Faculty of Business, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

MSc in Business Management

Technological Element in the Curriculum

To help students embrace technological changes and digital transformation, five elements, namely Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Data Science, and Entrepreneurship, have been embedded across a wide range of subjects.

Our curriculum is aimed at fostering awareness about the impact of technology innovations in addition to enabling students to handle data and adopt technology to tackle business and organizational issues while enhancing management and leadership.

Programme Structure

The programme is designed with a structured progression pattern, and students are highly encouraged to follow the pattern to complete the programme within the normal duration of one year.

The curriculum includes technological elements such as data science and AI in financial management, data analytics and capital budgeting techniques, crowdfunding, and crypto assets and diversification.

Semester 1 (six 3-credit subjects)

• Accounting for Managers
• Contemporary Issues in Operations Management
• Financial Management
• Global Economic Environment for Management#
• Organization and Management
• Marketing Management

Semester 2 (six 3-credit subjects)

• Cross-cultural Management
• Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability#
• Managerial Thinking and Skills Workshop
• Strategic Management
• Elective subject 1
• Elective subject 2

Summer Term (6 credits)

• International Experience

Electives (any two 3-credit subjects)

• Accounting for Business Analysis
• Applications of Decision Making Models
• Business Analytics
• Business Analytics in Accounting and Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Entrepreneurship
• Investments
• Risk Management in Operations
• Total Quality Management

# i. These subjects have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF).

ii. The Master of Science in Business Management programme is recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 6).

This programme aims to help students acquire practical knowledge of management and seek practical solutions in a global and dynamic business environment. It enables students to make effective contribution to their organizations.

On completion of the Programme, students will be able to develop their knowledge, skills and intellectual abilities as defined in the broad learning outcomes which are underpinned by the specific learning objectives below:

Application of Concepts

Learning Objective 1a: Apply conceptual frameworks to the resolution of business issues, including those concerning the scope and direction of the organisation.

Learning Objective 1b: Demonstrate an understanding on the applications and implications of the latest technologies to practices and decisions in business issues.

Critical, Creative and Design Thinking

Learning Objective: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and creatively within the domain of general management’s responsibilities, and to apply methods associated with Design Thinking.

Effective Communication

Learning Objective: Present reasoned arguments effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Self Knowledge and Reflection

Learning Objective: Illustrate the ability and self-knowledge required to prepare themselves for new settings and reflect effectively on their performance in those settings.

Global Outlook

Learning Objective: Demonstrate a global outlook and an understanding of cultural diversity, as evidenced by an understanding of globalisation, the dimensions along which cultures vary and the implications of both for business.

Ethical Thinking

Learning Objective: Identify and resolve ethical issues as they arise in the context of general management and corporate social responsibility.