A scheme operated by the College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE) will allow associate degree and higher diploma graduates to pursue their studies further.
CPCE, part of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University group of colleges, has introduced what
it calls the 'Yi Tiao Long' programme through its network - the School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED), Hong Kong Community College (HKCC), as well as the Hong Kong CyberU.
The CPCE scheme will provide highly integrated, yet flexible paths for learners with different qualifications.
The variety of programmes offered ranges from short courses, pre-associate degrees, diplomas and associate degrees, to bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees.
Though operated with full autonomy, all programmes provided by the academic network will follow the high-standard quality assurance mechanism of the university, said Thomas Wong, dean of CPCE, last week.
'While all three CPCE sub-units have their own areas of excellence with distinct identities, they form a strong and close-knit network to provide the greatest convenience to students at different learning stages,' Professor Wong said.