Business & hospitality / HD545

Higher Diploma in Events & Tourism Management

Plan events and visitor experiences, from budgets and suppliers to guided tours and on-the-day operations.

A tourism student leads a neighbourhood heritage walk
Qualification
Higher Diploma
Duration
2 years full-time
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Kwun Tong East Campus
Programme code
HD545

Programme structure

Students plan and run real events on campus and design city walking tours, with a 160-hour placement.

02 / Curriculum

Curriculum

  1. Tourism and visitor behaviour

    Understand how visitors choose and experience a destination.

  2. Event planning and budgeting

    Build an event plan, budget and supplier schedule.

  3. Tour design and guiding

    Design and lead neighbourhood walking tours.

  4. Live event and placement

    Run a public event, then join the industry on placement.

Secondary students try table setting and coffee making in the training restaurant

03 / In practice

Learn by hosting.

Teams host taster days and campus events, from the registration desk to the closing speech.

04 / Admissions

Entry requirements

Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including Chinese and English.

How to apply

05 / Your next step

Progression & careers

Progress to tourism or events management degrees, or work in event, travel or venue operations.

06 / Fees & funding

Applying

Fees & funding

Indicative annual fee HK$42,000, payable in instalments.

How to apply

Before applying, read the application steps and entry requirements. If you have questions about the programme, study arrangements or fees, send us an enquiry.

07 / Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Will I run a real event?

Yes. In year two each team plans and runs a public event on campus.

Do I need a second language?

Not for entry, but Putonghua and English presentation practice is built into the programme.

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