SFM for MSc (Full-time)
SFP for PgD (Full-time)
SPM for MSc (Part-time)
SPP for PgD (Part-time)

1.5 years (Full-time)
3 years (Part-time)

9 modules + 1 project; please refer to the Curriculum section in the programme entry.

1 module (equivalent to 3 credits) for local part-time students;
HK$85,000 (fees for 3 modules [9 credits] and 1 dissertation) for non-local students

HK$17,000 per module for local and non-local students

Note: A HK$34,000 Project (Dissertation) fee will also be charged for local and non-local students.

Director of Studies

Prof. Man Hau-chung
BSc(Eng), MSc, PhD, DIC, CEng, FIMMM, FHKEng, FLIA, MHKIE

• This programme is jointly offered by PolyU and the University of Warwick, UK, under the Integrated Graduate Development Scheme (IGDS).
• This is an exempted programme under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance in Hong Kong. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this programme may lead.

The MSc introduces participants to tools and techniques that can be used to evaluate, manage and improve service, operational and supply chain processes, and conduct market analyses. Participants will acquire knowledge on how to evaluate and manage appropriate enabling technologies and use enterprise resource planning systems to improve the operational functions of a business. They will also develop a wide knowledge of strategy development and design.

This programme is designed for the development of those who want to work in logistics and supply chain engineering and management in manufacturing and service organisations.

Characteristics

This multidisciplinary and flexible programme offers over 20 modules that blend four major subject areas: Direction Motivation and Care of People, Business, Operations, and Manufacturing.

Students can attend the programme in full-time study mode and complete it at a faster pace. They can add or drop modules, change their mode of attendance and even attend in different countries to suit their own schedules.

In addition to strong academic support from both PolyU and the University of Warwick, local experts and industrialists provide updates on the latest developments in their companies and discuss application and implementation issues.

Non-local applicants are welcome to apply to study in this programme in Hong Kong.

This MSc degree is jointly awarded by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and The University of Warwick, UK. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, UK and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, UK.

This industry-led programme adopts multidisciplinary and innovative approaches to provide participants a thorough understanding of key elements in Direction Motivation and Care of People, Business, Operations, and Manufacturing, and subsequently enable them to apply the management techniques for improving integrations of the business operation systems.

Programme Structure

For the MSc

A minimum of nine modules, of which;

Six Core Modules:

• Innovation OR Operations Strategy for Industry
• Legal Aspects of Global Business
• Logistics and Operations Management
• Organisations, People and Performance
• Procurement and Inventory Management
• Supply Chain Management; and

At least One module from designated Operations or Manufacturing modules; and a Dissertation.

For the PgD

Students must either complete (i) 12 taught modules or (ii) 6 modules plus a Dissertation.

Core Areas of Study

The following provides a list of the modules for the various core areas of study. Students can construct their own programmes from the four main areas:

Direction Motivation and Care of People

• Leading Change
• Organisations, People and Performance

Business

• Business Strategy and Strategic Management
• Digital Marketing, Systems & Techniques
• Financial Analysis and Control Systems
• Financial Strategy
• International Joint Ventures
• Legal Aspects of Global Business
• Strategic Marketing

Operations

• Enterprise Information Systems
• Innovation
• Service Design and Delivery
• Storage and Warehousing Techniques
• Technology Management
• Transport Techniques and Management

Manufacturing

• Industrial Engineering for Business Improvement
• Logistics and Operations Management
• Operations Strategy for Industry
• Procurement and Inventory Management
• Product Design and Development Management
• Project Planning, Management and Control
• Quality Management and Techniques
• Supply Chain Management

• Bachelor's degree with Honours;
  OR
• Post-experience Diploma or Higher Diploma with acceptable work experience;
  OR
• Mature applicants with significant relevant experience will be considered on individual merit.
   

English Requirements

• IELTS 6.5, or TOEFL iBT 92, or the equivalent

For enquiries on application matters, please contact:
IGDS/IMDS Administration Unit, The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Room EF611, Core F, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon
(tel: (852) 2766 6606/(852) 2766 7984/(852) 2766 6624; fax: (852) 2764 4471; email: igds.office@polyu.edu.hk);
or visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/igds.