Sept 2027 Entry
1.5 years (Full-time)
2.5 years (Part-time)
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This programme is offered within the Postgraduate Scheme in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
Early Round: 2026-10-20
Main Round: 2027-02-25
Early Round: 2026-10-20
Main Round: 2027-02-25
What's New
- Taught Postgraduate
- Undergraduate
- Undergraduate
Programme Aims
The programme is designed for the transformation of the logistics industry under the new economy. It aims to provide students with the use of information technology and managerial approaches in improving inbound logistics, production and outbound logistics so as to create value for the customers.
Characteristics
The programme provides an opportunity for managers and engineers who graduated from engineering and other disciplines to obtain additional expertise in the planning, organising, staffing, training, assessing, reporting, monitoring, coordinating and controlling of information and other resources involved in the production of goods and services and satisfying customers. A study tour will be arranged for students to visit the logistics facilities and attend classes in universities of the Chinese mainland.
The programme offers a mixed study mode, enabling students to choose between full-time and part-time enrolment. Local students can vary their study mode each semester based on personal needs. This flexibility is not available to non-local students, who are constrained by visa requirements.
The programme is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (Hong Kong) and The Hong Kong Logistics Association. It is suitable for logistics professionals working in various fields, including logistics and distribution, retail, freight forwarding, healthcare services, delivery services, consultancy services, manufacturing logistics, procurement and many other fields dealing with transportation. The programme provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills for improving the efficiency of an enterprise’s logistics activities and cultivates them to become logistics experts.
Programme Structure
Students must complete 7 taught subjects - 4 Compulsory Subjects, at least 1 Core and at most 2 Elective Subjects plus a Dissertation (equivalent to 3 subjects, 9 credits); OR 10 taught subjects - 4 Compulsory Subjects, at least 3 Core (incl. ISE550 field trip study) and at most 3 Elective Subjects.
Students are required to complete the compulsory 1-credit subject “EEE5T03 Engineering Ethics and Academic Integrity” to satisfy the Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) requirement for graduation. No credit fee will be charged for this subject.
Core Areas of Study
The following is a sample of major subjects for the various core areas of study. Students are provided with more subjects for selection upon registration.
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Global Operations & Logistics Management (ISE525)
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Enterprise Resources Planning (ISE526)
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Logistics Information Systems (ISE527)
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Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies (ISE544)
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Warehousing & Material Handling Systems (ISE512)
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Contemporary Logistics Issues in China (ISE550*)
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Risk & Crisis Management (ISE548)
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Workflow Design & Management (ISE518)
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Optimisation Modeling & Applications (ISE5019)
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Business Intelligence and Data Mining (ISE5606)
Details of the offered subjects are available at www.polyu.edu.hk/ise.
* Students pursuing the MSc award must take this subject if they do not opt for the dissertation.
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Prof. JZ Ren
BSc (Chongqing Univ.), MSc (Chongqing Univ.), PhD (Padua)
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A Bachelor's degree or a professional qualification, or the equivalent, is required.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University's minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.
Individual cases will be considered on their own merit. Applicants may be required to attend interviews or tests to further demonstrate their language proficiency.
For information on academic matters, please contact:
Prof. JZ Ren (tel: (852) 2766 6596; email: jzhren@polyu.edu.hk).
For information on general enquiries, please contact:
Ms Louise Tung (tel: (852) 2766 4227; email: louise.tung@polyu.edu.hk).
Programme website: www.polyu.edu.hk/ise/mscils
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All compulsory subjects are assessed by coursework elements.
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Classes are scheduled on weekday evenings or weekends.
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All compulsory subjects have been included on the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) list of reimbursable courses.
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HK$267,000 per programme
This programme not only increased my knowledge of modern logistics and global business trends but also broadened my vision and horizons. I learnt a lot through mutual sharing during teamwork and researching different projects. With the help of comprehensive networks and professional advice, I have an optimistic perspective regarding my future career.
The MSc in Industrial Logistics Systems provided a combination of both practical values and theoretical knowledge. Through this interdisciplinary learning experience, I was able to bridge the gap between school education and business application. Thank you for the enthusiastic teaching and technical support, which provided me with valuable learning experiences and a satisfying school life.
This programme helps students to enhance their management skills while also clarifying many aspects related to the business environment of manufacturers and logistics providers. As an international student, the MSc in Industrial Logistics Systems has helped me to create and develop my professional network, which is vital for the success of my career in Hong Kong.
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