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City University of Hong Kong
Office of the Senior Vice-President (Innovation and Enterprise)

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


Core Electives (choose one from below; 3 credit units)
Course Code Course Title
Credit Units
MGT 6325 Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship
3
IS 5940 Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship
3


Electives (at least 15 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 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)


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$360,000

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.


Programme Brochure
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Application deadline: 7 June 2024

General Enquiries
Email: caimsvc@cityu.edu.hk