PolyU SPEED 6 June Info and Admission Day Highlights Pathways to Degrees Awarded by PolyU

PolyU SPEED hosted its Info and Admission Day 2026 on 6 June 2026, assisting prospective students in mapping out their educational pathways to undergraduate and master’s degrees awarded by PolyU. The Info and Admission Day offered comprehensive information covering PolyU SPEED’s four-year full-time undergraduate programmes, undergraduate top-up degree programmes, and master’s degree programmes. Conducted in a hybrid format, the event featured guest sharing, thematic seminars, programme talks, and one-on-one consultation sessions, attracting a large number of applicants and working professionals.

Director Outlines Vision: Emphasising Interdisciplinary Programmes and a Strong Alumni Network

Dr Jason Chan, MH, JP, Director of PolyU SPEED, stated, “In the face of the rapid development of AI and digital transformation, the School is launching several new interdisciplinary master’s programmes to integrate technology with the humanities, responding to the market’s demand for new types of professionals. Meanwhile, we are vigorously promoting the ‘Elite Ambassador Programme’ to leverage our extensive alumni network. This builds a bridge for students to deeply connect with industries in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, helping them transform what they have learned into practical networks and rapidly enhance their workplace competitiveness.”

Elite Ambassador Travels from the Mainland to Share GBA Opportunities

To showcase the School’s extensive alumni network and quality educational achievements, Ms Ma Xiaoyong—a former mainland TV host who was invited to join the PolyU SPEED Elite Ambassador Programme—travelled from the Chinese mainland to Hong Kong specifically to support this Info and Admission Day. As a graduate of PolyU SPEED’s Master of Arts in Chinese Creative Writing and Media Culture, she shared firsthand how the programme helped her profoundly experience the inseparable cultural connection within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Ms Ma expressed that the School not only imparts professional knowledge but also builds a valuable network of industry leaders, which has immensely supported her active engagement in cultural exchange and career development in the Greater Bay Area, making her an excellent role model for both mainland and local students.

Another interviewee at the event, Ms Wang Xing, a participant of the PolyU SPEED Elite Ambassador Programme and a graduate of the Master of Science in Green Business Management, shared how the programme facilitated corporate upgrading. Currently the CEO of a mainland home appliance enterprise, she pointed out that Hong Kong serves as the ultimate springboard for businesses connecting with the world. She highlighted that the practical knowledge on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and green supply chains acquired from the programme could be instantly applied to her company's operations. This effectively steers her business towards a more international management approach, which is immensely beneficial to its overall development. 

Star KOL Rannes Man Inspires Youth with Her Dream-Chasing Journey
One of the major highlights of the event was a captivating seminar titled “Limitless Dream Chasing: One Person, Three Professions, Infinite Possibilities” delivered by the multi-talented KOL Ms Rannes Man. Drawing from her rich personal experience, she shared how she navigated and balanced different professional fields, encouraging participants to step out of their comfort zones and break traditional career boundaries. Her inspiring and engaging talk resonated deeply with the young audience.

Introduction of Four New Master’s Programmes to Meet Market Demands

In response to the growing demand for advanced professional talents, the Info and Admission Day introduced four new master's programmes to be launched in the 2026/27 academic year:

• Master of Arts in Applied Chinese with Language Technologies
• Master of Arts in Cross-cultural Bilingual Studies
• Master of Arts in Digital Media Cultures and Design
• Master of Arts in Global Arts Management

These new programmes integrate traditional humanities with modern digital media and management, aiming to cultivate interdisciplinary professionals with a global perspective and innovative mindset. They drew significant interest from applicants passionate about the cultural, creative, and media arts industries.

Comprehensive Seminars and Consultation Fostering Future Planning

In addition to the above activities, the event featured a series of industry-relevant thematic seminars, such as “Building Engineering in the Era of AI Innovation” and “How to Manage the Main Contracts under the Construction Industry Security of Payment Ordinance (Cap. 652)”. The four academic divisions also hosted various bachelor’s and master’s programme talks. Complemented by the Programme Consultation zone open throughout the afternoon, teaching staff provided immediate academic and application guidance, helping participants find their ideal educational options.