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(2) Digital Technology and Innovation
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[Semester Commencement：September 2025 | Application Deadline: 31 May 2025]
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The programme is recognised under the QF Level: 6
Registration No.: 24/000985/L6
Registration Validity Period: 01/01/2025 to 31/12/2026
PROGRAMME FEATURES
The Master of Business Administration in Digital Transformation Programme at THEi is a promising programme designed to meet the market and industry demand for relevant professionals. The Programme offers two streams: “Digital Business and Leadership” and “Digital Technology and Innovation“, catering to students’ career goals. Students can systematically learn new trends and methods in enterprise transformation management in the digital era, preparing them for future enterprise digital transformation.
This Programme not only emphasizes relevant professional knowledge and skills, but also prioritises practical experience and employment support. A key feature is the integration of industry case analyses into the modules, blending theory with practice to enhance students’ practical abilities and employability. The Programme includes a Capstone Applied Business Project that provides opportunities for students to study at leading companies undergoing digital transformation. By analyzing and studying cases from various industries, students can apply the theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, thereby enhancing their problem-solving skills in the workplace.
Programme Aims
This Programme aims to develop students’ understanding and capability to manage transformation and innovation in the current business environment so as to become digital transformers. Specifically, the Programme is to:
- Enhance students’ comprehensive understanding regarding the transformative influence of major frontier technologies on businesses and their broader implications on social and economic environment;
- Strengthen students’ competence in discharging key roles and exercising autonomy in the management of digital transformation and frontier technologies;
- Strengthen students’ competitive edge in the digitalisation or digital transformation landscape;
- Foster the advancement of students’ managerial and digital skill sets to effectively lead digital transformation initiatives and manage digital business processes; and
- Foster students’ new thinking in offering practical insights for business organisations to lead and thrive in the digital era.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates from the Programme can pursue careers in corporate management, finance, business consulting and marketing. They will achieve their career goals through a wealth of career development services and alumni networks.
PROGRAMME-SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Recognised bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or IT or Technology related fields (or equivalent); OR
- Recognised bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant supervisory/ managerial work experience*.
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- Language Requirement (Putonghua)
(i) Mother tongue/language is Putonghua; OR
(ii) Received a bachelor’s degree or above of which the MOI was Putonghua; OR
(iii) Have at least three years work experience in Mainland China or other Putonghua speaking countries or regions (Singapore, Taiwan, etc.); OR
(iv) Have achieved at least Grade B, Level 3 in the Putonghua Shuiping Ceshi awarded by the State Language Commission (SLC); OR
(v) Demonstrate the Putonghua speaking competence through assessments in an interview
*Applicants who acquire a recognised bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant supervisory/ managerial work experience are required to submit a personal statement (in Chinese) regarding their reasons of applying for the Programme, expectation and a future plan of their study, together with a set of Curriculum Vitae (CV) and reference letter(s) from their present and/or past employers to demonstrate that the applicants have discharged the relevant supervisory/managerial roles for a minimum of 3 years. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview to assess their suitability.
TUITION FEE
The tuition fees are charged according to the number of credit points taken during a semester.
The tuition fee for academic year 2025/26 is $8,500 per credit. Tuition fees are subject to annual reviews.
For enquiry, please contact Department of Hospitality and Business Management (Telephone No: 3890 8222.)
PROGRAMME CURRICULUM
Students are required to complete 30 Institute Credit Points (CPs) to qualify for the Master’s degree award.
The Programme offers two streams, “Digital Business and Leadership” and “Digital Technology and Innovation” that provide a specialised spectrum of knowledge to address the increasing need for tackling issues and challenges confronted by the everchanging digital business environment.
Digital Business and Leadership stream
The Digital Business and Leadership stream covers important management concepts in the area of leadership and the application of marketing concepts in a digital business environment. Graduates from this stream will be able to:
- Critically interpret and review macro trends and offer insights of their impact on business organisations
- Formulate and evaluate long-term strategic plan that effectively adapts to a changing business environment and digital ecosystem; and
- Analyse the competitive landscape to create a sustainable market position and gain a competitive advantage.
Digital Technology and Innovation stream
The Digital Technology and Innovation stream emphasises on the management of digital innovation. Graduates from this stream will be able to:
- Identify, evaluate and apply the tools and techniques of innovation management within a variety of business scenarios;
- Communicate and integrate multi-disciplinary expertise related to digital innovation; and
- Formulate and implement start-up plans for technology-based businesses.
Core Module
Managerial Accounting and Finance |
Managerial Economics |
Digital Business Strategy and Transformation |
Digital Business Process and Operations |
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Business Sustainability |
Capstone Applied Business Project |
Modules for Digital Business and Leadership Stream
Digital Marketing |
Global Business Environment |
Leadership and Strategy |
Modules for Digital Technology and Innovation Stream
Management of Digital Innovation |
Cyber Security in Business |
Strategic Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
Programme Elective Module
Business Intelligence and Analytics |
Ethics in a Digital World |
Cyber Law |
Organisational and Human Resources Management |