Full-time Programmes
Department of Hospitality Management, Full-time Programmes
Higher Diploma in Specialty Coffee and Café Business Management
2-year Full-time (3-month industrial placement)
Course Code:
HDSCCBM
QF Level:
Level 4
Registration Number:
22/000317/L4
Validity Period:
01/09/2022 - 31/08/2026
CEF Course Code:
43H141051
Start Date:
Sept 2024
Mode of Study & Programme Length:
2-year Full-time (3-month industrial placement)
Medium of Instruction:
Except for Chinese language courses, lectures will be conducted in English (supplemented with Cantonese as appropriate) and teaching notes and course assessments are in English.
Tuition Fee:
HK$54,780 ($5,478 x 10 installments) #The tuition fee is subject to the final approval of EDB **Students will receive financial assistance from COC with an amount of HK$10,000 (HK$5,000/year).
Programme Features:
- Offer mock-up facilities including F&B training center and professional coffee making equipment for practical training
- Facilitate students to obtain professional qualifications such as the certificates presented by Specialty Coffee Association and Basic Food Hygiene Certificate for Hygiene Manager recognized by Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
- Enhance students’ career development through our strong industry and employment networks
- Arrange 3-month industrial placement for students to gain hands-on experience in the actual workplace
- Focus on practice and application which enhances self-learning
- Build a solid foundation for students’ future academic progression with our diverse learning elements
- This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund with course code 43H141051
- This course is recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 4) with registration no. 22/000317/L4 and validity period of 01/09/2022 – 31/08/2026.
Programme Content
CORE MODULES
- English in the Workplace I
- English in the Workplace II
- Putonghua for Business
- Business Environment
- Introduction to Management
- Introduction to Marketing for Hotel and Tourism Industry
- Human Resources Management in Hotel and Tourism Industry
- Quality Management in Hotel and Tourism Industry
- Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Industrial Placement
SPECIALIZED MODULES
- Café Business Management
- Professional Bar Management
- Food and Beverage Operations
- Food Production and Hygiene
- Patisserie and Artisan Bakery Production
- Gastronomy & Innovation
- Café Operations
- Entremets and Artistic Skills
- Barista Skills Development
- Brewing Skills Development
- Green Coffee, Sensory and Roasting Skills Development
- Entrepreneurship
Admission Requirements
- Obtain Level 2 or above in five subjects* in Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) including Chinese Language and English Language; or
- Complete pre-Associate Degree or Diploma Yi Jin or an equivalent qualification; or
- Obtain relevant QF Level 3 qualification with at least 1-year full-time study load or equivalent recognized by HKCAAVQ; or
- Complete Diploma offered by YMCA College of Careers; or
- Aged 21 or above will be considered on an individual basis; and
- Pass admission interview
*An “Attained”, “Attained with Distinction (I)” and “Attained with Distinction (II)” in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at “Level 2”, “Level 3” and “Level 4” respectively, and a maximum of two ApL subjects (excluding ApL(C)) can be counted for admission purpose.
Further Opportunities
- Graduates are eligible to apply for relevant bachelor degree programmes offered by local and overseas universities.
- Graduates are also eligible to gain various job opportunities in related industries:
- Barista
- Café server
- Coffee beans and coffee making equipment sale representative
- Assistant of coffee green bean buyer
- Junior coffee roaster
- Marketing assistant in catering establishments
