Programme Objectives
The maturing technologies, such as Wi-Fi, 3G and J2ME in mobile networks, portable devices and mobile applications have driven the importance of mobile computing to new heights. By April 2005, the number of mobile service subscribers was boosted to 8.3 million, representing one of the highest penetrations in the world at about 120.7 percent. With this high mobile phone penetration rates and the advances in technologies, Hong Kong stands to benefit from the rapid development of wireless technology and services, particularly through deployment in business process to enhance productivity and efficiency. You may have noticed that mobile devices and applications are already being widely used in restaurants and retail shops. The government is also making use of mobile devices with Global Positioning System in their field operation.
With this enormous popularity of wireless devices, mobile applications will be of high demand. To address this rapid demand of mobile applications developers and testing engineers, the Higher Diploma (HD) Programme in Network and Mobile Computing offers students a practical and thorough knowledge in network and mobile computing.
The objectives of this programme are:
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To equip students with an in-depth and well-balanced knowledge of fundamental computing; |
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To provide students with sound knowledge of networking with a good understanding of both theoretical and practical network support in the PC environment; AND |
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To prepare students for careers and further studies in computing, particularly in networking and mobile applications development. |
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Programme Structure
The programme is designed with multi-entry and multi-exit provision in meeting the spectrum of student needs. The normal duration of study will be three years for Form 5 or equivalent entrants, and two years for Form 7 or equivalent entrants.
The 3-year programme
The 3-year programme consists of 32 modules with 1,350 hours of instruction. There are approximately 10 modules to be completed each year.
The 2-year programme
The 2-year programme consists of 22 modules with 945 hours of instruction. There are approximately 11 modules to be completed each year.
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Consultants
| Honorary Advisor: |
| Prof. Wong Kam-Fai (Associate Dean (External Affairs), Faculty of Engineering, CUHK) |
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Syllabus
Please click here to download syllabus.
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Articulation to Degree Programme
 Graduates will be able to pursue degree studies in The Chinese University of Hong Kong, other local universities, overseas tertiary institutes and off-shore programmes of overseas universities in Hong Kong.
SCS also jointly offers a Top-up degree programme in Bachelor of Business (Computer Systems Management) with Victoria University, Australia. HD graduates can pursue and complete this degree within 1 to 1.5 years.
Articulation arrangements with overseas institutions have been established for graduates to articulate to their Bachelor's degree programmes.
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Griffith University, Australia |
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Monash University, Australia |
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The University of Adelaide, Australia |
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The University of Western Australia, Australia |
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University of Wollongong, Australia |
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Victoria University, Australia |
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Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia |
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City University London, UK |
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Lancaster University, UK |
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Middlesex University, UK |
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Napier University, Edinburgh, UK |
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Oxford Brookes University, UK |
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University of Sunderland, UK |
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University of Ulster, UK |
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The University of Hertfordshire, UK |
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Minimum Admission Requirements
The 3-year programme
Applicant should fulfill either one of the following:
five passes which include Level 2 / Grade E in Chinese Language and English Language in the HKCEE, or completion of Project Yi Jin, or equivalent qualification; or
be mature students at the age of 21 or above. (Applicants are required to attend an interview.)
The 2-year programme
Applicant should fulfill either one of the following:
pass in one A Level or two AS Level subjects, or completion of a Pre-Associate Degree programme, plus the minimum admission requirement of the 3-year programme, or equivalent qualification; or
be mature students at the age of 21 or above. (Applicants are required to attend an interview.)
Remarks
Holders of relevant recognised Diploma / Higher Certificate will be considered on an individual basis.
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General Information
Mode of Delivery
This is a taught programme. Classes will be conducted in the form of lectures and seminars. A final year project is a requisite for each student. It integrates the knowledge acquired by students in earlier years of study and applies to practical issues.
Medium of Instruction
Teaching activities will be conducted in English, Cantonese and Putonghua as deemed appropriate. Learning materials will be in English and Chinese as deemed appropriate.
Assessment Methods
Performance of students is monitored and assessed on a continuous basis through a variety of assessment tools such as projects, classroom participation, assignments and final examination.
Enquiries
Tel: 2209-0222
Email: scs-csit@cuhk.edu.hk
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