Application

Fees

Application fee: HK$160 (to be paid at the time of application)

Tuition fee

HK$34,800, payable in 3 instalments

• 1^st instalment: HK$13,050 (payable upon admission) 
• 2^nd instalment: HK$13,050 (payable before Nov 2023) 
• 3^rd instalment: HK$8,700 (payable before March 2024) 

In the case of re-assessment, additional fees will be charged. All fees paid are non-refundable.

Application Deadline

30 Jun 2023

Application Procedures

1. Application with supporting documents should be submitted online via www.scope.edu/eapp/pdpm_adfpm

2. Application form could also be obtained from the programme website and reception counter of CityU SCOPE.

3. Applications are processed on a competitive basis.  Applications will be selected on the basis of academic merits and relevant work experience.

4. All applications will be informed of the application results.

On-line Enquiries on Application Status

Enquiries on application status can be made by visiting our website: www.scope.edu/trackstatus 7 working days after submission of application.

Admission

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, an applicant must:

• have obtained Level 2 or above in five subjects in HKDSE^# including Chinese Language and English Language, plus at least 1 year of relevant work experience; or

• have passed 1 AL or 2 AS-level subjects in HKALE, plus five passes in HKCEE subjects including Level 2/Grade E in Chinese Language and English Language, and currently employed in facility / property management sector; or

• have obtained five subjects in HKCEE at Level 2/Grade E including in Chinese Language and English Language plus at least 2 years of relevant work experience; or

• hold a relevant certificate awarded by a recognized post-secondary institute, or equivalent qualification at QF level 3; or

• be a mature applicant of at least 21 years of age by the start date of the programme and have at least 5 years of relevant work experience.

Priority will be given to those who are currently employed in property/facility management sector.

^# Students awarded with “Attained with Distinction” or “Attained” in a subject of Applied Learning (ApL) will be considered as Level 2 of attainment in an elective subject of HKDSE. Each student is allowed to use up to two ApL subjects in the application.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a good command of English, in particular writing and reading. Applicants may be required to attend an English written test if necessary.

All applications will be processed on a competitive basis. Application will be selected on the basis of academic merits and relevant work experience.  Those who fail to admit to this Professional Diploma programme may be advised to take Certificate in Facility Management

For those applicants who intend to apply for Member Cert. CIH (previously titled "Practitioner Member")
You must be currently employed in property / facility management sector and granted the initial endorsement from CIH for your eligibility of student membership registration.  You are required to register as CIH student member at the commencement of the programme.  The final approval of the registration is subject to CIH's decision.

Credit Transfer

Applicants who meet one of the following criteria can be granted credit transfer of the module “Critical English Communication Skills”:

• An Associate Degree Holder; OR

• A Higher Diploma holder from local universities; or 

• a student completed a two-year full time post-secondary programme at QF Level 4, which was taught and assessed in English 

Programme Arrangement

Programme Committee Members

The programme is developed by members from different backgrounds to incorporate views from the perspectives of industry, professionals and academics. The committee is consisted of representatives from relevant professional associations and the industry.

Classes

On average 9-12 contact hours per week. (3-4 weekday evenings or 2-3 weekday evenings plus 1 weekend afternoon)

Teaching may take place in CityU campus in Kowloon Tong, SCOPE Tsim Sha Tsui East Learning Centre or other SCOPE designated classrooms.

Medium of Teaching

English supplemented with Cantonese. Course materials and assessments will be in English.

Duration and Mode of Study

1 year, Part time

Commencement

September 2023

Course Descriptors

Critical English Communication Skills

This module aims to develop students’ critical thinking ability through reading and writing, and improve students’ writing and oral skills in workplace correspondence.

Leadership and Management

This module aims to develop students’ appreciation of the attributes and skills required of a leader, the competence in managing people and knowledge in developing business strategy compatible with the environmental changes.

Principles & Essentials of Practices

This module aims at equipping students of the knowledge and skills in understanding the basic principles underpinning facility and property management including law, community development, principles and tortuous responsibilities of property management.

Advanced Management Practices

The aim of this module is to provide a greater in-depth understanding of procedures related to facility and property management, with increasing attention given to implementation and workable skills of various facilities and properties management including different aspects of property asset maintenance and provision within different asset portfolio.

Operations & Maintenance

The aim of the module is to give students a sufficient understanding of the operations and maintenance of properties to enable them to play an efficient role when working with other professional disciplines in the managing and maintenance the facilities of the property. It is designed to give students a basic understanding the context of the property operation and maintenance associated with specific elements of a building.

Building Technology and Energy

The aim of the module is to introduce the students to the subject of building services in general, with particular emphasis on the energy management and performances of the various types of buildings. It is designed to give students a basic knowledge, skills and regulations to facilitate the performance of the building services.

Legal Studies

The aim of the module is to equip students with the ability to recognise and resolve legal problems within a framework of the substantive law and legal systems of Hong Kong. Furthermore, this module is also to develop students’ understanding of the general principles of the law of contract, the principles of the law of torts, and  the key legislations relating to landlord and tenant in both a commercial and residential context.  This is a comprehensive module on legal concerns of facility and property management.

Finance & Business

This course aims to develop students’ ability to deliver Facilities and Property management services aligned with the organisation’s financial approach in the business world.

Programme Information

Programme Curriculum

This programme lasts for 1 year of part time study and comprises 8 modules with a total of 92 QF credits. Each module consists of 39 contact hours. It is conducted in English supplemented with Cantonese. Course materials and assessment will be in English.

Principles & Essentials of Practices	Critical English Communication Skills (8 QF credits)
Advanced Management Practices	Leadership & Management
Operations & Maintenance	Finance & Business
Building Technology and Energy	Legal Studies

Continuing Education Fund (CEF) reimbursable modules

Assessment and Award

Assessment includes coursework and examination.

Students who have passed all the required courses with an overall attendance of 70% or above will be awarded a Professional Diploma in Property Management by School of Continuing and Professional Education, City University of Hong Kong.

Professional Recognition

Member Cert. CIH (previously titled "Practitioner Member")

To be eligible to apply for Member Cert. CIH, students must:

• be currently employed in property / facility management sector; AND

• register as CIH student member at their own costs and grant initial approval from CIH at the commencement of the programme; AND

• fulfill the course requirement and obtained the award of PDPM; AND

• successfully complete of the Practical Experience Requirements (PER)^# under supervision of a recognized supervisor.   

Website: www.cih.org.hk/English/Join/Courses/courses.html

^# The offering for the admission to this programme does NOT imply your application and job natures have demonstrated your capabilities of comleting PER which you may apply for under the requirements set by CIH.

Progression Opportunity

Upon successful completion of Professional Diploma in Property Management, students can proceed to Year 2 of Advanced Diploma in Facility and Property Management (ADFPM) . Students can apply for the following top-up degree programme in Hong Kong after successfully completed ADFPM:

• BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management,
  De Montfort University

  QF Level: 5; QR Reg No: 12/000107/5; Validity Period : 1 Sept 2012 to 31 Aug 2025

The BA (Hons) BAM is an exempted course under the Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Registration) Ordinance (reference number 450283, 450284). It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualifications to which this programme may lead.

Study Pathway

Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.  The management of premises plays an important role on maintaining the quality of living for residents and the value of equity invested. Property management, undoubtedly, are indispensably in managing a premise.  The industry is expanding and the demand for a professional possessing the knowledge of property management would be increasingly high.

Supported by the Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies, SCOPE has been offering Continuing Education Diploma in Property Management (CEDPM) for over 10 years. This programme is designed specifically for those working or wishing to pursue career in property / facility management industry.  Till now, there are more than 900 students graduated from this programme.  In 2012, the programme has been revamped, which enables graduates advance their study. To comply with new Award Title Scheme (ATS) under Qualifications Framework, this programme has been retitled as "Professional Diploma in Property Management (PDPM)".

Programme Objectives

The programme aims to equip students with the required technical knowledge, analytical abilities and management techniques for being a professional in the property management industry, and to provide students with general business and communication skills which facilitate them for career development and enable them to plan for further studies.

Upon completion of the programme, students should be able to:

1. demonstrate their understanding of the basic knowledge, personal attributes and competencies that will be required to develop a career in the property management;
2. apply subject practical skills to develop student’s practical skills of the way facility, estate and property management companies operate;
3. possess intellectual skills to apply a professional approach to meeting the corporate and client needs of this industry sector and also to inspire them for further studies in facility and property management.

Programme Overview

Qualifications Framework 

Professional Diploma in Property Management is recognized under the Qualifications Framework and has been listed in the Qualifications Register by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ).

• QF Level: Level 4
• QR Registration No.: 13/000192/L4
• Validity Period: Ongoing since 18 April 2013

HKQR official website: www.hkqr.gov.hk

Relevant Programmes

• Certificate in Facility Management
• Advanced Diploma in Facility & Property Management
• BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management, De Monfort University

Admission & Application

Admission Requirements

• have obtained level 2 or above in five subjects in HKDSE Examination (a maximum of two Applied Learning (ApL) subjects can be counted), including Chinese Language and English Language; or equivalent,  PLUS at least three years of relevant work experience; OR
• have passed five subjects in HKCEE, including Chinese and English at level 2/ Grade E or equivalent,  PLUS at least two years of relevant work experience; OR
• be a mature student of at least 21 years of age, PLUS having at least three years of relevant work experience

Online Application

www.scope.edu/eapp/iacep

Assessment and Award

1. Passing Mark: score at least 70% for the examination component in addition to an overall pass mark of 50%
2. Overall attendance requirement of 70% or above

Course Duration and Structure

Duration and Mode of Study

30 hours, 2 sessions per week (Tuesday & Friday), 7-10 pm

Course Structure