Aims and Characteristics

MSc/PgD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Hospitality (IEH)

Programme Aim
The aim of this programme is to develop students’ business knowledge, research and management skills in the hospitality industry through a blend of strategic perspectives and entrepreneurial adventure planning. Industry practice, management skills and research competencies will be developed through the interdisciplinary subject exposure, problem identification, business case analysis, and management application. Due to the global nature of the hospitality industry, an international focus is central to this programme, while recognising the Asian context.

Characteristics

• Great emphasis placed on innovation and entrepreneurship by global hospitality businesses
• Surge in demand for qualified professionals in the worldwide market
• Offered in Hong Kong with an environment fostering innovation and entrepreneurship
• Learning at world-class school from world-leading scholars
• Flexible delivery pattern balancing work and life
• Fast-tracking career

MSc/PgD in International Hospitality Management (IHM)

Programme Aim
The aim of this programme is to develop students' knowledge of and management skills in the hospitality industry through a blend of strategic perspectives and pragmatic implementation. Industry practice, management skills and research competencies are developed through interdisciplinary subject exposure, problem identification, decision-making theory and management application. Due to the global nature of the hospitality industry, this programme maintains an international focus while recognising the distinctive characteristics of the Asian context.

Characteristics

• Delivered in Hong Kong, an international city with a sophisticated hospitality and tourism industry
• An exceptional scheme established to develop industry leaders, educators and researchers to lead the global businesses into the future
• A world-class school offering world-leading programmes with an international focus while recognising an Asian context
• Accelerated MSc degrees can be completed in 1 year

MSc/PgD in International Tourism and Convention Management (ITCM)

Programme Aim
The aim of this programme is to develop students’ knowledge of and management skills in the tourism and convention sectors through a blend of strategic perspectives and pragmatic implementation. Industry practice, management skills and research competencies are developed through interdisciplinary subject exposure, problem identification, decision-making theory and management application. Due to the global nature of the tourism and convention sectors, this programme maintains an international focus while recognising the distinctive characteristics of the Asian context.

Characteristics

• Delivered in Hong Kong, an international city with a sophisticated hospitality and tourism industry
• An exceptional scheme established to develop industry leaders, educators and researchers to lead the global businesses into the future
• A world-class school offering world-leading programmes with an international focus while recognising an Asian context 
• Accelerated MSc degrees can be completed in 1 year

MSc/PgD in International Wine Management (IWM)

Programme Aim

The aim of this programme is to develop students’ knowledge of and management skills in the wine business through a blend of strategic perspectives and pragmatic implementation. Industry practice, management skills and research competencies are developed through interdisciplinary subject exposure, problem identification, decision-making theory and management application. Due to the global nature of the wine industry, this programme maintains an international focus while recognising the distinctive characteristics of the Asian context.

Characteristics

• Offered in Hong Kong - Asia’s World City - by the world-class SHTM, the programme is the first of its kind in the region
• The SHTM focuses on international education to meet the specific demands of a truly global wine industry, while based in the heart of the booming Asia Pacific region
• Residential study trips give you the opportunity to visit renowned wine regions to understand the best practices in wine production, trade and management with a view to increasing their international exposure and developing global networks
• Taught by industry experts including Masters of Wine Jeannie Cho Lee, and Steve Charters as well as leading academics to ensure its relevance
• Highly flexible – the programme can be completed in 1 year

MSc/PgD in Luxury Experiences Management (LEM)

Programme Aim

The aim of this programme is to develop students’ business knowledge, research, and management skills in the luxury hospitality and tourism industry through a blend of strategic perspectives and pragmatic implementation. Luxury industry practice, management skills and research competencies will be developed through interdisciplinary subject exposure, problem identification, decision making theory, and management application. Due to the global nature of the luxury hospitality and tourism industry, an international focus is central to this programme, while recognizing the Asian context.

Characteristics

• Luxury experience market on an upward trend
• Strong demand for qualified professionals worldwide in the global market
• Offered in Hong Kong, one of the most popular destinations for luxury services
• Learning at world-class school from world-leading scholars
• Flexible delivery pattern balancing work and life
• Fast-tracking career