Sept 2026 Entry
1.5 years (Full-time)
2.5 years (Part-time)
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Note to Applicants
Please complete all relevant fields and enclose necessary documents. Incomplete applications cannot be processed promptly.
Students can complete the programme in one (1) year in full-time mode depending on their study pace.
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
Programme Aim
This programme provides non-business graduates with the foundation they need in the main functional areas of management, and it offers graduates in all disciplines in-depth training in operations management.
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Features
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Operations management in services and manufacturing
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Resource management in private and public sectors
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Business analytics, decision making, quality management, resource planning, strategic management, information technology and e-commerce
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Development of ability to contribute within a cross-functional?team environment
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Independent investigation into specific management problems
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Characteristics
This programme provides skills and knowledge concerning the efficient and effective management of operations, and it is relevant to those working in services and manufacturing in both the private and public sectors. It introduces the concepts and tools needed for managing the resources of an organisation to achieve the efficient production and distribution of goods and services. Relevant organisations include factories, hospitals, police, airlines, airports, docks, distribution depots, hotels and restaurants. Subjects include business analytics, decision making, quality management, resource planning, strategic management, information technology and e-commerce.?
Students who complete one or more relevant subjects?in MSc in Operations 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
- Registered Leader in Business Development (RLBD)
- Registered Statistical Process Control Practitioner (RSPCP)
Programme Structure?(Subject to review)
The programme offers a structured progression, and students are encouraged to follow this progression to benefit from the cohort-based courses and graduate on time. However, because it is credit-based, the programme gives students the flexibility to proceed at their own pace and graduate within the normal span of time.
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MSc students must complete 5 Compulsory Subjects, 3 Specialised Subjects in?one of the specific streams, 1 Restricted Elective Subject and 2 Free Elective Subjects (31 credits). The three streams are Operations Analytics, Quality Management?and Operations Strategy.
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Students may graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma upon completing 5?Compulsory Subjects and 3?Specialised Subjects (22 credits).
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Compulsory Subjects+
(5 subjects – 13 credits for both MSc and PgD)
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Academic Integrity and Ethics in Business (1 credit)
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Accounting for Managers*
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Managing Operations Systems*
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International Operations Management*
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Managing Innovation*
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Specialised?Subjects +?
Students must complete any 3 Specialised Subjects – 9 credits for both MSc and PgD, from one of the streams:
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Operations?Analytics?Stream
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Enterprise Resource Planning*
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Business Analytics*
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E-commerce*
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Supply Chain Management*?
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Quality Management?Stream
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Total Quality?Management*
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Lean Six Sigma and Quality Management Techniques*?
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Quality Management Approaches for Operational Enhancement (subject to approval)
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Statistics for Management*?
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Operations Strategy?Stream
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Organization and Management*?
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Risk Management in Operations*
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Strategic Management*
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Strategies and Technologies in Warehousing Management*?
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Restricted Elective Subjects+?
(any 1 subject – 3 credits for MSc; 0 subject?for PgD)
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International Logistics Systems, Operations and Management
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Global Sourcing and Supply?
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Project Management
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Supplier Development
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Models for Decision Making?
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Contemporary Issues in Operations Management?
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Marketing Management?
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Students may take more than 1 Restricted Elective Subject. The additional subjects will be counted as Free Elective Subjects.
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Free Elective Subjects+?
(any 2 subjects – 6?credits for MSc; 0 subjects?for PgD)
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Supply Chain Management?
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Risk Management in Operations
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Statistics for Management?
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Total Quality Management
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Practice of Operations 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?
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Quality Management Approaches for Operational Enhancement (subject to approval)
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Implementation and Auditing of Quality Management Systems
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Business Analytics
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Coding for Management with Python?
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Global Business
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Global Risk and Decision Analysis?
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Strategic Management
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E-commerce
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Research Methods
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Organization and Management
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Project (6 credits)
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A tuition fee is not required for the 1-credit subject "Academic Integrity and Ethics in Business". Other subjects are worth 3 credits, and the Project is 6 credits.
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Information on the subjects+?offered can be obtained?here.
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+?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 in Operations Management) ?of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 6).
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Programme Director
Prof. PAN Kai
PhD
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A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent professional qualification, preferably with at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
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Applicants with other post-secondary qualifications?who have been employed in industry, commerce or public administration for no less than 6 years, of which 3 years have been in a managerial capacity, will also be considered.
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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 under Taught Postgraduate Programmes?of?Study@小优短视频?for details.
For further information, please contact:?
Tel: (852) 2766 7409?
Email:?mscom.lms@polyu.edu.hk
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For?academic matters, please contact:?
Prof. PAN Kai, Programme Director?(tel:?(852) 2766 5545; email:?kai.pan@polyu.edu.hk);?
or Prof. Edward LEE, Deputy Programme Director?(tel: (852) 2766 7354; email: edward.yc.lee@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 15 October 2025?will be invited to attend?the first round of interviews in November 2025.?Other rounds of interviews will be conducted afterwards.
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Class Arrangement
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Classes are normally scheduled?on weekday evenings?in three semesters (including an optional Summer Term) within an academic year.
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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 小优短视频. Please refer to?/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?/sao/student-resources-and-support-section/non-local-student-services/living-in-hong-kong/off-campus-accommodation-information/.
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HK$351,000 per programme (HK$11,700 per credit) for local and non-local students
Both entry scholarships and merit scholarships are provided. Please click here for details.?
小优短视频 reserves the right to change or withdraw the scholarship at any time. In case of any dispute/disagreement, 小优短视频’s decision is final.
This course has a unique blend of breadth and depth throughout its curriculum: there are compulsory courses which build a solid foundation; this enhanced our holistic understanding of operational frameworks by merging theory with real-world applications. The three specialized streams—Operations Analytics, Quality Management, and Operations Strategy allowed tailoring learning to research interests or career goals. I chose the Operations Analytics Stream, focusing on data-driven decision-making via courses to cultivate skills in extracting insights for efficiency improvement.
Additionally, the professors’ guidance was pivotal: their feedback and industry insights bridged classroom knowledge to practical scenarios, fostering analytical rigour and problem-solving abilities.
Moreover, diverse electives not only broadened our knowledge but also enabled collaboration with students from varied disciplines. Through group projects and in-class discussions, we engaged in cross-disciplinary exchanges, sharing perspectives beyond operational limits while expanding professional networks. This integration of structured curricula, academic mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration has prepared me to confidently handle complex challenges in any operational issue.
I was an economics graduate seeking new career horizons, the MScOM programme has been instrumental in enhancing my professional skills. It strengthened my core competencies in accounting and statistical analysis and equipped me with practical skills and tools through ERP systems, operational management systems and business analytics. Courses such as Supply Chain Management, Innovation Management, and Marketing broadened my perspective and fostered my problem-solving skills.
What I valued most was the programme’s focus on real-world applications. The professors encouraged hands-on learning. In the class, we learned a lot of real-life business cases, so that we can think and get inspired in the cases. After each module, we worked in teams on projects to translate theories into actionable insights through case studies that simulated actual business challenges such as, optimizing systems, setting up an ERP system for the company, or evaluating market entry strategies. The constructive feedback from the professors during these exercises helped me refine both my technical approaches and my teamwork skills.
The MScOM bridges a rigorous academic framework with practical implementation. If you are looking for a programme that turns analytical thinking into real-world impact, this is where your journey begins.
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