Master of Science in Talent Management (Mixed-mode)

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Gain in-depth knowledge of talent management, covering key areas such as global talent acquisition, workforce analytics, and employee engagement.
• Contemporary Issues Focus: Address modern challenges in HR and talent management, including the integration of emerging technologies, ESG initiatives, and sustainability practices in workforce strategies.
• Integration of Digital Tools and Technology: Develop expertise in HR analytics, AI applications, and digital transformation to enhance decision-making and improve organisational performance.
• Global Perspective: Explore talent management practices across different cultural and organisational contexts, preparing graduates for leadership roles in a globalised workforce.

Career Prospects 

• Graduates will be well-prepared to take on senior HR roles, such as Talent Acquisition Manager, HR Business Partner, or Workforce Planning Specialist.
• Graduates can leverage skills in workforce analytics and digital transformation to provide data-driven solutions for complex organizational challenges. Thus, they can pursue roles in companies developing or implementing AI-driven HR solutions, HR software platforms, or digital workforce management tools.
• Careers in multinational corporations managing diverse workforces, expatriate assignments, and global mobility strategies.

Further Study Opportunities

• Upon completion of this programme, graduates may: 
  ⮚ pursue doctoral degree programmes  in both local and international universities. 
  ⮚ further their studies with talent management related programmes offered by different local or international organisations, such as “AI for Human Resources” or “Data and analytics for people professionals” offered by CIPD in the UK, or other courses provided by Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management (HKIHRM) in Hong Kong. 

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.

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

* 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.

Holders of a recognised bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification in business or human resource management.

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:

       a. 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

       b. An overall Band Score of 6.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); OR

      c. 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.

2. 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.