Master of Arts in Digital Human Resource Management

Programme Aims and Objectives

• Bridge the gap between traditional HR practices and modern digital tools, fostering professionals capable of leveraging AI, business analytics, and social media to enhance talent management, organisational development, and employer branding.
• Foster ethical and strategic decision-making by embedding core principles of HR ethics and digital accountability into organisational leadership.
• Address global and local challenges in digital HR, with a particular focus on Hong Kong, China, the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, and Greater China business contexts.

Target Participants

The programme welcomes prospective applicants from all fields, provided they demonstrate an interest in HR management, digital transformation, business management, and related areas.

Programme Structure

The Master of Arts in Digital Human Resource Management is a 24-credit-point (cps) programme comprising four core courses and four elective courses. Each course carries three cps.

Study Location

Classes in the same or different semester(s) may be scheduled on weekday daytime/evenings, weekends and/or during long holidays at the Tai Po Campus/Tseung Kwan O Study Centre/North Point Study Centre/West Kowloon Study Centre/Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre and/or other location as decided by the University.

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Medium of Instruction

CMI (Putonghua)

Tuition Fee (2027/28)

HK$252,000 per annum

 

Fees subject to adjustment. The University reserves the right to make changes to tuition fee without prior notice. Tuition fees paid are normally not refundable or transferable. Extension fees will be charged to students who have to extend their studies beyond the normative period of study.

General Admission Requirements

• Applicants should normally hold a recognised bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.