Program Overview

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Master of Science in Sports Technology and Management

The Master of Science in Sports Technology and Management is a multidisciplinary programme that focuses on the latest technologies and their applications in sports and management.

Programme Aims

The programme has the following aims:

• To nurture professionals and specialists with professional competence, strategic thinking, and lifelong learning capabilities in the sports technology and management field.
• To provide students with modern scientific and engineering knowledge, as well as the advanced technology tools necessary for sports technology and management practice.
• To equip students with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills to excel in the sports technology and management field through high-quality education.

Programme Structure

The programme provides the option for students to engage either in the full-time or part-time study mode.

• Full-time students normally take five subjects per semester, and the normal study period is 1.5 years.
• Part-time students normally take two to three subjects per semester, and the normal study period is 2.5 years.

Award Requirements

Students must obtain 31 credits for graduation.

• Compulsory Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) Requirement: 1 credit
  • Engineering Ethics and Academic Integrity
• 5 Compulsory Subjects: 15 credits
  • Clinical and Sports Biomechanics
  • Sports Equipment and Product Design
  • Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis for Sports
  • Emerging Technologies for Performance Tracking and Analyses
  • Sports Marketing and Event Management
• 5 Elective Subjects (or 1 Elective Subject + Research Methods and Biostatics + Dissertation): 15 credits

Subject List

The following subjects are offered by the Department of Biomedical Engineering:

• Wearable Technology for Digital Health
• Clinical and Sports Biomechanics
• Modern Rehabilitation Engineering and Robotics
• Research Methods and Biostatistics
• Sports Equipment and Product Design
• Smart Materials for Sports Technology
• Sports Injury Prevention & Health Management
• Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis for Sports
• Emerging Technologies for Performance Tracking & Analyses
• Dissertation
• Study Tour in Sports
• Sports Marketing & Event Management

Entrance Requirements

To be eligible for the programme, applicants must satisfy the following specific requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering or applied sciences
• A degree in a sports science discipline or a related field
• An equivalent qualification Relevant post-qualification experience in sports-related services and industries is preferred.

English Language Requirement

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 fulfill the Universitys minimum English language requirement for admission purpose.

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee for the programme is HK$8,800 per credit for local and non-local students. Tuition fees will not be charged for the 1-credit Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) subject.

Additional Documents Required

The following documents are required for application:

• Transcript / Certificate: Required
• Curriculum Vitae: Required
• Personal Statement: Optional
• Academic Referee's Report: Optional
• Employer's Recommendation: Optional
• Others: Required
  • All the certificates for scholarships/awards/merits
  • Other relevant documents

Recognition and Prospects

The Master of Science (MSc) in Sports Technology and Management is an ideal choice for those who would like to pursue advanced and interdisciplinary education in sports engineering with an emphasis on the creation and application of technology for sports and event management. This multidisciplinary programme provides a unique understanding of the areas of sports science and engineering, and it addresses the growing importance of the application and development of state-of-the-art and innovative technologies for tracking and analysing sports performance, promoting and organising sports events, as well as managing advanced sports performance and/or healthcare informatics.