Master of Science in Industrial Logistics Systems

DUAL MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME FOCUSING ON

INDUSTRIAL LOGISTICS AND ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

We are delighted to unveil a brand-new Dual Master’s Programme in Industrial Logistics and Engineering Management, jointly delivered by the Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE), at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).

The Dual Master’s Programme in areas related to Industrial Logistics & Engineering Management will help students to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the intersection of information technologies, engineering principles, and effective management practices. The curriculum provides engineering professionals with the opportunity to build competencies for an array of technical and managerial positions. Students have the opportunity to choose which specialty track aligns with their interests and goals. Selected students will benefit from a unique educational experience as they undertake their studies at both the PolyU in Hong Kong and JHU in the United States.

The Dual Master’s Programme is designed as a non-reciprocal collaboration (outgoing only). Eligible students can apply for this dual Master’s Programme starting in the 2025/26 academic year and beyond. Those who are accepted and have completed their studies at the PolyU during the first year will have the exceptional opportunity to continue their studies at JHU in the second year.

Upon successful completion of the Dual Master’s Programme, students will be awarded two degrees: One from the PolyU, titled "Master of Science in Industrial Logistics Systems", and another from the JHU, titled "Master of Science in Engineering Management".

Programme information

# Remarks:
The published tuition fees include all applicable taxes and apply to the standard course load only, excluding excess credits.
Students shall bear all costs arising from retaking failed courses or voluntarily enrolling in extra credits beyond the prescribed curriculum.

Graduation requirements and parchments

Students in the Dual Master’s Programme will first register at the PolyU and complete at least 21 credits (including compulsory subjects and the field trip study) and the 1-credit Academic Integrity and Ethics Requirement (AIE) subject – ‘Academic Integrity and Ethics in Business’ at the PolyU during the first year. In the second year, students are required to complete at least 27 credits and fulfil other non-credit bearing requirements at the JHU Whiting School of Engineering.

Students enrolling on the Dual Master’s Programme must fulfill all the required credits in order to meet the graduation conditions of both the PolyU and JHU.

Upon successful completion of the Dual Master’s programme, students will be awarded two degrees: One from the PolyU, entitled "Master of Science in Industrial Logistics Systems", and another from JHU, entitled "Master of Science in Engineering Management".

How to apply

Details will be announced in Semester 1 of the 2026/27 academic year.

Entrance requirement

Students enrolled in the MSc in Industrial Logistics Systems programme at the PolyU who meet the following English & GPA requirements are eligible to apply for admission to JHU's MSc in Engineering Management programme in the second-year of study:

• Obtain an overall band score of 7.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), OR a score of 100^ or above in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based test; and
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 or above out of 4.3 upon completion of the first-year study with 21 credits at PolyU.

^Remark: A fulfilment of 2026 TOEFL iBT, total and section score 5.5 or above is also accepted

Interview arrangement

Selected candidates will be invited to attend interviews hosted by PolyU's Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE). Details will be announced later.

ISE will recommended selected students to the Whiting School of Engineering at JHU for admission to the "Master of Science in Engineering Management" programme for the second year of study.*

* Remark:
The Whiting School of Engineering at JHU reserves sole authority over admission decisions for its programme.
Any admitted student who fails to meet the GPA requirement after completing their first year at PolyU will have their JHU admission offer revoked and will be ineligible to enrol in the JHU programme.

Curriculum Mapping

Details will be announced in Semester 1 of the 2026/27 academic year.

Enquiry

Ms Louise Tung
Programme Manager

 852-2766 4227

louise.tung@polyu.edu.hk