Sept 2025 Entry
1.5 years (Full-time)
2.5 years (Part-time)
31 for MSc,
19 for PgD
Exit Award
Students admitted to the MSc programme may apply for early exit with a Postgraduate Diploma if they have met the specified credit requirements.
Mode of Study
Mixed-mode
Students may take on either a full-time study load (9 credits or more in a semester) or a part-time study load (fewer than 9 credits in a semester). In general, one evening/daytime class per week will be scheduled for each subject over a regular 13-week semester and two evening classes per week over a 7-week optional Summer Term.
Note to Applicants
Please complete all of the relevant fields and enclose all necessary documents. Incomplete applications cannot be processed promptly.
What's New
Programme Aims
This programme equips executives with the capacity to create and sustain competitiveness in the supply chain by balancing costs, quality and efficiency.
Features
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Broad knowledge and skills concerning global supply chain management
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A thorough foundation in subjects that promote the knowledge and intellectual capability required for understanding and critically analysing supply chain management problems
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Awareness of the global supply chain management environment and management issues
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An array of purchasing-related subjects
Characteristics
The programme embodies both academic theory and professional practice. The combination of Compulsory Subjects and a wide range of Electives, including purchasing-related subjects, reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the business that students can pursue.
Graduates with an MSc in Global Supply Chain Management who have fulfilled certain subject requirements are granted accreditation by The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and may apply for full membership (subject to review each year).
Graduates with an MSc in Global Supply Chain Management are granted full exemption from the Qualifying Examination of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK).
Graduates with a PgD in Global Supply Chain Management are granted partial exemption from the Qualifying Examination of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK).
Graduates with an MSc in Global Supply Chain Management and two years’ work experience in the purchasing/supply chain/logistics field or a related field may apply for full membership in The Institute of Purchasing and Supply of Hong Kong (IPSHK).
Students who complete one or more relevant subjects in MSc in Global Supply Chain Management are eligible to apply for the following qualifications provided by the Six Sigma Institute (SSI):
- Registered Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (RLSSGB)
- Registered Six Sigma Green Belt (RSSGB) and Registered Lean Leader (RLL)
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate
Programme Structure
Students receive the core knowledge that is essential for all managers in the supply chain field and in-depth knowledge of selected subjects in line with their needs and aspirations.
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Part-time mode: 2.5 years, including optional summer terms
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Full-time mode: 1.5 years, including an optional summer term
Core Areas of Study (Subject to review)
The following is a summary of the core areas of study. Detailed information will be provided upon registration.
Compulsory Subject+
(4 subjects – 10 credits for both MSc and PgD)
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Academic Integrity and Ethics in Business (1 credit)
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International Logistics Systems, Operations and Management*
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Supply Chain Management*
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Global Sourcing and Supply*
Restricted Elective Subjects+
(3 subjects – 9 credits for both MSc and PgD)
Choose at least one subject from the focus on operations:
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Managing Operations Systems*
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International Operations Management*
Choose at least one subject from the focus on procurement:
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Digital Procurement Management and Analytics*
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Contract Management*
Choose at least one subject from the focus on information technology:
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Information Systems for Supply Chain Management*
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E-Commerce*
Students may take more than 3 Restricted Elective Subjects. The additional subjects will be counted as Free Elective Subjects.
Free Elective Subjects+
(Any 4 subjects – 12 credits for MSc; 0 subjects for PgD)
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Accounting for Managers
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Organisational Management in Shipping and Logistics
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Transport Logistics in China
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Air Transport Logistics and Management
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Maritime Logistics
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Project Management
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Supplier Development
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Risk Management in Operations
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Statistics for Management
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Models for Decision Making
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Total Quality Management
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Enterprise Resource Planning
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Applications of Decision-Making Models
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Strategies and Technologies in Warehousing Management
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Lean Six Sigma and Quality Management Techniques (subject to approval)
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Business Analytics
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Managing Innovation
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Coding for Management with Python
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Project (6 credits) (MSc only)
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Practice of Global Supply Chain Management
A tuition fee is not required for the 1-credit subject "Academic Integrity and Ethics in Business". Each subject is 3 credits, and the Project is 6 credits.
Information on the subjects offered can be obtained here.
+ Offerings are subject to class quota availability.
* This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
* The mother course (Master of Science/Postgraduate Diploma in Global Supply Chain Management) of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 6).
31 for MSc,
19 for PgD
Programme Director
Prof. SONG Miao
PhD
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A Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline or an equivalent qualification.
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For non-business degree holders, 2 years of relevant work experience or relevant background knowledge is preferred.
Candidates in senior management positions who possess other academic qualifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Priority will be given to applicants with relevant work experience.
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 under Taught Postgraduate Programmes of Study@PolyU for details.
For further information:
Tel: (852) 3400 3866
Email: mscgscm.lms@polyu.edu.hk
For academic matters, please contact:
Prof. SONG Miao, Programme Director (tel: (852) 2766 5087; email: miao.song@polyu.edu.hk);
or Prof. Amanda WANG Yulan, Deputy Programme Director (tel: (852) 2766 4683; email: yulan.wang@polyu.edu.hk).
Interview
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Departments will consider applications on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend admission interviews. Applicants who submit their applications before 19 November 2024 will be invited to join the first round of interviews in December 2024. Other rounds of interviews will be conducted afterwards.
Class Arrangement
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Classes are normally scheduled on weekday evenings in 3 semesters (including an optional Summer Term) within an academic year.
Student visa and other information for non-local students
- Non-local students must obtain a valid student visa issued by the Immigration Department of HKSAR before being allowed to register or commence study with PolyU. Please refer to https://www.polyu.edu.hk/sao/student-resources-and-support-section/non-local-student-services/living-in-hong-kong/student-visa/.
- For information on living costs and related expenses in Hong Kong, please refer to https://www.polyu.edu.hk/sao/student-resources-and-support-section/non-local-student-services/living-in-hong-kong/off-campus-accommodation-information/.
6 for local students
12 for non-local students
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HK$310,500 per programme (HK$10,350 per credit) for local and non-local MSc students
HK$186,300 per programme (HK$10,350 per credit) for local and non-local PgD 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.
After five years working in Huawei, I decided to go back to school and major in global supply chain management.
This programme helps students no matter what industry they are from because every company has to think about how to increase efficiency and reduce their total costs. This programme teaches how to do this, and it demonstrates the full lifecycle of a product, from raw materials to final goods.
I took a job in DJI after graduation, and the knowledge and skills that I learned at PolyU help me in my daily work.
If you feel tired and confused after several years of working, don't hesitate to come back to school to learn. No matter how old you are and what experience you have, please do not stop learning. I will always remember my time at PolyU.
This programme has been instrumental in advancing my career as an IT procurement manager.
Firstly, it equipped me with professional skills and a broad strategic perspective, enabling me to navigate the rapid transformation of the industry and to meet the need for efficient yet flexible solutions in the face of unforeseen challenges.
Secondly, the management and leadership skills I gained, particularly in risk management and supplier relationship management, have prepared me for higher-level roles on my career trajectory.
Thirdly, the programme provided valuable insights into informed decision-making based on historical data and forecasting, which has been particularly impactful in the area of cost optimisation.
Additionally, the lessons learned from both lecturers and peers have been invaluable. They come from diverse industries and roles within the global supply chain, and the exchange of perspectives and experiences bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
In conclusion, this programme has equipped me with both anticipated and unexpected skills and knowledge, enhancing my value as a vital asset to my company.
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