Master of Science in Venture Creation

The Master of Science in Venture Creation (MSVC) programme is designed to equip recent graduates, aspiring entrepreneurs and working professionals with comprehensive knowledge and the skills needed for successful venture creation. It is an experiential programme, which offers students valuable opportunities to engage with various stakeholders in the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems and develop essential skills to convert their business ideas into viable marketing proposals.

Key Features

Real-world experiential training to equip students with the skills and knowledge to become competent venture creators and professionals in the dynamic field of entrepreneurship
Provides students with strong connections to the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems, and access to venture funding through HK Tech 300's comprehensive programme and extensive network
Access to CityU’s IP and technical assistance
Gateway to overseas and China markets

Programme Structure*

Core Courses (21 credit units)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
CAI 6001	GRIT Integrated Study	9
CAI 6002	Venture Creation Seminar	3
CAI 6003	Innovation Project	6
AC 5511	Financial and Management Accounting	3

Core Electives (choose two from below; 6 credit units)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
MGT 6325	Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship	3
IS 5940	Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship	3
MKT 5610	Marketing Strategy and Planning	3

Electives (at least 9 credit units)

Group	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
Business/ Management	MGT 5507	Decision-Making in Management and Innovation	3
	MGT 5205	Strategic Management	3
	MGT 6202	Entrepreneurial Leadership	3
	MGT 6324	Doing Business in Asia	3
	MGT 6310	People Analytics	3
	MGT 6314	Global Human Resources Management	3
	IS 6200	Blockchain Technology and Business Applications	3
Finance/ Governance	AC 6533	Corporate Finance and Policies	3
	AC 5690	Corporate Governance	3
	IS 5010	Introduction to Financial Technologies	3
	PIA 6505	Financing Sustainability: Policy and Mechanisms	3
Marketing	MKT 5641	Chinese Business Culture and Marketing	3
	MKT 5648	Social Media Marketing	3
	MKT 5645	Customer Relationship Management	3
	MKT 5646	Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications	3
	MKT 5643	Global Marketing	3
Ethics/ ESG/ Social/ Sustainability	MGT 6066	Business Ethics & Social Responsibility	3
	SEE 6225	Environmental Assessment	3
	SEE 5114	Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development	3
	SEE 6115	Carbon Audit and Management	3
	SEE 6116	Building Performance Assessment	3
	SEE 6125	Carbon Capture Use and Storage	3
	PIA 5057	Collaborative Governance for Sustainability	3
	SS 5753	Advanced Social Psychology	3
Engineering Management	SYE 5009	Industrial Marketing Management for Engineers	3
	SYE 6047	Quality Improvement: Systems and Methodologies	3
	SYE 6053	Business Process Improvement and Innovation	3
	SYE 6103	Financial Engineering for Engineering Managers	3
	SYE 6110	Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence for Systems Engineering	3
	SYE 6012	Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3
Up to two 3-credit-unit free electives (any courses, subject to the approval of the Programme Leader and the course-offering department)

* Applicable to students admitted in Semester A 2025/26 and thereafter

Programme Curriculum and Courses Syllabi: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/catalogue/pg/202425/programme/MSVC.htm

Normal Duration of the Programme

Full-time: 1 year (maximum 2.5 years)
Part-time/Combined mode: 2 years (maximum 5 years)

Admission Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirements and the following programme entrance requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university; and
Strong interest in venture creation, preferably including demonstrated involvement in entrepreneurial activities.

Applicants whose entrance qualifications were obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is NOT English should also fulfil the following minimum English proficiency requirements:

A score of 79 (Internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
An overall band score of 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
A score of 490 in the new College English Test (CET-6) of the Chinese mainland; or
Other equivalent qualifications.

Total Credit Units Required: 36

Tuition Fee: HK$370,800 (for 2025/26 intake)

Scholarships
Full or Partial Tuition Scholarships may be awarded to students with excellent academic performance. The award details will be determined by the CityU Academy of Innovation.

Apply Now
Application deadline: 28 February 2025

General Enquiries
Email: caimsvc@cityu.edu.hk