Sept 2027 Entry
1.5 years (Full-time)
3 years (Part-time)
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- Non-local applicants must be registered as full-time students.
Early Round: 2026-10-20
Main Round: 2027-02-25
Early Round: 2026-10-20
Main Round: 2027-02-25
What's New
- Undergraduate
- Taught Postgraduate
- Undergraduate
Programme Aims
The Master of Science Scheme in Artificial Intelligence for the Professions (MAI-Pro) integrates core AI expertise with discipline-specific knowledge through an interdisciplinary curriculum, demonstrating how AI can be applied across diverse fields. Designed for individuals from varied academic and industry backgrounds, the Scheme develops their AI competencies and professional capabilities to apply AI effectively in their respective fields.
The programme objectives are:
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Develop students’ advanced AI knowledge and technical competence for application across diverse professional, disciplinary, and industrial contexts.
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Equip students to analyse complex professional problems and design innovative, responsible, and domain-relevant AI-enabled solutions.
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Prepare students to adapt to emerging AI developments, evolving professional needs, and lifelong professional growth.
Programme Characteristics
Through an interdisciplinary, application-oriented curriculum, MAI-Pro integrates AI theories, methodologies, tools, and technologies with domain-specific contexts, enabling students to develop a strong understanding of AI and its applications in their respective fields. Alongside technical acumen, the Scheme fosters critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and adaptability. By combining advanced AI knowledge with professional relevance, MAI-Pro equips graduates to navigate and shape the future landscape of their industries with confidence and innovation. Hosted by the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences (FCMS), the Scheme is the University’s first and only programme of its kind, bringing together expertise from various Faculties and one School to provide a uniquely interdisciplinary learning experience.
The participating Faculties and School are:
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Faculty of Business (FB)
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Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE)
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Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences (FCMS) – the host
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Faculty of Engineering (FENG)
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Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (FHSS)
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Faculty of Humanities (FH)
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Faculty of Science (FS)
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School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM)
Programme Structure
To be awarded the Master’s degree, students are required to complete 31 credits in total, including:
- 4 Core Subjects (12 credits)
- 3 Discipline-Specific Subjects (9 credits)
- 3 Elective Subjects (9 credits)
- Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) subject (1 credit)
Details of the programme structure and information on the subjects offered can be obtained at FCMS website.
Disciplines
The Scheme comprises eight awards, including seven specific disciplines and a generic track. Prospective students seeking admission to this programme may indicate their discipline preference(s) by completing the online personal statement.
The eight disciplines are:
- MSc in Artificial Intelligence for the Construction and Environment Professions
- MSc in Artificial Intelligence for the Engineering Professions
- MSc in Artificial Intelligence for the Language and Communication Professions
- MSc in Artificial Intelligence for the Science and Technology Professions
- MSc in Artificial Intelligence for the Shipping and Logistics Professions
- MSc in Artificial Intelligence for the Social Sciences Professions
- MSc in Artificial Intelligence for the Tourism Professions
- MSc in Artificial Intelligence for Professional Practice
Important Notes:
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Applicants’ stated preferences will be taken into consideration. However, due to quota limitations, placement will be made subject to availability.
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The confirmed discipline will be stated on the admission offer.
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Transfers between programmes are not permitted once an admission offer has been issued.
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FCMS reserves the final authority to determine any programme changes and allocations.
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Programme Director
Prof. CHEN Changwen
BS(USTC); MSEE(USC); PhD(UIUC); FIEEE; FSPIE; MAE
Associate Programme Directors
Prof. Raymond Sze
BSc, MPhil, PhD
Prof. HUA Wen
BEng; PhD (RUC)
(This programme is offered subject to approval)
- A Bachelor's degree from an institution that is recognised by PolyU.
Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor’s degree from institutions where the medium of instruction is English are required to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purposes. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.
For further information, please contact us via email: fcms.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk
TBC
Required
- Graduation certificate of your undergraduate degree when available*
- Copies of transcripts for all tertiary studies attended
- Copies of TOEFL or IELTS results (taken in a single sitting within 2 years)
* Applicants whose qualifications are attained in mainland China are required to provide the Academic Credential (学历证书) and the Degree Certificate (学位证书) from all colleges and universities attended.
Optional
- Personal resume
- Proof of current and past employment
- Other professional records or attainments
