Department

Department of Hospitality and Business Management

Programme Name

Master of Business Administration in Digital Transformation

(1) Digital Business and Leadership

(2) Digital Technology and Innovation

Programme Code

CF126101K (Full-time)

Duration of Study

1 Year Full-time (2 Semesters) [Commencement：February 2025]

Application MethodBoth local and non-local applicants:Complete the application form and submit it to mba@thei.edu.hk on or before 2 December 2024.

(If you have already completed and submitted the "Letter of Intent for Continuing Education" to the same email address, you do not need to complete the application form.)

Teaching ModeFace-to-face

Medium of InstructionChinese (Putonghua)

Venue(s)Mainly at Chai Wan Campus

 

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“, which aim to cater for students' career aspirations.  Students can systematically learn new trends and methods in enterprise transformation management in the digital era, nurturing them with the necessary skills and knowledge.

 

This Programme not only emphasises 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 with digital transformation initiatives.  By analysing 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

1. Recognised bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or IT or Technology related fields (or equivalent); OR
2. Recognised bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant supervisory/managerial work experience*.  

AND

3. Language Requirement (Putonghua)

• Mother tongue/language is Putonghua; OR
• Received a bachelor’s degree or above of which the MOI was Putonghua; OR
• Have at least three years of work experience in Mainland China or other Putonghua speaking countries or regions (Singapore, Taiwan, etc.); OR
• Have achieved at least Grade B, Level 3 in the Putonghua Shuiping Ceshi awarded by the State Language Commission; OR
• Demonstrate 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 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 for assessing 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 2024/25 is $8,500 per credit. The Programme requires completion of 30 credits. Tuition fees are subject to annual review.

 

For enquiries, please contact the Department of Hospitality and Business Management (Telephone No: 852-3890 8222).