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Programme Structure 

 

For MSc, students complete 31 credits

  • 4 Compulsory Subjects (3 credits each)
  • 1 AIE Subject (1 credit)
  • 6 Elective Subjects (3 credits each)
    OR
  • 4 Compulsory Subjects (3 credits each)
  • 1 AIE Subject (1 credit)
  • 2 Elective Subjects (3 credits each)
  • the subject Research Methods (3 credits) and a Dissertation (9 credits)

 

Students may, on completion of 4 Compulsory Subjects, 1 credit of AIE Subject and 3 Elective Subjects (22 credits in total), opt for the Postgraduate Diploma.

The Compulsory Subjects comprise strategic and functional marketing modules and are designed to provide students with conceptual and analytical foundations in marketing. The Elective Subjects provide the opportunity for students to learn about applied marketing topics and explore leading-edge marketing practices and issues.

From 2025/26 Cohort onwards

  • MM5112 Organization and Management
  • MM576 Marketing Management *
  • MM5803 Introduction to Customer Value *
  • MM587 Consumer Behaviour *
  • MM5T21 Academic Integrity and Business Ethics (non-chargeable)

Non-Dissertation Option

  • MM501 Research Methods
  • MM5203 Decision Making for Leadership
  • MM534 Entrepreneurship 
  • MM539 International Management
  • MM5425 Business Analytics
  • MM5433 Decision Analytics by Machine Learning
  • MM544 E-Commerce
  • MM5451 Technology Innovation and Management
  • MM5452 Seminars in Emerging Technology
  • MM5712 Marketing Management in China
  • MM573 Marketing Strategy
  • MM5751 Content Marketing and Storytelling
  • MM578 Services Marketing
  • MM5791 Global Marketing in Cross-Cultural Perspectives 
  • MM582 Business to Business Marketing
  • MM5831 Social Media Marketing
  • MM584 Sales Management
  • MM5851 Marketing Innovation and Industry Leadership
  • MM5861 Advanced Marketing Research
  • MM5862 Quantitative Methods for Marketing Intelligence
  • MM588 Brand Management
  • MM589 Promotion and Advertising
  • MM5913 Field Study for Business Management
  • MM5971 Practice of Marketing Management
  • MM5995 MM MSc Career Workshop (0 credit)

Dissertation Option

  • MM501 Research Methods (3 credits)
  • MM597 Marketing Management Dissertation (9 credits)
  • MM5203 Decision Making for Leadership
  • MM534 Entrepreneurship 
  • MM539 International Management
  • MM5425 Business Analytics
  • MM5433 Decision Analytics by Machine Learning
  • MM544 E-Commerce
  • MM5451 Technology Innovation and Management
  • MM5452 Seminars in Emerging Technology
  • MM5712 Marketing Management in China
  • MM573 Marketing Strategy
  • MM5751 Content Marketing and Storytelling
  • MM578 Services Marketing
  • MM5791 Global Marketing in Cross-Cultural Perspectives
  • MM582 Business to Business Marketing
  • MM5831 Social Media Marketing
  • MM584 Sales Management
  • MM5851 Marketing Innovation and Industry Leadership
  • MM5861 Advanced Marketing Research
  • MM5862 Quantitative Methods for Marketing Intelligence
  • MM588 Brand Management
  • MM589 Promotion and Advertising
  • MM5913 Field Study for Business Management
  • MM5995 MM MSc Career Workshop (0 credit)

From 2024/25 Cohort onwards

  • MM5112 Organization and Management
  • MM576 Marketing Management *
  • MM5803 Introduction to Customer Value *
  • MM587 Consumer Behaviour *
  • MM5T21 Academic Integrity and Business Ethics (non-chargeable)

Non-Dissertation Option

  • MM501 Research Methods
  • MM5203 Decision Making for Leadership
  • MM534 Entrepreneurship 
  • MM539 International Management
  • MM5425 Business Analytics
  • MM5433 Decision Analytics by Machine Learning
  • MM544 E-Commerce
  • MM5451 Technology Innovation and Management
  • MM5452 Seminars in Emerging Technology
  • MM5712 Marketing Management in China
  • MM573 Marketing Strategy
  • MM5751 Content Marketing and Storytelling
  • MM578 Services Marketing
  • MM5791 Global Marketing in Cross-Cultural Perspectives 
  • MM582 Business to Business Marketing
  • MM5831 Social Media Marketing
  • MM584 Sales Management
  • MM5851 Marketing Innovation and Industry Leadership
  • MM5861 Advanced Marketing Research
  • MM5862 Quantitative Methods for Marketing Intelligence
  • MM588 Brand Management
  • MM589 Promotion and Advertising
  • MM5913 Field Study for Business Management
  • MM5971 Practice of Marketing Management
  • MM5400 Launchpad to Advanced Analytics (0 credit)
  • MM5995 MM MSc Career Workshop (0 credit)

Dissertation Option

  • MM5203 Decision Making for Leadership
  • MM534 Entrepreneurship 
  • MM539 International Management
  • MM5425 Business Analytics
  • MM5433 Decision Analytics by Machine Learning
  • MM544 E-Commerce
  • MM5451 Technology Innovation and Management
  • MM5452 Seminars in Emerging Technology
  • MM5712 Marketing Management in China
  • MM573 Marketing Strategy
  • MM5751 Content Marketing and Storytelling
  • MM578 Services Marketing
  • MM5791 Global Marketing in Cross-Cultural Perspectives
  • MM582 Business to Business Marketing
  • MM5831 Social Media Marketing
  • MM584 Sales Management
  • MM5851 Marketing Innovation and Industry Leadership
  • MM5861 Advanced Marketing Research
  • MM5862 Quantitative Methods for Marketing Intelligence
  • MM588 Brand Management
  • MM589 Promotion and Advertising
  • MM5913 Field Study for Business Management
  • MM5400 Launchpad to Advanced Analytics (0 credit)
  • MM5995 MM MSc Career Workshop (0 credit)
  • MM501 Research Methods (3 credits)
  • MM597 Marketing Management Dissertation (9 credits)

From 2019/20 Cohort to 2023/24 Cohort

  • MM5112 Organization and Management
  • MM576 Marketing Management *
  • MM5803 Introduction to Customer Value *
  • MM587 Consumer Behaviour *

Non-Dissertation Option

  • MM501 Research Methods
  • MM5203 Decision Making for Leadership
  • MM534 Entrepreneurship 
  • MM539 International Management
  • MM5425 Business Analytics
  • MM5433 Decision Analytics by Machine Learning
  • MM544 E-Commerce
  • MM5451 Technology Innovation and Management
  • MM5452 Seminars in Emerging Technology
  • MM5712 Marketing Management in China
  • MM573 Marketing Strategy
  • MM578 Services Marketing
  • MM5751 Content Marketing and Storytelling
  • MM5791 Global Marketing in Cross-Cultural Perspectives 
  • MM582 Business to Business Marketing
  • MM5831 Social Media Marketing
  • MM584 Sales Management
  • MM5851 Marketing Innovation and Industry Leadership
  • MM5861 Advanced Marketing Research
  • MM5862 Quantitative Methods for Marketing Intelligence
  • MM588 Brand Management
  • MM589 Promotion and Advertising
  • MM5913 Field Study for Business Management
  • MM5971 Practice of Marketing Management
  • MM5400 Launchpad to Advanced Analytics (0 credit)
  • MM5995 MM MSc Career Workshop (0 credit)

Dissertation Option

  • MM501 Research Methods (3 credits)
  • MM597 Marketing Management Dissertation (9 credits)
  • MM5203 Decision Making for Leadership
  • MM534 Entrepreneurship 
  • MM539 International Management
  • MM5425 Business Analytics
  • MM5433 Decision Analytics by Machine Learning
  • MM544 E-Commerce
  • MM5451 Technology Innovation and Management
  • MM5452 Seminars in Emerging Technology
  • MM5712 Marketing Management in China
  • MM573 Marketing Strategy
  • MM578 Services Marketing
  • MM5751 Content Marketing and Storytelling
  • MM5791 Global Marketing in Cross-Cultural Perspectives
  • MM582 Business to Business Marketing
  • MM5831 Social Media Marketing
  • MM584 Sales Management
  • MM5851 Marketing Innovation and Industry Leadership
  • MM5861 Advanced Marketing Research
  • MM5862 Quantitative Methods for Marketing Intelligence
  • MM588 Brand Management
  • MM589 Promotion and Advertising
  • MM5913 Field Study for Business Management
  • MM5400 Launchpad to Advanced Analytics(0 credit)
  • MM5995 MM MSc Career Workshop (0 credit)
  • The offering of subjects is subject to class quota availability. Students may also choose from a list of "Common Pool Electives", subject to the prescriptions of programme curriculum.
  • Programme structure, course names and content are subject to continuous review and change.
cef_logo * These subjects have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. The programme (MSc in Marketing Management) is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 6).

 

Mode of Study and Duration

Mode of study: Mixed-mode

Students can pursue their studies with either a full-time study load (9 credits or more in a semester) or a part-time study load (less than 9 credits in a semester).

Students normally complete the programme full-time in 1.5 years or part-time in 2.5 years. Students who wish to extend their studies beyond the normal duration can submit a request to the Department of Management and Marketing for consideration.

The programme offers a structured progression pattern. Students are encouraged to follow the pattern to benefit from the cohort-based structure. Classes are normally scheduled on weekday evenings, with some daytime classes for full-time students. Each 3-credit subject requires 39 contact hours over a teaching semester, with one 3-hour class per week.

Current students can refer to the Programme Requirement Document for more details about the programme.

 

Programme Requirement Document

 

 

Programme Requirement Document 2025/2026  
Programme Requirement Document 2024/2025  
Programme Requirement Document 2023/2024  Cover 2223_MM
Programme Requirement Document 2022/2023  Cover 2223_MM
Programme Requirement Document 2021/2022  MM_21_22
Programme Requirement Document 2020/2021
 MM_20_21
Programme Requirement Document 2019/2020  MM_19_20

 

Messages from Alumni

Marketing is a dynamic discipline that blends core theoretical principles with the constantly shifting dynamics of content, media, and data. I chose the MSc in Marketing Management programme to deepen my expertise through structured and immersive learning, building on several years of experience in the field.

One of the programme's standout features is the wealth of resources available to students. These include the extensive industry-informed insights and expert guidance provided by experienced faculty, the opportunity to exchange ideas with fellow students from a wide range of cultural and professional backgrounds, and the rich programme of activities and career workshops offered by the Department of Management and Marketing. Together, these elements have enriched both our studies and our lives by creating a learning environment that emphasises real-world application and career development.

The programme's innovative approach is also evident in its elective subjects, which are regularly updated to reflect current industry needs and student interests. This ensures that the learning experience remains relevant and forward-looking. 

Overall, I’m grateful for the holistic perspective offered by the PolyU MSc in Marketing Management programme. It offered me a valuable and enjoyable learning experience that has empowered me both in my current role and my future career in marketing.

 

SU Lin

(2023/2024 Graduate)
SU Lin MMLarge

As a hands-on marketer in the hospitality and tourism sector, keeping up with the latest trends is essential. The MSc in Marketing Management programme at PolyU has equipped me with the skills I need to thrive in this fast-changing industry. The combination of theoretical insights and practical applications—delivered by experienced professors and enriched by stimulating class discussions, relevant case studies, and insights from industry experts—has given me a well-rounded understanding of marketing and management.

The programme also offered meaningful exposure to diverse cultures and encouraged collaboration with classmates from a wide range of industries and backgrounds. This broadened my global perspective and deepened my understanding of marketing in a broader international context. In addition, sessions on business etiquette, networking, and corporate visits helped me build valuable connections both within and beyond the marketing field.

I’m truly grateful to PolyU for this transformative experience. Whether you’re a recent graduate entering the marketing world or a seasoned professional looking to expand your knowledge and strengthen your decision-making, this programme offers an excellent foundation in business and marketing strategies.

 

LEE Chun Yin, Stephen

(2024/2025 Graduate)
LEE Chun Yin Stephen MM
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