PROGRAMMES >>>

Master of Science in Venture Creation
Programme
Master of Science in Venture Creation
理學碩士(創新創業)
Award Title
Master of Science in Venture Creation
理學碩士(創新創業)
Offering Academic Unit
CityU Academy of Innovation
Mode of Study
Combined mode

Normal Period of Study

1 year (full-time)
2 years (part-time/combined mode)

Maximum Period of Study

2.5 years (full-time)
5 years (part-time/combined mode)

Credit Units Required for Graduation

36

Programme Aims

The programme is designed to equip recent graduates, aspiring entrepreneurs and working professionals with comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary for successful venture creation.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:
  1. acquire knowledge and skills for successful venture creation
  2. transform mindsets and accelerate ideas to solutions
  3. comprehend technology commercialization process
  4. recognize environmental and social impact, and associated risks in business
  5. connect with and contribute to the entrepreneurship ecosystem

Programme Requirements



1. Core Courses (18 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
CAI6001GRIT (Graduate Research and Innovation Trek) Integrated Study6
CAI6002Venture Creation Seminar3
CAI6003Innovation Project6
AC5511Financial and Management Accounting3

2. Core Elective (choose one from below; 3 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
MGT6325Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship3
IS5940Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship3

3. Electives (at least 15 credit units)
In addition to the courses listed below, students may also take up to two 3-credit unit free electives (any courses, subject to the approval from Programme Leader and the course offering department).
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
MGT5507Decision-Making in Management and Innovation3
MGT6066Business Ethics & Social Responsibility3
MGT5205Strategic Management3
MGT6202Entrepreneurial Leadership3
MGT6324Doing Business in Asia3
MGT6310People Analytics3
MGT6314Global Human Resources Management3
AC5690Corporate Governance3
AC6533Corporate Finance and Policies3
MKT5648Social Media Marketing3
MKT5645Customer Relationship Management3
MKT5646Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications3
MKT5641Chinese Business Culture and Marketing3
MKT5643Global Marketing3
IS5010Introduction to Financial Technologies3
IS6200Blockchain Technology and Business Applications3
SEE5114Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development3
SEE6115Carbon Audit and Management3
SEE6225Environmental Assessment3
SEE6125Carbon Capture Use and Storage3
PIA5057Collaborative Governance for Sustainability3
PIA6505Financing Sustainability: Policy and Mechanisms3
SS5753Advanced Social Psychology3
SYE5009Industrial Marketing Management for Engineers3
SYE6047Quality Improvement: Systems and Methodologies3
SYE6053Business Process Improvement and Innovation3
SYE6103Financial Engineering for Engineering Managers3
SYE6110Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence for Systems Engineering3
SYE6012Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship3

Professional Recognition

Nil

Additional Information

Nil