Advanced Diploma in Management Studies Programme
Jointly Organized with Lingnan University
管理進修高等文憑課程
(formerly Diploma in Management Studies, DMS)


Talent Development Fund

Talent Development Fund: Now open for application. Successful applicant will be awarded $10,000. (Applicants must meet the requirements of the scheme. Only new application of the programmes are accepted and students are not allowed to apply fund for programmes which are currently enrolled.)

Why the ADMS?
Established since 1975
A widely recognized diploma
1st diploma in management for Hong Kong executives
Direct entry to MBA and the final year of most top up degrees in HK
More than 18,000 graduates, exceptional business networking opportunity
Exemption up to 3 modules
1 year to complete, flexible time schedule

The Advanced Diploma in Management Studies Programme (ADMS) (formerly Diploma in Management Studies) is a Joint Diploma Programme undertaken by The Hong Kong Management Association and Lingnan University to meet the needs of in-service managers and executives who seek a formal education in modern business management. Through an accelerated development process, it provides managers and business executives with the essential management knowledge and expertise to make greater contributions to their organizations.

Programme Structure

The Advanced Diploma in Management Studies Programme (ADMS) is a part-time evening programme which can be completed in 1 year. The management diploma course consists of a total of 12 modules and the structure is listed as follows:

Part I - Comprises 8 Basic Modules
1.
Introduction to Management
2.
The Economic Environment
3.
Accounting for Managers
4.
Operations Management
5.
Organizational Behaviour
6.
Business Law
7.
Marketing
8.
Information Technology
Part II - Select any 2 Modules
1.
Human Resources Management
2.
Change & Quality Management
3.
Financial Management
Part III - Comprises 2 Modules
1.
Business Strategy
2.
Management Project
Advancement Path

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Management Studies Programme (ADMS) course are eligible to apply for admission to the following Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes offered by various prestigious overseas universities in association with the HKMA. Those who are admitted to top-up Bachelor's programme may be granted exemption from 1 or 2 years of study of the programme.

Master's Degrees

1.

MBA (International Business) Reg.252208
University of Greenwich, UK (18 months)

2.

MBA Reg.252769
Glyndwr University, UK (18 months, Assess in English / Chinese)

3.

MBA Reg.252735
University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, UK (18 months)
Bachelor Degrees

1.

BA (Hons) Business Studies Reg. 252020
- Business Studies
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
University of Greenwich, UK (8 months)

2.

BA(Hons) International Business Reg. 251922
University of Huddersfield, UK (1 year)

3.

BA(Hons) Business Reg.252613
Glyndwr University, UK (2 years, Assess in English / Chinese)
Advanced Diploma in Management Studies Programme(ADMS)
(1 year, English Class)


Admission is on a competitive and individual basis entirely at the discretion of the respective universities. Admission criteria and procedures are set by them and are subject to change without prior notice. The Association does not give any warranty and will not accept any liability regarding the above.

It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which these courses may lead.


Language Medium

Assessed in English


Enquiries

For course details:
Ms Carina Yuen: 2774 8563
Ms Mandy Leung: 2774 8582
Email: adbm@hkma.org.hk
Fax: 2365 1000
General Enquiry & Enrollment
2774 8500 or 2774 8501


Fees

Application fee: HK$250
Module fee: HK$3,150 each module (payable by 3 instalments)

Entry Requirements

HKCEE/Project Yi Jin Certificate graduate with at least 3 years of working experience; or
HKDSE/Yi Jin Diploma graduate with at least 2 years of working experience; or
HKAL with at least 1 year of working experience; or
Other equivalent qualification to be assessed by HKMA and LIFE

Application Period

The Advanced Diploma in Management Studies Programme commences in February, June and October of each year.


The full Advanced Diploma in Management Studies Programme(ADMS) has now been included in the CEF approved list. All modules are reimbursable for the CEF.

Name of Institution: HKMA
CEF Institution Code: 300
CEF Course Title: Advanced Diploma in Management Studies
Course Code: 21L04635-6


Students applying for the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) should submit their applications directly to the Office of the CEF before the commencement of the programme. For details, please visit the website: www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef or contact the CEF enquiry hotline: 3142 2277.

** CEF reimbursement for individual modules(Please refer to the information below)

Module Name: Individual CEF Code
Introduction to Management (a module of the Advanced Diploma in Management Studies Programme) 21Z02945-2
Accounting for Managers (a module of the Advanced Diploma in Management Studies Programme) 23Z01261-A
Marketing (a module of the Advanced Diploma in Management Studies Programme) 21Z02949-5
Financial Management (a module of the Advanced Diploma in Management Studies Programme) 23Z01192-3
Business Communication (a module of the Advanced Diploma in Management Studies Programme) 21Z03421-9
Business Strategy (a module of the Advanced Diploma in Management Studies Programme) 21Z02944-4

Enquiries

For course details:
Ms Carina Yuen: 2774 8563
Ms Mandy Leung: 2774 8582
Email: adbm@hkma.org.hk
Fax: 2365 1000
General Enquiry & Enrollment
2774 8500 or 2774 8501

For enquiries about Continuing Education Fund (CEF), please click here.
For enquiries about Qualification Framework (QF), please click here.