PolyU Relaunches Online MicroMasters in International Hospitality Management
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) will relaunch its MicroMasters in International Hospitality Management programme in 2018, in view of the popular demand, to provide another opportunity for those who were eager to join the programme last time but were unable to.
Led by Professor Hanqin Qiu, SHTM Professor, and supported by globally leading academics and practitioners, theprogramme has attracted close to 35,000 learners – 364 of whom chose edX verification for an official course certificate – from almost 175 countries.
First launched in January 2017, the SHTM's MicroMasters in International Hospitality Management programme was a fresh approach to bridging the knowledge gap between higher education and the workplace. Featuring four courses and offered on the edX platform, this innovative online programme is a credit bearing, accelerated Master's level offering that can stand alone or count towards entry to a traditional SHTM Master's degree.
This innovative programme prepares learners for the careers in-demand today by offering expertise in the dynamic field of international hospitality management through four courses, namely "Luxury Management", "Hospitality and Tourism Technology and Innovation", "Managing Marketing in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry", and "Managing Human Resources in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry".
The schedule of the re-runs is as follows:
Upon successfully earning the MicroMasters credential, learners will be eligible to apply for the SHTM's Master of Science in International Hospitality Management programme: www.polyu.edu.hk/htm/msc/ihm
Learners who have completed all four courses and are admitted to the School's on-campus MSc in International Hospitality Management programme will be able to transfer a total of 9 credits earned through the MicroMasters credential. For more details and enrolment, please visit: https://www.edx.org/micromasters/hkpolyux-international-hospitality-management
About PolyU School of Hotel and Tourism Management
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a global centre of excellence in hospitality and tourism education and research. Based in Hong Kong at the heart of the Asia-Pacific region, SHTM combines internationally recognised academic expertise with practical, industry-focused learning across hotel, tourism, food service and events management. The School is home to more than 1,500 students and an international faculty with extensive industry experience, while its pioneering teaching and research hotel, Hotel ICON, provides a unique environment for experiential learning, innovation and applied research. Guided by its motto, “Leading Hospitality and Tourism,” SHTM works closely with industry and academic partners worldwide to advance knowledge, develop future leaders and support the continued evolution of the global hospitality and tourism sector.