Computing and Information System    Pre-Higher  Diploma              (IMIS  Diploma Part  Syllabus) (#A6310-2004 Info Sheet)

Course Objective:

The program is designed to bridge the gap between a student who have some I.T. knowledge / experience but are not sufficient to take on the advanced topics in Higher Diploma. This 4 months program helps students to accelerate their programming knowledge, language and systems skills and networking principles so that they are well equipped with the pre-requisite to enrol in the challenging IMIS Higher Diploma which focus on Information Systems and related technologies.

Course Highlights:

·         Four months intensive  part-time courses providing  pre-Higher Diploma level  professional computing training

·         Advancement towards Higher Diploma and University Degree awards and Professional Qualification in computing (University of Greenwich B.Sc in HK or UK)

·         Highly practical and all-round syllabus in IT, Programming, Networking and related Business subjects

·         Graduates may apply for IMIS Higher Diploma Program Entry

Subjects / Modules

In addition to the above course hours, an internal examination session with assessment is arranged at the end of each term.

 Application Deadline: 7 days before course commencement. Late application will be considered only when seats are available and a late application / material processing fee.

Application Procedure: Each applicant must provide, together with the completed application form and the first instalment, (1) photocopy of Hong Kong Identity Card  (2) 1 picture  (3) HKCEE certificate copy, and other academic certificates, (4) Work references (for those who apply through work experience)

Examinations and Awards:Pre-Higher Diploma in Computing & Information Systems from ARBS will be awarded to those who achieve overall passes in internal examinations, which also allow you to proceed to Advanced / Higher Diploma level program 

General Information / Remarks:

• .           Fee includes tuition fee and course notes only.  Other expenses such as books, external IMIS examination / award fees etc. are not included. Fee paid are not refundable except for conditions specified on the application form, however you may apply the fee (except registration fee) to other ABRS courses within 12 months if you are not able to attend the course you enrol due to unforeseen circumstances.

• .           Should any module be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, the fee paid less the prorated fee of individual module attended will be refunded.

• .           Fees must be paid in advance and no later than the specified deadline. A late administration fee is payable for late payment. Re-registration fee will apply if subsequent instalments are not paid by due date.

• .           ABRS reserves the right to change the course content, timetable, location and fee of the course if necessary.  Enrolled candidates will be notified by mail, fax, telephone, or in-class announcement or poster on the class venue.  You should, if in doubt, contact ABRS to check for updated course information and timetable.

• .           While ABRS will provide all necessary assistance and pre-registration assessment to help the enrolee apply for the external examination/exemption, it is the enrolee’s sole responsibility to assure that they meet all prerequisites and comply with all enrolment procedures and deadline/regulations.

• .           Exemption and advancement information is subject to final approval and variation / change of concerned institutions.

• .           Enrolee should attend the class according to the timetable.  No separate notice will be issued. 

BA (Hons) / IMIS Course Instructors/Tutors Qualifications Highlights:

        BA (New England), M.Phil (CPHK) CCP             B.Sc. (HKCP)

        B.Sc. (Saskatchwan), Grad Dip (NAIT)                BA (HKCP)

        MBA, P.Dip (HKP), MBCS                     

        B.Sc. Hons (CUHK), M.Phil. (CUHK), MCSE, CNE         

The course tutors and instructors are senior IT professionals and hold various management, teaching and professional positions with leading universities, institutions and organisations in Hong Kong.  Courseware of the courses are developed and sourced in accordance with the examination syllabus and standards.

Hong Kong Organizer

ABRS is a group of professional training organizations specialised in Information Technology (since 1989).  A range of courses and seminars in state-of-the-art I.T. topics are regularly organized.  To date, over 10,000 people have attended various ABRS courses and seminars.  ABRS offers various industrial oriented training on PCs, AS/400, Unix, Networking, System Development as well as a series of professional qualification courses on qualifications offered by leading professional institutions.

 (The information contained is for reference and is subject to change. Confirmed fee and program information will be provided to each registered student upon / prior to registration)

 The program is solely conducted by ABRS Centre for Professional Development