Higher Diploma in Cybersecurity (Part-Time)

Programme Aims
Pillar of a safe and secure cyber world - Cybersecurity
The 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.

The 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.

Vplus 
The programme is under "Vplus Creative Industries" of the "Vplus Subsidy Scheme". For details / enquiry of the subsidy scheme, please visit "Vplus Creative Industries" website or contact 3928 2777 (Design) / 2835 7403 (Information Technology).

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

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

Notes:

• 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 under "Vplus Creative Industries" of the "Vplus Subsidy Scheme". For details / enquiry of the subsidy scheme, please visit "Vplus Creative Industries" website or contact 3928 2777 (Design) / 2835 7403 (Information Technology).
• The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.

Further Studies
Graduates may apply for admission to relevant degree courses offered by local and overseas universities. Currently, there are top-up degree programmes offered by VTC in collaboration with Coventry University and University of the West of England, UK. These programmes accredited by Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications enjoys similar status of locally-accredited honours bachelor's degree programmes.