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)

The Advanced Diploma in Management Studies Programme (ADMS) is included in the following funding schemes:

Why the ADMS?
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Established since 1975
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A widely recognized diploma
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1st diploma in management for Hong Kong executives
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Direct entry to MBA and the final year of most top up degrees in HK
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More than 18,000 graduates, exceptional business networking opportunity
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Exemption up to 3 modules
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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 around 1.5 year. The management diploma course consists of a total of 12 modules and the structure is listed as follows:

Part I - Compulsory 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 - Optional modules (Select 2 out of 3)
1.
Human Resources Management
2.
Change & Quality Management
3.
Financial Management
Part III - Compulsory 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
Wrexham 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
- Digital Marketing
University of Greenwich, UK (8 months)

- E-business
- Event management
- Finance
- Logistics

2.
BA(Hons) International Business Reg. 251922
University of Huddersfield, UK (1 year)

3.
BA(Hons) Business and Management Reg.252613
Wrexham University, UK (2 years, Assess in English / Chinese)
Advanced Diploma in Management Studies Programme(ADMS)
(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

Cantonese, teaching materials and assessment in English

Enquiries

For course details:
Ms Winnie Sit: 2774 8573
Email: adms@hkma.org.hk
Fax: 2365 1000
General Enquiry & Enrollment
2774 8500 or 2774 8501

Related Courses
Advanced Diploma in Business Management Programme (Chinese)
Jointly Organized with Lingnan University
企業管理學高等文憑課程(中文授課)
Fees

Application fee: HK$250
Module fee: HK$3,150 each module (payable by 3 instalments)
For enquiries of Continuing Education Fund (CEF), please click here.

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.

Enquiries

For course details:
Ms Winnie Sit: 2774 8573
Email: adms@hkma.org.hk
Fax: 2365 1000
General Enquiry & Enrollment
2774 8500 or 2774 8501


For enquiries about Qualification Framework (QF), please click here.