What will I learn?

The MSc in Engineering Business Management is designed for those who want to become managers and leaders in technology-based businesses. It provides a multidisciplinary education that integrates engineering, business, management and IT with analytical tools and techniques to provide participants with the means to improve internal and external operations as well as the processes and technologies used by engineering businesses.

Participants will develop skills in research, analysis and the evaluation of complex business problems through a methodical approach to problem solving and decision making.

Characteristics

This multidisciplinary and flexible programme offers over 20 modules that blend four major subject areas: Direction Motivation and Care of People, Business, Operations, and Manufacturing.

Students can attend the programme in full-time study mode and complete it at a faster pace. They can add or drop modules, change their mode of attendance and even attend in different countries to suit their own schedules.

In addition to strong academic support from both PolyU and the University of Warwick, local experts and industrialists provide updates on the latest developments in their companies and discuss application and implementation issues.

Recognition & Prospects

This MSc degree is jointly awarded by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and The University of Warwick, UK.

This industry-led programme adopts multidisciplinary and innovative approaches to provide participants with a thorough understanding of key elements in Direction Motivation and Care of People, Business, Operations, and Manufacturing, and subsequently enable them to apply the management techniques for improving the integration of business operation systems.

Programme Structure

For the MSc

A minimum of nine modules, of which;

at least two modules from designated Direction Motivation and Care of People or Business modules;

at least five modules from designated Operations or Manufacturing modules; and

a Dissertation

For the PgD

Students must either complete 12 taught modules, all with passes, or pass 6 modules plus a Dissertation.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (1.5 years)

Tuition fees

HK$108,000.00 (11,45,840) per year

HK $18,000 per module; Note: A HK $36,000 Project (Dissertation) fee will also be charged

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected September 2023

Venue

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

ST305, 3/F, Ng Wing Hong Building,

Hung Hom,

Kowloon City, Hong Kong, Kowloon

Entry requirements

For students from United States

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree from an institution that is recognized by PolyU. In addition, you must meet the entrance requirements that are specified by individual programmes. PolyU may accept equivalent qualifications. The decision is made on an individual basis. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 for the Internet based test or 550 for the paper-based test; OR An overall Band Score of at least 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

For international students

Bachelor's degree with Honours; OR
Post-experience Diploma or Higher Diploma with acceptable work experience; OR
Mature applicants with significant relevant experience will be considered on individual merit.

English Requirements