Digital Transformation is not about technology but about creating value for customers with digital technology as an enabler.
 
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management for Digital Transformation is a business programme focused on developing customer-centric business and organisation development strategies to transform an existing business to meet changing customer behaviours with the help of digital technology.
 
The programme aims to equip current and potential business leaders with the knowledge and competencies to lead the business transformation of their organisation with the help of digital technology as an enabler. The programme adopts a practical approach to prepare students for developing business and organisation strategies for the transformation of their organisations and address common issues that may arise with the transformation. TARGET STUDENT GROUP

• Business leaders that need to lead their organizations through digital transformation;
• Department heads that need to work with the organization to transform their  departments;
• HR professionals that need to support the workforce transformation of their  organizations;
• Professionals interested in understanding more about digital transformation of   organizations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

1. Critically evaluate established and emerging concepts, principles, theories and philosophies underpinning the broad area of digital transformation;
2. Apply the knowledge of digital business models and strategies to a range of diverse business situations;
3. Analyse and apply emerging and established methodologies to solve organisational problems associated with the transforming to a digital business;
4. Apply knowledge in data analytics during the managerial decision-making process; AND
5. Apply psychology and people management principles to engage employees to perform in the direction of the organisation’s goals.

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management for Digital Transformation comprises 6 modules with a total 60 credits.

6 Modules:
M1. Building the Strategy for Business and Digital Transformation
M2. Designing the Organisation for Business and Digital Transformation
M3. Creating Value through Platform Business Models
M4. Innovative Practices and Techniques
M5. Business Analytics for Managers
M6. Leading and Managing Change for Business and Digital Transformation

Upon passing of all the continuous assessment and the examination, students will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE the “Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management for Digital Transformation”.

Student may exit with a  “Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management for Digital Transformation” after the completion of any 2 modules from modules 1 - 4 and 1 module from module 5 or 6.

INTAKE

• 3 intakes per year (Sept; Jan; May)

Study Duration and Teaching Mode

• Part-time programme: Face-to-Face lecture
• 10-12 lectures: weekdays (7 - 10 pm) 
• Study duration: 12Months (30 - 36 hours per module)
• The medium of instruction: English

ASSESSMENT

• 70% Attendance Requirement
• Coursework (Group report & Presentation / Written Report / Online activities) + In-class test (2hours)

TUTOR'S PROFILE

Dr Kelvin Wan

Dr. Wan is the Distinguished Master Trainer in Hong Kong.  He has been providing “live” training and executive coaching to 8000+ executives in the last 20 years coming from US, UK, Middle East, Asia Pacific regions and GBA on soft skills, change methodologies and company strategies.  His current post-doctorate research areas including, not limit to, "Mental, Emotional, Spiritual and Physical Soft Competence for Business Innovation".

Dr Joey Wan

Dr. Joey Wan  is the Chief Drucker Educator at Peter F. Drucker Academy and the Adjunct Lecturer at HKU SPACE  who provide professional training and teaching to the senior executives of multinational corporations and non-profit organisations in the past 10 years.  With the focus of his research area of “Entrepreneurial Intention”, Joey is passionate in sharing his unique insights on talent management, positive leadership, strategic thinking and planning, as well as creativity and innovation in the entrepreneurial perspective. 

VENUE

Admiralty Learning Centre

United Learning Centre

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Intake:	Modules:	Course Fee: [Tuition Fee by 3 installments]
Sep 2024	M1. Building the Strategy for Business and Digital Transformation	HKD $10,800
	M3. Creating Value through Platform Business Models
Jan 2024	M2. Designing the Organisation for Business and Digital Transformation	HKD $12,600
	M5. Business Analytics for Managers
May 2024	M4. Innovative Practices and Techniques	HKD $12,600
	M6. Leading and Managing Change for Business and Digital Transformation

Tentative Timetable of May 2024 intake

Lecture	innovative practices and techniques (M4)	Leading and Managing Change for Business and Digital Transformation (M6)	Time
	Date	Date
1	07-05-2024 (Tuesday)	06-05-2024 (Monday)	7:00pm - 10:00pm
2	14-05-2024 (Tuesday)	13-05-2024 (Monday)	7:00pm - 10:00pm
3	21-05-2024 (Tuesday)	20-05-2024 (Monday)	7:00pm - 10:00pm
4	28-05-2024 (Tuesday)	27-05-2024 (Monday)	7:00pm - 10:00pm
5	04-06-2024 (Tuesday)	03-06-2024 (Monday)	7:00pm - 10:00pm
6	11-06-2024 (Tuesday)	17-06-2024 (Monday)	7:00pm - 10:00pm
7	18-06-2024 (Tuesday)	24-06-2024 (Monday)	7:00pm - 10:00pm
8	25-06-2024 (Tuesday)	22-07-2024 (Monday)	7:00pm - 10:00pm
9	02-07-2024 (Tuesday)	29-07-2024 (Monday)	7:00pm - 10:00pm
10	09-07-2024 (Tuesday)	05-08-2024 (Monday)	7:00pm - 10:00pm
11	N/A	12-08-2024 (Monday)	7:00pm - 10:00pm
12	N/A	19-08-2024 (Monday)	7:00pm - 10:00pm
Exam	16-07-2024 (Tuesday)	26-08-2024 (Monday)	7:30pm - 9:30pm

*THE CLASS SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE, HKU SPACE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES WHEN NECESSARY.

Application Fee

HK$200 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee

• Total Tuition Fee: HKD$36,000
  [Tuition Fee by 3 instalments]

Applicant shall hold a bachelor’s degree awards by a recognized institution.

If the degree or equivalent qualification is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency, such as:

i.      an overall band of 6.0 or above with no subtests lower than 5.5 in IELTS; or

ii.     a score of 550 or above in the paper-based TOEFL, or a score of 213 or above in the computer-based TOEFL, or a score of 80 or above in the internet-based TOEFL; or

iii.    HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or

iv.    HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above; or

v.     equivalent qualifications.

*Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.

• The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100

CEF Courses
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management for Digital Transformation 數碼轉型工商管理深造文憑
COURSE CODE 33G128645	FEES $36,000	ENQUIRY 2910-7610
Building the Strategy for Business and Digital Transformation (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management for Digital Transformation)
COURSE CODE 33Z128652	FEES $5,400	ENQUIRY 2910-7610
Designing the Organisation for Business and Digital Transformation (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management for Digital Transformation)
COURSE CODE 33Z128660	FEES $5,400	ENQUIRY 2910-7610
Creating Value through Platform Business Models (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management for Digital Transformation)
COURSE CODE 33Z128679	FEES $5,400	ENQUIRY 2910-7610
Innovative Practices and Techniques (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management for Digital Transformation)
COURSE CODE 33Z128687	FEES $5,400	ENQUIRY 2910-7610
Business Analytics for Managers (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management for Digital Transformation)
COURSE CODE 33Z128695	FEES $7,200	ENQUIRY 2910-7610
Leading and Managing Change for Business and Digital Transformation (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management for Digital Transformation)
COURSE CODE 33Z128709	FEES $7,200	ENQUIRY 2910-7610

	Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
	Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course (selected modules only) Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
	Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management for Digital Transformation This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [6])

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Enrolment Method

Complete and return the application form in person to HKU SPACE Enrolment Centre. For venue, please refer to our HKU SPACE website at http://hkuspace.hku.hk/learning-centre. The application must be accompanied with:

a) A non-refundable application fee of HKD$200 (Cheque should be crossed and made payable to "HKU SPACE") to be submitted with the application for enrolment.

b) Photocopies of HKID card

c) Photocopies of relevant certificates/transcripts, and testimonials

d) Photocopies of documentary proof of the applicant's working experience.

*Please bring original certificates/official transcripts and testimonials/documentary proof of working experience for certification at HKU SPACE Centres.

Payment Method

Tuition fees must be settled at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

1. Cash, EPS  or WeChat Pay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS or WeChat Pay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for the application and the applicant’s name. You may either:

• bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
• or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying  “Course Application” on the envelope.  HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment sent by mail.

3. VISA/MasterCard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or MasterCard, including the “HKU SPACE MasterCard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE MasterCard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

Notes

• Applicants must print out and sign on the payment slip (if any) before settling the tuition fees at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
• Online payment is unavailable for this programme.
• For general and short courses, applicants may be required to pay the course fee in cash or by EPS, WeChat Pay, Visa or MasterCard if the course is to start shortly.
• Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, cheque or PPS (for online payment only) will normally be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will normally be reimbursed to the payment cardholder's credit card account.
• In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
• Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
• Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of receipt sent by mail.
• For additional certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to "HKU SPACE" to any of our enrolment centres.