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         Higher Diploma in Digital Communication
        
 
         
         The BSCHEM, HDDC, and DE programmes are phasing out starting from the 2021 Spring Term. The other Electronics programmes will continue to be offered.
 
         Programme description 
 
         This programme provides comprehensive knowledge of the basic technical and business knowledge required to enter the electronics and communications industries. Graduates can take up a career as technical personnel in the electronics or telecommunications services industries.
 
         
        
 
         Programme requirements
 
         Students pursuing this programme must successfully complete at least 90 credits as follows:
 
         
          
           
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            10 credits from courses: 
             
              
               
                
                 
                  
                   
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                   |  ENGL E070 |  
                    English for Post-secondary Study |  
                    5 |  
                    Pre-foundation |  
                    
                  
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            10 credits from courses: 
             
              
               
                
                 
                  
                   
                   |    Course code  (Click the course  code for details)   |  
                    Course title |  
                    Credits |  
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                   |  MATH S121 |  
                    A Foundation in Pure Mathematics |  
                    10 |  
                    Foundation |  
                    
                  
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                   |  MATH S122 |  
                    A Foundation in Applied Mathematics |  
                    10 |  
                    Foundation |  
                    
                  
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            50 credits of compulsory courses: 
             
              
               
                
                 
                  
                   
                   |    Course code  (Click the course  code for details)   |  
                    Course title |  
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                   |  IT E150 |  
                    Information Technology for Learning |  
                    5 |  
                    Foundation |  
                    
                  
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                   |  MGT B160 |  
                    Business Management Fundamentals |  
                    5 |  
                    Foundation |  
                    
                  
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                   |  ELEC S211 |  
                    Fundamentals of Communications Technology |  
                    10 |  
                    Middle |  
                    
                  
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                   |  ELEC S222 |  
                    Electronics Principles and Digital Design |  
                    10 |  
                    Middle |  
                    
                  
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                   |  ELEC S323 |  
                    Information Theory and Digital Communications |  
                    10 |  
                    Higher |  
                    
                  
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            20 credits from courses: 
             
              
               
                
                 
                  
                   
                   |    Course code  (Click the course  code for details)   |  
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                   |  COMP S201 |  
                    Computing Fundamentals with Java |  
                    10 |  
                    Middle |  
                    
                  
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                   |  COMP S258 |  
                    Computer Programming and Problem Solving |  
                    10 |  
                    Middle |  
                    
                  
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          Choosing the first courses to get started
 
          Students should consider initially registering for not more than two of the following foundation level courses, which count towards qualification.
 
          
         
         
        
 
         
         
          
        
 
         
         For enquiries about the programmes, please contact:
 
         Dr Kevin Hung 熊景輝博士
 Tel: 2768 6865
 Email: khung@ouhk.edu.hk
 
         Dr Steven Choy 蔡雙安博士
 Tel: 2768 6857
 Email: sochoy@ouhk.edu.hk
 
         School of Science and Technology website