Programme Overview
The Master of Science programme in Hong Kong is especially designed for those wishing to pursue advanced business studies and to concentrate on a specific discipline such as HRM, Marketing or Finance.
The programme provides students the opportunity to cultivate their capacity for strategic thinking, autonomous learning, innovative and agile problem-solving and advanced critical enquiry. Students of this programme will acquire the ability to reflect critically, engage ethically and improve their understanding of the international business world.
UCD provides a transformative learning environment which pushes programme participants to strategically assess business practices and theories, individually or collectively within a team environment, in order to further develop individual and team capacities for management, critical enquiry, ethical governance, leadership and strong interpersonal engagement.
The MSc programme is based on a stimulating curriculum structured upon exciting teaching, learning and assessment approaches designed by leading experts in their fields of business. The innovative learning atmosphere draws on in-class participation, teamwork and online fora. Moreover, programme participants will learn to navigate the global business environment using case studies, project work, in-class debate, presentations and online resources reinforced by a wealth of knowledge from our teaching faculty. Students will also have the opportunity to undertake a primary research project that reflects the importance of a research-led pedagogy within an area of their choice.
With both full-time and part-time offers of this degree in Hong Kong, we have a programme that will suit a variety of timeframes.
Master of Science Curriculum
| Core Modules | |
| Global Strategic Management | Research Paper 1 |
| Corporate Financial Management | Research Paper 2 |
| Organisational Behaviour | |
10 ECTS each, with the exception of the Research Papers which are 15 ECTS each.
Pathways are 10 ECTS each, with the exception of Finance pathway modules, which are 7.5 ECTS each.
| Core Modules | |
| Global Strategic Management | Research Paper 1 |
| Corporate Financial Management | Research Paper 2 |
| Organisational Behaviour | |
10 ECTS each, with the exception of the Research Papers which are 15 ECTS each. Each of the HRM pathway modules are 10 ECTS each.
| Human Resource Management Modules | |
| Human Resources Management | International Human Resource Management |
| Managing Workplace Learning | |
| Core Modules | |
| Global Strategic Management | Research Paper 1 |
| Corporate Financial Management | Research Paper 2 |
| Organisational Behaviour | |
10 ECTS each, with the exception of the Research Papers which are 15 ECTS each. Each of the Finance pathway modules are 7.5 ECTS each.
| Finance Modules | |
| Derivative Securities | Strategic Finance |
| Portfolio and Risk Management | Capital Markets |
| Core Modules | |
| Global Strategic Management | Research Paper 1 |
| Corporate Financial Management | Research Paper 2 |
| Organisational Behaviour | |
10 ECTS each, with the exception of the Research Papers which are 15 ECTS each. Each of the Logistics and SCM pathway modules are 10 ECTS each.
| Logistics and Supply Chain Management Modules | |
| Procurement & Supplier Management | |
| Supply Chain Operations | |
| Core Modules | |
| Global Strategic Management | Research Paper 1 |
| Corporate Financial Management | Research Paper 2 |
| Organisational Behaviour | |
10 ECTS each, with the exception of the Research Papers which are 15 ECTS each. Each of the Management pathway modules are 10 ECTS each.
| Management Modules | |
| Project Management | |
| Managing Organisational Change | |
| Core Modules | |
| Global Strategic Management | Research Paper 1 |
| Corporate Financial Management | Research Paper 2 |
| Organisational Behaviour | |
10 ECTS each, with the exception of the Research Papers which are 15 ECTS each. Each of the Information Technology pathway modules are 10 ECTS each.
| Information Technology Modules | |
| Strategic Information Management for Competitive Advantage | |
| Fundamentals of E-Business | |
| Core Modules | |
| Global Strategic Management | Research Paper 1 |
| Corporate Financial Management | Research Paper 2 |
| Organisational Behaviour | |
10 ECTS each, with the exception of the Research Papers which are 15 ECTS each. Each of the Project Management pathway modules are 10 ECTS each.
| Project Management Modules | |
| Planning and Decision Making Decisions | |
| Project Scope and Feasibility Evaluation | |
| Core Modules | |
| Global Strategic Management | Research Paper 1 |
| Corporate Financial Management | Research Paper 2 |
| Organisational Behaviour | |
10 ECTS each, with the exception of the Research Papers which are 15 ECTS each. Each of the Marketing pathway modules are 10 ECTS each.
| Marketing Modules | |
| Corporate Marketing Strategy | |
| Marketing Communications | |
One 20 ECTS, Applied Digital Project, all other modules are 10 each.
Choose 3 Elective Modules, all modules are 10 each.
| Digital Marketing Elective Modules | |
| Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship | |
| eCRM | Brand Management |
| Sales Management | |
How to Apply
Applications for the Master of Science programme in Hong Kong are managed by our partner institution, Kaplan Higher Education Hong Kong. They will address any questions you may have regarding our application process. Please follow the link below for further information on the application process: http://www.kaplan.com.hk/
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