Programme Highlights

Master of Science in Management and Innovation (MSMI) 理學碩士 (管理及創新)

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Why MSMI?

One of the greatest challenges facing executives and senior managers is the development of the organizational capabilities needed to respond to the ever-changing business environment. These organizational capabilities center around a quality workforce that is agile, adaptive and efficient. . Managers must not only create good organizational strategies, but they must also manage the workforce intelligently and effectively in order to implement those strategies.

This programme is designed to help managers enhance their ability to achieve their business objectives by providing the knowledge and skills needed to develop, retain, and manage subordinates. The programme starts with foundation courses in strategy and organizational behavior, which provides the basis for understanding organizations and employees. Key managerial knowledge and skills are provided through courses concentrating upon leadership, collaborations, communications, and employee engagement. The programme is finished off with integrative courses on human capital and organizational transformation respectively. These integrative courses are designed to help managers learn how to leverage various managerial tools in a coherent way to bridge the gap between organizational objectives and employee performance.

The following list shows some of the key reasons to choose the CityUHK MSc Management and Innovation:

  • A Unique Focus on bridging the gap between organizational objectives and employee behaviors.
  • Innovative Teaching. The programme employs both traditional and out-of-classroom learning, melding the theoretical with the practical.
  • Learning through Experience Sharing. Courses emphasize learning through the sharing of experiences with fellow students.

MSMI

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

Full-time (1 year)
Hold a recognized Bachelor's degree in any subject.

Curriculum

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

Core Courses (12 credit units)

Course Code Course Title Credit Units
MGT5204 Management and Organizations 3
MGT5205 Strategic Management 3
MGT6202 Entrepreneurial Leadership 3
MGT6310 People Analysis 3

Electives (18 credit units)

Programme Electives Courses (at least 6 credit units)

Course Code Course Title Credit Units
MGT5507 Decision-Making in Management and Innovation 3
MGT5508 Management and Innovation Consulting Skills 3
MGT6066 Business Ethics & Social Responsibility 3
MGT6209 Transformative 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

College of Business Electives

Course Code Course Title Credit Units
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 Corporate Finance 3
EF5043 Finance for the Global Manager 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

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.

Applicants are expected to have a recognized degree or equivalent. Those who have at least five years of post-qualification managerial professional experience will be given priority for admission. Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English must also demonstrate English proficiency.

 

 

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