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Master of Science in Engineering Project Management (Mixed-mode)

Master of Science in Engineering Project Management (Mixed-mode)

Programme Code

84614-EPF / 84614-EPP (Full-time / Part-time)

Medium of Instruction

English

Programme Leader

Ir Dr WONG, Ka-chung

BEng [PolyU(H.K.)], MEng [PolyU(H.K.)], PhD [PolyU(H.K.)]; REW, MHKIE (HKIE), MIET (IET)

Tuition Fee

Tuition Fee

Normal Duration

1 year (Full-time) / 2 years (Part-time)

Academic Division

Division of Science, Engineering and Health Studies

Intake

The programme offers two intakes per academic year, i.e. September and January.

Programme Features

  • Cover advanced topics on engineering management, AI, innovation and other essential areas
  • Offered in partnership with CLP Power Academy and seeking for accreditation from Association for Project Management, UK
  • Prepare graduates to leverage AI tools and strategies to enhance organisational performance and innovation in engineering projects
  • Train up readily engineering project professionals

Future Prospects

Career Prospects 

  • High demand in project management professionals who could apply AI and emerging technologies strategically. 
  • Graduates are able to pursue a wide range of careers, including project manager, project engineer, design manager, and senior engineer.  

 

Further Study Opportunities

  • Upon completion of this programme, graduates may: 
    ⮚ pursue doctoral degree programmes in both local and international universities. 
     

Professional Recognition

Professional recognition will be sought from the following professional bodies:

  • Association for Project Management, UK (APM)
  • Those students who opt to complete the Mediation Training subject will be recognized by various professional institutions overseas and in Hong Kong as completion of the accredited mediation course qualifies for membership, subject to professional assessment.

Programme Structure

Students are required to complete 11 subjects for a total of 31 credits* with satisfactory results as well as passing an e-learning course (non-credit bearing), namely “Understanding China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, P.R.C.”, to fulfil the National Education Requirement in order to obtain a master’s degree.
 
Classes will be scheduled on weekdays and / or weekends, both during the day and / or evening, to provide flexibility. They may also be arranged in block teaching format. Please plan accordingly to ensure your availability.

 

The subject list below will be reviewed from time to time and will be updated without prior notice. 

 

Compulsory Subjects (All 7 subjects, 3 credits each unless otherwise specified) 

  • Academic Integrity and Ethics in Engineering (1 credit)
  • Project Quality and Risk Management
  • AI and Engineering Project Management
  • Safety Aspects and Management
  • AI-Integrated Systems Auditing
  • Stakeholder Management for Engineering Projects
  • Leadership and Strategic Management in Projects

 

Elective Subjects# (Any 4 subjects, 3 credits each) 

  • Dispute Management and Law for International Projects
  • Low-code to No-code AI Solutions
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Mediation Training^
  • Engineering Process Management
  • Project Information Technology

# Offering of any elective subjects is subject to sufficient enrolment. 

^ Students opting for ‘Mediation Training’, which involves mediation training run by approved trainers, will be required to pay an extra fee.

* Individual students who have not fulfilled the English language requirements before admission are required to take an additional Adjunct English subject (3 credits). Please refer to the “Entrance Requirements” section for details. The additional credit / subject requirements will be reflected on the “My Graduation Requirements” accessible from the Student Portal as the programme commencement approaches.  Students concerned are required to pay additional fees after programme commencement.

 

Entrance Requirement

Holders of a recognised bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification in engineering, computer science, or related disciplines.  


Notes: 

  1. An applicant who is not a native speaker of English, and does not possess a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification for which English was the primary medium of instruction, is expected to fulfil the following minimum English language requirements:
    1. An overall Band Score of 6.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); OR
    2. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 for the Internet-based test or 550 for the paper-based test; OR
    3. Satisfactory results in other recognised English language assessments

Individual cases may be considered on their own merit, and applicants concerned may be required to take an additional 3-credit Adjunct English subject upon admission.

  1. An applicant who does not possess the above-mentioned qualifications but has reached the age of 25 before 1 September, in the academic year in which he/ she seeks admission, may apply as a mature applicant.  He/ she must demonstrate sufficient motivation, knowledge and potential to indicate a high probability of being able to complete the programme successfully.

Enquiries

Academic Matters:Ir Dr Ka-chung Wong
Senior Lecturer, Division of Science, Engineering and Health Studies
BEng [PolyU(H.K.)], MEng [PolyU(H.K)], PhD [PolyU(H.K.)];REW, MHKIE, MIET, RPE

3746 0487

 
General Administrative Matters:CPCE Academic Registry 

3746 0900