Master of Science in Aviation Engineering and Operations Management
Entrance Year Sept 2025
Programme Code 48005
Mode of Study Mixed Mode
Normal Duration
1.5 years (Full-time)
2.5 years (Part-time)
Fund Type Self-Financed
Credits Required for Graduation
31
Local Application Deadline 30 Apr 2025 * Early Round Application Deadline: 2024-11-19; Main Round Application Deadline: 2025-04-30
Non-Local Application Deadline 30 Apr 2025 * Early Round Application Deadline: 2024-11-19; Main Round Application Deadline: 2025-04-30
Tuition Fees
HK$7,700 per credit for local and non-local students
Programme Leader(s)
Programme Leader
Dr WU Lingxiao
BSc, MSc, PhD
Deputy Programme Leader
Dr LI Ang
BEng, MSc, PhD
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims
The programme is designed to meet the following aims:
(a) to provide advanced education and training for students who intend to upgrade their knowledge and/or to pursue advanced careers in civil aviation engineering, operations and management;
(b) to enable students to develop their competence to increase their competitiveness in the job market and become the backbone of the civil aviation industry;
(c) to enable students to obtain a good understanding and mastery of the most up-to-date advanced technologies in the areas of civil aviation engineering, operations and management; and
(d) to enable students to apply their learned knowledge and skills to solve problems encountered in practice.
Characteristics
The programme integrates knowledge and skills from various disciplines, such as aviation, engineering, management and finance, to provide a comprehensive understanding of aviation engineering and operations management. The programme emphasises the practical application of theoretical concepts through hands-on projects, case studies and industry collaborations, allowing students to gain practical experience in aviation engineering and operations management.
Students in this programme may take a practical research project (a 9-credit dissertation) designed to incorporate career development skills.
The mixed mode of study allows students to study either full-time or part-time. Local students can vary their study mode from semester to semester according to their personal preferences. This flexibility is not available to non-local students, who are constrained by visa requirements.
Financial Aids and Scholarships
There are several financial aids and scholarships available for students pursuing Master of Science in Aviation Engineering.
Amount of Scholarship
Each award has a value of HK$60,000.
Eligibility
Students studying in PolyU MSc in Aviation Engineering who fulfil the following criteria:
- Full-time MSc students only (both local and non-local);
- must complete 7 taught subjects, including at least 6 AAE Core Subjects, and a Dissertation;
- attain accumulative GPA for the first year not lower than 3.0;
- duration of the study cannot exceed 2 years.
Assessment Criteria
Assessment criteria may include, but not limited to, applicants’ academic achievements, professional qualifications attained, work experience and interview performance.
Application Procedures
Eligible students can make their applications after completing the first year of study. The Department will call for applications annually before the start of the second year of study.
