77 Master's degrees offered by the university

The MPhil programme in Nano Science and Technology from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims to train students to conduct interdisciplinary research in Nano Science and Technology. 

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Programme in Humanities from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology provides training for students who intend to pursue careers in teaching and research. It can be an end in itself or serve as preparation for a PhD degree.

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Programme in Social Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is designed to provide rigorous training in the research methods required to conduct substantive research in one of the following disciplines related to China (in the majority of instances): demography, economics, geography, political science, psychology, and sociology. 

The Individualized Interdisciplinary Program (Research Area) from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is designed for students who have well-articulated research goals which cannot be reached through established research postgraduate programmes. 

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Programme in Chemistry from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims to train students to conduct independent research in Chemistry.

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Finance Program from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a research-oriented degree that aims to prepare students for a research and teaching career in universities and research institutes.

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Programme in Marine Environmental Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims to train students to conduct independent research in Marine Environmental Science.

The Master in Integrative Systems and Design offered at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is uniquely cross-disciplinary. They lay emphasis on the confluence of functionality and form in the design of modern devices, services etc.

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Programme in Civil Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology focuses on strengthening students' knowledge in certain areas of Civil Engineering and exposing them to the issues involved in the conception, design, construction, maintenance, and use of structures and facilities. 

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Programme in Economics from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a research-oriented degree that aims to prepare students for a research and teaching career in universities and research institutes.

The Telecommunications MSc programme from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is to equip participating students with a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge based on the latest topics in wireless systems, optical networking, broadband multimedia communications, and convergence protocols.

The MSc in Financial Mathematics program offered by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology focuses on preparing students to be professionals in contemporary finance and wealth management.

The Master of Business Administration Program offered by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology cultivates students’ ability to deal with the challenges and opportunities presented by continued technological development and globalization.

The Master of Science (MSc) Program in Information Systems Management offered by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is designed to meet the rapidly increasing demand for middle and senior level information systems professionals. 

The Master of Science (MSc) Program in Economics at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology emphasizes coursework to strengthen students’ general background in economics and their ability to apply such knowledge to analyze real world problems.

The Master of Arts (MA) Program in International Language Education at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology offers advanced postgraduate education, taught in English, with two specialized concentrations: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), and Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCSL).

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) Program at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is an interdisciplinary program that equips students with knowledge of the full impact of science and technology innovations, and professional skills in the formulation and implementation of innovative solutions to current and emerging global challenges.

The Integrated Circuits MSc programme from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is designed for professionals and students with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or science who are interested in acquiring in-depth knowledge in microelectronic engineering, or upgrade their knowledge in IC design.

The backbone of this Chemical and Energy Engineering programme from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is made up of energy, environment and nanotechnology, three of the key areas of chemical engineering for which HKUST has built its global reputation. 

The Technology Leadership and Entrepreneurship course from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology seeks to nurture engineering talents with an entrepreneurial spirit and a design thinking mindset, so that they can become technology entrepreneurs.