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Advanced Diploma in Computer and Information Security
電腦及資訊保安高等文憑
CEF Reimbursable Course
CEF Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)
- Course Code
- IT051A
- Application Code
- 2385-IT051A
- QF Level
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Financial assistance
Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
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Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course
(selected modules only)Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
- Credit
- 120
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Start Date
- 06 May 2026 (Wed)
- Duration
- 20 months
- Language
- English
- Course Fee
- HK$48,000 paid in 3 instalments.
Note: All fees are subject to change without prior notice.
- Enquiries
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Upgrade Your Career: High-Demand Cyber Security Qualification
Are you looking to pivot into the booming IT sector or secure your professional future? With cyber threats rising in Hong Kong, the demand for trained security specialists is at an all-time high, offering stable career paths and competitive salaries.
HKU SPACE offers the Advanced Diploma in Computer and Information Security (QF Level 4), specifically designed for adult learners and career changers.
Why this programme is right for you:
✅ CEF Reimbursable: Eligible for government subsidy.
✅ Work-Friendly: Part-time study mode over approx. 20 months, designed to fit around your full-time job.
✅ Practical Skills: Move beyond theory with training in Computer Forensics, Network Defense, and Security Management.
✅ Degree Pathway: Graduates can articulate directly to the second year of a UK Bachelor’s Degree.
Don't let the digital age leave you behind. Equip yourself with the professional credentials to defend corporate data and secure a valuable role in the industry.
Programme Overview
Highlights
This programme aims to enhance students’ comprehension of fundamental concepts, principles, and theories in computer & information security, which has been spurred by the pervasive use of computer-based applications such as information systems, databases, and computer programming. Students are also given an understanding of computer system and architecture, access control mechanisms, cryptography algorithms, software security, physical security, security management and risk management as well as computer forensics.
Introduction
As information security risks rise, no business organization would like to spend extra time and money identifying and responding to the results of those risks. Business organizations should seek to implement certain practices in the information security procedures to prevent, protect, detect, and respond to those risks. Well-qualified and trained information security specialists are highly demanded so as to maintain hardware security equipment, monitor information access by setting up authentication systems, and protect the information systems from intruders. This programme is designed to provide students with the fundamental concepts of computer and information security which enable them to advance in their information security careers.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the programme, students should be able to:
- Apply the fundamental concepts, principles and theories of computer & information security to solve basic security problems;
- Describe the information assurance in the context of computer operating systems, information systems, networks and computer applications;
- Use English (oral and written) to communicate ideas in social and academic contexts;
- Describe the importance, scope, and challenges of information security and perform information systems design and development;
- Perform structured computer programming development, basic computer forensic investigation, basic database application development and simple network setup; and
- Apply appropriate information security solutions to manage and secure the information systems.
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Programme Details
Programme Structure
The programme consists of 10 compulsory modules and the teaching hour for each module is 38 hours.
Students will be assessed by continuous assessments including lab worksheets, assignments, mid-term tests, and final examinations.
| Application Code | 2385-IT051A | Apply Online Now |
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Modules & Class Details
Modules
Class Details
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Class |
Time |
May 2026 |
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A |
Tuesday (19:00-22:00) |
English for Academic and Professional Purposes |
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A |
Wednesday (19:00-22:00) |
Introduction to Object-oriented Programming |
Remark: The above schedule is tentative and is subject to change without prior notice.
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Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
HK$150
Course Fee- HK$48,000 paid in 3 instalments.
Note: All fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Entry Requirements
Applicants shall:
(a) have gained in the HKDSE Examination Level 2 in 5 subjects, including English Language; or
(b) have gained in the HKALE Grade E in 1 AL or 2 AS subjects, and HKCEE Level 2 in English Language* or equivalent; or
(c) be aged at 21 or above with at least 1 year relevant work experience.
* With effect from 2007, HKU SPACE recognises Grade E previously awarded for English Language (Syllabus B) (Grade C in the case of English Language [Syllabus A]) in the HKCEE as an acceptable alternative to Level 2 in this subject in the HKCEE.
CEF
- The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
| CEF Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Diploma in Computer and Information Security 電腦及資訊保安高等文憑 |
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| COURSE CODE 36F105860 | FEES $48,000 | ENQUIRY 2587-3223 |
| Business Information Systems (Module from Advanced Diploma in Computer and Information Security) | ||
| COURSE CODE 36Z105871 | FEES $4,800 | ENQUIRY 2587-3223 |
| Systems Analysis and Design (Module from Advanced Diploma in Computer and Information Security) | ||
| COURSE CODE 36Z106126 | FEES $4,800 | ENQUIRY 2587-3223 |
| English for Academic and Professional Purposes (Module from Advanced Diploma in Computer and Information Security) | ||
| COURSE CODE 36Z10588A | FEES $4,800 | ENQUIRY 2587-3223 |
| Introduction to Database Systems (Module from Advanced Diploma in Computer and Information Security) | ||
| COURSE CODE 36Z105898 | FEES $4,800 | ENQUIRY 2587-3223 |
| Introduction to Object-oriented Programming (Module from Advanced Diploma in Computer and Information Security) | ||
| COURSE CODE 36Z105901 | FEES $4,800 | ENQUIRY 2587-3223 |
| Computer and Information Security (Module from Advanced Diploma in Computer and Information Security) | ||
| COURSE CODE 36Z10591A | FEES $4,800 | ENQUIRY 2587-3223 |
| Fundamentals of Computer Networks (Module from Advanced Diploma in Computer and Information Security) | ||
| COURSE CODE 36Z105928 | FEES $4,800 | ENQUIRY 2587-3223 |
| Introduction to Computer Forensics (Module from Advanced Diploma in Computer and Information Security) | ||
| COURSE CODE 36Z105944 | FEES $4,800 | ENQUIRY 2587-3223 |
| Computer Organization (Module from Advanced Diploma in Computer and Information Security) | ||
| COURSE CODE 36Z105952 | FEES $4,800 | ENQUIRY 2587-3223 |
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Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. |
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Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course (selected modules only) Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. |
Advanced Diploma in Computer and Information Security
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Enrolment MethodAll applicants are required to complete the Enrolment Form (SF26) or online Application Form and submit it with ONE set of the following supporting documents together with application fee of HK$150 to any of the HKUSPACE enrolment centres:
- Certified true copies of full educational certificates and transcripts; and
- Certified true copies of testimonials or other documentary proof of the applicant’s work experience (if any)
Certified true copies: Original supporting documents together with a set of their photocopies are required to be presented to any HKUSPACE enrolment centres for verification.
Module Exemption
Applicants must submit a separate module exemption application form together with the required supporting documents and a crossed cheque of HK$500 for EACH module exemption at least 14 working days before the module starts.
Payment Method1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay
Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
2. Cheque Or Bank draft
Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:
- bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
- or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard
Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.
4. Online Payment
Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment for details.
Notes
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If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.
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Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment.
- In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
- Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
- HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
- For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
