Master of Science in Engineering Enterprise Management
MSc(EEM)
Both full- and part-time
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years
Full-time: HK$210,000
Part-time: HK$175,000
New students admitted with credit transfer are also required to pay the full program fee. Students who take additional courses or need to retake any courses are required to pay additional fee.
Program Director:
Prof Qian LIU, Professor of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics
In today's knowledge-based economy, companies and enterprises must compete relentlessly in terms of costs, quality and time to market themselves in the global context. Knowledge of cutting-edge management techniques, such as Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma Processes, and knowledge in the effective deployment of information technology, are necessary to help companies compete successfully in the global arena. In addition, a good foundation in basic managerial training, such as operations management, project management, people management and basic business management, is essential in launching a management career.
This unique Master of Science (MSc) Program in Engineering Enterprise Management is the result of collaboration between the School of Engineering and the School of Business and Management. It is specially designed for professionals with technical background, industry managers, as well as practicing engineers and scientists of all disciplines who desire more advanced and up-to-date training to launch or further their career in future global enterprise management - either in the service or manufacturing industry.
On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Develop integrated and innovative business strategies based on basic principles and techniques in various areas including operations, logistics, marketing, finance, accounting, economics and information systems;
- Identify, formulate and analyze engineering management problems and arrive at effective and efficient solutions;
- Apply quantitative and qualitative methods to conduct product and innovation development and quality management from design to market;
- Apply advanced management techniques and skills to decision making in global enterprises;
- Use engineering tools and data analytics to develop solutions for the design, analysis, operations, and evaluations of real-world complex systems; and
- Apply organizational and team skills to manage projects, processes and businesses, and communicate effectively at all levels.
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Minimum Credit Requirement
30 credits
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Credit Transfer
Subject to the approval of the Program Director and the University regulations governing credit transfer, a maximum of 6 credits may be transferred to the program.
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Required Course
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Elective Courses
29 credits
Subject to the approval of the Program Director and course instructor, students have an option to take a maximum of 6 credits of other postgraduate courses from outside this list.
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Remarks
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Part-time students may take a maximum of 9 credits in each term.
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Students failing to meet the graduation grade average (GGA) requirement of 2.850 or above are required to repeat or take additional course(s) even if they attain passing grades for all courses.
Last update: 13 November 2023
To qualify for admission, applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Admission is selective and meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
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Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification.
Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments:
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TOEFL-iBT: 80 *
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TOEFL-pBT: 550
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TOEFL-Revised paper-delivered test: 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)
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IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score: 6.5 and All sub-score: 5.5 *
* Refers to scores in one single attempt only. Test at home option is not accepted.
Applicants are not required to present TOEFL or IELTS score if
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their first language is English, or
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they obtained the bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an institution where the medium of instruction was English.
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A bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering is preferred.
Integrated Bachelor-Master Pathway
- Only for HKUST students in Year 3 or above who are studying a bachelor's degree, with priority to those from IEDA. Admission depending on academic excellence and interview performance.
- Successful applicants will receive a conditional offer for admission to MSc(EEM) and need to pay a deposit at the prevailing deposit rate.
- They will be allowed to start taking MSc(EEM) courses in their final year of undergraduate study, and will enter the MSc(EEM) Program upon successful completion of the undergraduate degree.
- Upon entering MSc(EEM), they can transfer up to 9 credits taken during the undergraduate study to fulfill the MSc(EEM) program requirements. They will pay tuition fee for the remaining credits on a pro-rata basis, with a minimum payment for 21 credits.
