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Our University has announced the learning, teaching and assessment (LTA) arrangements for Semester One, 2022/23. Please click here for details.
Our University has announced the learning, teaching and assessment (LTA) arrangements for Semester One, 2022/23. Please click here for details.
OFM (Full-time)
OPM (Part-time)
1.5 years (Full-time)
3 years (Part-time)
30
3 for local students
9 for non-local students
HK$6,900 per credit for local and non-local students
Programme Leader
Dr Yu Xiang
BSc, PhD
Deputy Programme Leader
Dr Zhou Zhi
BSc, PhD
Assistant Programme Leader
Dr Cui Jianbo
BSc, PhD
Non-local applicants must be registered as full-time students.
Programme Aims
Operational research, risk analysis, mathematics and statistics are fundamental yet constantly developing subjects. As well as being disciplines in their own right, they form the basis of modern commercial, financial, industrial and technological activities. Mathematical/operational research/statistical models underpin many aspects of operational research and risk analysis today.
The primary aim of this programme is to produce graduates with strong operational research, risk analysis and statistical skills and a thorough understanding of their applications in the world of modern operational research and risk analysis. The programme develops students’ analytical, critical and communication skills, which enables them to pursue a variety of jobs related to operational research and risk analysis, in areas such as logistics service providers, retail, banking, insurance, procurement/sourcing and supply chain functions, and modern financial product development and pricing.
The secondary aim of the programme is to provide a solid theoretical foundation of operational research, risk analysis and statistics to our students, who will then be able to develop an outlook and powerful methodology that remains valuable in whatever careers they pursue in the fast moving world of business, commerce, finance industry and insurance.
Characteristics
Hong Kong is a gateway between East and West. As a global service centre, it plays a major role in interfacing between suppliers and customers around the world. To retain their leading competitive position in serving international markets, it is crucial for Hong Kong businesses to embrace best practices in operational research. As a result, companies are increasingly looking for innovative leaders with the vision and skill to manage their logistics. Moreover, this programme provides training in risk analysis so that graduates can serve policy makers and institutional investors, with foci on various types of financial products such as mutual funds and hedge funds.
Programme Structure
Students must complete 7 Compulsory Subjects (21 credits), and 3 Elective Subjects (9 credits) or a Dissertation (9 credits).
For details of the programme structure, please refer to www.polyu.edu.hk/ama/pg/63024/programme-mission-structure.
Core Areas of Study
Seven Compulsory Subjects (21 credits)
Three Elective Subjects from the following list or a Dissertation (9 credits)
Information on the subjects offered can be obtained at www.polyu.edu.hk/ama/pg/63024/curriculum.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.
Some of the subjects in this programme have been included in the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) list of reimbursable subjects (for course commencement before March 2023).
The CEF list includes:
For further information, please contact:
Prof. Li Xun, Programme Leader
(tel: (852) 2766 6939; email: li.xun@polyu.edu.hk);
or Dr Yu Xiang, Deputy Programme Leader
(tel: (852) 2766 6930; email: xiang.yu@polyu.edu.hk);
or Dr Zhou Zhi, Assistant Programme Leader
(tel: (852) 2766 7865; email: zhi.zhou@polyu.edu.hk);
or Miss Moon Wai Yan (tel: (852) 3400 3138; email: wai-yan.moon@polyu.edu.hk).
I am grateful to have this opportunity to share my experience here. Although I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, I still found the MSc in Operational Research and Risk Analysis challenging, especially the more advanced topics such as optimisation methods and business forecasting. Luckily, all lecturers are professional and enthusiastic about teaching. They gave me advice when I encountered difficulties in my studies. I was thankful for their patience in guiding me to solve the mathematical problems step-by-step. The Department provided us with a lot of useful and up-to-date information in the field. Useful courses, such as SAS computer programming, were also offered. The MSc sharpened our competitive edge and equipped us well for the future career. Lam Tai San |  |
I was very impressed by the experience and wisdom of the well-established faculty and the kindness of the staff members whenever I was in need of support while studying for my MSc in Operational Research and Risk Analysis. As a student with an undergraduate background in finance, the MSc programme enriched my knowledge of numerical systems and helped me to further understand risk control and optimisation methods through real-life case studies. The subsequent improvement in my analytical and decision-making skills helped me to be more competent in my job. The programme was a perfect opportunity to receive a top-notch education and to take in the most up-to-date information in the field. Li Jialin |
Studying in this programme was a new experience for me and I gained much more than I expected. When I first heard about operational research and risk analysis, I thought it was about the application of mathematics. In fact, it is a bridge connecting financial systems and mathematics. The programme enriched not only my financial knowledge, but also the fundamental structure of risk control and optimisation methods. I was grateful for the kindness and helpfulness of the staff members. My analytical and decision-making skills were further improved through a wide variety of case studies and workshops. This programme provides students with many opportunities to apply their knowledge in practice. Tan Minghua |  |
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