9 Tourism and Destination Management Degree Programs in Hong Kong

The Master of Social Sciences in Smart Cultural Tourism (MSSc-SCT) adopts a unique interdisciplinary approach built on two core foundations: comprehensive domain knowledge of cultural tourism and practical smart technology application skills. This integration creates a powerful synergy.

The success of a research institution is largely due to its provision and training of young scholars. To provide leadership in developing future scholars in hospitality and tourism management, the SHTM offers research programmes leading to the Ph.D. in Hotel and Tourism Management degree. The School’s Ph.D. programme is designed for those who want to base their research on theoretical insights. It offers advanced training based on individual interests and career aspirations, allowing students to develop the ability to complete significant research in specific areas. Research collaboration between academic staff and students are encouraged by the School’s intellectual and support environment, with the results disseminated through scholarly publications and conference presentations. The critical mass of globally recognised researchers, together with the attractive stipend for research students and the unique “East meets West” environment, make our highly competitive research programmes very successful. Many of our Ph.D. graduates are now serving as faculty members in universities worldwide.

The BSc (Hons) Scheme in Hotel and Tourism Management is multi-disciplinary and equips students with the professional knowledge and skills for a broad range of complex, managerial and specialised work activities in the hotel, tourism and events industry. The BSc programme has three specialisms: Hotel Management, Smart Tourism and Hospitality, and Event and Experience Management and two secondary majors: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. It combines theory and practice in the hotel, tourism, events and experience, and broader service industries with a customer service orientation to produce graduates who are equipped for a variety of industry positions. Graduates can progress rapidly to management-level positions within these industries, either locally or internationally. Students learn to be customer-focused, analytical, and independent and develop communication and leadership skills. They also gain a global perspective to meet the growing challenges faced by the dynamic hotel, tourism, and events and experience industries.

The MSc in International Tourism and Event Management develops students’ knowledge and management skills by blending strategic perspectives with effective implementations in the tourism and event sectors. We endeavour to develop in students industry practice, management skills and research competencies through the interdisciplinary subject exposure, problem identification, decision-making theory and management application.

The hallmark of a world-leading doctoral programme is not only the research it generates but also the extent to which it provides graduates with outstanding career opportunities. The SHTM prepares students for leadership positions in their chosen careers by offering the world’s first professional D.HTM degree. The D.HTM programme has been designed for academics, senior industry executives and senior staff in governmental and non-governmental hospitality and tourism organisations. Since its inception in 2007, the programme attracts a range of professionals interested in augmenting their careers, from experienced practitioners and government representatives to academics. Its specific Asian focus, unique combination of subjects and research, and flexible delivery pattern enables industry professionals to develop their skills while remaining in the workforce.

Hospitality is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic sectors of global business and industry professionals require a 21st century skill set to stay competitive. In a world that has become very connected, it is vital for future leaders to have strong international perspectives and an in-depth understanding of the cultural immersion key to holistic approach to the global hospitality business. At the forefront of the industry, the SHTM has formed a unique alliance with two world-class centres of educational excellence: EHL Hospitality Business School in Switzerland and University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership in USA, to establish the tripartite MSc in Global Hospitality Business programme. This is the first time that these three institutions, representing the best of the East and the best of the West, have joined hands to help define the future of global hospitality development.

In today’s increasingly mobile world, hospitality and tourism is becoming one of the largest global industries. Within our Bachelor of Business (Hospitality & Tourism Management), you will acquire business communication skills, financial literacy and a host of other transferable skills. Whether you wish to work as a consultant, or to start your own business, this degree provides an excellent platform for your business career.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is widely regarded as the preferred qualification for professionals wanting to pursue a career in strategic management. In this specialization (Tourism and Hospitality Leadership), you will learn how to influence and inspire entire organisations, not just teams, and guide and enhance entire regions, not just venues. Advance your career in this exciting and growing industry.

The rapid development of the sports and recreation industry in Hong Kong has created a strong demand for related professionals. This programme aims to provide students with a rigorous and intellectual programme of study who wish to pursue or further advance their careers in the cognate areas of sports coaching, sports therapy, or recreation management. Through high-quality education and training which emphasise both theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as professional skills, and working experience from Work-Integrated Learning, graduates will be professionally and/or clinically competent in their disciplines. Students will specialise in one of the three specialisations: (1) sports coaching, (2) sports therapy, and (3) recreation management, in order to develop their professional competence.