Department of Management
AACSB International EQUIS - European Quality Improvement System

Master of Science in Management and Innovation (MSMI)
 

The primary objective of this programme is to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the ever-evolving business landscape. It offers a comprehensive understanding of business strategies and equips students with the ability to manage innovative initiatives, ultimately leading to business success. Moreover, this programme places a strong emphasis on the practical application of skills. For instance, we offer an Entrepreneurial Project/Internship elective, enabling students to apply their classroom knowledge to solve real-world problems. Additionally, students have the opportunity to choose from a diverse range of electives that foster a creative and forward-thinking environment. This combination of diverse electives and an innovation-oriented education equips students with the right skills and mindset to flourish in today's rapidly changing job market. As a result, graduates are presented with promising career prospects across various industries, including banking, services, and start-ups.

  Apply Now!  

 

Entrance Requirement

Applicants must:

  •       hold a recognized Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent.

Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is NOT English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:
​​

  • a score of 79 (Internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)1 2; or
  • an overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)1; or
  • a score 450 in the new College English Test (CET6) of Chinese mainland; or
  • other equivalent qualifications.

TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years. Applicants are required to provide their English test results obtained within the two years preceding the commencement of the University's application period. 

2 Applicants are required to arrange for the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send their TOEFL results directly to the University. The TOEFL institution code for CityU is 3401.

 


MSMI Programme Structure

Students have to complete 10 Courses (4 Core + 6 Elective) with 30 credits in total.

1. Core Courses (12 credit units)

Course Code

Course Title

Credit
MGT5204 Management and Organizations 3
MGT5205 Strategic Management  3
MGT6202 Entrepreneurial Leadership 3
MGT6310 People Analytics 3

2. Electives (18 credit units)

Programme Elective Courses (at least 6 credit units)

Course Code

Course Title

Credit
MGT5507 Decision-Making in Management and Innovation 3
MGT5508 Management and Innovation Consulting Skills 3
MGT6066 Ethics & Corprtate Social Resposibility 3
MGT6209 High Performance Collaborations 3
MGT6314 Global Human Resources Management 3
MGT6318 Employee Engagement and Performance 3
MGT6324 Doing Business in Asia 3
MGT6532 Organizational Development and Change 3
MGT6800 Entrepreneurial Project/Internship 3
MGT6904 Overseas Business Discovery 3

 

CB Elective Courses

Course Code

Course Title

Credit
AC5511 Financial and Management Accounting 3
AC5690 Corporate Governance 3
AC6531 Financial Management 3
AC6533 Corporate Finance and Policies 3
AC6560 Accounting Information Systems 3
AC6691 Companies and Securities Regulations and Practice 3
EF5042 Corportate Finance 3
EF5043 International Finance 3
EF5342 Financial Systems, Markets and Instruments 3
IS5940 Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship 3
IS6921 Knowledge Management 3
MKT5610 Marketing Strategy and Planning 3
MKT5641 Chinese Business Culture and Marketing 3
MKT5644 Digital Marketing 3
MKT5648 Social Media Marketing 3
MKT5649 Managing Services and Experiences 3
MS5223 Project Management 3

Remarks:

  • Programme structure, course titles and content are subject to change with continuous review.
  • Not all subjects will be offered in the given year, subject to factors such as faculty availability, enrolment number, programme resources and so on.
  • For a given cohort, a time-clash-free timetable will be arranged only for core courses. Timetable and offering semesters are subject to change without prior notice.

 

Tuition Fee

HK$8,900 per credit (Local and Non-Local Students), Total Credit Units: 30

*The tuition fee is for the 2024/2025 academic year and is subject to yearly review.

 

This program is designed as a one-year full-time course of study.

MSMI

This programme concentrates on developing the skills and abilities needed for early career managers and consultants in various industries.

Full-time (1 year)

Hold a recognized Bachelor’s degree in any subject.