Sept 2022 Entry
Programme code: 44092
Stream Code |
OFM (Full-time) |
Mode of Study | Mixed Mode |
Normal Duration |
1.5 years (Full-time) |
Credits Required for Graduation |
30 |
Initial Registration Credits |
3 for local students |
Fund Type | Self-Financed |
Tuition Fee |
HK$225,000 per programme (HK$7,500 per credit) for local and non-local students LMS Taught Postgraduate Programme Scholarship Scheme Scholarships will be awarded to applicants with outstanding qualifications. Please click here for details. (Application form: here) PolyU reserves the right to change or withdraw the scholarship at any time. In case of any dispute/disagreement, PolyU’s decision is final. |
Programme Leader(s) |
Programme Director Dr Anthony PANG |
Remarks |
Note to Applicants Please complete all relevant fields and enclose necessary documents. Incomplete applications cannot be processed promptly. |
Aims & Characteristics |
Programme Aim This programme provides non-business graduates with the foundation they need in the main functional areas of management, and offers graduates in all disciplines in-depth training in operations management.
Features
Characteristics This programme provides skills and knowledge in the efficient and effective management of operations, and is relevant to those working in services and manufacturing in both the private and public sectors.
It introduces the concepts and tools needed to manage the resources of an organisation to achieve the efficient production and distribution of goods and services. The organisations involved could be factories, hospitals, the police force, airlines, airports and docks, distribution depots, hotels, restaurants, and so on. Particular subjects deal with quantitative techniques, decision making, quality management, resource planning, information technology and e-commerce. |
Recognition & Prospects | Students completing one or more relevant subjects in the MSc in Operations Management are eligible to apply for the following qualifications provided by the Six Sigma Institute (SSI):
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Curriculum |
Programme Structure (Subject to review) The programme offers a structured progression pattern, and students are highly encouraged to follow this pattern to benefit from cohort-based study and graduate on time. However, being credit-based, the programme allows students the flexibility to proceed at their own pace and graduate within the normal duration.
MSc students complete 4 Compulsory Subjects, 3 Specialised Subjects in one of the specific streams, 1 Restricted Elective Subject and 2 Free Elective Subjects (30 credits). The three streams are Operations Analytics, Quality Management and Operations Strategy.
Students may graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma upon completing 4 Compulsory Subjects and 3 Specialised Subjects (21 credits).
Elective Subjects Electives include subjects relating to operations management and subjects of more general interest.
Information on the subjects+ offered can be obtained here.
+ Subjects are offered according to class quota availability. Some subjects are included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. This programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level[6]). |
Entrance Requirements |
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. |
Other Information | Interview
Class Arrangement
Student visa and other information for non-local students
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Enquiries |
For further information, please contact:
For academic matters, please contact: |
Programme Leaflet |
Please click here to download. |