Overview

This Social Service Management course from The University of Hong Kong is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in the social services sector. The rapidly changing socioeconomic environment calls for the development and application of new solutions and technologies.

Learning outcomes

According to the Social Welfare Department, HKSAR, there are close to 170 local NGOs currently receiving a regular funding subvention from the government as of 2020, totalling in excess of HK$18.4 billion [1] annually. This is a growing sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial planning and management for social service organisations
Human resource management and development in social service organisations
Organisational analysis and strategic organisational management
Current social welfare policy issues
Research methods in human service
Theoretical foundation of human service practices

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-24 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Social Work Human Resource Management Public Policy View 6 other Masters in Human Resource Management in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree or other qualification accepted as its equivalent;
Complete official transcript of undergraduate studies # (Transcripts not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation in English)
Graduate certificate of undergraduate studies # (Certificates not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation in English;
Complete official transcript of postgraduate studies # (Transcripts not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation in English)
Graduate certificate of postgraduate studies # (Certificates not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation in English)
TOEFL / IELTS / Overseas GCE / IGCSE / Cambridge Test of Proficiency in English Language official score report #

Work experience

A minimum of two years of post-qualification working experience preferred.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

100800 HKD / year

≈ 100800 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

100800 HKD / year

≈ 100800 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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Funding

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