Fast-track Programme Overview
Programme Overview
Our Fast-track Programme will provide an opportunity for high-achieving students to complete an integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in a shortened duration and with reduced tuition fees.
Students enrolling in BSc (Hons) Scheme in Hotel and Tourism Management – Specialism programmes who meets the admission requirements at Year 1 entry or in Year 3 can take a fast-track path to complete one of the following Master’s programmes in one year’s time:
After completing the Fast-Track Programme, two award parchments will be issued.
Admission Requirements
Year 1 Entry
- JUPAS (Local): At least Level 5** in 2 subjects and with HKDSE Best 5 score of 26 or above
- Non-JUPAS (Local) and Non-JEE: IB score of 39 or above (or equivalent)
- JEE (Mainland): Total score within the Top 3% of the province of the examination year
Year 3 Entry
- Attained a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.30 or above at the end of Semester 2 of Year 2; and
- Recommended by the Programme Leader
Normal Study Duration
Students enrolled in our Fast-track programme can normally complete both Ug and TPg programmes in full-time mode within 5 years (4 years for Ug + 1 year for TPg).
Study Plan
Fast-track programme students can take up to 9 credits (around 30% of the credit requirement of the TPg curriculum) from TPg subjects within their Ug curriculum, and these credits will count towards the TPg programme award.
If student opts for SHTM Master’s programme, TPg subjects shown in the left column can replace the original subjects in the Ug curriculum:
| TPg subjects to be taken |
Ug subjects to be replaced |
| HTM533 - Managing Human Resources in The Hospitality and Tourism Industry |
HTM3226 - Managing Human Resources in Hospitality, Tourism and Events |
| HTM568 - Smart Tourism & Big Data Analytics |
HTM4367 - Data Visualization Analytics in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry |
| HTM535 - Hospitality and Tourism Financial Management |
HTM3222 - Financial Management in Hospitality, Tourism and Events |
| HTM582 - Research Methods |
HTM3205 - Analysing and Interpreting Research |
If student opts for MM Master’s programme, TPg subjects shown in the left column can replace the original subjects in the Ug curriculum:
| TPg subjects to be taken |
Ug subjects to be replaced |
| MM501 - Research Methods |
One Free Elective subject |
| MM531 - Strategic Management |
One Free Elective subject |
| MM534 - Entrepreneurship |
One Free Elective subject |
| MM5222 - HRM Seminars |
One Free Elective subject |
| MM5451 - Technology Innovation and Management |
One Free Elective subject |
| MM5831 - Social Media Marketing |
One Free Elective subject |