IT114122
Higher Diploma in Cybersecurity
The programme aims to develop students’ knowledge and practical problem-solving and analytical skills for the analysis, design and implementation of computer systems with an emphasis on information security.
The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.
Please refer to General Entrance Requirement
Graduates may be employed as Information Security Officers, Network Administrators / Engineers and Network and System Security Engineer.
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
The programme is recognised by the Hong Kong Computer Society as satisfying the academic requirements for its Associate Membership.
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.
Semester 1:
• Programming Fundamentals
• Network Fundamentals
• Database Applications
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
• Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
• Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
• Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
• IT Essentials - Web
Semester 2:
• Discrete Mathematics and Statistics
• Advanced Scripting Technology
• Server Administration
• Internet Programming
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
• Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
• Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
Semester 3:
• Topics in Cybersecurity
• Internetworking Technologies
• System Administration and Security Project
• Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
• Enrichment Module B
Semester 4:
• Servers and Services Security Management
• Information Systems Security Audit
• Enterprise Networking Technologies
• IT Professionalism
• Final Year Project
• Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Semester 5:
• Advanced Network Security
• Enrichment Module A
• Web Application Security
• Final Year Project
• Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Remarks:
Industrial Attachment will be arranged at an appropriate time during the period of study between Semester 1 - 5.