The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - School of Hotel and Tourism Management
Introduction
When it comes to raising your qualifications in the tourism and hospitality industry, you need to be where the action is. That’s Asia, the world’s fastest growing region for tourism. Asian culture is traditionally welcoming, and caring attention to detail is the hallmark of Asian service. International travellers rank its airlines, airports, attractions and hotels among the world’s best. And there’s no better place to ride this “Asian Wave” than Hong Kong.
World-class Hotel and Tourism School
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is 45 years old, but in that short time it has developed at a remarkable pace to become a global leader. Our excellent reputation is confirmed by the numerous independent bodies that consistently rank us among the top hotel and tourism schools in the world.
- No. 1 in the world in the “Hospitality and Tourism Management” category in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023 for the seventh year in a row
- No. 1 globally in the “Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services” category in the University Ranking by Academic Performance since 2022/2023 for six consecutive years
- No. 1 internationally in the “Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism” subject area in the CWUR Rankings by Subject in 2017
- No. 1 in Asia in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, and no. 2 in the world among university-based programmes for the eighth consecutive year
The SHTM has long been recognised as a centre of excellence, exemplifying our motto of Leading Hospitality and Tourism.
Teaching and Research Hotel – Hotel ICON
With the establishment of Hotel ICON, our groundbreaking teaching and research hotel, the SHTM’s leadership role in hospitality research is also enhanced. Research projects with different foci have already been implemented in the hotel. Three dedicated guest rooms – “Tomorrow’s Guestrooms” – created to facilitate more in-depth research into the application of advanced concepts in the field of hotel management for the advancement of the entire industry.
Together with Hotel ICON, our innovative programmes inspire a new generation of passionate, pioneering professionals and students to take their positions as leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry. With it, we are moving from pursuing a vision of hospitality and tourism education to being a truly global icon.
International Faculty and Diverse Programmes
The SHTM has a strong international team of 90+ academics with diverse cultural backgrounds who possess more than 400 years of hospitality or tourism industry experience. So let our talented faculty take your career path to new heights, whether it be in the hotel industry, food service, travel or tourism. The School offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Hotel Management and/or Tourism Management leading up to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Hotel and Tourism Management (D.HTM), Master of Science (MSc) and Bachelor of Science (BSc).
Join us and excel!
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Rankings
World-class Hotel and Tourism School
Rated No. 1 in the world in the “Hospitality and Tourism Management” category in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023 for the seventh consecutive year, placed No. 1 globally in the “Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services” category in the University Ranking by Academic Performance in 2022/2023 for six years in a row, rated No. 1 in the world in the “Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism” subject area by the CWUR Rankings by Subject 2017, and ranked No. 1 in Asia in the “Hospitality and Leisure Management” subject area in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, the SHTM is a symbol of excellence in the field, exemplifying its motto of Leading Hospitality and Tourism.
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Programs
- Master of Science (MSc) in Global Hospitality Business
- Master of Science (MSc) in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Hospitality
- Master of Science (MSc) in International Hospitality Management
- Master of Science (MSc) in International Tourism and Convention Management
- Master of Science (MSc) in International Wine Management
- Master of Science (MSc) in Luxury Experiences Management