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Advanced Diploma in Business Management
工商管理高等文憑

CEF Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)

CEF Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)

Course Code
MS033A
Application Code
2435-MS033A

Credit
120
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
20 Jul 2026 (Mon)
Next intake(s)
07-2026
Duration
16 months to 48 months
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$48,400 per programme
Deadline on 27 Apr 2026 (Mon)
Enquiries
2867 8477
2861 0278
How to Apply

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Highlights

The programme aims to equip students with comprehensive business knowledge and practical skills for today's dynamic commercial environment. It provides a strong foundation in core business disciplines (management, economics, accounting, marketing, and HR) while incorporating emerging trends like AI and e-commerce. Through specialised streams, students develop expertise in business management, quality management, global business, or applied business psychology.  The curriculum blends theoretical knowledge with practical applications, fostering analytical thinking and decision-making skills. Graduates will be prepared to address modern business challenges, implement innovative solutions, and assume leadership roles in diverse organisational settings, with the flexibility to pursue specific career pathways through stream specialisation.
 
 
The programme consists of 4 streams:
  1. Business Management;
  2. Applied Business Psychology;
  3. Total Quality Management; and
  4. Global Business Management.

Business Management Stream

The Business Management stream aims to provide students with a solid foundation in business studies covering general management theories and practices. It is designed to equip students with an analytical problem-solving approach in business management.

Applied Business Psychology Stream

The Applied Business Psychology stream aims to provide students with a solid foundation in business studies covering general management theories and practices with the integration of the social and behavioural aspects of decision making. It allows students to acquire basic concepts of psychology and its applications in business organisations.

Total Quality Management Stream

The Total Quality Management stream aims to provide students with a solid foundation in business studies while developing expertise in quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies. It equips students with practical skills in process optimisation, operational excellence, and project-based quality enhancement in business organisations.

Global Business Management

The Global Business Management stream aims to provide students with a solid foundation in business studies with a focus on international business strategies and cross-border commercial operations. It enables students to analyse global market trends, develop international business strategies, and understand the financial complexities of global trade and finance.

Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded “Advanced Diploma in Business Management”.   

Students who have completed any 3 out of 8 core modules and 2 specialized modules under the same stream can opt to exit the programme with the award of “Diploma in Business Management

Programme Details

Term Information

Three terms per academic year: March, July and November

Days / Time
  • Days: Weekday evenings and weekends; possibly including Sundays and Public Holidays
  • Time: 7pm - 10pm, Weekdays / 2pm - 5pm, Weekends
Venue

Any of the HKU SPACE Learning Centres on Hong Kong Island / Kowloon 

Duration
  • 33 to 36 hours per module
  • 11 to 12 meetings
Programme structure

**(Applicable to students admitted from July 2026 onwards)

There are 10 modules, each of which has 33 to 36 hours of lectures.

  Module Title
1. Introduction to Management* 
2. Business Economics*
3. Essentials of Accounting*
4. Introduction to AI Economy
5. Current Issues and New Trends in E-commerce
6. Principles of Marketing*
7. Organizational Behaviour*
8. Human Resources Management*
Business Management Stream
9. Management Information Systems*
10. Hong Kong Business Environment*
Applied Business Psychology Stream
11. Introduction to Business Psychology*
12. Individual Differences in Personality*
Total Quality Management Stream
13. Integrated TQM and Operations Management
14. Project Management for Quality Improvement
Global Business Management Stream
15. Global Business Strategy
16. International Trade and Finance
Award: Advanced Diploma in Business Management
 *Included in the list of reimbursable courses for CEF purpose.​

 

ASSESSMENT Method

Assessment for each module will be based on a combination of coursework and a final examination. 

Application Code 2435-MS033A -

Modules

Offering  Schedule  (Tentative)
Term Admitted from Jul 2020 to Mar 2026 Admitted from Jul 2026 onwards
Mar26

1. Introduction to Management 

2. Statistics (Last offering)

3a. HK Business Environment (BM Stream) 

3b. Digital Leadership and Change Management (DBM Stream) (Last offering)

3c. Introduction to Business Psychology (ABP Stream) 

N/A
Jul 26

1. Principles of Marketing

2. Organizational Behaviour

3a. Management Information Systems (BM Stream)

3b. Data – Driven Decision Making (DBM Stream) (Last offering)

3c. Individual Differences in Personality (ABP Stream)

1. Principles of Marketing

2. Organizational Behaviour

3a. Management Information Systems (BM Stream)

3b. Individual Differences in Personality (ABP Stream)

Nov26

1. Business Economics

2. Business Communication (Last offering)

1. Business Economics

2. Introduction to AI Economy

3a. Integrated TQM and Operations Management (TQM Stream)

3b. Global Business Strategy (GBM Stream)

Mar27

1. Essentials of Accounting

2. Human Resources Management 

1. Essentials of Accounting

2. Human Resources Management 

3a. Hong Kong Business Environment (BM Stream)

3b. Introduction to Business Psychology (ABP Stream)

Jul 27  

1. Current Issues and New Trends in E-commerce

2. Introduction to Management

3a. Project Management for Quality Improvement (TQM Stream)

3b. International Trade and Finance (GBM Stream)

 

 

Progression Path

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 (non-refundable and not transferable)

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$48,400 per programme (Payable in 4 Installments)
  • HK$12,100 (Each installment)
  • (All fees paid are not refundable or transferrable, unless a course is over-subscribed or cancelled. Please note that fees may be subject to revisions, even after a student has submitted an application, or has already been admitted into the programme. )

Entry Requirements

Applicant shall:

1. have gained in the HKDSE Examination Level 2 in 5 subjects including English Language;

OR

2. (i) have gained in HKCEE Grade E in 4 subjects (including Mathematics) and Level 2 in English Language*, or equivalent; AND

     (ii) one A-level pass or two AS-level passes in any subject or other equivalent post-secondary qualifications;

OR

3. hold a Certificate in Business and Economics awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE;

OR

4. be aged 21 and above.

*With effect from 2007, HKU SPACE recognises Grade E previously awarded for English Language (Syllabus B) (grade C in the case of Syllabus A at HKCEE) as an acceptable alternative to Level 2 in this subject at HKCEE.

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (MODULE FROM ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT)
COURSE CODE 33Z151409 FEES $4,840 ENQUIRY 2867-8477
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT (MODULE FROM ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT)
COURSE CODE 33Z151417 FEES $4,840 ENQUIRY 2867-8477
PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING (MODULE FROM ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT)
COURSE CODE 33Z151425 FEES $4,840 ENQUIRY 2867-8477
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR (MODULE FORM ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT)
COURSE CODE 33Z151514 FEES $4,840 ENQUIRY 2867-8477
HONG KONG BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT (MODULE FROM ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT)
COURSE CODE 33Z151530 FEES $4,840 ENQUIRY 2867-8477
ESSENTIALS OF ACCOUNTING (MODULE FROM ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT)
COURSE CODE 33Z151549 FEES $4,840 ENQUIRY 2867-8477
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (MODULE FROM ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT)
COURSE CODE 33Z151522 FEES $4,840 ENQUIRY 2867-8477
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MODULE FROM ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT)
COURSE CODE 33Z151557 FEES $4,840 ENQUIRY 2867-8477
Statistics (Module from Advanced Diploma in Business Management)
COURSE CODE 33Z128350 FEES $4,840 ENQUIRY 2867-8477
Business Economics (Module from Advanced Diploma in Business Management)
COURSE CODE 33Z128369 FEES $4,840 ENQUIRY 2867-8477
Individual Differences in Personality (Module from Advanced Diploma in Business Management)
COURSE CODE 33Z128318 FEES $4,840 ENQUIRY 2867-8477
Introduction to Business Psychology (Module from Advanced Diploma in Business Management)
COURSE CODE 33Z128326 FEES $4,840 ENQUIRY 2867-8477
Digital Leadership and Change Management (Module from Advanced Diploma in Business Management)
COURSE CODE 33Z128334 FEES $4,840 ENQUIRY 2867-8477
Data-Driven Decision Making (Module from Advanced Diploma in Business Management)
COURSE CODE 33Z128342 FEES $4,840 ENQUIRY 2867-8477

Continuing Education Fund

http://hkuspace.hku.hk/study/admission/finanical-assistance/cef/application

Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course 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 Business Management

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [4])

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Application Form Application Form

Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. 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

  • 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.

  • 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.