Advanced Diploma in Management Studies
Course Code : 152-40271 20th Intake
Advanced Diploma in Management Studies is recognised under the Qualifications Framework.
QF Level : 4QR Registration Number : 13/000194/L4Validity Period : 18 Apr 2013 to 31 Dec 2015
www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/adms
Advanced Diploma in Management StudiesAdvanced Diploma in Management Studies [formerly named Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)] is a progression diploma offered by the School of Continuing and Professional Education of City University of Hong Kong (CityU SCOPE). The programme is recognised under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework Level 4. Graduates are able to pursue further studies in top-up degree programmes offered by CityU SCOPE or other universities.
Programme AimADMS aims to nurture and develop the talents of students and to create applicable knowledge in order to support social and economic advancement. The programme also provides management concepts and business skills to young working adults for their immediate workplace application and their future learning at the university degree level.
Credit Transfer
Credit transfer may be granted to students who possess equivalent qualifications at appropriate level. The maximun number of credits that can be transferred is 18 credits. In a normal case, no credit transfer could be granted to the first three modules for route 1 entry.
Programme StructureThe programme will be run on a credit-based system. The number of contact hours of each credit unit is 13. Students are required to complete a total of 16 modules (route 1 entry) or 13 modules (route 2 entry).
#The offering of stream(s) is subject to sufficient number of enrollments.
Programme Features DMS has been offered since 2004 with more than 1,000
graduates, and has established a strong reputation in the market for quality. It was renamed to ADMS in August 2013.
This programme provides students with a solid foundation for further studies at the university degree level.
General business and management education are specifically designed with specialist pathway options available (Marketing, HRM and Accounting).
There is a high rate of progression to top-up degree programmes.
Route 1 Entry (16 modules, 48 credits)
Route 2 Entry (13 modules, 39 credits)
Core Modules Streams# (choose 1 stream)
Introduction to Business Organisations
Business and Its Environment
Mastering English in Business I
Business Statistics
Mastering English in Business II
Principles of Management
Introduction to Marketing
Principles of Accounting
Thinking & Communicating Skills
Information Systems for Business
Economics for Business
International Business
Business Law
Marketing Marketing Management Behavioural Aspect of Marketing Business Research and Analysis
Human Resources Management Organisational Behaviour Human Resources Management Performance Management
Accounting Financial Management Intermediate Accounting Management Accounting
Route 1 entry: 48 credits (16 modules)1. Five subjects in HKCEE, including Chinese Language and English Language (“Syllabus B” before 2007) at level 2 /
Grade E or above, and passes 3 other subjects;2. Yi Jin graduates; or3. Mature applicants of at least 21 years of age by the programme start date, and 4. At least 3 years of full-time work experience.
Route 2 entry: 39 credits (13 modules)1. HKDSE with level 2 or above in at least five subjects, including English and Chinese (and up to 2 ApL subjects▲) or
equivalent; or2. HKALE or GCEAL with grade E or above in at least two A-level subjects; or 3. Students who have successfully completed Part 1 of SCOPE DMS programme or equivalent qualifications obtained
from other local institutions; or 4. Five subjects in HKCEE, including Chinese Language and English Language (“Syllabus B” before 2007) at level 2
/ Grade E or above, and passes 3 other subjects plus a minimum of 1 year full-time formal post-secondary study or equivalent qualifications; or
5. Yi Jin graduates, who have successfully completed a minimum of 1 year formal post-secondary study or equivalent qualifications; and
6. At least 1 year of full-time work experience.
Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview.▲ Students awarded with “Attained with Distinction” or “Attained” in a subject of Applied Learning (ApL) will be considered as Level 2 of attainment in an
elective subject of HKDSE. Each student is allowed to use up to two ApL subjects in the application.
Obtain a Bachelor’s Degree through one of CityU SCOPE’s part-time overseas top-up degree programmes:
Progression Opportunities
De Montfort University: BA (Hons) Business Administration
and Management BA (Hons) Public Administration
and Management #
Edinburgh Napier University: BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance BA/BA (Hons) Marketing ManagementConventry University: BA (Hons) Applied Business
# ADMS graduates are required to study 195 credits and subject to interview.
The above are exempted programmes under Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which these programmes may lead.
Route 1Entry
16 modules, 48 credits6 semesters (24 months)
13 modules, 39 credits5 semesters (21 months)
Admission RequirementsThere are two entry routes to the programme:
Sharing by Graduates
2013 畢業生 - Sheron
『商業管理文憑』的認受性很
高，已有大學讓我不用先修讀
學位課程，直接讀碩士。課程
對離開校園很久的學員也照顧
周到。我和很多同學都沒有任
何會計知識，但教授會計科的
導師真的由頭教起，從如何運
用計數機開始教授，對我們的
理解很有幫助。
2011 畢業生 - Yumi
課程助我全面打穩知識基礎，提升學歷，
成功轉型。將來若有機會晉升管理階層，
我亦有信心應付。同學來自不同行業，
平日閒談交流，掌握到不少各行各業的
資訊。一起合作做專題報告時，大家會
提出不同的觀點，發揮各自的長處，這
開闊了我的眼界。導師都很專業而且經
驗豐富，能深入淺出，簡明地講解各種
理論與概念，令我們易於明白，不用死
記也能留下深刻印象，並且靈活運用。
2014 畢業生 - Ernest 課程內容涵蓋多個知識範疇，導
師不但教授課本上的知識，還加
入實戰例子，分享經驗，使我們
更易理解及掌握理論的實際應用。
畢業後我亦已報讀CITYU SCOPE 與 De Montfort University 在港合
辦之商業行政及管理 (榮譽 )文學
士課程，希望從而增值自己，將
課程中所學到的知識運用於工作
上，提高工作效率。
Route 2Entry
ADMS
Medium of InstructionEnglish, supplemented with Cantonese.
Assessment and AwardAssessment consists of a combination of coursework and examination.
Students who have passed all the required courses with an overall attendance of 70% or above will be awarded an Advanced Diploma in Management Studies by CityU SCOPE.
Progression OpportunityUpon successful completion of the ADMS programme, students are eligible to apply for one of the mentioned top-up degree programmes offered in Hong Kong by CityU SCOPE in collaboration with overseas universities.
ClassesThere are approximately 6 - 9 hours of class per week (normally 2 weekday evenings and 1 weekend afternoon or/and evening). Classes will be held at SCOPE@CityU (Kowloon Tong) or CityU TSTE Learning Centre (Tsim Sha Tsui East) or CityU SCOPE Admiralty Learning Centre (Admiralty) or other designated CityU SCOPE Learning Centres.
Mode of Study and DurationPart-time, 2 years
Education LoanSuccessful applicants are eligible to apply for the Non-means Tested Loan Scheme (NLS) administered by the Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA) of the HKSAR government. The maximum financial assistance under the NLS is equivalent to the total tuition fees payable for the programme. For more details and enquiries, please call 2150 6223 or visit SFAA’s website: www.sfaa.gov.hk.
Continuing Education Fund (CEF)Some courses of the programme have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Government’s Continuing Education Fund (CEF). Eligible applicants can obtain a reimbursement up to 80% of tuition fees, subject to a maximum of HK$10,000. For details and enquiries, call 3142 2277 or visit the CEF website: www.sfaa.gov.hk/cef/index.htm.
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Location : LG/F, Academic Exchange Building, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel : 3442 7423 / 3442 2363Fax : 3442 0399 Email : [email protected] : www.scope.edu
Deadline for Application Commencement Tuition fee
Route 1 Entry 30 June 2015 August 2015
HK$52,400 (payable by 6 instalments)
Route 2Entry
20 November 2015 January 2016
HK$43,550 (payable by 5 instalments)
Other FeesApplication fee: HK$140 (to be paid at the time of application)
Graduation fee: HK$400 (to be paid with the first instalment)
In the case of re-assessment, additional fees will be charged. All fees paid are non-refundable.
Application InformationSubmission of ApplicationA completed application form, together with the following documents, should be sent by mail / by hand to CityU SCOPE on or before the deadline:
a. proof of application fee payment; andb. photocopies of certificates and transcripts of previous
studies and / or professional qualifications in support of your qualifications stated in the application form
For details of application procedure and payment method, please refer to the “Application Guide” in Application Form.All submitted documents will NOT be returned. Original documents are required to be presented for verification upon registration. Provision of any false or misleading information or failure to provide complete documents for verification will lead to DISQUALIFICATION of the application and any offer earlier made will be rescinded.
Applicants will be selected on the basis of academic merits and relevant work experience. All applicants will be informed of the application results by mail.
On-line Enquiries on Application StatusEnquiries on application status can be made by visiting our website: www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/enrol/que 7 working days after submission of application form. NO separate acknowledgment of application will be sent to applicants.
Admission Schedule and Tuition Fee
