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Diploma in Management Studies

17th Intakes

CED in Management Studies is recognized under the Qualifications FrameworkQF Level : 4QR Registration Number : 07/000742/4Validity Period : 5 May 2008 to 31 Dec 2015

Course Code : 123-40170(2012 Sept intake - Part 1) 131-40270(2013 Feb intake - Part 2)

www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/dms

Direct Progression to Bachelor’s Degree for Working Adults


Programme Structure

Entrance Requirements 1. Five subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education

Examination, including Chinese Language and English Language (“Syllabus B” before 2007) at level 2 / Grade E or above, and passes 3 other subjects plus at least 3 years of full-time work experience; or

2. Yi Jin graduates plus at least 3 years of full-time work experience; or

2. Mature applicants of at least 21 years of age by the start date of the programme, and have at least 3 years of full-time work experience.

Shortlisted applicants may be invited for a written test and interview.

Medium of InstructionEnglish, supplemented with Cantonese

PART 1 Foundation Certificate in Management Studies (FCMS)Part 1 is designed to prepare school leavers with work experience to undertake study again after being away from formal education for a number of years. It will enrich students’ basic business concepts and academic writing skills, thus enabling them to pursue study at the next level.

The School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE) of City University of Hong Kong (CityU) offers a Diploma in Management Studies (DMS), which is specially designed for aspiring learners to obtain a progression diploma followed by a bachelor's degree in about 4 years of part-time study.

Programme AimThe DMS programme aims to equip students with the basic management skills as well as knowledge required in the workplace, and to prepare them for further study.

Programme Features Direct study route A direct route for working adults to obtain a progression diploma followed by a bachelor's degree

in as short as 4 years on a part-time basis. Specialisations A wide range of specialisations are designed to facilitate students’ further studies. Balance of techniques A combination of basic management knowledge and critical problem-solving skills for further

studies as well as career enhancement. Soft-skills Soft-skill workshops are arranged to motivate students in the learning environment and at the workplace. Credit transfer Credit transfer can be granted to students holding appropriate qualifications.

Modules (9 credit units) Introduction to Business Organisations Business and Its Environment Mastering English in Business I

Your next stopYou are here Your goal

Foundation Certificate in

Management Studies(3 Months, 3 Modules)

Obtain a bachelor,s degree through one of ourpart-time overseas top-up degree programmes:


(21 Months, 13 Modules)

〈Complete in 2 years, part-time〉

PART 1 PART 2


Entry based on HKDSE / HKALE resultHKALE or GCEAL with grade E or above in at least 2 subjects; andAt least 1 year of full-time work experience.Entry based on other qualificationsCompletion of Part 1 of DMS; orCompletion of Pre-AD Programme; or5 HKCEE subjects / Yi Jin graduates and completion of a 1-year full-

time formal post-secondary study in relevant disciplines; andAt least 1 year of full-time work experience.

Entry based on HKCEE / Yi Jin result5 HKCEE subjects / Yi Jin graduates and have at least 3 years of full-

time work experience.Entry for mature applicantsMature applicants of age 21 or above and have at least 3 years of

full-time work experience.

Progression OpportunitiesThe DMS comprises study at the foundation certificate (FCMS) and the diploma (DMS) levels, after which graduates are eligible to apply for one of our 2-year, top-up degree programmes offered in Hong Kong by SCOPE in collaboration with overseas universities.

De Montfort University:BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management BA (Hons) Public Administration and Management#

Edinburgh Napier University:BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

# DMS graduates are required to study 195 / 210 credits and subject to interview.

SCOPE DMS PART 2Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)Part 2 is designed on the common first year business study approach and prepares students for further study. It not only increases students’ know-how in business and management but also assists them in their career and study plans by offering different specialisations.

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 units.


Assessment and AwardAssessment consists of a combination of coursework and examination. A student will be awarded a Continuing Education Diploma in Management Studies upon successful completion of Part 2 of the programme.

Progression OpportunityUpon successful completion of the DMS programme, students are eligible to apply for one of the top-up degree programmes offered in Hong Kong by 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 in SCOPE@CityU (Kowloon Tong) or TSTE Learning Centre (Tsim Sha Tsui East) or SCOPE Admiralty Learning Centre (Admiralty) or other designated SCOPE Learning Centres.

Mode of Study and DurationPart-time, 21 months

Entrance Requirements 1. HKALE or GCEAL with grade E or above in at least two subjects; or2. Students who have successfully completed Part 1 of the DMS programme or equivalent qualifications obtained from other

local institutions; or 3. Five subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, 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 (e.g. IVE Diploma/Certificate); or

4. Yi Jin graduates, who have successfully completed a minimum of 1 year formal post-secondary study or equivalent qualifications (e.g. graduates of pre-associate degree programme or other certificate programmes); and

5. At least 1 year of full-time work experience.Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview.

Assessment and AwardAssessment consists of a combination of coursework and examination. If not proceeding to Part 2, a student will be awarded a Continuing Education Certificate in Management Studies upon successful completion of Part 1.

Progression OpportunityStudents who successfully complete Part 1 will proceed to Part 2 of the programme.

ClassesThere are approximately 9 hours of class per week (normally 2 weekday evenings and 1 weekend afternoon or/and evening). Classes will be held in SCOPE@CityU (Kowloon Tong) or SCOPE TSTE Learning Centre (Tsim Sha Tsui East) or SCOPE Admiralty Learning Centre (Admiralty) or other designated SCOPE Learning Centres.


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.

Programme Structure#

* The offering of stream(s) is subject to sufficient number of enrollments # Subject to review

Core Modules (10 modules; 30 credit units) Business StatisticsMastering English in Business II

Introduction to Marketing

Principles of Management

Principles of Accounting

Thinking & Communicating SkillsInformation Systems for BusinessBusiness Law

Economics for Business

International Business

Streams* (choose 1 stream from the following 3 streams; each stream consists of 3 modules, 9 credit units)

Marketing Stream• Marketing Management • Behavioural Aspect of Marketing• Business Research and Analysis

Human Resources Management Stream• Organisational Behaviour • Human Resources Management• Performance Management

Accounting Stream• Financial Management• Intermediate Accounting• Management Accounting


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17th Intakes





Business and Its EnvironmentProvide students with a solid foundation for understanding of the business environment, the nature and structure of modern business organization and various business functions.

Business LawProvide students with a basic understanding of the legal system and particularly the law related to business in Hong Kong.

Business StatisticsIntroduce to students the basic concepts and applications of statistics used in business, with an emphasis on interpretation of output rather with various statistical methods and calculations for management decisions.

Economics for BusinessProvide students with knowledge of microeconomics and macroeconomics so that they can apply those theories in analyzing the behavior of consumers, firms’ strategies and the impacts of government economic policies on the whole economy.

Information Systems for BusinessProvide students with a solid foundation for understanding the key functions of information technology applications in business organizations.

International BusinessProvide students with an understanding of the growth of international business and impacts of globalization. The course also aims to equip students with skills and knowledge in managing international business.

Introduction to Business OrganizationsProvide students with a solid foundation for understanding the key concepts of management in organizational structure & development and the various management functions in marketing, production, human resources, information management and accounting and finance in modern business organizations.

Introduction to MarketingIntroduce the basic marketing concepts and the four key areas of marketing, with emphasis on the integration of these areas and their application to formulating an effective marketing strategy.

Mastering English in Business IProvide students with English language skills for business communication. The skills will cover language structure, business vocabulary, tone and style of business writing, and techniques of public speaking. The content will include business presentation, emails, and proposals.

Mastering English in Business IIImprove students’ English proficiency for managerial employment and further studies in business. Students will acquire proper vocabulary, language structures, tones, styles and etiquette for business writing and presentation to cater for different types of audience in the contemporary business environment.

Principles of AccountingProvide students with a basic understanding of the accounting system, accounting principles and accounting statements. It also enables the students to compile and analyze the statements.

Principles of ManagementProvide students a basic understanding of the key management functions that are used in business organizations. Students will be able to take a comprehensive look of the managers’ job and how managers could effectively lead their teams to meet business challenges.

Thinking and Communicating SkillsDevelop students’ thinking and communicating skills for effective life-learning and career development.

Module Descriptions (core modules)

SCOPE/1/12/07/209

Intake Deadline for Application CommencementPart 1 (September 12 Intake) 2 August 2012 September 2012

Part 2 (February 13 Intake) 27 December 2012 Early February 2013

Admission Schedule

FeesApplication fee : HK$140 (to be paid at the time of application)

Tuition fee : Part 1 HK$8,550 (to be paid upon admission)

Part 2 HK$42,250 (total, payable by 5 instalments)

Graduation fee : HK$400 (to be paid with the first instalment of the tuition fee for Part 2)

In the case of re-assessment, additional fees will be charged. All fees paid are non-refundable.

Application InformationApplication FeeA non-refundable and non-transferable fee of HK$140 is charged for each application.

Methods of Payment:

(a) Local applicants residing in Hong Kong• By direct deposit or ATM transfer to CityU's Hang Seng Bank Account: 293-318028-003.• By bill payment service provided by the ATM of HSBC, Hang Seng Bank and JETCO, bill account number :

030001407, bill type: 03.Please retain the payment slip (the Deposit Form, or the original copy of the ATM Advice) and attach it to the Application Form as proof of payment.

(b) Applicants residing overseasBy bank draft drawn in Hong Kong dollars in favour of “City University of Hong Kong”Please do not pay by personal cheques or enclosing cash in mail.

The application fee must be received before an admission application is processed.

Submission of ApplicationA completed application form, with copies of the following required supporting documents, should be sent to 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 claimed in the application form

All submitted documents will NOT be returned. Original documents will need to be presented for verification during registration. Provision of any false or misleading information or failure to supply the full documentation for verification will lead to DISQUALIFICATION of the application and any offer 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.

EnquiriesSchool of Continuing and Professional EducationLocation : LG/F, Academic Exchange Building, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong KongTel : 3442 2363 / 3442 7423 Fax : 3442 0399 Email : [email protected] Website : www.scope.edu

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.


17th Intakes





Business and Its EnvironmentProvide students with a solid foundation for understanding of the business environment, the nature and structure of modern business organization and various business functions.

Business LawProvide students with a basic understanding of the legal system and particularly the law related to business in Hong Kong.

Business StatisticsIntroduce to students the basic concepts and applications of statistics used in business, with an emphasis on interpretation of output rather with various statistical methods and calculations for management decisions.

Economics for BusinessProvide students with knowledge of microeconomics and macroeconomics so that they can apply those theories in analyzing the behavior of consumers, firms’ strategies and the impacts of government economic policies on the whole economy.

Information Systems for BusinessProvide students with a solid foundation for understanding the key functions of information technology applications in business organizations.

International BusinessProvide students with an understanding of the growth of international business and impacts of globalization. The course also aims to equip students with skills and knowledge in managing international business.

Introduction to Business OrganizationsProvide students with a solid foundation for understanding the key concepts of management in organizational structure & development and the various management functions in marketing, production, human resources, information management and accounting and finance in modern business organizations.

Introduction to MarketingIntroduce the basic marketing concepts and the four key areas of marketing, with emphasis on the integration of these areas and their application to formulating an effective marketing strategy.

Mastering English in Business IProvide students with English language skills for business communication. The skills will cover language structure, business vocabulary, tone and style of business writing, and techniques of public speaking. The content will include business presentation, emails, and proposals.

Mastering English in Business IIImprove students’ English proficiency for managerial employment and further studies in business. Students will acquire proper vocabulary, language structures, tones, styles and etiquette for business writing and presentation to cater for different types of audience in the contemporary business environment.

Principles of AccountingProvide students with a basic understanding of the accounting system, accounting principles and accounting statements. It also enables the students to compile and analyze the statements.

Principles of ManagementProvide students a basic understanding of the key management functions that are used in business organizations. Students will be able to take a comprehensive look of the managers’ job and how managers could effectively lead their teams to meet business challenges.

Thinking and Communicating SkillsDevelop students’ thinking and communicating skills for effective life-learning and career development.

Module Descriptions (core modules)

SCOPE/1/12/07/209

Intake Deadline for Application CommencementPart 1 (September 12 Intake) 2 August 2012 September 2012

Part 2 (February 13 Intake) 27 December 2012 Early February 2013

Admission Schedule

FeesApplication fee : HK$140 (to be paid at the time of application)

Tuition fee : Part 1 HK$8,550 (to be paid upon admission)

Part 2 HK$42,250 (total, payable by 5 instalments)

Graduation fee : HK$400 (to be paid with the first instalment of the tuition fee for Part 2)

In the case of re-assessment, additional fees will be charged. All fees paid are non-refundable.

Application InformationApplication FeeA non-refundable and non-transferable fee of HK$140 is charged for each application.

Methods of Payment:

(a) Local applicants residing in Hong Kong• By direct deposit or ATM transfer to CityU's Hang Seng Bank Account: 293-318028-003.• By bill payment service provided by the ATM of HSBC, Hang Seng Bank and JETCO, bill account number :

030001407, bill type: 03.Please retain the payment slip (the Deposit Form, or the original copy of the ATM Advice) and attach it to the Application Form as proof of payment.

(b) Applicants residing overseasBy bank draft drawn in Hong Kong dollars in favour of “City University of Hong Kong”Please do not pay by personal cheques or enclosing cash in mail.

The application fee must be received before an admission application is processed.

Submission of ApplicationA completed application form, with copies of the following required supporting documents, should be sent to 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 claimed in the application form

All submitted documents will NOT be returned. Original documents will need to be presented for verification during registration. Provision of any false or misleading information or failure to supply the full documentation for verification will lead to DISQUALIFICATION of the application and any offer 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.

EnquiriesSchool of Continuing and Professional EducationLocation : LG/F, Academic Exchange Building, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong KongTel : 3442 2363 / 3442 7423 Fax : 3442 0399 Email : [email protected] Website : www.scope.edu

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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