Associate of Science in Information Technology (ASIT)

Distance Learning Mode Part-time

This programme is a sub-degree in information technology offered by the HKMU.

Programme Structure

Please refer to the Official Programme Regulation before registration. The programme regulations and the courses on offer are subject to revisions.

Associate of Science in Information Technology (ASIT)

Complete 80 credits as follows:
- (a) 40 credits from Foundation level courses (the ‘F’ labels in the ASIT column) in Table 1 .
- (b) 40 credits from Middle or Higher level courses (the ‘M’ or ‘H’ labels in the ASIT column) in Table 1.
The programme structure description here is subject to the regulation given in the Official Programme Regulation.

The programme regulations and the courses on offer are subject to revisions.

Follow the requirements exactly. Email us for consultation.

Table 1. ASIT Course Table (Jun 2014) (currently offered courses only)

Code	Title	Credits	ASIT	Remarks
IT S101	Introduction to Information and Communication Technology	10	F	Take it for Articulation to BCOMP
MATH S121	A Foundation in Pure Mathematics	10	F
BIS B123	Business Computing Applications	5	F	Not Counted in BCOMP
BUS B103	English and Communications for Business I	5	F
IT E150	Information Technology for Learning	5	F
IT S123	Introduction to Internet Services and Applications	10	F
ENGL E110	English for Effective Communication I: Listening and Speaking	5	F
ENGL E120	English for Effective Communication I: Reading and Writing	5	F

COMP S201	Computing Fundamentals with Java	10	M
COMP S258	Computer Programming and Problem Solving	10	M
COMP S260	Computer Architecture and Operating Systems	10	M
COMP S263	Discrete Structures	10	M
COMP S359	Relational Databases: Theory and Practice	10	H

IT S234	Web Site Design	10	M
ELEC S211	Fundamentals of Communications Technology	10	M
ELEC S212	Network Programming and Design	10	M	Not Counted in BCOMP

Admission Requirement

Admission is open to anyone in Hong Kong over the age of 17.

Further Studies

After completion of ASIT, students may continue to study for a Bachelor’s Degree in the computing area. However, to maximize the number of credits that can be transferred to the degree programme, please take care in selecting courses for the ASIT.

Method 1: Direct Articulation

Articulation to Bachelor of Computing with Honours in Internet Technology (BCOMPHIT) is possible.

Take great care in your selection of courses in ASIT if a student wishes to articulate to BCOMP/BCOMPHIT. You should ensure that the courses you take for ASIT could be counted towards the BCOMP/BCOMPHIT programmes.

Take ITS101 as a Foundation level course.
Avoid taking BISB121/BISB123 as a Foundation level course.
Avoid taking ELEC S212 as a Middle level course.
Take at most one from ITS234 and ELEC S211 as a Middle level course.

Method 2: Pathways

With your ASIT qualification, apply for entry into one of the following pathways:

Bachelor of Computing with Honours in Internet Technology Pathway 1 (BCOMPHIT1) or Bachelor of Computing Pathway 1 (BCOMP1)
- Avoid taking COMPS359 for part (b) in the ASIT requirement.
- Avoid taking the set of 4 courses COMPS201, COMPS258, COMPS260, and COMPS263 for part (b) in the ASIT requirement. In other words, one of the four courses should not be taken for ASIT.
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing and Networking Pathway 1 (BSCHCN1) or Bachelor of Science in Computing and Networking Pathway 1 (BSCCN1)
- Avoid taking COMPS359 for part (b) in the ASIT requirement.

Successful applicants will follow the pathways’ programme requirements to study for the degree.