
Management
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Marketing and Supply Chain Management (Honours)
- Associate of Business Administration in General Management
- Associate of Business Administration in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Associate of Business Administration in Human Resources Management
- Associate of Business Administration in International Business Management*
- Associate of Science in Data Analytics and Management*
- Associate of Social Science in Event Management*
- Associate of Social Science in Leisure and Tourism Management*
- Higher Diploma in Leisure and Recreation Management*
- Bachelor of Maritime Services and Operations Management (Honours)
Associate of Social Science in Leisure and Tourism Management*
With the promotion of quality of life and global travel, leisure and tourism industries are consolidated as key economic pillars of Hong Kong. This programme combines leisure and tourism studies in one associate degree programme in order to examine the importance and significance of leisure and tourism from the social science perspective for the enhancement of the well-being and quality of life of the general public. It has dual emphases both on the academic aspect for further study and the vocational aspect for employment. This programme also provides generic training of students’ competencies for lifelong learning, personal growth and discovery to meet future challenges. Students will encounter key ideas in the study and practice of leisure and tourism including recreation activities planning, event and festival management, destination planning, health and fitness, and contemporary issues in tourism.
FACULTY |
PROG. CODEASocScLTM |
CAMPUS |
QF LEVEL4 |
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DURATION2 years
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CREDIT POINTS63 CPS
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AWARD TYPEAssociate Degree
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Admission, entry requirements and fees
- Local applicant applying for Associate Degree programmes via E-APP or other means
- Non local applicants
Click here for more information on admissions procedures.
Programme Specific Entry Requirements
- No programme specific entrance requirement
Fees
Application Fee
$150, waived for this year
Tuition Fee
Associate Degree Programmes
HK$1,800 per credit x
63 Credits required for Programme Completion
= HK$113,400
Associate of Social Science in Social Work
HK$2,600 per credit x 38 social work courses credit +
HK$1,800 per credit x 21 general Education credit +
HK$2,500 per credit x 15 fieldwork placement credit
= HK$174,100
Other Fees
A Graduation Fee of $400 will be charged upon enrolment in a programme.
Financial Assistance
Students enrolled in self-financing Bachelor/Associate Degree /Higher Diploma programmes are eligible to apply for financial assistance from the following sources:
- Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-Secondary Students (FASP)
Provides means-tested financial assistance to needy full-time students pursuing locally-accredited, self-financing post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to needy students so that no eligible students will be denied access to post-secondary education because of lack of means.
Enquiries: 2152 9000
Website: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/fasp/overview.htm
- Non-means Tested Loan Scheme for Post-Secondary Students (NLSPS)
The NLSPS is used to complement the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) to provide loan(s) to eligible students to settle tuition fees of locally-accredited, self-financing full-time post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree.
Enquiries: 2150 6222
Website: http://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/eng/schemes/nls3.htm
- Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
Some of the AD programmes or course(s) in the AD programmes are included in the list of reimbursable courses for CEF purposes.
The CEF subsidizes students with learning aspirations to pursue continuing education and training courses without age limit. Eligible applicants enrolling on courses after 1 August 2022 will be reimbursed 80% of their fees on the first $10,000 and 60% on the second $15,000, subject to a maximum sum of HK$25,000 (whichever is the less), upon successful completion of a reimbursable programme/course(s).
Prior to 1 August 2022, the following condition will apply:
The CEF subsidizes students over 18 years of age with learning aspirations to pursue continuing education and training courses. Eligible applicants enrolling on courses between 1 April 2019 and 31 July 2022 will be reimbursed 80% of their fees on the first $10,000 and 60% on the second $10,000, subject to a maximum sum of HK$20,000 (whichever is the less), upon successful completion of a reimbursable programme/course(s).
Enquiries: 3142 2277
Website: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef/en/index.htm
Programme outcomes and structure
- Learning outcomes
- Main subject areas
- Programme structure
- Articulation pathways
- Career opportunities
- Programme leaflet
- Programme enquiry
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this programme will be able to:
PILO | Description |
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1. | Integrate knowledge, principles and ethics into the development and management of leisure and tourism services; |
2. | Analyse the impacts of political, economic, socio-cultural, technological, environmental and legal contextual factors on leisure and tourism practices; |
3. | Apply interpersonal, communication, information technology, quantitative and analytical, organizational and cross-cultural competencies for implementation of functional activities in leisure and tourism; |
4. | Exercise judgement and take responsibility in planning, performing and evaluating activities in leisure and tourism; and |
5. | Relate the major ideas in arts and humanities, science and technology, society and organizations to leisure and tourism. |
To cater to the interests and career plans of students, TWO streams of study are offered for students’ selection
Leisure Studies Stream
- Leisure and Tourism Attachment
- Design and Management of Leisure Facilities
- Health and Fitness
Tourism Studies Stream
- Leisure and Tourism Attachment
- Hospitality and Hotel Management
- Contemporary Issues in Tourism Studies
To qualify for this award, a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 63 credit points by satisfactory completion of the following core courses.
Course Code | Course Name |
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Semester A, Year 1 | |
CGE1000 (1500) | English for Academic Studies A or B |
CGE12311 | Cultural Neighbours - China, Japan and Korea |
DSS10103 | Practical Psychology for Everyday Life |
DSS10354 | Introduction to Leisure and Tourism Management |
DSS10702 | Hong Kong Society |
Semester B, Year 1 | |
CGE2002 | English Professional Communication Skills for Social Science |
DSS10006 | Behaviour in Organizations |
DSS10353 | Leadership & Programming Skills |
DSS20350 | Event and Festival Management |
CGE | General Education |
Summer Semester, Year 1 | |
DSS20342 | Leisure and Tourism Attachment |
Semester A, Year 2 | |
CGE1200 | Practical Chinese |
DSS20346 | Marketing Leisure and Tourism |
DSS20363 | Destination Planning and Management |
Students are to select from one of the following two streams: | |
Stream 1: Leisure Studies Stream | |
DSS20356 | Design and Management of Leisure Facilities |
Stream 2: Tourism Studies Stream | |
DSS20358 | Hospitality and Hotel Management |
Semester B, Year 2 | |
CGE23218 | Climate Change: Threats, Mitigation and Adaption |
DSS20325 | Cross-cultural Communication |
DSS20364 | Managing Human Resources in Leisure and Tourism |
DSS20401 | Social Research |
Stream 1: Leisure Studies Stream | |
DSS20329 | Health & Fitness |
Stream 2: Tourism Studies Stream | |
DSS20362 | Contemporary Issues in Tourism Studies |
CGE General Education courses: At least one chosen from the Society and Organisations domain, and at least one of the courses chosen must be at level A2: |
UOW College Hong Kong |
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Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) in Social Innovation |
City University of Hong Kong |
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Bachelor of Arts in Chinese and History |
Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Management |
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Criminology and Sociology |
Hong Kong Baptist University |
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Physical Education and Recreation Management |
Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hotel Management |
Lingnan University |
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Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) |
The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
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Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Health Education |
The Education University of Hong Kong |
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Bachelor of Science Education (Honours) (Sports Science) |
The University of Hong Kong |
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Bachelor of Social Sciences |
- Leisure and cultural services
- Property management
- Recreation clubs
- Health and fitness clubs
- Airlines
- Theme parks
- Hotels
- Convention and exhibitions management
- Travel agencies
Any enquiries relating to the ASocScLTM programme should be directed to the Programme Leader, Dr Kiano Luk.
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[Sung Wong Toi MTR Station Exit B3]
