Sept 2027 Entry
4 years
121-133 academic credits AND 4-7 training credits
Award Title
- Upon successful completion of the graduation requirements of the Specialism programme, students will be awarded one of the following degrees:
- BSc (Hons) in Hotel and Tourism Management (Hotel Management)
- BSc (Hons) in Hotel and Tourism Management (Smart Tourism and Hospitality)
- BSc (Hons) in Hotel and Tourism Management (Event and Experience Management) - Upon successful completion of the graduation requirements of the Secondary Major programme, students will be awarded one of the following degrees:
- BSc (Hons) in Hotel and Tourism Management with a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
- BSc (Hons) in Hotel and Tourism Management with a Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Curriculum
- All admitted students will embark on a Common Year One curriculum. During the second semester of their Year One study, students will be asked to rank the five programme options (incl. three specialisms and two secondary majors) for the School’s consideration and approval.
- The decision to admit a student into a specific option will be made by the School based on the student’s choice, overall GPA in Year One and/or interview results.
- Besides ranking the programme options, during the second semester of their Year One study, students will be asked to join the 2+2 Dual Degree Programme jointly offered by:
- School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; AND
- Modul University Vienna (Austria) OR Institut Lyfe (France).
Entry Scholarship
- SHTM will grant entry scholarships to Local Non-JUPAS applicants with outstanding academic performance. The award criteria for the scholarship are shown on the SHTM Website.
- All scholarship information shown on the SHTM website is provided for reference only and is subject to change without prior notice.
Special Remarks
- The credit requirements of this scheme are indicative only and are subject to review.
What's New
- Undergraduate
- Taught Postgraduate
- Undergraduate
Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes
The BSc (Hons) Scheme in Hotel and Tourism Management programme offered by SHTM is developed to nurture competent professionals who are equipped for a variety of industry positions in the hotel, tourism, event, and broader service industries with a customer service orientation. Over the 4-year study period, the School will offer a multi-disciplinary education that equips students with the professional knowledge and skills for a broad range of complex managerial and specialised work activities in hospitality, tourism and events.
By graduation, students will have developed into customer-focused, independent and forward-thinking leaders. They will also gain a global perspective that will help them to meet the challenges faced by the dynamic hotel, tourism, event and broader service industries. We are confident that graduates of our programme will not only make meaningful contributions to the delivery of quality service in the hospitality, tourism and event industries, but also contribute to the operation and management of local and international hospitality and tourism enterprises.
This programme scheme offers five options: three major with specialism options and two major + secondary major options. The three major with specialism options are Hotel Management, Smart Tourism and Hospitality, and Event and Experience Management. The two major + secondary major options are Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA) and Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE).
All of these options combine theory and practice in the hotel, tourism, events and experience, and broader service industries with a customer service orientation; they produce graduates who are equipped for a variety of industry positions. Graduates can progress rapidly to local or international management-level positions within these industries. Students develop strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills along with a global outlook essential for navigating the fast‑evolving hotel, tourism, and events sectors.
There is also an additional study option called the "2+2 Dual Programme". Students taking this option will spend Year 1 & 2 at PolyU and Year 3 & 4 at one of our partner universities:
1. Modul University in Vienna, Austria, or
2. Institut Lyfe in Paris, France.
More details will be provided in a briefing session arranged for all students in Year 1.
Students who have selected either one of the two secondary major options, but are unable to complete it will be awarded the title BSc (Hons) in Hotel and Tourism Management.
Career Prospects
After gaining industry experience, graduates can take up management positions in the hotel, tourism, events and experience, and broader service sectors. Career pathways vary depending on the chosen programme option and electives.
Graduates may pursue roles in:
- Hotels, cruise ships, hostels, serviced apartments
- Restaurants and restaurant chains
- Conference and exhibition centres, shopping malls, clubs and associations
- Airlines, airports, ground transportation operations
- Tour operators, travel agencies, car rental companies
- Tourist attractions, national tourism organisations, destination management companies
- Convention and exhibition organisations, professional meeting planning
- Museums, historic sites, recreation facilities, and theme parks
In Year 1, all students enter the BSc (Hons) Scheme in Hotel and Tourism Management and are introduced to university-level study and to general subjects such as IE and AIDA, leadership and intra-personal development. They are required to complete a healthy lifestyle course and some language and communication requirements. During this year, all students take an introductory course in hotel, tourism and event management and four other discipline-related subjects offered by the School of Hotel and Tourism Management. The other subjects are all general university requirements (GUR).
No programme option is selected at this stage.
After completing their first year, students study a Major, choosing one of five programme options: Major with specialism in Hotel Management; Major with specialism in Smart Tourism and Hospitality; Major with specialism in Event and Experience Management; Major + Secondary Major in AIDA; or Major + Secondary Major in IE.*
In Year 2, students study subjects in the specific discipline they have chosen. They also start to take subjects in their chosen minor or free electives.
In Year 3, students study advanced topics in their chosen disciplines, minor and/or free electives. The courses in this year focus on case studies and applications.
In Year 4, students complete advanced subjects. Depending on their selected programme option, they may also either begin work on a thesis or enrol in a Capstone project. They must also complete 6 months or 960 hours of cumulative work experience to fulfil the work-integrated education requirement.
Students enrolled in the 2+2 Dual Programme option study at Modul University, Austria OR Institut Lyfe, France in Year 3 and Year 4.
* The decision to admit a student into an option is made by the School based on the student’s choice, overall GPA in Year 1 study and/or interview results. Students will be asked to rank their choices during the second semester of their Year 1 study for the School’s consideration and approval.
* Students may be allowed to transfer between the three majors with specialism options before completing their work-integrated education requirement if they, after the transfer, can still manage to complete all of the credits required for graduation within 4 years.
The BSc (Hons) Scheme in the Hotel and Tourism Management programme offers the following two major + secondary major options:
(1) Major + Secondary Major in AIDA
(2) Major + Secondary Major in IE
Students who choose one of the major + secondary major options will have to fulfil additional requirements for the secondary major and GURs. The study patterns are shown below.
(1) Major + Secondary Major in AIDA option
(a) Primary Major - 70 academic credits and 7 training credits offered by the School of Hotel and Tourism Management
(b) AIDA requirements - 30 academic credits
(c) Integrated Capstone Project - 6 academic credits
(d) GUR - 27 academic credits
Total: 133 academic credits and 7 training credits
(2) Major + Secondary Major in IE option
(a) Primary major - 70 academic credits and 4 training credits offered by the School of Hotel and Tourism Management
(b) IE requirements [inclusive of a 12-week company attachment] - 30 academic credits
(c) 2 Major electives - 6 academic credits
(d) GUR - 27 academic credits
Total: 133 academic credits and 4 training credits
121-133 academic credits AND 4-7 training credits
Prof. Daniel LEUNG
Undergraduate Programme Director
Email: daniel.yc.leung@polyu.edu.hk
Satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirements.
Other Information
Preference will also be given to applicants with good results in languages.
For further programme information, please contact
the General Office (tel.: 3400 2200/3400 2201; email: hminfo@polyu.edu.hk).
- To understand the suitability of applicants for the BSc (Hons) Scheme in Hotel and Tourism Management.
- To ascertain whether the applicants' expectations of the programme/career path match what our School aims to provide.
- To evaluate the applicants' language, communication and interpersonal skills.
Another round of admission interviews will be held for other qualified applicants will be scheduled after the announcement of the HKDSE results.
About 20 minutes
- All bands of applicants are considered, with preference for Band A applicants. Admission to the BSc (Hons) Scheme in Hotel and Tourism Management is primarily based on academic merit.
- Detailed interview arrangements will be announced to JUPAS applicants via email one week before the dates of the interviews.
- Applicants with good interview performance will be given bonus scores to increase their chances of being admitted to the programme.
Important dates:
- Early-May 2027 – Admission interview schedule announced via email to all Band A candidates who take “Tourism and Hospitality Studies” subject in the HKDSE
- Mid-July 2027 – Release of HKDSE results
- Mid-July / End of July 2027 – Admission interview schedule announced via email to qualified Band A applicants
Required
A personal statement will be useful but not a must.
To obtain a better understanding of the overall academic and non-academic qualities and achievements of applicants and their attitudes toward the programme, and to gauge applicants' language and communication skills and evaluate his/her interest in, potential for, and knowledge of the hotel, tourism, and event and experience industries in general.
15-20 minutes
Applicants who do not reside in Hong Kong will be invited for an interview via MS Teams or Zoom, if shortlisted.
Required
To obtain a better understanding of the overall academic and non-academic qualities and achievements of applicants and their attitudes towards the programme, and to gauge their language and communication skills and evaluate their interest in, potential for and knowledge of the hotel, tourism and events and experience industries in general.
15-20 minutes
