A close friend of mine was told to study BTEC Higher National diploma(HND) over an associate degree because BTEC HND will give higher chances to study a Bachelor's degree worldwide,because chances of associate degree upgrading into a bachelor's degree is low. But my friend wants to continue her studies in Hong Kong,I am skeptical about BTEC HND recognition in local university and fear that his decision to take BTEC HND instead of an associate degree may affect his further studies in Hong Kong(because this HND is new to me and I've never heard about it.)
All in all,I just want to know if BTEC HND is well recognised by universities in Hong Kong and can guarantee my friend a bachelor's degree and also if it would be better for him to choose to study an associate degree or BTEC HND if he is going to continue his studies in HK as he has no chance or motivation to study overseas?