Equivalent qualifications
The assessment is a mix of final examination and continuous assessment which may include group projects,
case presentations, workshop and course work assignments. The specific assessment mix will be determined by
the instructors and the Programme Manager. The final examination constitutes 60% of the final grade.
Continuous assessment constitutes 30%. Class participation constitutes 10%.
The Diploma is awarded by the HKIBA. For the award of the diploma, students must
a. attend at least 80% of the face-to-face lecture sessions;
b. pass the relevant examinations;
c. complete the prescribed continuous assessment and satisfy the requirements.
A Diploma will be awarded to participants who have successfully completed all the course work, the graduation
project and passed all the examination.
Qualified guest speakers of HKIBA, and professional experts from the industry.
| 85 - 100 | A | Distinction
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| 70 - 84 | B | Credit
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| 60 - 69 | C | Fair
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| 50 - 59 | D | Bare pass
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| below 50 | F | Failure
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Exemption may be granted for a module if the applicant has successfully completed a course of equivalent
content and standard at a recognized tertiary institution or through a professional examination. Exemptions
may be granted up to a maximum of 2 modules and are at the discretion of HKIBA. Exemption application should
be made on the Application form and must be accompanied by supporting document at the time of application.
No exemption at Postgraduate Diploma stage.
A number of universities in USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand recognised our Diploma, Advanced Diploma and
Graduate Diploma as entry qualifications to their Bachelor degree and Master degree course. Some universities
will also allow our graduates direct entry into 2nd year or final year Bachelor degree course or exemption
from some of the 1st year or 2nd year subjects. Postgraduate Diploma holders are eligible apply Master Degree or MBA programme.
Course Structure
ACC201. Financial Accounting I
BUS301. Organisation and Management
BUS331. Business Law
BUS321. Business Communications
BUS305. Marketing
BUS302. Business Economics
BUS303. Information Technology for Business
Course Structure
ACC202. Financial Accounting II
BUS304. Organisational Behaviour
BUS305. Quantitative Methods
BUS306. Human Resource Management
ACC203. Cost & Management Accounting
BUS332. Company Law
BUS307. Marketing Management and Policy
Course Structure
ACC204. Advanced Financial Accounting
ACC205. Financial Management
BUS308. Operations Management
BUS309. Management Information System
BUS313. Strategic Management
BUS317. International Business
BUS312. Management Report
Course Structure
BUS551. Strategic Human Resource Management
BUS552. International Management
BUS553. Strategic Marketing
BUS554. Finance & Strategy
BUS555. Advanced Business Strategy
BUS556 Management Policy & Strategy
BUS557. Research Methods
The main aim of the course is to provide participants with a thorough knowledge relevant to business-related
areas and to develop their skills of analysing and solving business problems. The course will appeal to those
who are keen to pursue a career in business and those who wish to improve their opportunities of career
advancement.
