Sept 2026 Entry
1-1.5 years for MSc (Full-time)
1 year for PgD (Full-time)
3 years for MSc (Part-time)
2 years for PgD (Part-time)
32 for MSc,
20 for PgD
Prospective students of the MSc Scheme in Hospitality and Tourism Management should apply for admission to any of the following programmes:
- MSc/PgD in Artificial Intelligence in Hospitality
- MSc/PgD in International Hospitality Management
- MSc/PgD in International Tourism and Event Management
- MSc/PgD in International Wine Management
- MSc/PgD in Luxury Experiences Management
- MSc/PgD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Hospitality
The programme has been selected by the University Grants Committee (UGC) for the Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies. Local students admitted to this programme can apply for the scholarship, please click here for details.
Early Round: 2025-10-15
Main Round: 2026-01-15
Extended Round: 2026-04-30
Early Round: 2025-10-15
Main Round: 2026-01-15
Extended Round: 2026-04-30
What's New
- MPhil
- PhD
- Taught Postgraduate
- Undergraduate
- Undergraduate
MSc/PgD?in Artificial Intelligence in Hospitality
Programme Aims
The MSc in AI in Hospitality is designed to meet the urgent global demand for leaders capable of leveraging the disruptive potential of AI to revolutionise the hospitality and tourism industries. As AI becomes integral to enhancing customer experience, optimising operations and transforming business models, the sector faces a critical need for professionals with cutting-edge expertise in both AI technologies and industry dynamics. This programme aims to produce graduates who are strategically equipped to drive digital innovation and reshape the competitive landscape of the global hospitality and tourism sectors.
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Characteristics
Students receive a flexible, global, managerial and service-oriented education that enables them to effectively link business theories to the daily management of international hospitality businesses. The programme combines practical applications with theoretical education and therefore offers an excellent learning experience. Students gain the understanding, skills and expertise in the latest techniques needed to qualify for mid- to senior-level positions in the industry. Graduates of the MSc in AI in Hospitality are future-ready professionals with technical expertise in AI, critical thinking skills and strategic decision-making abilities tailored to the hospitality and tourism industries.
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MSc/PgD?in International Hospitality Management
Programme Aims
The aim of this programme is to develop students’ knowledge and management skills relevant to the hospitality industry through exposure to both strategic perspectives and pragmatic implementation. Their knowledge of industry practices, management skills and research competencies are cultivated through education in interdisciplinary subjects, problem identification, decision-making theory and management applications. Due to the global nature of the hospitality industry, this programme maintains an international focus while recognising the distinctive characteristics of the Asian context.
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Characteristics
Students receive a flexible, global, managerial and service-oriented education that enables them to effectively link business theories to the daily management of international hospitality businesses. The programme combines practical applications and theoretical education and therefore offers an excellent learning experience. Students gain the understanding, skills and expertise in the latest techniques needed to qualify for mid- to senior-level positions in the industry.
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MSc/PgD?in International Tourism and Event?Management
Programme Aims
The aim of this programme is to develop students’ knowledge and management skills relevant to the tourism and event sectors through exposure to both strategic perspectives and pragmatic implementation. Their knowledge of industry practices, management skills and research competencies are cultivated through education in interdisciplinary subjects, problem identification, decision-making theory and management applications. Due to the global nature of the tourism and event sectors, this programme maintains an international focus while recognising the distinctive characteristics of the Asian context.
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Characteristics
Students receive a flexible, global, managerial and service-oriented education that enables them to effectively link business theories to the daily management of international tourism and event businesses. The programme combines practical applications and theoretical education and therefore offers an excellent learning experience. Students gain the understanding, skills and expertise in the latest techniques needed to qualify for mid- to senior-level positions in the industry.
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MSc/PgD?in International Wine?Management
Programme Aims
The aim of this programme is to develop students’ knowledge and management skills relevant to the wine industry through exposure to both strategic perspectives and pragmatic implementation. Their knowledge of industry practices, management skills and research competencies are cultivated through education in interdisciplinary subjects, problem identification, decision-making theory and management applications. Due to the global nature of the wine industry, this programme maintains an international focus while recognising the distinctive characteristics of the Asian context.
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Characteristics
The programme trains industry leaders, educators and researchers. It is designed for those who recognise that a targeted and comprehensive postgraduate qualification will complement their current practical knowledge of this important industry. The programme equips students with a deep understanding of the complexities of and latest trends in the wine industry, placing them in a strong position to lead the global industry into the future.
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MSc/PgD?in Luxury Experiences?Management
Programme Aims
The aim of this programme is to develop students’ business knowledge, research and management skills in the luxury hospitality and tourism industry through exposure to both strategic perspectives and pragmatic implementation. Their knowledge of luxury industry practices, management skills and research competencies are cultivated through education in interdisciplinary subjects, problem identification, decision-making theory and management applications. Due to the global nature of the luxury hospitality and tourism industry, this programme takes an international focus while recognising the distinctive characteristics of the Asian context.
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Characteristics
This exceptional programme is designed not only for professionals in the luxury industry who wish to hone their knowledge and skills but also for individuals who aspire to develop their careers in this global industry. The programme prepares industry leaders and researchers to shape the landscape of luxury and lead the industry into the future.
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MSc/PgD?in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Hospitality
Programme Aims
The aim of this programme is to develop students’ business knowledge, research and management skills relevant to the hospitality industry through exposure to both strategic perspectives and entrepreneurial adventure planning. Their knowledge of industry practices, management skills and research competencies are developed through education in interdisciplinary subjects, problem identification, business case analysis and management applications. Given the global nature of the hospitality industry, this programme takes an international focus while recognising the distinctive characteristics of the Asian context.
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Characteristics
This unique programme is designed for industry professionals who recognise the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset for innovation and growth in times of rapid transformation. The programme prepares industry leaders and entrepreneurs to lead innovation and entrepreneurship in the global hospitality industry to ensure its sustainable development.
Many rankings of academic institutions are published by sources worldwide, based on various combinations of criteria such as research excellence, expertise, student options and graduate employment. A leading force in hospitality and tourism education and research, the SHTM sets itself apart from other hospitality and tourism educational institutions by consistently remaining in the upper echelons of international rankings.?
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#1 Globally in Hospitality and Tourism Management
ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024
In ShangaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024, the SHTM ranked in the top spot in the “Hospitality and Tourism Management” category for the eighth year in a row. This ranking, awarded by one of the most well-respected sources worldwide, testifies to the School’s outstanding reputation and commitment to global excellence in hospitality and tourism education and research.
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#1 Globally in Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services?
University Ranking by Academic Performance 2023–2024
For seven consecutive years (2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24), the Field Based Ranking produced by the University Ranking by Academic Performance Research Laboratory placed 小优短视频 in the top spot in the “Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services” category.?
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#1 Globally in Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism?
Centre for World University Rankings by Subject 2017
The SHTM also took the top spot in the Centre for World University Rankings by Subject 2017 in the “Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism” category. These rankings are based on the number of articles published in top-tier academic journals and reflect the quality of the institution’s research output, an important measure of a university’s success.
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#2 Globally in Hospitality and Leisure Management
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
The SHTM continues to rank No. 2 in the world among university-based programmes in the “Hospitality and Leisure Management” subject area in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for the ninth consecutive year.?
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In 2009, the School ranked no. 2 internationally among hotel and tourism schools based on academic research, according to a study published in the November issue of the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research.
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With 45 years of impressive development, the School has established itself as a world-class centre of hospitality and tourism education and research. These rankings stand as proof of the SHTM's instrumental role in furthering hospitality and tourism knowledge.
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Other Marks of Excellence
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In 1999, the SHTM was designated a global Education and Training Network Centre by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), of whose Knowledge Network the School is a member. Since that time, the SHTM has received worldwide accolades and recognition. In 2001, it became one of the first educational institutions to receive the UNWTO's TedQual certification, high-level quality assurance for tourism education, training, and research.
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In 2002, the SHTM became the home of the permanent secretariat of the International Academy for the Study of Tourism, which works to advance scientific knowledge and understanding of tourism through theoretical and practical research. In the next year, the International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators (ISTTE) recognised the School's significant contributions to tourism education with an ISTTE Institutional Achievement Award.?Exactly two decades after first receiving this award, the SHTM became a two-time recipient in 2023.
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In 2012, one year after the SHTM officially opened Hotel ICON, the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (I-CHRIE) bestowed the McCool Breakthrough Award on the School in recognition of its ground-breaking teaching and research hotel – the heart of the School's innovative approach to hospitality and tourism education.
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Distinguished faculty are one of the School's cornerstones. In 2011, Professor Kaye Chon, SHTM Dean, Chair Professor and Walter Kwok Foundation Professor in International Hospitality Management, was awarded the UNWTO Ulysses Prize, a top honour that is widely considered the "Nobel Prize in Tourism".
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The School's staff are not just excellent teachers. They are also very active in the hospitality industry and hold executive or advisory positions in many international, regional and local tourism organisations, including the following:
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Asia Pacific Ecotourism Society
Asia Pacific Tourism Association
Asia-Pacific CHRIE
China Tourism Academy
Hong Kong Association of Registered Tour Coordinators
Hong Kong Association of Travel Agents
Hong Kong Quality Assurance Council
Hong Kong Wine Judges Association
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International
Institute of Hospitality
International Academy for the Study of Tourism
International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education
International Institute of Forecasters
International Recreation and Vacation Society
International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators
International Sociological Association
Meeting Professionals International
Pacific Asia Travel Association
SKAL International Hong Kong
Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong
United Nations World Tourism Organisation
Programme Structure
Under the current immigration policy, overseas students can only apply for full-time studies, whereas Hong Kong students can choose either full-time or part-time studies. All subjects are taught in?English?only. Full-time students must take a minimum of three and a maximum of five subjects per semester, whereas part-time students must take one or two subjects per semester. Prospective students should note?that most classes are scheduled in the evening, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm,?Monday through Thursday. Additional classes for compulsory subjects are offered during the day or in block-release mode from Friday to Sunday consecutively.?
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All MSc students must obtain 32 credits to graduate, as detailed below.?
A. Programme Structure of the MSc/PgD in?Artificial Intelligence in Hospitality (AIH), MSc/PgD in?International Hospitality Management (IHM), MSc/PgD in?International Tourism and Event Management (ITEM),?MSc/PgD in Luxury Experiences Management (LEM) and MSc/PgD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Hospitality (IEH)
| Option |
Workshop + AIE Subject ? (1 credit) |
Compulsory Subject? (3 credits each) |
Specialisation Subject? (3 credits each) |
Research Project? (6 credits) |
Elective Subject??(3 credits) |
Consultancy Project? (3 credits) |
Total Credits for Graduation? |
| Research Component | 2 subjects | 4 subjects | 4 subjects | 1 subject | ---- | ---- | 32 credits |
| Non-Research Component | 2 subjects | 4 subjects | 4 subjects | ---- | 1 subject | 1 subject | 32 credits |
| PgD | 2 subjects | 3 subjects* | 3 subjects* | ---- | ---- | ---- | 20 credits |
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Core Areas of Study
1. Compulsory Workshop and AIE Subject (Common to all MSc programmes)
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HTM5002 – Introductory Workshop (1?credit)
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HTM5T02 - Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) in Business Studies and Research (1 credit)
2. Compulsory Subjects (Common to?the MSc/PgD in AIH, IHM,?ITEM, LEM and IEH)
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HTM533 – Managing Human Resources in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry?(3?credits)
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HTM534 –?Managing Marketing in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry (3?credits)
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HTM535 – Hospitality & Tourism Financial Management?(3?credits)
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HTM582 – Research Methods?(3?credits)
3. Specialisation Subjects for?the MSc/PgD in AIH only
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HTM5XX – AI for Hospitality: Foundations, Applications, and Ethics?(3?credits)
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HTM5XX – Machine Learning and Emerging Technologies in Hospitality?(3?credits)
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HTM5XX – Big Data Analytics and Intelligence in Hospitality?(3?credits)
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HTM5XX – AI-Powered Service Design for Hospitality?(3?credits)
* The above subject codes are to be set.?
4. Specialisation Subjects for?the MSc/PgD in IHM only
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HTM536 – Strategic Management for Hospitality Businesses?(3?credits)
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HTM537 – Design for Hospitality?(3?credits)
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HTM538 – Multi-Unit Hospitality Management?(3?credits)
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HTM539 – Hospitality Revenue Management?(3?credits)
5. Specialisation Subjects for?the MSc/PgD in ITEM?only
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HTM520 – Meetings and Exhibition Management (3?credits)
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HTM544 – Strategic Management for Travel and Tourism Businesses?(3?credits)?
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HTM545 – Tourism Policy and?Development (3?credits)
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HTM561?–?Business Events: Concepts, Issues and Trends (3?credits)
6.?Specialisation Subjects for?the MSc/PgD in LEM?only
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HTM541 – Luxury Management?(3?credits)
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HTM574 – Luxury Consumption Experience and Communication (3?credits)
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HTM575 – Sustainable Luxury and Design?(3?credits)
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HTM576 – Luxury Service Management in Asia?(3?credits)
7.?Specialisation Subjects for?the MSc/PgD in IEH only
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HTM569 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Hospitality Industry?(3?credits)
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HTM570 – Innovative Experience Design (3?credits)
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HTM571 – Business Models in Hospitality Entrepreneurship (3?credits)
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HTM572 – Innovation in Hospitality in the Digital Age?(3?credits)
8. Project Options
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HTM598 – Consultancy Project?(3 credits) or?
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HTM599 – Research Project (6?credits)
9. Elective Subjects (Note: choose only one elective if you are taking HTM598 – Consultancy Project)
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HTM507?– Cultural Tourism (3?credits)
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HTM513 – China Hotel and Tourism Business Studies (3?credits)
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HTM528 –Trends and Issues in Global Tourism (3?credits)
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HTM540 – Hospitality and Tourism Technology and Innovation (3 credits)
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HTM541 – Luxury Management (3?credits)
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HTM557?– Residential Study Trip (3 credits)
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HTM568?–?Smart Tourism and Big Data Analytics (3 credits)
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HTM573?– Business Development and Branding?(3?credits)
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HTM577 – Luxury Service Management in Practice (including residential workshop) (3?credits)
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HTM5003 – Management Practice (no?credits)
Note: Management Practice is an optional, non-credit-bearing internship subject.
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?B.?Programme?Structure of the MSc/PgD in?International Wine?Management (IWM)
| Option |
Workshop + AIE Subject? (1?credit) |
Compulsory Subject ? (3 credits each)? |
Specialisation Subject? (3 credits each) |
Research Project?(6 credits) |
Elective Subject? (3 credits each)? |
Consultancy Project?(3 credits) | Total Credits for Graduation |
| Research Component | 2 subjects | 3 subjects | 3 subjects | 1 subject | 2 subjects | ---- | 32 credits |
| Non-Research Component | 2 subjects | 3 subjects | 3 subjects | ---- | 3 subjects | 1 subject | 32 credits |
| PgD | 2 subjects | 2 subjects* | 2 subjects* | ---- | 1 subject | ---- | 20 credits |
* PgD?students can choose 2 of the 3?Specialisation Subjects and 1 Elective Subject from the pool.?
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Core Areas of Study
1. Compulsory Workshop and AIE Subject
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HTM5002 – Introductory Workshop (1?credit)
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HTM5T02 - Academic Integrity and Ethics in Business Studies and Research ?(1 credit)
2. Compulsory Subjects?for?the MSc/PgD in?IWM only
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HTM534 –?Managing Marketing in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry (3?credits)
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HTM535 – Hospitality & Tourism Financial Management?(3?credits)
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HTM582 – Research Methods?(3?credits)
3. Specialisation Subjects for?the MSc/PgD in?IWM only
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HTM554?–?Viticulture and Oenology (3?credits)
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HTM555 – Wine Business Environment (3 credits)
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HTM556 –?Wines of the World (3 credits)
4. Project Options?
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HTM598 – Consultancy Project?(3 credits) or?
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HTM599 – Research Project (6?credits)
5. Elective Subjects for?the MSc/PgD in?IWM only
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HTM520 – Meetings and Exhibition Management (3?credits)
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HTM540 – Hospitality and Tourism Technology and Innovation (3?credits)
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HTM541 – Luxury Management (3 credits)
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HTM557?– Residential Study Trip (3?credits)
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HTM558 –?Brand Management and Communication in Wine Business (3 credits)
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HTM560 – Wine Economics (3?credits)
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HTM561 – Business Events: Concepts, Issues, and Trends (3?credits)
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HTM5003 – Management Practice?(no?credits)
Note: Management Practice is an optional, non-credit-bearing internship subject.
32 for MSc,??
20 for PgD
- MSc/PgD in Artificial Intelligence in Hospitality?- Prof.?Kam Hung,?PhD, CHE
- MSc/PgD in International Hospitality Management?- Prof.?Kam Hung,?PhD, CHE
- MSc/PgD in International Tourism and Event Management?- Prof.?Kam Hung,?PhD, CHE?
- MSc/PgD in International Wine Management?- Prof. Haiyan Song,?PhD, CHE
- MSc/PgD in Luxury Experiences?Management - Prof.?Kam Hung,?PhD, CHE
- MSc/PgD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Hospitality - Prof.?Kam Hung,?PhD, CHE
Admission Requirements
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?A?recognised Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
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Not?less than 1 year of work experience by the time of commencement of study.
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Students?without relevant educational or industry backgrounds may be required to take bridging courses/workshops prior to commencement of the programme.
Notes:?
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Applicants who possess?at least 6?months of work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.?If accepted, students will be required to make up their shortfall of work experience by successfully completing the subject “Management Practice” prior to graduation.
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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 for details.
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Applicants may be required to attend interviews or take tests to further demonstrate their language proficiency.
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Our School considers applications on a rolling basis until all places are filled. Applicants are highly encouraged to apply for admission as early as possible.?
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Prospective students may need to meet additional requirements determined by the admissions team on a case-by-case?basis.
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Documents to prepare
All applicants should also submit the following documents together with a?completed online application form:?
- Personal resume (CV);
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The graduation certificate of their undergraduate degree (see notes below);
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Copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (see notes below);
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Proof of current and past employment;
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A self-recommendation letter that includes a self-introduction, career aspirations and reasons for applying to this programme (not more than 400 words);
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Proof of TOFEL or IELTS results to demonstrate English proficiency;
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At least one letter of recommendation from either their employer or their university;
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Other professional records or attainments,?if any.
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Notes
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Applicants whose qualifications were?attained in mainland China?are required to provide an Academic Credential (学历证书) to prove that they completed their academic learning at an institution within the system of the Ministry of Education (MoE) and were admitted to the institution in accordance with the standards stipulated by the MoE.
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Further to the above, such applicants are required to provide a Degree Certificate (学位证书) to certify their level of academic attainment (i.e. Bachelor's, Master's or doctoral level) and to confirm that the certificate was issued by a tertiary institution approved by the MoE.
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If the applicant's graduation certificate(s)/academic?transcript(s) is (are)?not written in English, s/he should?provide an official and translated copy of each graduation certificate or academic transcript in English for admission purposes. Otherwise, the application may not be considered.??
- The School considers applications on a rolling basis until all places are filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for admission as early as possible.
MSc/PgD in Artificial Intelligence in Hospitality
For information on academic matters, please contact:??
Prof. Kam Hung (tel.: (852) 3400 2258; email:?kam.hung@polyu.edu.hk);??
or Prof. Faye Hao (tel.: (852) 3400 2291; email:?ffaye.hao@polyu.edu.hk).?
For general information, please contact:??
Ms Ada Lam (tel.: (852) 3400 2208; email:?ada.mi.lam@polyu.edu.hk);??
or?Mr Jason Chau (tel.: (852) 3400 2198; email:?jason.chau@polyu.edu.hk).
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MSc/PgD in International Hospitality Management?
For information on academic matters, please contact:??
Prof. Kam Hung (tel.: (852) 3400 2258; email:?kam.hung@polyu.edu.hk);??
or Prof. Antony Wong (tel.: (852) 3400 2178; email:?antony-k-f.wong@polyu.edu.hk).?
For general information, please contact:??
Ms Ada Lam (tel.: (852) 3400 2208; email:?ada.mi.lam@polyu.edu.hk);??
or?Mr Jason Chau (tel.: (852) 3400 2198; email:?jason.chau@polyu.edu.hk).
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MSc/PgD in International Tourism and Event Management
For information on academic matters, please contact:??
Prof. Kam Hung (tel.: (852) 3400 2258; email:?kam.hung@polyu.edu.hk);??
or Prof. Wangoo Lee (tel.: (852) 3400 2265; email:?wangoo.lee@polyu.edu.hk).?
For general information, please contact:??
Ms Ada Lam (tel.: (852) 3400 2208; email:?ada.mi.lam@polyu.edu.hk);??
or?Mr Jason Chau (tel.: (852) 3400 2198; email:?jason.chau@polyu.edu.hk).
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MSc/PgD in International Wine?Management
For information on academic matters, please contact:??
Prof. Haiyan Song (tel.: (852) 3400 2286; email:?haiyan.song@polyu.edu.hk);??
or Prof. Crystal Shi (tel.: (852) 3400 2186; email:?crystal.shi@polyu.edu.hk).?
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For general information, please contact:???
Miss Julianna Ching?(tel.: (852) 3400 2220; email:?julianna.ching@polyu.edu.hk);??
or?Mr Jason Chau (tel.: (852) 3400 2198; email:?jason.chau@polyu.edu.hk).
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MSc/PgD in Luxury Experiences Management
For information on academic matters, please contact:??
Prof. Kam Hung (tel.: (852) 3400 2258; email:?kam.hung@polyu.edu.hk);??
or Prof. Hailey Shin?(tel.: (852) 3400 2175; email:?hailey.shin@polyu.edu.hk).?
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For general information, please contact:???
Miss Amina Yam (tel.: (852) 3400 2220; email:?amina.yam@polyu.edu.hk);??
or?Mr Jason Chau (tel.: (852) 3400 2198; email:?jason.chau@polyu.edu.hk).
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MSc/PgD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Hospitality
For information on academic matters, please contact:??
Prof. Kam Hung (tel.: (852) 3400 2258; email:?kam.hung@polyu.edu.hk);??
or Prof. Michael Lin?(tel.: (852) 3400 2176; email:?michael.lin@polyu.edu.hk).?
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For general information, please contact:???
Miss Julianna Ching?(tel.: (852) 3400 2220; email:?julianna.ching@polyu.edu.hk);??
or?Mr Jason Chau (tel.: (852) 3400 2198; email:?jason.chau@polyu.edu.hk).
Prospective students should note?that most classes are scheduled in the evening, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm,?Monday through Thursday. Additional classes for compulsory subjects are offered during the day or in block-release mode from Friday to Sunday consecutively.?
HK$325,500 per MSc programme
HK$199,500 per PgD programme
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Note: Additional fees will be charged to students opting for the following subjects, subject to the location of the field trip:??
- HTM528 - Trends and Issues in Global Tourism?
- HTM557 - Residential Study Trip
- HTM573 - Business Development and Branding?
- HTM577?- Luxury Service Management in Practice
In addition, newly admitted students of the MSc/PgD in International Wine?Management are required to pay?a fee for Viticulture and Wine Experience. The fees will be unveiled once the list of wines is confirmed.?
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Scholarships?
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) offers several scholarships to high-potential applicants/students who wish to pursue a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Hong Kong. For details, please visit?.
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Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (NLS)
The NLS offers interest-bearing loans to local full-time and part-time students to cover tuition fees. These loans are not means tested, which means that the family income and assets of loan applicants are not assessed. Both government-funded and self-financed students can apply before the deadline set by the government. For details, please visit?.
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Disclaimer:
小优短视频 reserves the right to change or withdraw the amount and/or availability of scholarships at any time. In the event of a dispute/disagreement, 小优短视频’s decision is final.
The information presented on this page is subject to change?and does not form part of any contract between the University and any person.
Ms Angela Gansukh was delighted to enrol in the #IHM programme. “The in-depth lectures delivered by industry-leading professors have given me valuable insights into and knowledge of the subjects I study”, she shares. She and her classmates are encouraged to conduct highly professional subject research, enhancing their analytical critical thinking skills and honing their strategic management skills.
“Overall, the MSc programme has been a truly enriching and transformative experience that will prepare me to confidently take the next step towards a successful career in the industry”, Angela adds.
As a finance professional, Mr Jean-Rodolphe Gonnon has found his journey at #小优短视频SHTM “truly transformative”. “Through intensive research work and practical case studies”, he shares, “we are gaining a solid understanding of the hotel and tourism industry, along with its unique challenges and opportunities”.
Jean-Rodolphe also appreciates the wide range of subjects available in the #IHM programme, which allows him to strategically shape his career path. “Ultimately”, he remarks, “I am confident that the skills and knowledge I have gained here will empower me to make significant contributions to the industry and fulfil my career aspirations”.
Throughout her learning journey as an #ITEM student last fall semester, Ms Rosalind Li found that “the programme is never just about by-the-book curricula”. It also offers professional lectures, academic seminars, practical workshops and social events, which enabled Rosalind to acquire and develop her theoretical knowledge, real-world experience and social network connections.
“Every day I live and study in Hong Kong, I can feel myself growing and gradually clarifying my future development direction”, says Ms Xiao Ma. Her experience at the SHTM has not only enhanced her professional skills but also comprehensively cultivated her teamwork and cross-cultural communication.
“These precious experiences will benefit me for a lifetime and make me more confident in facing various challenges and opportunities in life”, Xiao shares. Addressing future SHTM students, she adds, “I believe this will be the perfect start for your growth, and the experiences here will lead you to a shining future”.
After working in the wine industry, Mr James Kwan decided to further develop his expertise in the field. "Going back to school for my Master’s degree at the SHTM feels like a great new beginning”, he shares. He has found that the #IWM programme perfectly caters to his needs, as it covers everything from wine to hotels and tourism.
“I'm looking forward to using what I already know while learning more”, James adds. “I am sure that this programme will help me do even better in my career in the exciting world of wine, hotels and tourism”.
As a marketer with over 10 years of experience in the F&B industry, Ms Nina Li has always been fascinated by the world of wine. “My career has been a journey from keen interest to professional pursuit, and I was eager to take my passion to the next level by enrolling in the IWM programme”, she shares.
“This programme, recognised as the best wine programme in Asia, offers the perfect blend of business and viticulture, taught by experienced staff from around the world”, Nina adds. Its comprehensive approach to understanding the industry appealed to her and aligned with her career goals.
Even before Mr Harris Gao enrolled in the #LEM programme, he was attracted to the SHTM and Hong Kong. “Hong Kong is a cosmopolitan city with a thriving economy. It boasts an excellent geographical location and an East-meets-West culture”, he remarks. “The SHTM is number one in many major rankings and is the ideal place to study hotel and tourism management”.
At undergraduate level, Harris pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Arts Management. “I chose to study luxury experience management because I wanted to combine the creativity of art with the sophistication of luxury service and explore how to deliver unique cultural values and personalised service through high-end experiences”, he says. The LEM programme has empowered Harris to combine his artistic background and passion for high-end experiences, allowing him to utilise his creativity in a dynamic industry.
As a #小优短视频SHTM graduate, Ms Xenia Wong has a fundamental understanding of service delivery principles, operational intricacies and the art of creating memorable guest experiences. “My academic journey thus far has shown me the impact of guest experiences on individuals, and I wish to deepen my understanding of the nuances, strategies and innovations that shape the luxury sector”, she shares. “Therefore, I decided to cultivate my passion for luxury hospitality and applied to the MSc in Luxury Experience Management (LEM)”.
The #LEM programme has given Xenia unparalleled opportunities to gain an in-depth understanding of luxury branding, consumer behaviour in the luxury market and the strategic management of prestige experiences. “The LEM programme has not only deepened my understanding but also provided me with exceptional networking opportunities that I consider invaluable”, she states.
Working in a Big Four accounting firm taught Ms Katie Huang that innovative management is crucial to the future development of the hotel industry. “I was attracted to the MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Hospitality not only because it fuses business management with venture business but also because it enables me to integrate my financial background with cutting-edge research in hospitality management”, she shares.
“小优短视频 has a high reputation in global hotel management education”, Katie adds. #小优短视频SHTM offers a variety of resources and opportunities that will equip her to shape the future of the hotel and tourism industry.
Mr Gordon Kwong believes that “learning is a lifelong journey”. After completing the 小优短视频x MicroMasters, he was eager to pursue further breakthroughs and was attracted by our #IEH programme due to its unique offerings. “It has turned out to be even better than I had anticipated”, he shares. “Studying here has not only enhanced my entrepreneurial mindset and skill set but also inspired me to explore how innovation can be practically integrated into the industry”.
Enrolling in the #IEH programme marked the beginning of Gordon’s next chapter. “I am confident that this experience represents one of the most valuable investments I can make in my personal and professional development”, he states.
A personal resume (CV) is required.
Graduation certificate(s) and academic transcript(s) are required.
Notes
Applicants who obtained their qualifications in mainland China must provide their academic qualifications (学历证书) to prove that they have completed their academic learning at an institution under the Ministry of Education (MoE) system and were admitted to the institution in accordance with the standards stipulated by the MoE.
In addition to the above, the applicants concerned are required to provide a degree certificate (学位证书) to certify their level of academic attainment (i.e. Bachelor's, Master's or doctoral level) and to confirm that the certificate was issued by a tertiary institution approved by the MoE.
If the applicant's graduation certificate(s)/academic transcript(s) is/are not written in English, s/he must provide an official translated copy of each graduation certificate or academic transcript in English to meet the admissions requirements. Otherwise, the application may not be considered.
A self-recommendation letter (or personal statement) that includes a personal introduction, career aspirations and reasons for pursuing studies in this programme (no more than 400 words) is required.
- Proof of past and current employment record(s) is required to demonstrate that you have obtained 1 year of work experience.
- At least one letter of recommendation from either your employer or university is required.
- Proof of TOFEL or IELTS results to demonstrate your English proficiency if you are not a native English speaker, or your Bachelor's or Master's degree was awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English.
If you are a native English speaker or your Bachelor's or Master's degree was taught in English, you can submit proof (e.g. a certification letter provided by your institution) to pass the required field. - Applicants may provide GMAT or GRE scores, if available.
