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Master of Arts in Emerging Technology for Future Workforce (MA ETFW)

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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.

 

Programme Curriculum

CORE COURSES:
  1. Future of Work and Workforce Trends
  2. Emerging Technologies for Workforce Development
  3. Futuristic Mindset and Leadership in the Digital Age
  4. AI for Knowledge Management and Professional Development.

ELECTIVE COURSES:

  1. Envision and Design Global Education Futures
  2. Well-being and Productivity in the Digital Age
  3. Data Mining for Trends Analysis and Forecasting
  4. Innovation, Creativity and Forecasting Skills
  5. Trends in Artificial Intelligence at Workplace and at Home
  6. Capstone Project.

Entrance Requirements

Applicants from institutions where English is not the medium of instruction are required to demonstrate English proficiency that meets the programme’s established standards. Priority will be given to applicants who have achieved scores in the following recognised English proficiency tests:

  1. Overall score of IELTS 5.5 (academic version)#;
  2. TOEFL score of 59 (internet-based test)#;
  3. Band 6 in the College English Test (CET)# with a total score of 430;
  4. Grade C or above in GCSE/GCE O-Level English; or
  5. Other equivalent qualifications on a case-by-case basis.

#The test should be taken in test centres and the result should be valid within two years.

TOEFL Home Editions, TOEFL MyBest Score, IELTS Indicator, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake, Duolingo and National Postgraduate Entrance Examination (全國碩士研究生招生考試) are NOT acceptable.

 

Tuition Fee

This programme is offered on a self-financed basis. The tuition fee is HK$184,800 for the whole programme, which is provisional and subject to adjustment. Tuition fees paid are normally not refundable or transferable. 

 

Career Prospects

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Senior Technical Manager: Graduates can take on leadership roles, managing technical teams and overseeing the implementation and innovation of technologies within organisations.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

 

Teaching Language

The medium of instruction is primarily Putonghua, supplemented with English.

 

Teaching Location

Classes in the same or different semesters may be scheduled on weekday afternoons/evenings, weekends, and/or during long holidays. The courses will be held in the classrooms of the Xiqu Centre of The Education University of Hong Kong, situated in West Kowloon, or at other locations designated by the University. 

 

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