Watch This | HKMU LiPACE offers diverse full-time Diploma and Higher Diploma programs for AY2024-25

Hong Kong Metropolitan University Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKMU LiPACE) is offering 15 full-time Higher Diploma programs, 2 full-time Diploma programs, and Diploma of Applied Education program for the AY2024-25. 7 Higher Diploma programs are included in the "Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/ Sectors" (SSSDP), covering Health Care, Digital Fashion Creation, Civil Engineering, Interior Design, Resort and Theme Park Management, Tourism and Airline Studies, and Tourism and Hospitality, with a total of 560 subsidized places.

In addition to the 7 Higher Diploma programs subsidized by the SSSDP, there are 6 other Higher Diploma programs eligible for the Continuing Education Fund (CEF). These include Pet Care and Animal Assisted Therapy, Criminology, Psychology, Creative Culture and Media Practice, Business Administration Management, and Japanese Studies. 3 Higher Diploma programs, including Early Childhood Education, Business Administration and Management, and Health and Molecular Testing, are also eligible for scholarships provided by the School.

To enhance the career prospects of its students, those enrolled in Higher Diploma programs at HKMU LiPACE have the opportunity to intern at various institutions related to their field of study, such as Hong Kong Ocean Park, Menzies CNAC Aviation Services, and InterContinental Hotels Group, among others. Outstanding graduates may even be offered full-time employment opportunities. In terms of further education, the School has signed agreements with local and overseas tertiary institutions, allowing HKMU LiPACE graduates to benefit from credit exemptions or transfers when pursuing related Bachelor's degree programs.

At the press conference today (July 11), Dr. Benjamin CHAN Tak-yuen, Dean of HKMU LiPACE, stated, "Currently, our Higher Diploma, Diploma, and Diploma of Applied Education programs have over 2,300 students enrolled. The Higher Diploma in Health Care, Business Administration and Management, and Early Childhood Education have been particularly popular in recent years. HKMU LiPACE students are well-equipped with practical knowledge during their studies, making them highly favored by employers in Hong Kong."

Ivan Kan Shing-Hang, a year 2 student of the "Higher Diploma in Health and Molecular Testing", is currently interning at BGI Genomics, arranged by the School. The program offers him numerous practicing opportunities, and he hopes to obtain a license to become a laboratory technician in the future.

Daisy Chan Hiu-Lam, a recent graduate of the "Higher Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management,"will be continuing her studies with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. During her studies, she interned at a five-star hotel through an arrangement by the School. Impressed by her performance, the employer hired her as a part-time staff member and has promised to offer her a full-time position upon graduation.

Chloe Leung Hiu-Tung, year 2 student of the "Higher Diploma in Pet Care and Animal Assisted Therapy,"plans to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Pet Care and Grooming at Tajen University in Taiwan, a partner institution of HKMU LiPACE. She hopes to apply her knowledge in the future by opening a pet grooming shop.

From now until July 31, students or graduates of the Foundation Diploma and Diploma of Applied Education programmes, as well as current HKDSE candidates, can apply online or on-site for the HKMU LiPACE Higher Diploma and Diploma programmes and application fee will be waived.