Master of Science in Aviation Engineering and Operations Management

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Entrance Year Sept 2026

Programme Code 48005

Mode of Study Mixed Mode

Normal Duration

1.5 years (Full-time)
2.5 years (Part-time)

Fund Type Self-Financed

Credits Required for Graduation

Local Application Deadline 15 Jan 2026 *
Early Round: 2025-10-15
Main Round: 2026-01-15

Non-Local Application Deadline 15 Jan 2026 *
Early Round: 2025-10-15
Main Round: 2026-01-15

Tuition Fees

HK$8,500 per credit for local and non-local students

Programme Leader(s)

Programme Leader
Prof. WU Lingxiao
BSc, MSc, PhD

Deputy Programme Leader
Prof. LI Ang
BEng, MSc, PhD

Remarks

The programme has been selected by the University Grants Committee (UGC) for the Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies. Local students admitted to this programme can apply for the scholarship, please click here for details.

Aims and Characteristics

Programme Aims

The programme is designed to meet the following aims:

(a) to provide advanced education and training for students who intend to upgrade their knowledge and/or to pursue advanced careers in civil aviation engineering, operations and management;

(b) to enable students to develop their competence to increase their competitiveness in the job market and become the backbone of the civil aviation industry;

(c) to enable students to obtain a good understanding and mastery of the most up-to-date advanced technologies in the areas of civil aviation engineering, operations and management; and

(d) to enable students to apply their learned knowledge and skills to solve problems encountered in practice.

Characteristics

The programme integrates knowledge and skills from various disciplines, such as aviation, engineering, management and finance, to provide a comprehensive understanding of aviation engineering and operations management. The programme emphasises the practical application of theoretical concepts through hands-on projects, case studies and industry collaborations, allowing students to gain practical experience in aviation engineering and operations management.

Students in this programme may take a practical research project (a 9-credit dissertation) designed to incorporate career development skills.

The mixed mode of study allows students to study either full-time or part-time. Local students can vary their study mode from semester to semester according to their personal preferences. This flexibility is not available to non-local students, who are constrained by visa requirements.

Financial Aids and Scholarships

Here is a list of financial aids and scholarships available for students pursuing Master degree programmes offered by the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering.

AAE MSc Dissertation Scholarship Continuing Education Fund (CEF) Hong Kong Aviation Scholarship Scheme Professional Training and Examination Refund Scheme (MATF - ProTERS)

The AAE MSc Dissertation Scholarship is offered by the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, to encourage aviation engineering-related research and award outstanding students enrolled in the taught postgraduate programmes offered by AAE.

Amount of Scholarship

Each award has a value of HK$60,000.

Eligibility

Students studying in PolyU's MSc programmes offered by AAE who fulfil the following criteria:

Full-time MSc students only (both local and non-local);
must complete 7 taught subjects, including at least 6 AAE Core Subjects, and a Dissertation;
attain accumulative GPA for the first year not lower than 3.0.

Assessment Criteria

Assessment criteria may include, but not limited to, applicants’ academic achievements, professional qualifications attained, work experience and interview performance.

Application Procedures

Eligible students can make their applications after completing the first year of study. The Department will call for applications annually before the start of the second year of study.

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Students who are Hong Kong residents, have the right of abode or the right to land or to remain in Hong Kong without restriction, are eligible to apply for the CEF. The following subjects are included in the list of reimbursable CEF courses^#:

Subject Code	Subject Title	CEF Course Code
AAE5102	Operations Research, Resource Planning and Engineering Management in Aviation (Module from Master of Science in Aviation Engineering and Operations Management)	36Z163936
AAE5103	Artificial Intelligence in the Aviation Industry (Module from Master of Science in Aviation Engineering and Operations Management)	36Z163944
AAE5106	Flight Standards and Airworthiness (Module from Master of Science in Aviation Engineering and Operations Management)	36Z163952
AAE5110	Air Transport Economics and Policy (Module from Master of Science in Aviation Engineering and Operations Management)	36Z163960
AAE5111	Human Factors, Accident Prevention and Aviation Safety Risk Management (Module from Master of Science in Aviation Engineering and Operations Management)	36Z163979
AAE5112	Airport Operations and Management (Module from Master of Science in Aviation Engineering and Operations Management)	36Z163987

^#i. The subjects have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) for the Master of Science in Aviation Engineering and Operations Management programme.
ii. The Master of Science in Aviation Engineering and Operations Management programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 6).

The Continuing Education Fund (CEF) subsidises adults with learning aspirations to pursue continuing education and training courses. Eligible applicants may submit unlimited number of claims for reimbursement of fees on successful completion of CEF reimbursable courses up to a maximum sum of HK$25,000. Eligible applicants will be reimbursed 80% of their fees for the first HK$10,000, and 60% of that for the remaining HK$15,000. Please refer to https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/en/ce/cef/overview.php for full details.

Hong Kong Aviation Scholarship Scheme (HKASS) is a scholarship scheme to be awarded by the Government of the HKSAR under the Maritime and Aviation Training Fund (MATF) .

Objective

To encourage continuous professional enhancement for the aviation sector in Hong Kong.

Eligibility

The nominees should:

have either right of abode, right to land or have entered Hong Kong on One-way Permits. Students entering on Student or Dependent Visas will not be eligible;
be registered students of the eligible programmes;
undertake to work in the aviation sector in Hong Kong for a period of not less than twelve consecutive calendar months, within three calendar months upon successful completion of the eligible programme*; and
complete the eligible programme.

* Commencement of training under a cadet pilot training programme approved by the Civil Aviation Department under the CAD 509 scheme within three calendar months upon graduation from the identified programme, and successful completion of such cadet pilot training programme, will be regarded as having fulfilled the requirement.

Applicants may be required to fulfill other requirement(s) prescribed by the PolyU as it thinks fit under the HKASS. In case the recipient fails to fulfill any one of the above conditions, they are required to refund the scholarship received in full to the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Amount of Scholarship

Full scholarships will be awarded to the selected students to complete their aviation-related degree or higher degree programmes. The exact scholarship amount to be offered is subject to the tuition fees of the relevant programmes, capped at about HK$100,000 each.

Application

Students enrolling for the Master of Science in Aviation Engineering and Operations Management may apply for the scheme through PolyU. The application of the scheme for 2025/26 is not open yet. For enquiries, please contact the General Office at aae.exchange@polyu.edu.hk.

Please visit the Transport and Logistics Bureau website for more details.

The Transport and Logistics Bureau (TLB) launched the Maritime and Aviation Training Fund (MATF) on 1 April 2014 to enhance support for the manpower development of the maritime and aviation industries. The Professional Training and Examination Refund Scheme (Aviation) (ProTERS (Aviation)) is one of the schemes operated under MATF.

ProTERS (Aviation) aims to incentivise in-service partitioners of the aviation sector to attend course(s) and sit for examinations(s) that are being offered by various education institutions, professional or trade bodies to raise their professialism and competency, and encourage them to acquire relevant professional qualification(s).

Eligible applicants are refunded with 80% of the fees after completing pre-approved courses or passing examinations, subject to a maximum of HK$30,000. Apart from in-service practitioners, those who newly enter the industry after completion of through completing the training courses / passing the examinations are also eligible for making the refund application for the fees for the pre-approved courses completed / pre-approved examinations passed.

Eligibility

The applicant must be:
- a HKSAR resident and lawfully employable in Hong Kong; and
- in full-time employment in aviation-related work in an organization/company operating in Hong Kong at the time of application submission (with valid employment proof);
The applicant has enrolled in or taken one of the pre-approved courses or examinations, and has completed the course to the satisfaction of the course provider or passed the examination; and
The applicant has not been granted any other forms of government subsidy or financial assistance for the relevant pre-approved course/examination.

Pre-approved Course

Master of Science in Aviation Engineering (Aviation Operations and Management)/(Aeronautical Engineering) offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Valid from July 2023 to June 2026)
Master of Science in Aviation Engineering and Operations Management offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Valid from December 2025 to November 2028)
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Valid from December 2025 to November 2028)

Application

Applications should be made on an individual basis.
Applicants should submit the completed application form with all the required supporting documents* directly via one of the following channels:
- eMATF Online Application Platform
- by post to the Maritime and Aviation Training Fund Secretariat.
Application for each of the subject should be made within four months upon completion of the subject concerned.
Late application will not be accepted.

*Applicants must obtain the AAE issued Proof of Completion of Course by filling in the online form.

For full details, please refer to https://www.tlb.gov.hk/matf/eng/aviation/proters.html.