Question 1

Can I apply for more than one programme?

Accepted Answer

Candidates may apply for more than one Programme. However, as the selection panel for each Programme is different, you must submit separate applications along with relevant sets of supporting documents and pay the corresponding fees for each application.  Please note that even if they are admitted to more than one Programme, they will only be allowed to enrol in one of them.

Question 2

Can I apply for the programme if I am currently studying for a postgraduate degree at HKU or other institutions?

Accepted Answer

According to the HKU General Qualifications for Admissions, concurrent registration by a student at this University for another post-secondary qualification at this University or another institution is not permitted unless approval from the Senate has been obtained in advance.

Question 3

When will the courses be scheduled?

Accepted Answer

The Programme adopts an intensive semester mode with a mixture of face-to-face teaching and online learning. Campus class teaching will be scheduled: for one week per month from September to December and January to April with structured lectures with effective peer learning circles. In between monthly campus teaching weeks, online real-time lectures and tutorials are offered through teaching software for interactions with teachers. On campus, the teaching team organizes field visits to charitable organizations to facilitate interactive learning and common shares of experiences. For details, you may take reference from the timetable MSocSc (Nonprofit Management ) of the following link:

https://www.socialwork.hku.hk/students/

Question 4

Does the Programme offer a part-time study mode?

Accepted Answer

Yes, starting from 2020, the Programme also offers a part-time option which allows candidates to finish the Programme in 2 years.

Question 5

For non-local students, will HKU support my entry and stay in Hong Kong as a full-time student?

Accepted Answer

For full-time non-local candidates, the University of Hong Kong will facilitate you to apply for a student visa to Hong Kong.

Question 6

Do I need to include my part-time and volunteer experience in the application?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Please list the details of your working experience, including full-time, part-time, and volunteer experience in your application.

Question 7

Will I be considered if I don’t have three years post-qualification working experience in the public, private or non-profit sectors in the public, private or non-profit sectors?

Accepted Answer

Although our Programme prefers candidates with 3 years of relevant work experience, you could still apply to our Programme and list all your full-time/part-time work experiences, as well as your internship/volunteer experience (if any), which are relevant to nonprofit management in your application.

It is important to note that to be eligible for admission, a candidate shall also comply with the Admissions Requirements. Please refer to the following websites for more information.

https://www.socialwork.hku.hk/mnpm/admission/

Question 8

What is the medium of instruction of the MSocSc (Nonprofit Management) Programme?

Accepted Answer

The medium of instruction at the University of Hong Kong is English. Written work and examinations are also completed in English.

Question 9

Is there a quota for applicants from the same organizations?

Accepted Answer

No. The Programme aims to recruit a diverse student body in terms of country of origin, ethnicity, experience, academic background, personal capacities, study plan, potential contribution to mutual learning and nature of NPO.

Question 10

How can I be selected to receive a scholarship or fellowship?

Accepted Answer

We look for outstanding applicants who can effectively and attractively convey a personal profile articulating their vision of nonprofit development. Together with your application, we expect to receive your “Scholarships/Fellowships Application” personal profile and a short video about your work, and how your organisation will support your study to enable you to do this Programme.

For more information, please visit:
https://www.socialwork.hku.hk/mnpm/mnpm-scholarships/

Question 11

Can I defer my admission to the next year if I am admitted?

Accepted Answer

You are required to re-apply for admission for the next year.

Question 12

What are the differences between our Programme and other master’s degrees in humanities or public service management?

Accepted Answer

The MSocSc (NPM) Programme is designed as an Executive Mode Master Programme to nurture change makers in confronting Global Challenges through strategic entrepreneurship and holistic management capabilities of mid- and senior level nonprofit leaders in Non-Profit Organizations (NPO) in the world, with a special emphasis on Greater China and the Asian-Pacific Region. Graduates will bring their Non-Profit Organizations (NPO) into new horizons. Students will be able to learn from each other their successes and problem-solving in their respective NPOs. Curriculum and capstone projects will contribute to the consolidation of existing practice to form a new hub of knowledge and experience. Emerging issues and trends of nonprofit management will be integrated into a comprehensive syllabus that addresses leadership, non-profit governance, behavioral economics, social innovations, strategic organizational development and talent management, philanthropy and grant-making as well as legal and financial aspects of the non-profit sector of service organizations and foundations. Students will also study philanthropic issues and non-profit incubations such as community-interest companies, social venture capital and new marketing approach in the virtue community.

Question 13

I think a postgraduate course should deliver more than knowledge and skills. How will this Programme benefit nonprofit professionals?

Accepted Answer

As the Programme invites applicants to have a minimum of two years of working experience or have served in NGOs or corporations, all students in the Programme will be able to contribute to this executive mode Master Programme. Not only will students benefit from learning from each other, the multi-cultural network among the students formed by this Programme will foster creative synergy among NPOs in the Asia-Pacific Region. Study tours and field visits will expand students’ field exposure and evidence-based research. And, elective course: Brand Building and Social Marketing (MNPM7012) adopts a professional practicum mode for empirical learning. The Programme supports practices-based wisdom and evidence-based practice in for-profit and non-profit organisations.

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