Course Information
Schedules
- 22 Jan 2026 (Thu)
Registration period
9 Oct 2025 (Thu) - 19 Dec 2025 (Fri)
Price
HKD 25,200
(PROGRAMME FEES
The programme fees* HKD 25,200 are payable in three instalments:
• 1st instalment $8,400
• 2nd instalment $8,400
• 3rd instalment $8,400
* Fees are subject to review and change by the HKMA)
(PROGRAMME FEES
The programme fees* HKD 25,200 are payable in three instalments:
• 1st instalment $8,400
• 2nd instalment $8,400
• 3rd instalment $8,400
* Fees are subject to review and change by the HKMA)
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
12 Month(s)
Language
English
Location
The Hong Kong Management Association (FC) 1/F First Commercial Building 33-35 Leighton Road Causeway Bay Hong Kong
Certificate
- Available
- *The delivery and distribution of the certificate are subject to the policies and arrangements of the course provider.
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Course Overview
The programme is designed to prepare students for a career in Business and Information Technology. Students who have successfully completed the Advanced Diploma in Business Information Technology may go directly on to the BSc Hons Information Technology and Business Information Systems awarded by Middlesex University.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the programme are to:
· provide students with the skills for further study in the IT and business domains, and to introduce skills
which can be used in employment, including lifelong learning skills;
· Equip students with practical skills and a strong theoretical foundation in in-demand computing
topics including back-end web development, artificial intelligence, information systems and IT project
management.
ASSESSMENT
The work of students will be assessed against these elements: coursework, examinations and Business IT
Project. Most modules will be assessed by 100% coursework.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. A good working knowledge of the English language is vital, and
2. Applicants should be holders of HKMA Diploma of Business Information Technology, or
3. Holders of equivalent qualifications (e.g. diplomas and certificates in computer studies) will be considered for admission.
The programme comprises 6 compulsory modules and can be completed in 12 months (3 semesters):
- Information Systems and Organisations
- Artificial Intelligence
- Back End Web Development
- IT Project Management
- Principles of Business Operations
- Business IT Project
Classes will be held on weekday evenings and/or weekends.
What You’ll Learn
Module 1: Information Systems and Organisations
The module introduces students to the subject of Information Systems and Technology (IS&T ) in organisations, taking a broad perspective on how IS&T can be managed effectively within the organisational context. Students will demonstrate an appreciation of the role of IS and information in modern organisations, including the management of social, cultural and political aspects that are important to the successful adoption of technology.
Module 2: Artificial Intelligence
The module will provide students with the foundation and branches of artificial intelligence, such as search strategies, knowledge representation and reasoning techniques. The module will also introduce a range of well-known techniques and applications in artificial intelligence, such as fuzzy logic, machine learning, expert systems, natural language processing, and intelligent agents.
Module 3: Back End Web Development
This module aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of both databases and web design in order to build dynamic websites connected to databases using technologies such as PHP and MySQL. It will introduce the concept of Back-end web development, explore the back-end programming languages, PHP and node.js and also introduce the web APIs concept. Furthermore, it will discuss the concepts of database driven web development. Other topics covered include backend web frameworks, web application security, etc.
Module 4: IT Project Management
This module aims to provide students with a broad introduction to the project management skills employedin an IT and software development environment, along with an understanding of the underlying theoretical frameworks and of associated issues such as risk management.
Module 5: Principles of Business Operations
This module is designed to help students appreciate and understand business operations in both the manufacturing and services sectors. The module will discuss the basic principles of operations within a global context from three key perspectives: understanding operations, designing operations and managing operations. Topics to be covered will include value chains and global operations, technology, design and layout, capacity and resource planning and management, quality, lean operations, etc.
Module 6: Business IT Project
The module is designed to provide students with the opportunity to employ the skills necessary to develop a computing artefact in the context of a loosely specified problem, which involves research, analysis, design, evaluation and project management knowledge and skills. Through the combination of project sessions, private study and tutorial supervision on this module, students will produce for assessment a proposal, report, evaluation and presentation of their project.
