Programme Aims and Objectives
This Programme aims to nurture professional managers and executives who want to acquire a broad-based understanding of how to effectively manage people, organizations and innovation to achieve strategic objectives. In order to achieve this ultimate aim, the Programme aims to help managers develop the critical thinking, analytical, behavioral, and creative-skills needed to deal with complicated management environments.
Programme Details
Admission Code
P19
Year of Entry
2026
Intake Target
200
Mode of Study
Full-time
Credit Requirement
30
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Mode of Funding
Non-government-funded
Tuition Fee
HKD 384,000
Normal Study Period
Full-time: 1 year
Max Study Period
Full-time: 2.5 years
Class Schedule
Weekday daytime and evening sessions; Saturdays
Mode of Processing
Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Review of applications will start before the deadline and continue until all places are filled. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
Programme Leader
Prof PARK Kyeonggook
General Enquiries
+852 3442 7984
Entrance Requirements
Applicants must
- hold a recognized degree or 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 (for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) or 4 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards) (Internet-based Test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)@#; or
- an overall band score of 6.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) @#; or
- band 6 in the Chinese Mainland’s College English Test (CET6)*; 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 start of the University's application period. 'TOEFL iBT Home Edition', ‘TOEFL MyBest Score’, ‘IELTS Indicator’, ‘IELTS One Skill Retake’ and ‘IELTS Online’ are not acceptable. All TOEFL results must be sent directly by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) using CityUHK’s institution code 3401, while IELTS results must be sent via the IELTS Results Service e-delivery to 'City University of Hong Kong - Graduate School'.
#Applicants with an IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or a TOEFL overall score of 4 will be required to pass an interview for English proficiency conducted by the concerned academic unit. Applicants with a comparable overall score of 79 or above shown on the TOEFL report may be exempt from the interview requirement. Interviews for other applicants may not be required.
*Applicants holding CET6 results may refer to the score requirement as specified for individual programmes on the admissions website.
#Applicants with an IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or a TOEFL overall score of 4 will be required to pass an interview for English proficiency conducted by the concerned academic unit. Applicants with a comparable overall score of 79 or above shown on the TOEFL report may be exempt from the interview requirement. Interviews for other applicants may not be required.
*Applicants holding CET6 results may refer to the score requirement as specified for individual programmes on the admissions website.
Course Description
Core Courses (12 credit units)
Management and Organizations
Strategic Management
Global Business Leadership
People Analytics
Core Elective Courses (9 - 15 credit units）
Managerial Decision Modeling
Management and Innovation Consulting Skills
Business Ethics & Social Responsibility
Innovation Collaboration
Entrepreneurship
Organizational Innovation and Change
Generative Artificial Intelligence for Business
Transforming Organizations in the Age of AI
Leading Innovation and Venture Strategy in the Global Economy
Elective Courses (3 – 9 Credit Units)
Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship
Employee Engagement and Performance
Innovation Project
International Business Discovery
Global Human Resources Management
Business Intelligence in Asia
Large Language Model with Prompt Engineering for Business
The above Programme Structure listed above is subject to revision/change with continuous review.
Elective courses will be offered subject to student demand and staff constraints. Quota for each elective course is limited subject to availability.
Elective courses will be offered subject to student demand and staff constraints. Quota for each elective course is limited subject to availability.
Bonus Features
Innovative Transformation: Recently restructured, the MSMI programme is fully aligned with the latest market trends and technological advancements, ensuring your education stays ahead of the curve.
Diverse Student Body: We welcome students from a broad range of backgrounds—from science and technology to business—providing a rich, interdisciplinary learning environment for all.
Diverse Perspectives: Our faculty’s wide-ranging experience and expertise foster vibrant discussions and innovative thinking throughout the programme.
Customisable Experience: With the flexibility to choose electives, MSMI empowers you to tailor your studies to your individual interests and career goals.
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