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Programme Overview

The Master of Science (MSc) / Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) programme in Luxury Experiences Management is designed for professionals in the luxury hospitality and tourism industry who value the benefits of postgraduate education in luxury experiences management, as well as individuals who would like to develop their career in the luxury hospitality and tourism industry. This programme aims to develop hospitality industry leaders and researchers who will be in a position to take the luxury experiences management into the future.

Programme Structure

All subjects are conducted solely in English. Full-time students are expected to take a minimum of three subjects per semester, whereas part-time students need to take one or two subjects per semester (except summer term).

Summary

The programme structure is as follows:

• Research Component: 4 compulsory subjects, 4 specialisation subjects, 1 research subject, and 2 workshop/AIE subjects, totaling 32 credits.
• Non-Research Component: 4 compulsory subjects, 4 specialisation subjects, 1 elective subject, 1 consultancy subject, and 2 workshop/AIE subjects, totaling 32 credits.
• Postgraduate Diploma (PgD): 3 compulsory subjects, 3 specialisation subjects, and 2 workshop/AIE subjects, totaling 20 credits.

Subjects List

Compulsory Workshop and AIE subject (2 Subjects)

• HTM5002 - Introductory Workshop
• HTM5T02 - Academic Integrity and Ethics in Business Studies and Research

Compulsory Subjects (4 Subjects)

• HTM533 - Managing Human Resources in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• HTM534 - Managing Marketing in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• HTM535 - Hospitality and Tourism Financial Management
• HTM582 - Research Methods

Compulsory Specialisation Subjects (4 Subjects)

• HTM541 - Luxury Management
• HTM574 - Luxury Consumption Experience and Communication
• HTM575 - Sustainable Luxury and Design
• HTM576 - Luxury Service Management in Asia

Project Options and Electives (Choose 1)

• HTM598 - Consultancy Project plus one elective project
• HTM599 - Research Project

Elective Subjects

• HTM540 - Hospitality and Tourism Technology and Innovation
• HTM557 - Residential Study Trip (Including Residential Workshop)
• HTM558 - Brand Management and Communication in Wine Business
• HTM560 - Wine Economics
• HTM561 - Business Events: Concepts, Issues, and Trends
• HTM568 - Smart Tourism and Big Data Analytics
• HTM577 - Luxury Service Management in Practice (Including Residential Workshop)
• HTM5003 - Management Practice (Internship with stipend)

Entrance Requirements and Application Documents

To be considered for this programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A recognized bachelors degree or equivalent.
• Not less than one year of work experience by the time of assumption of study.
• Students without relevant educational or industry background may be required to take bridging courses/workshops prior to commencement of the programme.

English Language Requirements

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 provide one of the following proficiency test results (taken within 2 years) for fulfilling the minimum English language requirement for admission purpose:

• A score of 80 or above in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based test;
• An Overall Band score of 6.0 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module.

Financial Aid and Scholarship

Deans Scholarship for Excellence

This scholarship (full or half of the tuition fees) targets to award candidates with outstanding academic performance in their undergraduate studies and/or distinguished non-academic achievements. The Dean's Scholarship for Excellence also includes scholarships specifically for students applying from developing economies.

Service Scholarship

The MSc Service Scholarship is offered to the SHTM's enrolled MSc students. The value of the scholarship is up to HKD20,000, and awardees are expected to carry out up to 200 hours of service to the School in the areas of school activities, administration, research, or designated office duties.

Other Forms of Financial Support

Other forms of financial support and assistance are also available, including:

• Financial Support for Conference Attendance
• Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (NLS)

Visa after Graduation

Non-local Students Working in Hong Kong After Graduation

To facilitate non-local students to stay and work in Hong Kong after graduation, the Hong Kong Immigration Department introduced a scheme known as the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG). This scheme is open to all non-local graduates who have obtained a degree or other higher qualification through a full-time locally accredited programme in Hong Kong.