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IT114115
Higher Diploma in Cloud and Data Centre Administration


https://miao.vtc.edu.hk/sites/default/files/programmes/key_visuals/Cloud%20and%…
Programme Aims

Cloud computing is a new trend of IT technology, and most large IT applications will be hosted in cloud systems. The programme aims to equip students with the necessary practical knowledge and skills in cloud and data centre administration, with emphasis on network design and implementation, cloud applications development, and virtualised systems and data centres administration. Graduates can apply their knowledge and skills in the administration of cloud systems and data centres, as well as in the support of various commercial cloud applications and cloud services.

The programme also emphasises on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.

 

Category
Vocational Professionals Admission Scheme
Duration of Study
2 Years
Mode of Study
Full Time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
IVE (Lee Wai Lee)

Entrance Requirements
Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed in the cloud computing, data centres and computer network industry. Graduates may be employed in various local as well as multi-national IT companies, or in an organisation with a network infrastructure. Graduates are employed to design, setup and administrate fast, secure, flexible and high available clouds to meet their clients’ requirements.

Articulation

Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information and Communications Technology

Graduates may apply for admission to the following programmes:
1.    Degree programmes in local universities:
       The City University of Hong Kong
       The Hong Kong Baptist University
       The Chinese University of Hong Kong
       The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
       The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
       The Hong Kong Metropolitan University
       The University of Hong Kong

2.    Articulation Degree programmes in overseas universities (conducted at IVE campus) [Not applicable to Mainland students]:
       The Coventry University, UK
       The University of the West of England, UK

3.    Other Universities in the UK and Australia

Professional Recognition

The programme is recognised by the Hong Kong Computer Society as satisfying the academic requirements for its Associate Membership.

Note

1. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
2. The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.

Curriculum

Semester 1:
•    Introduction to Programming
•    Network Fundamentals
•    Operating System Fundamentals
•    Database Principles
•    IT Essentials - Web
•    Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
•    Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
•    Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness

 

Semester 2:
•    Discrete Mathematics and Statistics
•    Cloud Web Application Development
•    Switching & Routing Essentials
•    Cloud Technical Support Fundamentals
•    Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
•    Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
•    Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part A)
•    Enrichment Module B

 

Semester 3:
•    Architecting Cloud Applications
•    Advanced Switching & Routing
•    Cloud System Operations Project
•    IT Professionalism
•    Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
•    Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part B)

 

Semester 4:
•    Connecting WANs
•    Data Centre and Private Cloud Technologies
•    DevOps in Cloud
•    Final Year Project
•    Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
•    Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace

 

Semester 5:
•    Cloud and Data Centre Workplace Practices
•    Security Applications
•    Final Year Project
•    Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
•    Enrichment Module A

 

Remarks:
Industrial Attachment will be arranged at an appropriate time during the period of study between Semester 3 - 5.


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