Postgraduate Programs 2018/19
Master of Science Program in Engineering Enterprise Management
GENERAL INFORMATION
Award Title

Master of Science in Engineering Enterprise Management

Program Short Name

MSc(EEM)

Mode of Study

Both full- and part-time

Normative Program Duration

Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years

Program Fee

Full-time: HK$150,000
Part-time: HK$130,000

New students admitted with credit transfer are also required to pay the full program fee. Students who take additional courses or need to retake any courses are required to pay additional fee.

Offering Unit

Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics

Program Advisor

Program Director:
Prof Qian LIU, Professor of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics

Website

http://www.seng.ust.hk/msc/eem

Enquiry

msceem@ust.hk

INTRODUCTION

In today's knowledge-based economy, companies and enterprises must compete relentlessly in terms of costs, quality and time to market themselves in the global context. Knowledge of cutting-edge management techniques, such as Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma Processes, and knowledge in the effective deployment of information technology, are necessary to help companies compete successfully in the global arena. In addition, a good foundation in basic managerial training, such as operations management, project management, people management and basic business management, is essential in launching a management career.

This unique Master of Science (MSc) Program in Engineering Enterprise Management is the result of collaboration between the School of Engineering and the School of Business and Management. It is specially designed for professionals with technical background, industry managers, as well as practicing engineers and scientists of all disciplines who desire more advanced and up-to-date training to launch or further their career in future global enterprise management - either in the service or manufacturing industry.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

  1. Develop integrated and innovative business strategies based on basic principles and techniques in various areas including operations, logistics, marketing, finance, accounting, economics and information systems;
  2. Identify, formulate and analyze engineering management problems and arrive at effective and efficient solutions;
  3. Apply quantitative and qualitative methods to conduct product and innovation development and quality management from design to market;
  4. Apply advanced management techniques and skills to decision making in global enterprises;
  5. Use engineering tools and data analytics to develop solutions for the design, analysis, operations, and evaluations of real-world complex systems; and
  6. Apply organizational and team skills to manage projects, processes and businesses, and communicate effectively at all levels.
CURRICULUM

  1. Minimum Credit Requirement

    30 credits 
     

  2. Credit Transfer  

    Subject to the approval of the Program Director and the University regulations governing credit transfer, a maximum of 6 credits may be transferred to the program.
     

  1. Required Course

EEMT 5990

 

  1. Elective Courses

    29 credits
     

EEMT 5100
EEMT 5120
EEMT 5160
EEMT 5220
EEMT 5260
EEMT 5300
EEMT 5360
EEMT 5500
EEMT 5510
EEMT 5520
EEMT 5530
EEMT 5540
EEMT 6000
EEMT 6900
SBMT 5010
SBMT 5020
SBMT 5030

 

Subject to the approval of the Program Director and course instructor, students have an option to take a maximum of 6 credits of other postgraduate courses from outside this list.
 

  1. Remarks

  • Part-time students may take a maximum of 9 credits in each term.

  • Students failing to meet the graduation grade average (GGA) requirement of 2.850 or above are required to repeat or take additional course(s) even if they attain passing grades for all courses.
     

Last update: 4 February 2022

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for admission, applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Admission is selective and meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
 

1. General Admission Requirements of the University

  • Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification.

2. English Language Admission Requirements

Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments:

  • TOEFL-iBT: 80

  • TOEFL-pBT: 550

  • TOEFL-Revised paper-delivered test (effective from 2018/19 admission): 60
    (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)

  • IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score: 6.0 and All sub-score: 5.5


Applicants don't need to present TOEFL or IELTS score if

  • their first language is English, or

  • they obtained the bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an institution where the medium of instruction was English.

3. Additional Information

  • A bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering is preferred.

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