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Programme Aims
The Master of Arts in Emerging Technology for Future Workforce (MA-ETFW) programme aims to cultivate fresh graduates and forward-thinking professionals who can navigate and shape the rapidly evolving emerging technological landscape in workforce settings. The courses are led by internationally renowned scholars and practitioners, with guest lecturers from prestigious universities such as Harvard and Stanford, as well as leading technology industries. The curriculum focuses on the application of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Extended Reality (XR), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Machine Learning in education, training, entrepreneurial education, talent management, and the development of industries such as health, sports, arts, and the humanities.
- Future of Work and Workforce Trends
- Emerging Technologies for Workforce Development
- Futuristic Mindset and Leadership in the Digital Age
- AI for Knowledge Management and Professional Development
ELECTIVE COURSES:
- Envision and Design Global Education Futures
- Well-being and Productivity in the Digital Age
- Data Mining for Trends Analysis and Forecasting
- Innovation, Creativity and Forecasting Skills
- Trends in Artificial Intelligence at Workplace and at Home
- Capstone Project
Entrance Requirements
- Applicants should normally hold a recognised Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Applicants who obtained degrees from universities in the Chinese Mainland are required to provide:
- Degree Certificate（學位證書-中文原件掃描）and Online Verification Report of Higher Education Degree Certificate（學位在線驗證報告）issued by the CHSI （學信網）with a validity period of six months;
- Graduation Certificate（畢業證書-中文原件掃描）and Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate（學歷證書電子註冊備案表）issued by the CHSI（學信網）with a validity period of six months; and
- Final Transcript（最終成績單-中文原件掃描）.
- Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee (2027/28 Cohort) is HK$203,300 (24 cps) for the whole programme, which is provisional and subject to adjustment. Tuition fees paid are normally not refundable or transferable. Students who still need to take courses to meet graduation requirements beyond the regular study period (one year for full-time / two years for part-time) will need to pay a fee for extended study.
The University reserves the right to make changes to tuition fee without prior notice.
Career Prospects
- Technology Specialist: Graduates have the opportunity to work as technology specialists in AI, VR, AR, and other emerging tech fields within innovative tech companies, start-ups, or established corporations.
- Research / Development / Consultant: Graduates can contribute to academic institutions or industries by engaging in research and development, advancing both the theoretical understanding and practical applications of emerging technologies.
- Senior Technical Manager: Graduates can take on leadership roles, managing technical teams and overseeing the implementation and innovation of technologies within organisations.
- Technology Strategies: Graduates have the opportunity to become technology strategists, crafting long-term strategies for adopting and integrating new technologies, ensuring businesses remain competitive and continue to grow in an ever-evolving landscape.
- Policy Advisor in Technology: Graduates can work as policy advisors, collaborating with government or non-governmental organisations to shape policies related to the development of technologies.
Programme Structure
One-Year Full-Time:
Year | Semester | Taught Courses | Credit Points |
1 | 1 & 2 | Core Courses | 12 |
Elective Courses | 12 | ||
Total Credit Point | 24 | ||
Two-Year Part-Time
Year | Semester | Taught Courses | Credit Points |
1 | 1 & 2 | Core Courses | 6 |
Elective Courses | 0/3/6 | ||
2 | 1 & 2 | Core Courses | 6 |
Elective Courses | 0/3/6 | ||
Total Credit Point | 24 | ||
Medium of Instruction
CMI (Putonghua)
Study Location
Classes in the same or different semester(s) may be scheduled on weekdays (daytime or evening), weekends, and/or during long holidays at the Tai Po Campus, West Kowloon Study Centre (Museum Drive), or at other locations designated by the University.