PDBM - Business Statistics



Module Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the module, learners are expected to be able to:
1. demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the concepts of statistical concepts and probability theories, and their roles in supporting decision making in business environment;
2. select and apply appropriate statistical measures to collect, organise and present qualitative and quantitative data;
3. apply statistical measures to analyse and interpret data; and
4. select and apply appropriate quantitative techniques to solve well-defined business problems for decision support.
Learning Contents:
1. Introduction to Statistics
2. Descriptive statistics
3. Data collection methods
4. Probability and probability distributions
5. Measurement analysis
6. Regression and correlation
Medium of Instruction
English supplemented with Cantonese
Entry Requirements
23 years old or above with 2 years relevant working experience; or
Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language with at least 2 years relevant full-time working experience
Equivalent
Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E / Level 2 or above, including English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics with 3 years relevant working experience
33Z137538
CEF Course NameBUSINESS STATISTICS (MODULES FROM PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT)
CEF Effective Date2022.04.20
Valid CEF Until2026.04.19
Remarks
Entry Requirements:
- Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages with 2 or more years' relevant full-time work experience; or
- Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E/Level 2 or above, including English* and Chinese Languages with 3 or more years' relevant full-time work experience; or
- Completion of a QF Level 3 programme that is deemed acceptable to the respective Programme Committee; or
- Relevant Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) qualification(s) at QF Level 3 or above AND a pass in an admission interview; or
- Other relevant verifiable prior learning and/or work experience that is/are deemed appropriate by respective Programme Committee AND a pass in an admission interview.
Continuing Education Fund
- This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. The mother course (Professional Diploma in Business Management) of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 4)
- CEF Course Code: 33Z137538
- Reimbursement requirements: Eligible applicants can apply for fee reimbursement upon successful completion of each CEF reimbursable course, i.e. (i) met the minimum attendance requirement of 70% AND (ii) attained at least 40% of both overall Continuous Assessment and End-of-Module Assessment marks AND (iii) attained an overall mark of 50% or above. For details, please visit CEF Website at https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef .
Mr. Gary Leung (Programme Director)
Tel: 2836 1822
Ms. Natalie Yau (Programme Secretary)
Tel: 2919 1515
Fax: 2891 5707