Master of Science in Accountancy (Mixed-mode)

This programme familiarizes you with contemporary and up-to-date accounting knowledge and issues. It aims to build up your accounting knowledge base, enabling you to develop sound analytical skills and judgment and make efficient and effective business decisions.

Special Features

This is a flexible specialist programme providing a progressive and deepening understanding of major accounting issues for accounting practitioners and executives. The focus is on real world-related and contemporary academic studies and practical applications. Two of the key elements are PRC accounting and the contemporary application of information systems in accounting.... [-]

Master of Science in Management - Human Resource Management

This programme allows students to mix and match subjects to suit their personal growth and training needs.

For those who are interested in a general management education, they may opt for subjects covering issues such as corporate strategy, leading change, global business and managing diversity.

For those who are seeking specialist careers in human resource management, they may opt for, for example, training and development, pay and benefits, employee relations, and human resource development.

Programme Details

To graduate, students need to complete 31 credits. There are two routes for attaining these 30 credits:... [-]

Master of Science in Marketing Management

Globalization and technological change are rapidly transforming the business world. Marketing is an increasingly important discipline in today's economic climate. Trends in current marketing management include a growing emphasis on customer satisfaction, services marketing, development of the China market and business-to-business marketing.

The MSc in Marketing Management addresses the above issues, aimed primarily at those who have professional or technical qualifications but need to broaden their knowledge and skills in the area of marketing management. It covers a range of specialist marketing issues in areas such as online consumer market analysis, managerial issues in marketing, analytic methods for market research and global marketing strategy.... [-]

Special Features Candidates with no or little work experience are welcome to apply. Students are able to complete a full-time Master program in ONE year. “International Experience” in Europe. Comprehensive coverage of all basic business disciplines. Emphasis on soft skills including design thinking and creativity. Coverage of cross-cultural management. Focus on ethics, responsibility, and sustainability. Program Structure

Academic Curriculum

Semester 1 (Six 3-credit subjects)

Accounting for Managers Contemporary Issues in Operations Management Global Economic Environment for Management Managerial Thinking and Skills Workshop Managing Organizations and People Marketing Management Semester 2 (Six 3-credit subjects) Cross-cultural Management Ethics, Responsibility, and Sustainability Financial Management Strategic Management Elective subject 1 Elective subject 2 Summer Term International Experience (6 credits) ... [-]

MSc in China Business Studies

China’s growth and integration into the world economy create opportunities for international business but foreign enterprises face the challenge of adjusting their way of doing business in China. To thrive in China business, understanding the market environment, the country’s policy-making, as well as Chinese language and culture, is crucial. This programme is designed to provide students with a multi-dimensional understanding of China Business.

This well-tailored, economics-based, multi-disciplinary programme focuses on all specific areas relevant to doing business in China. With relevant theories and up-to-date practical applications, the programme aims to equip students with systematic knowledge of business practices and the ability to analyze changes in government policies and regulations that affect business operations in China.... [-]

MSc in International Shipping and Transport Logistics

Available scholarship: MSc in International Shipping and Transport Logistics (Full-time) for the Hong Kong Maritime and Logistics Scholarship Scheme

The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HK Government ) has set up the Hong Kong Maritime and Logistics Scholarship Scheme (Scholarship) in PolyU to support students enrolled on the MSc in International Shipping and Transport Logistics program (Full-time Stream) (39 academic credits + 6 training credits). The Scholarship aims to expand the manpower of the maritime industry in Hong Kong.

Candidates are required to submit applications for the program and the Scholarship through the eAdmission System. In this Full-time Stream, most classes are scheduled for weekday evenings. Full-time students should take at least 3 subjects (i.e. 9 credits) in each regular semester. ... [-]

Master /Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (Mixed-mode)

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) program is a conversion Master's program aiming to provide business degree graduates with an intensive education in accounting and related knowledge and skills. Students' achievement is targeted at two levels:

To become professional user, preparer, and auditor of accounting information upon completion of the Postgraduate Diploma; To become an expert user of accounting information for making executive decisions upon completion of the Master’s degree.

The completion of seven core subjects leads to the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (PgDPA). On completion of the PPA components, graduates will be able to:... [-]

Master of Finance - Financial Economics in Energy and Environment (EEE)

The Master of Finance – Financial Economics in Energy and Environment (FT MoF-EEE) program is suitable for degree graduates, particularly those with no or little work experience, who would like to specialize in the energy and environment areas of the financial industry. This specialism is built on solid economics and finance foundations and provides students with up-to-date business and financial information on the development of energy and environment markets.

Program Outcomes

On completion of the FT MoF-EEE program, graduates will be able to:

understand conceptual frameworks drawn from Accounting, Risk Management, Economics, Quantitative Method and Law to the analysis of investment and corporate finance issues. solve asset management/corporate finance problems as they present themselves in real-life situations. formulate financial strategies and policies. demonstrate awareness of the ethical implications of finance/economics-based decisions on energy and environmental issues. ... [-]

Master of Finance - Investment Management (IMM)

The full-time day-time Master of Finance – Investment Management (FT MoF-IMM) program aims to provide degree graduates who would like to specialize in investment management, particularly those with no or little work experience, with a combination of solid finance concepts and up-to-date industry know-how. Furthermore, the program prepares students for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) examination.

Program Outcomes

On completion of the FT MoF-IMM program, graduates will be able to:

understand conceptual frameworks drawn from Accounting, Risk Management, Economics, Quantitative Method and Law to the analysis of investment and corporate finance issues. solve asset management/corporate finance problems as they present themselves in real-life situations. formulate financial strategies and policies. envision possible outcomes on financial and strategic recommendations, and to evaluate the performance in a relevant and effective way. ... [-]