Background

IT114122

Higher Diploma in

Cybersecurity

  • Offering Campus(es)

    Type of Programme

    SV
    Subvented Programmes
    SF
    Self-financed Programmes

    Offering Campuses

    CW
    CHAI WAN
    ST
    SHATIN
    LW
    LEE WAI LEE
    TY
    TSING YI
    MH
    MORRISON HILL
    TM
    TUEN MUN

    (Planned Places)

    • cw
    • lw
    • st
    • ty
    • tm
    • mh
    • kt

    Programme Aims

    This programme aims to develop students’ knowledge and practical problem-solving and analytical skills for the analysis, design and implementation of computer systems with an emphasis on information security.

     

    This 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.

     

    This programme is linked to the “Earn and Learn” scheme. Upon completion of the full-time first year of this programme^1, the student may choose to study in the “Earn and Learn” scheme. Under the “Earn and Learn” scheme, students will be employed by the participating companies as registered apprentice for two years in the “Earn and Learn”. During the two-year training period, there will be salary, government allowance and additional subsidy. Furthermore, the employer will sponsor the apprentice to study the Higher Diploma (HD) programme at IVE in Part-Time (Day) mode^2.

    Notes:
    ^1 The tuition fee for the full-time Higher Diploma is paid by the student.
    ^2 Employers will sponsor the tuition fees for these two years, and with monthly average salary $11,000 or above.

    For details, please refer to the “Earn and Learn” scheme website.

    Duration of Study

    2 Years

    Mode of Study

    Full-time

    Career Prospects

    Graduates will be able to take positions as Information Security Officers, Network Administrators / Engineers and Network and System Security Engineer.

    Entrance Requirements

    Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language; OR VTC Foundation Diploma (Level 3) / Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR Yi Jin Diploma / Diploma Yi Jin; OR Equivalent.

     

    Remarks:

    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, and one Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.

    3. 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).

    4. 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.

     

    Articulation

    Graduates can apply for admission to the following programmes:

    1. Local degree programmes offered by VTC's member institution:    
      • Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi)
    2. Degree programmes in local universities:
      • City University of Hong Kong
      • Hong Kong Baptist University
      • The Chinese University of Hong Kong
      • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
      • The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
      • The Open University of Hong Kong
      • The University of Hong Kong
    3. Articulation degree programmes in overseas universities (conducted at IVE campus):
    4. Other Universities in the UK and Australia

     

    For more details concerning the articulation arrangements, please visit here​​​​​​​.

    Professional Recognition

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

    Notes

    Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.

  • Total Semester

    5
    Semester 1
    • English & Communication: Workplace Interactions
    • English & Communication: Workplace Correspondence
    • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
    • Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
    • Information Technology Essentials - Web
    • Programming Fundamentals
    • Network Fundamentals
    • Database Applications
    Semester 2
    • English & Communication : Reports
    • Vocational Chinese Communication : Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
    • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
    • Discrete Mathematics and Statistics
    • Advanced Scripting Technology
    • Server Administration
    • Internet Programming
    Semester 3
    • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
    • Topics in Cybersecurity
    • Internetworking Technologies
    • System Administration and Security Project
    Semester 4
    • English & Communication: Persuasive Presentations
    • Servers and Services Security Management
    • Information Systems Security Audit
    • Enterprise Networking
    • IT Professionalism
    • Final Year Project
    Semester 5
    • English & Communication: Promotional Materials
    • Advanced Network Security
    • Enrichment Module
    • Web Application Security
    • Final Year Project 

    Note:

    Industrial Attachment will be arranged at an appropriate time during the period of study between Semester 1 - 5.

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