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Postgraduate Diploma in IT Forensics
資訊科技鑑證深造文憑

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)

CEF Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)

Course Code
IT014A
Application Code
2275-IT014A

Credit
90
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
03 Mar 2025 (Mon)
Duration
1 year
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$60,000 (To be paid in 2 instalments)*
Deadline on 15 Feb 2025 (Sat)
Enquiries
2587 3223
2571 8480
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Highlights

This programme will provide professionals with an excellent opportunity to enhance their forensics IT knowledge for developing their career as a crime laboratory analyst, forensic engineer and crime scene examiner. Graduates from IT, business or accounting are encouraged to enrol in this programme.
 
Course Desciption

This programme aims to equip participants with an in-depth knowledge in the following topics:

  • Use of Digital Evidence Search Kit
  • Use forensic tool to preserve digital evidence
  • Discriminating between physical and digital evidence
  • Applying the Computer Crime Ordinance and Personal Data Privacy Ordinance
  • Analysing different types of theft cases
  • Applying the Crime Scene management technique to collect and preserve evidence

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

  1. Use forensic tool to preserve physical and digital evidence and analyse different types of theft cases;
  2. Apply the legislations in relation to cyber crime, intellectual property, electronic transactions, and personal data privacy in workplace ;
  3. Apply the knowledge and requirements for high-quality Computer Security and Computer Forensics in Internet and wireless environment and explain the current trend of Digital Forensics ;
  4. Apply the Crime Scene technique to collect and preserve evidence for the preparation of witness statement;
  5. Employ risks assessment methods to analyse the security requirement and make recommendations for improvement ; and
  6. Apply the tools and techniques for carrying out Internet Investigations .

Programme Details

The  Curriculum

This is a one-year programme consisting of 10 core modules. Each module includes 30 contact hours and 2~3 hours of written examination.   

Delivery

The programme will be delivered in part-time mode. Different teaching formats like lectures; tutorials, workshop, case discussions and assignments will be employed. The medium of delivery is English, supplemented with Cantonese only when the case material is in Chinese. All handouts and reading materials are written in English. Case material may be in Chinese.

Assessment and Award

To be eligible for the award of the postgraduate diploma, students must satisfy the following criteria:

  • Achieve 75% attendance
  • Continuous Assessment (weighting 50%) and
  • Examination (weighting 50%)
  • Total passing score is 50%
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Modules

10 Core Modules
Contact Hours
IT Technology in a Business Environment

30

Digital Forensics, Forensics Science and Crime Scene Management 30
e-Business Related Legislations and Cyber Crime 30
Collecting Digital Evidence and Presentation in Court 30
Digital Forensics Case Studies (Forensics tool to preserve digital evidence) 30
Digital Forensics Case Studies (Theft of company’s sensitive / proprietary information) 30
Digital Forensics Case Studies of Internet Environment 30
Information Security Management 30
Digital Forensics Case Studies Internet Investigation Techniques 30
Digital Forensics Case Studies of Mobile and Wireless Communication 30

 

Fee

Application Fee

N/A

Course Fee
  • HK$60,000 (To be paid in 2 instalments)*

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall:

(a)   (i)    Hold a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Systems) awarded by a recognized university;

or

(ii)   Be practitioners with 5 years or more experience in the related field and hold recognized professional qualifications in the relevant discipline. (Practitioner includes IT/Computer engineer, Accountant/Forensic accountant, Auditor, Lawyer/Judiciary, Forensic scientist/Laboratory specialist, IT security professional, Senior Executive/CIO/IT manager);

and

(b)   Provide evidence of English proficiency (if the degree or equivalent qualification is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English), such as

  1. HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above; or
  2. HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or
  3. An overall band of 6 with subtest lower than 5.5 in the IELTS; or
  4. A score of 550 in the paper-based TOEFL or a score of 213 in the computer-basedTOEFL or a score of 80 in the internet-based TOEFL; or
  5. equivalent qualifications

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
Postgraduate Diploma in IT Forensics
資訊科技鑑證深造文憑
COURSE CODE 34G104269 FEES $55,000 ENQUIRY 2587-3223
IT Technology in a Business Environment (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in IT Forensics)
COURSE CODE 34Z104276 FEES $5,500 ENQUIRY 2587-3223
Digital Forensics, Forensics Science and Crime Scene Management (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in IT Forensics)
COURSE CODE 34Z104284 FEES $5,500 ENQUIRY 2587-3223
e-Business related Legislations and Cyber Crime (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in IT Forensics)
COURSE CODE 34Z104322 FEES $5,500 ENQUIRY 2587-3223
Collecting Digital Evidence and Presentation in Court (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in IT Forensics)
COURSE CODE 34Z104330 FEES $5,500 ENQUIRY 2587-3223
Digital Forensics Case Studies (Forensics tool to preserve digital evidence) (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in IT Forensics)
COURSE CODE 34Z104349 FEES $5,500 ENQUIRY 2587-3223
Digital Forensics Case Studies (Theft of company’s sensitive / proprietary information) (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in IT Forensics)
COURSE CODE 34Z104357 FEES $5,500 ENQUIRY 2587-3223
Digital Forensics Case Studies of Internet Environment (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in IT Forensics)
COURSE CODE 34Z104365 FEES $5,500 ENQUIRY 2587-3223
Information Security Management (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in IT Forensics)
COURSE CODE 34Z104373 FEES $5,500 ENQUIRY 2587-3223
Digital Forensics Case Studies Internet Investigation Techniques (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in IT Forensics)
COURSE CODE 34Z104381 FEES $5,500 ENQUIRY 2587-3223
Digital Forensics Case Studies of Mobile and Wireless Communication (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in IT Forensics)
COURSE CODE 34Z10439A FEES $5,500 ENQUIRY 2587-3223
Continuing Education Fund Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course 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 IT Forensics

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [6])

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Enrolment Method
  1. All applicants are required to complete one Application Form (SF26) and, either submit them in person or post them to Ms Stephanie Leung, College of Life Sciences and Technology, HKU SPACE, at any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

  2. All applications, either by post or in person, must be accompanied by:
    1. Certificated photostat copies of full educational certificates and transcripts.
    2. HKID Card photocopy
  3. Applicants will be informed for the admission results after assessment.

Notes

  1. Applicants who have responded to the previous admission need not re-apply.  
  2. HKU SPACE reserves the right to cancel a course in case of insufficient enrolment or unforeseen difficulties arising from running the course.
  3. For general and short courses, applicants may be required to pay the course fee in cash or by EPS, Visa or MasterCard if the course is to start shortly.
  4. 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, 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.
  5. Fees and places on courses cannot be transferred 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 approved transfers.
  6. Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of receipt sent by mail.
  7. For additional copies of receipts, please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a completed form and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to ‘HKU SPACE’. Such copies will only normally be issued at the end of a course.

 

Payment Method

Accepted applicants will receive offer letter package and should bring along with offer letter and enrolment form when paying the course fees at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

Fee Payment
  • Cash or EPS
  • Alipay and Wechat Pay
  • Cheque
    Course fees can be paid by crossed cheque made payable to "HKU SPACE". Please specify the programme title(s) for application, student's name, and student card number (if applicable).
  • VISA/MasterCard