The programme is recognized as the Specified Academic Qualification for PMP (Tier 1) Licence by the PMSA, which provides a professional qualification in housing management.  It provides a firm grounding in the theory and practice of housing management. The standard and content of the programme and its examination are designed to be the equivalent of the Professional Qualification of the Chartered Institute of Housing, Asian Pacific Branch and the Hong Kong Institute of Housing.  

^ Specified Academic Qualification for PMP (Tier 1) Licence by the PMSA 
^ Accredited Course by CIHAPB as Chartered Member
^ Accredited Course by HKIH as Full Member

It covers:

• Housing studies
• Management studies
• Building studies
• Legal studies
• Social studies

Assessment is based on coursework and examination.

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Duration

• 2 or 3 years part-time
  (Applicants had a recognized degree will be considered for direct entry to Year 2.)

Programme Structure

 

Year I⁺

1. Communication Studies
2. Property Law and Practices in Property Management
3. Financial Practices in Property Management
4. Human Factors in Property Management Practices
5. Business Management in Housing Organizations
6. Foundations in Building Maintenance
7. Business Writing in Chinese 中文商務寫作
8. Communication Block Course

Year II⁺

1. Management Issues in Property Management
2. Building Maintenance Management
3. General Principles of Law
4. Introduction to Facilities Management
5. Housing Studies: Concepts, Framework and Policy
6. Building Technology
7. Land and Property Law
8. Human Resources Management

Year III⁺

1. Research Project
2. Customer Services and Relations
3. Housing Finance and Accounting Management
4. Property Law and Ordinance
5. Property Management Issues and Practices
6. Building Inspection and Contract Management

Optional Subjects: (choose two)

1. Shopping Centre Management
2. Property Valuation
3. Smart Technology in Property Management

⁺Course delivery schedule should be referred to the final timetable.  Online lectures will  be conducted  for selected modules each for Year 1, Year 2 and  Year 3 respectively.

 

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

1. function as a professional housing manager effectively and efficiently;
2. develop management capability in the aspects of housing management; 
3. demonstrate skills and knowledge in housing management practices including effectively communicate with housing customers and manage their needs on different types of housing services;
4. explain the housing policy and the statutory requirement of housing management;
5. plan on continuous improvement of housing management service standard. 

Upon successful completion of the programme and pass the assessment, students will be awarded within HKU system through HKUSPACE a Professional Diploma in Housing Management. Students can apply and exit with an intermediate award "Diploma in Property Management" upon completion of Year 1 with 72 credits. 

 

Application Fee

HK$200 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee

• For 2024/2025 course fee:
  Year 1: HK$29,850
  Year 2: HK$42,000
  Year 3: HK$42,000
  
  Communication Block Course: HK$4,960
  (For candidates directly entered into Year 2, they need to pay the Communication Block Course fee.)

For entry to Year 1, applicants shall:

(i)    have satisfied the minimum University entrance requirement; or

(ii)   hold a post-secondary diploma awarded by a post secondary institution; or

(iii)  hold a Certificate in Property Management (previously known as Advanced Certificate in Property Management) with grade C in 3 or more modules, awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

* For direct entry to Year 2, applicants shall:

(i)   hold a recognized degree; or

(ii)  hold an Advanced Diploma in Facility and Property Management awarded within HKU system through HKU SPACE or equivalent; or

(iii) hold the Property Management Practitioner (PMP) Licence, (Tier 2) under Property Management Services Authority (PMSA) 

Applicants with other qualifications or 5 years of relevant work experience, including 2 years at the managerial level in the industry will be considered on individual merit.

Individual applicant(s) may be required to take an English written test /or attend an interview as appropriate.

[ *Subject to the final decision by the Admission Committee. ] 

• The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100

CEF Courses
Property Law and Practices in Property Management (Module from Professional Diploma in Housing Management)
COURSE CODE 33Z15016A	FEES $5,250	ENQUIRY 2508-8819 / 2508-8820 / 2508-8805
Land and Property Law (Module from Professional Diploma in Housing Management)
COURSE CODE 33Z150178	FEES $5,250	ENQUIRY 2508-8819 / 2508-8820 / 2508-8805
Property Law and Ordinance (Module from Professional Diploma in Housing Management)
COURSE CODE 33Z150186	FEES $5,250	ENQUIRY 2508-8819 / 2508-8820 / 2508-8805
General Principles of Law (Module from Professional Diploma in Housing Management)
COURSE CODE 33Z157350	FEES $5,250	ENQUIRY 2508-8819/ 2508-8820/ 2508-8805

	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.
	Professional Diploma in Housing Management This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [5])

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Enrolment Method

 

Completed application form, SF 26 (for applicants who apply Year I and direct entry to Year II) should be accompanied by:

1. Copy of Hong Kong Identity Card; and
2. Copies of relevant certificates or diplomas;
3. Copy of PMP (Tier 2) Licence issued by PMSA;
4. Letter(s) of recommendation from employers or academic personnel;
5. Supplementary form D1 and D2 (on page 16 - 17 of brochure);
6. One non-refundable crossed cheque of HK$200 payable to "HKU SPACE" as the application fee.

Applicants may choose to apply the programme through the School's online application system.  Applicants are reminded to upload the required documents listed above if applying through the online application system.

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