Master of Public Policy and Management

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JUPAS Code

N/A

Abbreviated Programme Title

MPPM

Medium of Instruction

English

Study Mode

Full-time

Study Period

1 years

Programme Code

A1M082

Position

Programme Leader

Name

Dr VYAS, Lina

Email

vyaslina@eduhk.hk

Telephone

(852) 2948 7115

Position

Enquiry (Admission)

Email

tpgadmission@eduhk.hk

Telephone

(852) 2948 6886

Position

Enquiry (Programme)

Link Name

Submit Your Enquiry

Url

/ssps/form/enquiry-form-

Email

mppm@eduhk.hk

Telephone

(852) 2948 7845

Disclaimer Statement

The Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies (SSPS) has recently discovered that some organisations claim to guarantee student admission to Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM). In response to this, the Department would like to make the following official statement:

1. The MPPM has never authorised any third party to be involved in its application and admission process.
2. All applicants must submit their application via the University’s online system.
3. Shortlisted applicants will undergo the rigorous procedure of academic document verification and admission interview. There is no guarantee of admission as it solely depends on the applicant’s qualification and performance.

Please be careful of any claims of “guaranteeing enrollment”, “proxy recruitment” from any organisations. We encourage applicants to submit their applications directly to the University’s online system (https://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online/).

(The next available intake is January 2026.)

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Leading the Way Forward

The Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM) Programme is designed to train students in policy science, management, and policy analytics in readiness for leading roles in policy analysis and professional policy practice. Delivered by a team of distinguished specialists, the Programme provides in-service professionals, policy practitioners and future public leaders with skills in policy analysis and evaluation, organization analysis, management, strategic communications, project analysis, public governance, public sector management and development.

The MPPM programme brings leading-edge learning of management issues including human resources, financial management and leadership while fostering students’ capabilities and skills for future placement in professional settings.

CURRICULUM

1-Year Full-time Study Mode

Year	Semester	Courses	Credit Point (CPs)
1	1	Core Courses	Cross-semester Core Course (3 CPs)	6
	1	Elective Courses		6
	2	Core Courses		6
	2	Elective Courses		6
Total Credit Point				24

Students may choose any of the four combinations of four Elective Courses from:

Speaicalisation I in Governance and Public Management;
Specialisation II in Social Policy;
Specialisation III in Higher Education Policy and Management;
Any four courses from Specialisation I, II and III without MPPM Specialisation.

Click here for the Programme Handbook (For students admitted in September 2024 and January 2025)
Click here for the Programme Handbook (For students admitted in January 2024)
Click here for the Student Handbook

Courses

Core Courses

PPG6001	Research Methods for Policy Analysis and Evaluation
PPG6002	Public Policy and Governance: Processes and Techniques
PPG6003	Strategic Communication
PPG6013	Organisational Behaviour and Development

Elective Courses in Specialisation I: Governance and Public Management

*PPG6004	Managing Public Finance
*PPG6011	Human Resource Management
*PPG6012	International Public Management
*PPG6024	Internship/ Overseas Experiential Learning
*PPG6025	Creating Shared Value and Social Entrepreneurship
PPG6005	Public Administration and Management in Asia
PPG6006	Project Appraisal and Impact Analysis
PPG6014	Regulation and Regulatory Governance
PPG6015	Environmental Policy and Governance

Elective Courses in Specialisation II: Social Policy

*PPG6007	Managing of Social Services
*PPG6010	Social Policy and Aging
*PPG6026	Comparative Social Policy in Asia
*PPG6024	Internship/ Overseas Experiential Learning
*PPG6025	Creating Shared Value and Social Entrepreneurship
PPG6008	Social Protection Arrangements
PPG6009	Comparative Health Policy
PPG6021	Poverty, Inequality and Social Policy

Elective Courses in Specialisation III: Higher Education Policy and Management

*PPG6017	Advanced Seminar in Higher Education Policy and Governance
*PPG6020	Educational Leadership in the Tertiary Sector
*PPG6026	Comparative Social Policy in Asia
*PPG6024	Internship/ Overseas Experiential Learning
*PPG6025	Creating Shared Value and Social Entrepreneurship
PPG6018	Managing Universities in the Global Context: Policies and Strategies
PPG6019	Quality Assurance and Management in Higher Education
SSC6178	Education and Society in Greater China and Asia

*Courses to be offered in 2024/25. The offering of elective courses and the quota offered is subject to the Department’s decision and students enrolment. It may vary in each academic year.

Entrance Requirement

Applicants should normally hold a recognised Bachelor’s / Master’s degree or equivalent.

Applicants who obtained degrees from universities in Mainland China 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).

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution in a non-English speaking system should normally fulfill one of the following minimum English proficiency requirements:

Overall score of IELTS 6.0 (academic version)^#; or
TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based test)^#; or
Band 6 in the Chinese Mainland’s College English Test (CET)^# with a total score of 430; or
Grade C or above in GCSE / GCE OL English; or
Other equivalent qualifications.

^#The test should be taken in test centres and the result should be valid within two years. For example, if you are applying for 2025/26 academic year, your IELTS/TOEFL/CET6 test must be obtained on or after 1 January 2023.

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

Remarks:

Applicants should provide following documents for verification:

Applicants who obtained degrees from overseas universities should meet Level 5 (for Bachelor degree) or above of the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework. Reports for Qualifications Assessment can be applied from the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) at https://www.hkcaavq.edu.hk/; or
Any other information/documentation as requested by the University.

APPICATION FEE

Local Applicants HK$150

Non-local Applicants HK$300

TUITION FEE

HK$163,700　（For September 2025 and January 2026 Entry）

DISCLAIMER

The default mode of teaching of all classes will be in-person on campus using face-to-face mode. Student who are currently not in Hong Kong are advised to make their travel plan as early as possible.

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 / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre and/or other locations as decided by the University.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.

Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

The University is committed to uphold the educational quality and standard of the programmes it offers. The University, being funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC), is one of the nine self-accrediting institutions in Hong Kong. In addition, the quality of the educational experience in all programmes offered by the UGC-funded universities is subject to the quality assurance process administered by the Quality Assurance Council of the UGC.

Important Notes for Students from Mainland China on Overseas Credential Evaluation (國(境)外學歷學位認證)

Students who have fulfilled the programme requirements will be conferred the degree upon the approval of the University's Academic Board. The University bears no responsibility for the evaluation of its degrees outside of Hong Kong. Students are advised to consult with the relevant authority(ies) for the prevailing rules/regulations.
Individuals who would seek qualification certification in Mainland China after graduation should contact the Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) 中國(教育部) 留學服務中心 (https://www.cscse.edu.cn) for updated details.
The certification in Mainland China is an independent process from the conferral of academic qualification in Hong Kong by the University. For the avoidance of doubt, no warranties are given in respect of individual graduate's qualification certification or recognition in Mainland China or any other professional qualification or license outside Hong Kong.
CSCSE takes a very prudent approach in evaluating each application, including the students' residential period in Hong Kong during the entire study period. When evaluating graduates' credentials, the full border entry and exit records of individual applicants will be examined.
Students who would pursue credential recognition should be aware that short stays in Hong Kong during the study period may not fulfil the CSCSE residential requirements, leading to possible uncertainty and risks to their credential recognition.
Students are seriously advised to consider the above when making personal plans, such as accommodation and travel plans from Hong Kong, etc. and make necessary arrangements where appropriate.
It is the responsibility of the students to be familiar with and comply with the University regulations and guidelines governing the Taught Postgraduate Programmes. Students should refer to the Graduate School website for the General Academic Regulations and the Code of Practice for Taught Postgraduate Programmes for details.
Students should consult with CSCSE if they have any enquiries.