourism and airline studies, and tourism and hospitality, with a total of 560 subsidised places.

The annual tuition fees of these 7 LiPACE SSSDP Higher Diploma programmes range from HKD 25,010 to HKD 41,990 (after deducting the SSSDP subsidy for eligible students). Qualified students of Higher Diploma in Pet Care and Animal Assisted Therapy, Criminology, Psychology, Creative Culture and Media Practice, Business Administration Management, and Japanese Studies are eligible to apply for Continuing Education Fund (CEF). HKMU LiPACE also offers scholarships to eligible students of Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration and Management, and Health and Molecular Testing.

To enhance the competitiveness of its students, HKMU LiPACE provides internship opportunities for students of Higher Diploma programmes at different organisations according to their fields of study, such as Hong Kong Ocean Park, Menzies CNAC Aviation Services, InterContinental Hotels Group, and more. Outstanding graduates may even be offered full-time employment opportunities. Additionally, the School has signed agreements with local and overseas tertiary institutions, allowing HKMU LIPACE graduates to enjoy credit exemption or transfer when pursuing related Bachelor’s degree programmes.

Overview of LiPACE’s SSSDP Higher Diploma Programmes:

1. Higher Diploma in Health Care

• Largest SSSDP subsidised Higher Diploma programme in health care
• Work-integrated learning not less than 100 hours
• 70% of 2023 graduates continued their studies in local nursing degree programmes / accredited nurse training courses; 19% pursued health-related bachelor’s degree programmes
• Annual tuition fee HKD 31,560 after deducting the SSSDP subsidy

2. Higher Diploma in Resort and Theme Park Management

• Hong Kong Ocean Park as the teaching partner
• Work-integrated learning not less than 400 hours
• Leads to full-time employment for students who excelled in the internship
• Annual tuition fee HKD 41,990 after deducting the SSSDP subsidy

3. Higher Diploma in Digital Fashion Creation

• Clothing Industry Training Authority as the teaching partner
• Work-integrated learning not less than 45 hours
• Focuses on the application of digital technology in fashion design and product development
• Participation in major fashion events and exhibitions in Hong Kong to stay close to the industry development
• Annual tuition fee HKD 25,010 after deducting the SSSDP subsidy

4. Higher Diploma in Interior Design

• Students have the opportunity to apply for student membership with the Hong Kong Interior Design Association
• Work-integrated learning not less than 90 hours
• Annual tuition fee HKD 25,010 after deducting the SSSDP subsidy

5. Higher Diploma in Engineering (Civil Engineering)

• Work-integrated learning not less than 100 hours
• The emphasis of Higher Diploma in Engineering (Civil Engineering) has been put on both technical and managerial aspects of built environment construction
• Annual tuition fee HKD 29,410 after deducting the SSSDP subsidy

6. Higher Diploma in Tourism and Airline Studies

• Menzies CNAC Aviation Services as the teaching partner
• Work-integrated learning not less than 400 hours
• Leads to full-time employment opportunities with Menzies CNAC Aviation Services and Hong Kong Airport Services Ltd. for students with proactive attitude and good internship performance
• Annual tuition fee HKD 41,990 after deducting the SSSDP subsidy

7. Higher Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Studies

• InterContinental Hotels Group as the teaching partner
• Work-integrated learning not less than 400 hours
• Leads to full-time employment opportunities with InterContinental Hotels Group for students with good internship performance
• Annual tuition fee HKD 41,990 after deducting the SSSDP subsidy

香港都會大學李嘉誠專業進修學院（都大 LiPACE）於2024-25學年開辦15個全日制高級文憑、2個全日制文憑 及應用教育文憑課程。當中有7個高級文憑課程獲納入「指定專業／界別課程資助計劃」（SSSDP），包括醫療護理、數碼時裝設計、工程學（土木工程）、室內設計、度假區及主題樂園管理、旅遊及航空業以及旅遊及款待業，合共560個資助學額。

都大LiPACE 7個SSSDP高級文憑課程每年學費$25,010至$41,990 (合資格同學獲扣減SSSDP資助後之學費)；寵物護養及動物輔助治療、犯罪學、心理學、創意文化及媒體實務、工商管理，以及日本研究7個高級文憑課程可獲持續進修基金資助；學院亦向幼兒教育、工商管理、健康及分子檢測高級文憑課程學生提供獎學金。

為了協助學生提升競爭力，都大LiPACE高級文憑課程的學生均有機會按修讀學科到不同機構實習，如香港海洋公園、中航明捷、洲際酒店集團等。表現優異的畢業生，更有機會獲聘為全職員工。 另外，學院與多間本地及海外專上院校簽訂協議，畢業生升讀相關學士學位課程可獲豁免或轉移部分學分。

都大 LiPACE「指定專業／界別課程資助計劃」（SSSDP）高級文憑課程簡介

1.　醫療護理高級文憑

• SSSDP中最具規模的醫療護理副學位課程
• 實習時數不少於100小時
• 2023年畢業生中，有70% 升讀本地護理學學士/認可護士訓練課程；19% 升讀健康相關學士課程
• 扣減SSSDP資助後，每年學費為港幣31,560元

2.　度假區及主題樂園管理高級文憑

• 香港海洋公園為課程教學伙伴
• 實習時數不少於400小時
• 實習表現優異的畢業生有機會獲香港主題樂園或其他相關度假區聘請為全職員工
• 扣減SSSDP資助後，每年學費為港幣41,990元

3. 數碼時裝設計高級文憑

• 製衣業訓練局為課程教學伙伴
• 實習時數不少於45小時
• 針對時裝行業數碼化的發展方向，應用數碼技術於時裝設計
• 參與香港時裝設計界盛事及展覽，全面掌握行業脈搏
• 扣減SSSDP資助後，每年學費為港幣25,010元

4.　室內設計高級文憑

• 就讀學生可申請成為香港室內設計師協會學生會員
• 實習時數不少於90小時
• 扣減SSSDP資助後，每年學費為港幣25,010元

5.　工程學高級文憑 (土木工程）

• 實習時數不少於100小時
• 課程內容涵蓋土木/ 建築工程的技術及管理知識，培育學員於工程界的專業工作能力
• 扣減SSSDP資助後，每年學費為港幣29,410元

6.　旅遊及航空業高級文憑

• 中航明捷為課程教學伙伴
• 實習時數不少於400小時
• 學習態度積極及實習表現良好的同學可獲得中航明捷或香港機場服務有限公司所提供的工作機會
•  扣減SSSDP資助後，每年學費為港幣41,990元

7.　旅遊及款待業高級文憑

• 洲際酒店集團為課程教學伙伴
• 實習時數不少於400小時
• 實習表現卓越的畢業生將有機會獲洲際酒店集團聘請成為全職員工
• 扣減SSSDP資助後，每年學費為港幣41,990元