Sept 2025 Entry
1.5 years (Full-time)
3 years (Part-time)
8 modules + 1 project (dissertation); please refer to the Curriculum section in the programme entry.
Students are required to complete the compulsory 1-credit subject “EEE5T03 Engineering Ethics and Academic Integrity” to satisfy the Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) requirement for graduation. No credit fee will be charged for this subject.
This programme is jointly offered by PolyU and the University of Warwick, UK, under the Integrated Graduate Development Scheme (IGDS).
This is an exempted programme under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance in Hong Kong. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualifications to which these programmes may lead.
What's New
The MSc introduces participants to tools and techniques that can be used to evaluate, manage and improve service, operational and supply chain processes, and conduct market analyses. Participants will acquire knowledge on how to evaluate and manage appropriate enabling technologies and use enterprise resource planning systems to improve the operational functions of a business. They will also develop a wide knowledge of strategy development and design.
This programme is designed for the development of those who want to work in logistics and supply chain engineering and management across a variety of business sectors.
Characteristics
This multidisciplinary and flexible programme offers various modules that blend different major subject areas on Business, Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Students can attend the programme in full-time study mode and complete it at a faster pace. They can add or drop modules, change their mode of attendance and even attend in different countries to suit their own schedules.
In addition to strong academic support from both PolyU and the University of Warwick, local experts and industrialists provide updates on the latest developments in their companies and discuss application and implementation issues.
Non-local applicants are welcome to apply to study in this programme in Hong Kong.
This MSc degree is jointly awarded by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and The University of Warwick, UK. It will be applied to be continuously accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, UK and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, UK.
This industry-led programme adopts multidisciplinary and innovative approaches to provide participants a thorough understanding of key elements in Business, Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and subsequently enable them to apply the management techniques for improving integrations of the business operation systems.
Programme Structure
For the MSc
A minimum of 8 modules, of which;
6 Core Modules:
- Logistics & Operations: Strategy & Management
- Procurement and Inventory Management
- Storage and Warehousing Technologies
- Study, Professional and Analytical Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Transport Techniques and Management; and
at least 2 Elective Modules; and a Project (Dissertation)
For the PgD
Students must either complete (i) 8 taught modules or (ii) 4 modules plus a Project (Dissertation).
Elective Modules
- Innovation
- Leading Change
- Organisations, People and Performance
Students are required to complete the compulsory 1-credit subject “EEE5T03 Engineering Ethics and Academic Integrity” to satisfy the Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) requirement for graduation. No credit fee will be charged for this subject.
8 modules + 1 project (dissertation); please refer to the Curriculum section in the programme entry.
Students are required to complete the compulsory 1-credit subject “EEE5T03 Engineering Ethics and Academic Integrity” to satisfy the Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) requirement for graduation. No credit fee will be charged for this subject.
Director of Studies
Prof. Man Hau-chung
BSc(Eng), MSc, PhD, DIC, CEng, FIMMM, FHKEng, FLIA, MHKIE
(Offered under the Integrated Graduate Development Scheme. For application arrangements, please refer to https://www.polyu.edu.hk/igds)
- Bachelor’s degree with Second Class (Upper Division) Honours or the equivalent*;
OR - Mature applicants with significant relevant experience will be considered on individual merit.
* Remark: Academic qualifications submitted will be subject to individual assessment.
English Requirements
- IELTS 6.5, or TOEFL iBT 92, or the equivalent
For enquiries on application matters, please contact:
IGDS/IMDS Administration Unit, The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Room EF611, Core F, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon
(tel: (852) 2766 6606/(852) 2766 7984; fax: (852) 2764 4471; email: igds.office@polyu.edu.hk);
or visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/igds.
1 module (equivalent to 3 credits) for local part-time students;
HK$110,000 [fees for 5 modules (15 credits)] for local full-time and non-local students
HK$22,000 per module for local and non-local students
Note: A HK$55,000 Project (Dissertation) fee will also be charged for local and non-local students.
Required
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An English language qualification certificate
