Sept 2025 Entry
2 years (Full-time)
3 years (Part-time)
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Medium of instruction: Chinese supplemented with English
DMgt (offered in HK) is a mixed-mode programme. Students may pursue their DMgt studies with either a full-time study load (taking 9 credits or more in a semester) or a part-time study load (less than 9 credits in a semester).
Students who wish to extend their studies beyond normal duration should submit an application via eStudent to the Faculty of Business for consideration.
This programme is offered in Hong Kong solely by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. It is not co-offered with an institution on the Chinese mainland and it is not a Sino-foreign (mainland-Hong Kong) Cooperative Education Programme approved/recognised by the Ministry of Education (MoE) of the PRC. Hence, graduates cannot obtain the recognition pertaining to a Sino-foreign (mainland-Hong Kong) Cooperative Education Programme offered on the Chinese mainland.
Note to Applicants
We have a quota for admissions. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
What's New
Programme Aims
The DMgt programme aims to educate senior executives to be the “scholar-leaders”, who are able to apply research findings in solving the real-world management problems. It has been designed to integrate academic study and management practice in a way which will form a significant part of an individual’s business career.
On completion of the programme, our students will have the advanced knowledge, skills and intellectual abilities defined in the broad learning outcomes, which are underpinned by the following specific learning objectives.
General Business Knowledge
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Broaden, update and deepen students’ knowledge of business administration in general with an appreciation of the digital transformation in the business world.
Specialist Knowledge
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Acquire an in-depth knowledge of a specialist area including some basic understanding of the impacts from digital technology.
Applied Research
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Sharpen their ability to conduct original applied research and ethical awareness in business administration.
Characteristics
Accreditations
AACSB
The Faculty of Business was accredited by AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in 2010 in recognition of our business education.
EQUIS
The Faculty of Business was accredited by EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) in 2007 in recognition of our programmes, research and associated activities.
International Collaboration
To enhance the international dimension and academic vigour of DMgt, collaborations have been established with the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland.
IMD has been ranked sixth in the world for open and custom programmes in the 2023 Financial Times Executive Education ranking.
Technological Element in the Curriculum
To help students embrace technological changes and digital transformation, five topics, namely artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, data science and entrepreneurship, have been embedded in the programme across a wide range of subjects.
Our curriculum is aimed at fostering awareness about the impact of technology innovations in addition to enabling students to handle data and adopt technology to tackle business and organisational issues while enhancing management and leadership.
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Diverse learning experiences gained through lectures, group discussions, group projects and case analyses
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Regular exchange of views and experiences with students of other doctoral programmes
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Elite and extensive network of doctoral alumni
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Credit transfer for executive training received at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)
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An understanding of the impacts of digital technology and an appreciation of digital transformation
Programme Structure
- To be eligible for the Doctor of Management award, students are required to meet all requirements of the University and the programme. The programme requirement is as follows:
- 25 credits of Coursework:
- 1 credit of Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE)
- 3 Compulsory and 5 Elective Subjects (3 credits each)
- 3 credits of Residentials: Residential 1 (1 credit); and Residential 2 (2 credits)
- 24 credits of Thesis: Thesis I (8 credits) and Thesis II (16 credits)
- 25 credits of Coursework:
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There is a possible exit award of Master of Science in Management Research Studies for students who have completed 25 credits of Coursework subjects, 3 credits of two compulsory Residentials and passed the 8 credits of Thesis I (thesis proposal presentation) (a total of 36 credits).
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The curriculum includes technological contents as data analytics tools, digital technology and the business world, the impact of technology and AI on leadership, and qualitative and experimental designs in relation to AI and entrepreneurship research.
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Students can apply for credit transfer of the 4 relevant Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) executive training subjects (or equivalent qualifications) upon admission to and official registration in this programme. No more than 4 subjects can be exempted (12 credits transferred). An application for credit transfer must be submitted before the end of the subject add/drop period in the first semester of the first year of study. If approved, a credit transfer fee of HK$145 per credit will be charged.
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For details and fees of the executive training at SUSTech, please refer to this link. For other equivalent qualifications, please contact the universities concerned.
Coursework Subjects (25 credits)
Academic Integrity and Ethics Subject (1 credit)
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Academic Integrity and Ethics in Business
Compulsory Subjects (3 credits each)
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Business Research Analysis and Design
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Qualitative And Quantitative Methods For Business Research
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Statistical Analysis for Management Research*
Elective Subjects (3 credits each)(any 5 subjects)
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Advanced Business Strategy*
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Advanced Financial Management
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Advanced Topics in Economics for Business Decision*
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Current Issues in Organisational Behaviour
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Independent Studies in Business
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International Collaborations Experience
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Strategic Management of Information & Organisation in Digital Economy*
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Strategic Marketing
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Strategic Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Remarks:
* Credit transfer, for a maximum of 12 credits, is applicable to these four subjects.
- Programme structure and the subject details (e.g. subject description form, offering pattern, class timetable etc.) are subject to review and change from time to time.
- Subject to factors such as staff availability, student enrolment, programme resources and so on, not all subjects will be offered during the 2-year or 3-year study. And, registration is subject to the availability of quota. In case the number of student enrolment in any subjects fall below 5 after the add/drop period of the semester concerned, the subject(s) may be cancelled and student concerned will be notified.
HKDMgt Residentials (3 credits)
Attendance at the two HKDMgt Residentials is compulsory.
HKDMgt Residential 1 is a mandatory orientation workshop scheduled for the beginning of the programme.
HKDMgt Residential 2 is a research workshop normally held after students have completed all of the required subjects. The main purpose of the workshop is to give students an opportunity to present their thesis proposals and to prepare them for writing their theses.
HKDMgt Thesis (24 credits)
The thesis involves two subjects – HKDMgt Thesis I and HKDMgt Thesis II. The independent research requires students to critically and rigorously examine a topic of interest in the field of business or management. It is a critical learning activity in which students apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired in the programme. They are challenged to make an innovative contribution to the practice of management. Students must have passed 3 Compulsory Subjects and at least 3 Elective Subjects before registering for the HKDMgt Thesis. Students can choose to write their theses in Chinese or English.
The most recent information on the subjects offered can be obtained at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/fb/study/tpg-landing/tpg/hkdmgt/
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Programme Director
Prof. JIANG Li
PhD, MBA, BSc
Deputy Programme Director
Dr Yong Jimmy JIN
PhD, MPhil, BSc
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A Master's degree, preferably in a business-related area; and
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Substantial managerial experience (at least 8 years) at senior management level; and
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Completed all assessment requirements of the SUSTech’s executive training courses.
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Candidates in senior management positions possessing a recognised first degree and membership of a recognised professional body may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Candidates without SUSTech's executive training qualification, but can produce evidence of success in equivalent courses from their recognised previous studies may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Applicants who are not a native speaker of English and do not possess a Bachelor’s or Master's degree or equivalent qualification which is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is English, they must pass an English written test organised by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University unless you have fulfilled the University minimum English language requirement.
For further information, please contact:
Tel: (852) 3400 3374 or (852) 3400 3380
Email: hkdmgt.prog@polyu.edu.hk
For information on academic matters, please contact:
Prof. Li JIANG, Programme Director
Tel: (852) 2766 4672
Email: li.jiang@polyu.edu.hk
Dr Yong Jimmy JIN, Deputy Programme Director
Tel: (852) 2766 5612
Email: jimmy.jin@polyu.edu.hk
Class Schedule
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Most classes are scheduled for weekends, subject to the final arrangement of the programme on PolyU campus.
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HK$791,700 per programme (HK$20,300 per credit) collected by PolyU in 2025/26 stage for local and non-local students.
HK$912,600 per programme (HK$23,400 per credit) collected by PolyU in 2026/27 stage for local and non-local students.
Tuition fees will not be charged for the 1-credit "Academic Integrity and Ethics in Business". Students taking the elective subject "International Collaborations Experience" will pay the course fee directly to the offering institution and bear themselves the costs of travel, accommodation, visa, insurance etc. The DMgt(HK) programme will not charge the credit fee the "International Collaborations Experience" subject.
Optional
Required
Required
Candidates are required to submit the following documents at the time of application:
- A personal statement
Proof of employment (at least 8 years)
Your academic qualifications (such as graduation certificates, transcripts of studies, etc,) that are not in English should be accompanied by an official certified English- translation
Provision of additional documents may be required if deemed necessary.
An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and will reduce your chance of admission. Please complete all relevant fields on the application form and enclose all necessary documents.
