Certificate & Diploma Programmes

Upon successful completion of the Professional Certificate in Purchasing and Supply, students are fully exempted from the educational requirements for the Associate Membership of the Institute of Purchasing & Supply of Hong Kong (IPSHK). A student of this programme automatically becomes Student Member of IPSHK and the first year's subscription fee will be waived.

The programme has been awarded International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) Programme Accreditation Standard for the period of 20 July 2021 to 20 July 2024.

If you are interested to apply for the certificate from IFPSM, please refer to the IFPSM information (click here ), or visit www.ipshk.org or contact IPSHK at 2777 4372 for further information.

This programme consists of five courses, totaling 150 hours.

Students who have obtained a passing grade in each course will be awarded the Professional Certificate in Purchasing and Supply.

Classes will be held on weekday evenings (normally two classes per week) at SCE Learning Centres.

1. Level 2 in five HKDSE subjects including English and Chinese (and up to two APL subjects) or equivalent and two years' relevant work experience; or
2. Successful completion of Diploma Yi Jin and two years' relevant work experience; or
3. Holder of a relevant School of Continuing Education (SCE) Diploma or Certificate or other equivalent non-SCE qualifications; or
4. Aged 21 or above, preferably with three years' relevant work experience.

Applicants may submit application through (A) online system, or (B) hard-copy submission by mail or in-person.

(A) Application through online system

1. Enter SCE Online Application System and fill in required data.
2. Upload files of the following documents onto the system:
   1. proof for relevant academic qualifications and professional qualifications, e.g. certificate of public examinations (application for exemption should be submitted with supporting documents which include transcript/result slip, certificate and course syllabus);
   2. proof for relevant work experience (if any);
   3. any pertinent supporting documents; and
   4. a recent photograph (1.5” x 2”).
3. Make payment for the application fee for admission, and handling fee for exemption (HK$200 per course if applicable) through the Online Payment Gateway.

(B) Application through hard-copy submission

1. Download and complete Application for Admission form (SCE-AF-002)
2. Attach PHOTOCOPIES of the following documents:
   1. HKID card;
   2. proof for relevant academic qualifications and professional qualifications, e.g. certificate of public examinations (application for exemption should be submitted with supporting documents which include transcript/result slip, certificate and course syllabus);
   3. proof for relevant work experience (if any);
   4. any pertinent supporting documents.
3. Attach two recent photographs (1.5” x 2”).
4. Make payment for the application fee for admission, and handling fee for exemption (HK$200 per course if applicable), in the form of a crossed cheque made payable to “Hong Kong Baptist University” with applicant’s name, contact number and programme name written at the back. Applicants who submit application in-person may make payment with cash or EPS.
5. Complete set of application should be submitted either by-mail or in-person at the following address(es).

• Applicants will be requested to present the HKID card and original copies of all credentials for verification. Those who submit application in-person may bring along the HKID card and original credentials for verification.

• All fees paid are non-refundable.

• All documents submitted together with the application form will not be returned to applicants.  For unsuccessful applications, the documents and forms will be destroyed and the electronic files will be deleted.
• Notes to non-local applicants – Part-time certificate/diploma programmes are generally not considered by the Immigration Department for visa purposes. For a non-permanent Hong Kong resident, it is his/her responsibility to check whether he/she can take the programme before making application.

Students can apply for Credit Transfer/Exemption under the following conditions:

1. Credit Transfer will be considered if students have completed (or are currently studying) the required courses offered by the School prior to admission to the programme. Courses concerned will be automatically transferred to the programme and supporting documents are not required.
2. Exemption will be considered if students possess a demonstrated competence (e.g. passed relevant courses in public examinations or other institutes) equivalent to the learning outcomes of the course to be studied. Supporting documents such as course syllabuses, transcripts or certificates should be submitted.

The above request(s) should be submitted when applying for admission. Late application will not be considered. Courses that are being studied or pending for result/certificate should also be reported at the time of admission, followed by the submission of supporting documents for approval upon release of result/issuance of certificate.

Credit Transfer/Exemption will not be granted if such qualifications have not been reported during admission or if they are obtained after registration in the programme.

Remarks for Credit Transfer/Exemption are shown as below:

Limitations for Credit Transfer/Exemption

For all Programmes of Levels 1 to 2, the maximum exemption and credit transfer is limited to half of the total number of programme hours. For all Programmes of Level 3 or above, the maximum exemption is limited to one quarter of the total number of programme hours, while the sum of exemption and credit transfer is still limited to half of the total number of programme hours. In the case that the number of hours of exempted and/or transferred credit course(s) (including the course(s) being studied) has exceeded the maximum allowance, students should submit explanations and approval will be granted at the School’s discretion.

Applicants may refer to the Exemption List for reference.

Q: When will I know if I have been admitted?

A: The admission result will be sent to applicants via e-mail within 10 working days after the application deadline.

Q: When will I know the result of my application for course exemption?

A: Result of application for course exemption will be released together with the admission result via e-mail.

Q: Can I change from one programme to another?

A: Once the offer is confirmed upon completion of registration, applicants are not allowed to change to another programme. Applicants are required to submit a new application with relevant documents and application fee for another programme.