Programme Information 课程资料
The MSSc-SCT programme integrates two interdisciplinary domains: smart technology (ST) and cultural tourism (CT). It requires a total of 27 credits and can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. students must fulfil the graduation requirements by completing five core courses (15 credits) and four elective courses (12 credits: the minimum requirement includes at least one course from the ST Cluster and one course from the CT Cluster. The remaining two courses can be selected from either the ST or CT Cluster, allowing flexibility based on individual interests and career goals.) from seven available options.
MSSc-SCT 课程整合了智慧科技 (ST) 与文化旅游 (CT) 两个跨学科领域。课程要求修满 27 学分，全日制学生需于一年内完成课业，兼读制学生则于两年内完成。学生须从七门可选课程中修读五门核心课程（15 学分）及另修四门选修课程（12 学分）以满足毕业要求。选修课最低要求： 必须包含至少一门 ST 范畴课程及一门 CT 范畴课程。其余两门课程可根据个人兴趣与职业目标，从 ST 或 CT 范畴中自由选择。
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Programme 课程名称 |
Master of Social Sciences in Smart Cultural Tourism (MSSc-SCT) 智慧文化旅游社会科学硕士 |
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Study Level 学历级别 |
Master’s degree 硕士学位 |
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Mode of Study 修读模式 |
Full-time and Part-time 全日制 及 兼读制 |
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Duration of Programme 修读年期 |
Full-time: 1 year (2 semesters) 全日制：1 年（2 个学期） 兼读制：2 年（4 个学期） |
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Number of Academic Credits Required for Graduation 毕业所需学分 |
27 credits 27学分 |
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Number and name of stream(s) 授课语言与组别设置 |
1. Chinese (Putonghua) stream and 2. English stream 1. 中文（普通话）授课组 2. 英文授课组 |
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Total Tuition Fee 总学费 |
For local students: HK$148,500 (HK$5,500 per credit) For non-local students: HK$162,000 (HK$6,000 per credit) 本地学生：港币 148,500 元（每学分港币 5,500 元） 非本地学生：港币 162,000 元（每学分港币 6,000 元） |
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Graduate Profile 培养目标
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Graduates of the Programme are equipped to pursue careers as Cultural Tourism Manager/Coordinator, Digital Heritage & Cultural Technology Specialist (e.g., AR/VR/MR applications), Tourism Data Analyst / Cultural Policy Researcher, Cultural Event and Experience Producer, Digital Interpretation & Storytelling Specialist, UX/UI Designer for Cultural and Tourism Platforms, and Smart Destination / Smart Museum Innovation Officer. 本课程毕业生预期具备在以下专业领域发展的能力：文旅项目管理与运营、数字遗产保护与科技应用、行业政策研究与数据洞察、文化体验策划与内容生产、智慧文旅创新与交互设计。 |
* The MSSc-SCT programme is pending the final approval of the Secretary for Education, with a planned launch in September 2026. MSSc-SCT 课程尚待教育局局长最终审批，计划于 2026 年 9 月开办。
Study Plan for Full-time MSSc-SCT Students
The study plan for full-time MSSc-SCT students is designed to fulfill the graduation requirement of 27 credits within one year. Students are expected to complete five core courses (15 credits) and four elective courses—two from the Smart Technology cluster and two from the Cultural Tourism cluster (12 credits)—selected from seven available options. In the first semester, students should complete four core courses (12 credits) and one elective course from either the Smart Technology or Cultural Tourism cluster (3 credits). In the second semester, students should complete one core course (3 credits – Master's Project) and three elective courses from either the Smart Technology or Cultural Tourism cluster, or an additional course entitled “Selected Topics” (9 credits).
全日制学生修读计划
全日制学生的修读计划旨在让学生在一年内完成 27 学分的毕业要求。
- 第一学期： 完成 4 门核心课程（12 学分）及 1 门选修课程（3 学分，可选 ST 或 CT 范畴）。
- 第二学期： 完成 1 门核心课程（计3 学分的硕士专题项目）及 3 门选修课程（9 学分，可选 ST 或 CT 范畴，或名为“特选课题”的额外课程）。
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Year/Semester |
No. of Credits 学分 |
Year/Semester |
No. of Credits 学分 |
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Year 1 – First Semester |
Year 1 – Second Semester |
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Core Courses |
Core Courses 核心课程 |
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SCT501 Smart Cultural Tourism and Creative Industries |
3 |
SCT505 Master project: Cultural Tourism and Technology Studio SCT505 硕士专题项目:文化旅游与科技研习 |
3 |
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SCT502 Smart Technologies in Cultural Tourism |
3 |
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| SCT503 History, Culture and In-depth Tourism SCT503 历史、文化与深度旅游 |
3 |
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| SCT504 Human-Centred Research Methodology SCT504 以人为本的研究方法 |
3 |
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Elective Courses* |
Elective Courses* |
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| 1 elective course from Smart Technology or Cultural Tourism Cluster 1 门选修课（选自智慧技术或文化旅游范畴）
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3 |
3 elective courses from Smart Technology and Cultural Tourism Clusters 3 门选修课（选自智慧技术及文化旅游范畴）
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9 |
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Sub-Total 小计 |
15 |
Sub-Total 小计 |
12 |
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* Smart Technology Electives *「智慧技术」选修课： * Cultural Tourism Electives *「文化旅游」选修课： * Selected Topic can be in either Cluster, depending on the focus of the course. *「特选课题」课程可属于任一范畴，视课程重点而定。 |
Core Courses 核心课程 |
15 |
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Elective Courses 选修课程 |
12 |
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Total 总计 |
27 |
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Study Plan for Part-time MSSc-SCT Students
The study plan for part-time MSSc-SCT students is designed to fulfill the graduation requirement of 27 credits over two years. In the first semester of Year 1, students will complete three core courses (9 credits). During the second semester of Year 1, they will take two elective courses (6 credits), choosing one from the Smart Technology cluster and one from the Cultural Tourism cluster. In the first semester of Year 2, students will enroll in two courses (6 credits): one core course and one elective course from the Smart Technology cluster. In the second semester of Year 2, they will complete two additional courses (6 credits), following the same structure as the first semester. However, the elective course in the second semester will be selected from the Cultural Tourism cluster. This study plan ensures a balanced academic workload and allows students to progressively build their expertise in smart cultural tourism, preparing them for their Master’s Project and future professional endeavors.
兼读制 MSSc-SCT 学生修读计划
兼读制学生的修读计划旨在让学生在两年内完成 27 学分的毕业要求。
- 第一学年： 第一学期修读 3 门核心课程（9 学分）；第二学期修读 2 门选修课程（6 学分，ST 与 CT 范畴各一门）。
- 第二学年： 第一学期修读 1 门核心课程及 1 门 ST 范畴选修课（共 6 学分）；第二学期修读 1 门核心课程（硕士专题项目）及 1 门 CT 范畴选修课（共 6 学分）。
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Year/Semester |
No. of Credits 学分 |
Year/Semester |
No. of Credits 学分 |
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Year 1 First Semester |
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Year 2 First Semester第二学年 第一学期 |
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Core Courses |
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Core and Elective Courses |
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| SCT501 Smart Cultural Tourism and Creative Industries SCT501 智慧文化旅游与创意产业 |
3 |
SCT504 Human-Centred Research Methodology SCT504 以人为本的研究方法 |
3 |
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| SCT502 Smart Technologies in Cultural Tourism SCT502 文化旅游中的智慧科技 |
3 |
1 elective course from Smart Technology Cluster 1 门选修课（选自智慧技术范畴）
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3 |
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| SCT503 History, Culture and In-depth Tourism SCT503 历史、文化与深度旅游
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3 |
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Sub-Total 小计 |
9 |
Sub-Total 小计 |
6 |
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Year 1 Second Semester |
Year 2 Second Semester 第二学年 第二学期 |
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Elective Courses* 选修课程* |
Core and Elective Courses* 核心及选修课程* |
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| 1 elective course from Smart Technology Cluster 1 门选修课（选自智慧技术范畴）
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3 |
SCT505 Master project: Cultural Tourism and Technology Studio SCT505 硕士专题项目:文化旅游与科技研习 |
3 |
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| 1 elective course from Cultural Tourism Cluster 1 门选修课（选自文化旅游范畴）
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3 |
1 elective course from Cultural Tourism Cluster 1 门选修课（选自文化旅游范畴）
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3 |
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Sub-Total 小计 |
6 |
Sub-Total 小计 |
6 |
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* Smart Technology Electives *「智慧技术」选修课： * Cultural Tourism Electives *「文化旅游」选修课： * Selected Topic can be in either Cluster, depending on the focus of the course. |
Core Courses 核心课程 |
15 |
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Elective Courses 选修课程 |
12 |
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Total 总计 |
27 |
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