Master of Science in Aviation Engineering and Operations Management
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
31
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.
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.
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.
