Putonghua
1-YEAR
FULL-TIME
Programme Objectives
- Equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyse and formulate effective global strategies that address complex international business challenges;
- Foster strategic leadership capabilities that enable students to make informed decisions in dynamic and diverse global environments;
- Prepare students to navigate and manage cultural differences in international business settings, promoting effective communication and collaboration across cultures;
- Instil an understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and their application in global business contexts, emphasising ethical decision-making and corporate responsibility;
- Inspire entrepreneurial thinking and innovative problem-solving skills to drive business growth and competitiveness; and
- Equips students with data analysis skills and big-data capabilities to make informed, evidence-based business decisions.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the MSc-GSM programme, graduates will be able to achieve:
- Assess global market dynamics and develop effective global strategic plans considering competition, market entry, and resource allocation;
- Demonstrate leadership and decision-making skills in complex global business environments;
- Demonstrate agility and adaptability by applying cross-disciplinary perspectives to manage evolving international challenges;
- Exhibit strong cross-cultural communication skills to enhance collaboration and negotiation;
- Design business strategies that integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles;
- Create and evaluate innovative solutions for diverse business challenges facing the company; and
- Integrate knowledge from various disciplines to complete a capstone project that addresses a global business challenge, informed by appropriate data analysis skills and big data capabilities.
Academic Structure
Modules
Global Strategic Management
International Political Economy
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in the Global Context
Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Cross-Cultural Management
Data Literacy for Strategic Managers
Capstone Project
Modules
Emerging Markets Business Development
Managing Change in the Global Context
Strategic Leadership and Decision Making
Strategic Human Resource Management
Wisdom of I-Ching in Business Context
Education Pathways
Graduates of the Programme may pursue further studies at the MPhil, PhD and DBA levels.
Employment Pathways
The new MSc-GSM (in Chinese) opens a wide range of promising career opportunities for graduates in both the private and public sectors. Equipped with strategic thinking, global insights, and cross-cultural management skills.
Graduates may fill up the following posts:
Management Consultant in Consulting Firms, Financial Service; Business Development Manager in Multinational Corporations, Technology Firms, Start-Ups; Organisational Development Consultant in Multinational Corporations, Technology and E-commerce, Start-Ups; Policy Advisor in Government and Public Sectors, Consulting Firms; Sustainability Consultant in Government and Public Sectors, Multinational Corporations.