SCHOOL: SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Programme: Master of Arts in Applied Translation (MAAT) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | City University of Hong Kong (CITYU) | Master of Arts in Media Cultures (2-year part-time/1-year full-time) | 30 | MAAT-03 | | Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) | Master of Business Administration (2-year part-time) (programme structure effective from 2000-2003) (2004-2006) | 30 | MAAT-04 | | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University of Hong Kong (HKPU) | Master of Science in Health Care (Physiotherapy) (1995-2000) | 30 | MAAT-03 | | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University of Hong Kong (HKPU) | Master of Science in Information Technology (2000-2003) | 30 | MAAT-03 | | The University of Hong Kong (HKU) | Master of International and Public Affairs (2004-2006) | 30 | MAAT-03 | | The University of Hong Kong (HKU) | Master of Public Administration (1998-2000) | 30 | MAAT-01 | | The University of Hong Kong – School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU-SPACE) | Postgraduate Diploma in Translation (2004-2005) | 15 | MAAT-02 | | The University of Hong Kong – School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU-SPACE) | Postgraduate Diploma in Translation (part-time) [with Postgraduate Certificate in Translation (5-module structure)] (2017-2018) | 15 | MAAT-02 | | University of Leicester in collaboration with The University of Hong Kong – School of Professional and Continuing Education, UK/HK | Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Development (off-shore distance learning) (2010) | 30 | MAAT-03 |
Programme: Master of Social Sciences in Liberal Studies (MSScLS) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | A recognized Tertiary Institution | Master’s Degree (Non-programme related) | 10 to 30 | MLS-01 | | A recognized Tertiary Institution | Master’s Degree (Programme related) | 20 to 30 | MLS-03 | | A recognized Tertiary Institution | Postgraduate Diploma (Non-programme related) | 10 to 20 | MLS-01 | | A recognized Tertiary Institution | Postgraduate Diploma (Programme related) | 20 | MLS-03 | | University of Technology, Sydney in association with Hong Kong Management Association, Australia/HK | Master of Engineering Management(Off-shore) (2005-2006) | 15 | MLS-01 |
Programme: Postgraduate Diploma in Liberal Studies (PDLS) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | A recognized Tertiary Institution | Master’s Degree (Non-programme related) | 5 to 20 | PDLS-01 | | A recognized Tertiary Institution | Master’s Degree (Programme related) | 15 to 20 | PDLS-03 | | A recognized Tertiary Institution | Postgraduate Diploma (Non-programme related) | 5 to 20 | PDLS-01 | | A recognized Tertiary Institution | Postgraduate Diploma (Programme related) | 15 to 20 | PDLS-03 |
Programme: Postgraduate Diploma in Liberal Studies (Content and Pedagogy) (PDLSCP) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | A recognized Tertiary Institution | Master’s Degree (Non-programme related) | 5 to 20 | PDLSCP-01 | | A recognized Tertiary Institution | Master’s Degree (Programme related) | 15 to 20 | PDLSCP-03 | | A recognized Tertiary Institution | Postgraduate Diploma (Non-programme related) | 5 to 20 | PDLSCP-01 | | A recognized Tertiary Institution | Postgraduate Diploma (Programme related) | 15 to 20 | PDLSCP-03 |
SCHOOL: LEE SHAU KEE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION Programme: Master of Laws in Chinese Business Law (LLMCBL) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | The University of Michigan, USA | Doctor of Medicine (All Years) | 30 | LLMCBL-01 |
Programme: Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (PDPA) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | Charles Sturt University/Lingnan College or Caritas Francis Hsu College, Australia/HK | Master of Accountancy (Part-time Distance Education) (Off-shore) | 10 | PDPA-01 | | University of Leicester, UK | Master of Business Administration (Finance) (Off-shore) (Distance Learning) | 20 | PDPA-02 |
Programme: Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | City University of Hong Kong – The Department of Accountancy in Association with the School of Continuing and Professional Education | Master of Arts in Professional Accounting and Information Systems | 20 | MBA-03 | | City University of Hong Kong (CityU) | Master of Arts in Electronic Business | 30 | MBA-03 | | City University of Hong Kong (CityU) | Master of Arts in International Accounting | 30 | MBA-03 | | City University of Hong Kong (CityU) | Master of Science in Banking | 20 | MBA-02 | | City University of Hong Kong (CityU) | Master of Science in Engineering Management | 30 | MBA-03 | | City Polytechnic of Hong Kong (CPHK) | Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies | 30 | MBA-03 | | Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) | Master of Science in Environmental and Public Health Management | 30 | MBA-03 | | Macquarie University, Australia | Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (on-shore full-time) (All Years) | 30 | MBA-03 | | The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) | Juris Doctor (2-year full-time) (42-month part-time) (All Years) | 30 | MBA-03 | | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) | Master of Arts in English for the Professions (1-year full-time) (up to 2016 intake) | 30 | MBA-03 | | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) | Master of Science in Construction and Real Estate (All Years) | 30 | MBA-03 | | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) | Master of Science in Hotel and Tourism Management | 30 | MBA-03 | | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) | Master of Science in Knowledge Management | 30 | MBA-03 | | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) | Master of Science in Management (Operations Management) (Non-dissertation Option) | 20 | MBA-03 | | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) | Master of Science in Strategic Purchasing and Supply Management | 20 | MBA-03 | | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) | Master of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation (2.5 years' part-time) (All Years) | 30 | MBA-03 | | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | Master of Science in Environmental Health and Safety (full-time or part-time) (2016-2018) | 30 | MBA-03 | | University of Greenwich/The University of Hong Kong – School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU-SPACE), UK/HK | Master of Science in Construction Management and Economics (Distance Learning) (Part-time) | 20 | MBA-03 | | University of Leicester/The University of Hong Kong – School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU-SPACE), UK/HK | Master of Science in Training and Human Resource Management (Off-shore Distance Learning) | 30 | MBA-03 | | Monash University in collaboration with the University of Hong Kong – School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU-SPACE), Australia/HK | Master of Practising Accounting (Part-time Off-shore) | 20 | MBA-03 | | The University of Hong Kong (HKU) | Master of Science in Electronic Commerce and Internet Computing (Electronic Commerce Stream) | 30 | MBA-03 | | The University of Hong Kong (HKU) | Master of Science in Electronic Commerce and Internet Computing (Internet Computing Stream) | 30 | MBA-03 | | The University of Hong Kong (HKU) | Master of Science in Engineering (Industrial Engineering and Industrial Management) | 20 | MBA-03 | | University of London, UK | Master of Science in Financial Management (External, Distance Learning) | 20 | MBA-03 |
* Cases are for references only and do not serve as precedents Programme: Master of Business Administration (in Chinese) (MBAC) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | City University of Hong Kong (CityU) | Master of Laws (International Business Law) (fast track mode) (1-year full-time) (All Years) | 30 | MBAC-01 | | The University of New England in collaboration with the Chinese University of Hong Kong – School of Continuing and Professional Studies, Australia/HK | Master of Health Science (Gerontology) (Off-shore Distance Teaching) | 30 | MBAC-01 |
Programme: Master of Corporate Governance (New Scheme) (MCG) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | Australian Catholic University, Australia | Master of Administration | 15 | MCG-03 | | City University of Hong Kong (CityU) | Master of Arts in International Business Management | 30 | MCG-01 | | City University of Hong Kong (CityU) | Master of Arts in Public Policy and Management (2-year part-time) (All Years) | 30 | MCG-01 | | Lingnan University (LU) | Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (1-year part-time) (All Years) | 20 | MCG-01 | | The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) | Master of Accountancy (2-year part-time) (All Years) | 30 | MCG-01 | | The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) | Master of Laws in International Economic Law (1-year full-time) (All Years) | 30 | MCG-01 | | The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) | Master of Laws in International Economic Law (2-year part-time) (All Years) | 30 | MCG-01 | | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) | Master of Business Administration (General Management) | 30 | MCG-01 | | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) | Master of Science in Marketing Management | 30 | MCG-01 | | The University of Hong Kong (HKU) | Master of Public Administration (All Years) | 30 | MCG-01 | | The University of Iowa, USA | Master of Business Administration (off-shore) (All Years) | 30 | MCG-01 | | The University of Reading / The College of Estate Management, UK | Master of Business Administration (in Construction and Real Estate) (Distance Learning) | 30 | MCG-01 | | University College Dublin – National University of Ireland, Dublin in collaboration with Asia Pacific Management Institute Limited, Ireland/Hong Kong | Master of Science (Human Resource Management) (Off-shore Distance Teaching) (2004-2006) | 30 | MCG-01 | | University of Leicester, UK | Master of Business Administration (off-shore distance learning) (All Years) | 30 | MCG-01 | | University of London, UK | Master of Business Administration (External) (New regulations for registration on or after 1 Sept 2004) (2004-2008) | 30 | MCG-01 |
Programme: Master of Corporate Governance (Old Scheme) (MCGO) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | Heriot-Watt University, UK | Master of Business Administration (Distance Learning) | 20 | MCGO-01 |
Programme: Master of Electronic Commerce (MEC) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) | Master of Business Administration | 20 | MEC-01 | | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) | Master of Science in Information Systems | 20 | MEC-01 | | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) | Master of Science in Management with a specialism in Public Sector | 20 | MEC-01 | | Heriot-Watt University, UK | Master of Business Administration (Distance Learning) | 20 | MEC-01 | | Macquarie University, Australia | Master of Management in Logistics and Operations Management (Part-time Off-shore) | 30 | MEC-01 | | Macquarie University, Australia | Master of Management (Information Technology Management) (Part-time Off-shore) | 20 | MEC-01 | | The University of Warwick/The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, UK/HK | Master of Science in Engineering Business Management (Part-time) (Joint Award) | 20 | MEC-01 | | University of Leicester, UK | Master of Business Administration (Distance Learning Off-shore) | 20 | MEC-01 |
Programme: Master of Financial Services (MFS) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | The University of Hong Kong – School of Professional and Continuing Education | Postgraduate Diploma in Investment Management (All Years) | 15 | MFS-02 | | University of South Australia, Australia | Master of Business Administration (Distance Learning Off-shore) | 30 | MFS-01 |
Programme: Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | City University of Hong Kong (CityU) | Master of Arts in Information Systems (Information Systems Development) (2-year part-time) | 30 | MPA-01 | | The University of Hong Kong (HKU) | Master of Laws in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution (All Years) | 30 | MPA-01 | | The University of Warwick, UK | Master of Business Administration | 20 | MPA-01 | | University of Toronto, Canada | Master of Business Administration (2-year Full-time) | 30 | MPA-01 |
Programme: Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | City University of Hong Kong (CityU) | Master of Arts in Public Policy and Management (2-year part-time)(All Years) | 30 | MHRM-01 | | Hong Kong Polytechnic (HKP) | Master of Science in Information Systems | 20 | MHRM-01 | | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) | Master of Science in Management (Health Services Management) | 30 | MHRM-01 | | The University of Hong Kong (HKU) | Master of Medical Sciences (Part-time) | 30 | MHRM-01 | | The University of Hong Kong (HKU) | Master of Social Work (3-year part-time) | 30 | MHRM-01 |
SCHOOL: SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND LANGUAGES Programme: Master of Education (Pathway 1) (MED1) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) | Master of Arts in Information Technology in Education (2003-2005)* | 30 | MED-03 | | The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) | Master of Business Administration (in Chinese) (1999-2001) | 0 | – | | University of Leicester, UK | Master of Science in Training (Off-shore Distance Learning) (1994-1996) | 20 | MED-01 |
| University of Leicester, UK | Postgraduate Diploma in Training (Off-shore Distance Learning) (2000) | 0 | – |
* Cases are for references only and do not serve as precedents Programme: Master of Education in English Language Education (Pathway 1) (MEDELE1) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education, UK | Master of Arts in Educational Management (Off-shore Par-time) (1996-1998)* | 30 | MED-01E |
* Cases are for references only and do not serve as precedents Programme: Master of Education in Liberal Studies Education (Pathway 1) (MEDLSE1) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) | Master of Social Science in Law and Public Affairs (2002-2004) | 30 | MED-01L |
Programme: Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Primary) (PGDEP1) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd) | Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) (Major: English) (2-year part-time evening) (2002-2004) | 20 | PGDEP-02 |
Programme: Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) (PGDES1) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | The University of Leeds, UK | Master of Arts in Linguistics (1995-1996) | 0 | – | | The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd) | Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Primary) (1-year full-time) (2009-2010) | 20 | PGDES-01 |
Programme: Bachelor of Language Studies (English) (Hons) and Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Primary) (Pathway 1) | Qualification/Institute | BCT | Top-up List | Bachelor of Commerce (Hons), Carleton University (Canada) (1991-1995) and Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Primary) (1-year Full-time), The Hong Kong Institute of Education (2003-2004) | 100 | BLSHPGDEP-02 |
Programme: Bachelor of Language Studies (English) (Hons) and Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) (Pathway 1) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd) | Teacher’s Certificate (3-year Full-time) (1994-1997) | 40 | BLSHPGDES-02 |
SCHOOL: SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Programme: Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (MEEM) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | 悉尼科技大學與香港管理專業協會合辦
University of Technology, Sydney in association with the Hong Kong Management Association, Australia/Hong Kong | 工程管理碩士 (中文教學) (兼讀制)
Master of Engineering Management (Chinese) (off-shore part-time) (All Years) | 15 | MEEEM-01 | | The University of Hong Kong (HKU) | Master of Science in Materials Science (1995-1997) | 30 | MEEEM-01 |
Programme: Master of Ehttp://bpms.hkmu.edu.hk/TopUpList/MEEM-01.htmlngineering in Energy and Environmental Technology Management (MEEETM) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) | Master of Science in Fire and Safety Engineering (part-time evening) (All Years) | 30 | MEEETM-02 | | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) | Master of Science in Knowledge Management (All Years) | 30 | MEEETM-02 | | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) | Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Mixed Mode) (All Years) | 30 | MEEETM-02 | | The University of Warwick, UK | Master of Science in Engineering Business Management (full-time on-shore) (All Years) | 30 | MEEETM-02 |
Programme: Master of Science in Energy and Environmental Sustainability (MSCEES) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | City University of Hong Kong (CityU) | Master of Science in Building Engineering (Building Services Cost Management) (All Years) | 30 | MSCEES-01 | | Hong Kong Polytechnic (HKP) | Master of Science in Electronic Engineering (1991-1993) | 30 | MSCEES-01 |
Programme: Master of Science in Information Technology with Internet Applications (MSCITIA) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | Charles Sturt University, Australia | Master of Business Administration (Electronic Commerce) (Off-shore Part-time Distance Learning) | 20 | MSCITIA-04 | | Loughborough University of Technology, UK | Master of Arts in Information and Library Studies | 20 | MSCITIA-02 | | The University of Hong Kong (HKU) | Master of Science in Information Technology in Education | 30 | MSCITIA-05 |
Programme: Master of Science in Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Management (MSCSOHEM) | Institution | Qualification | BCT | Top-up List | | Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) | Master of Science in Environmental and Public Health Management (one-year full-time) (new syllabus from 2003/2004 onwards) (2009-2010) (2003-2004 intake onwards) | 30 | MSCSOHEM-02 | | Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) | Master of Science in Environmental and Public Health Management (two-year part-time) (new syllabus from 2003/2004 onwards) (2003-2004 intake onwards) | 30 | MSCSOHEM-02 | | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) | Master of Science in Environmental Management (2003-2006) | 30 | MSCSOHEM-02 | | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) | Master of Science in Management (Public Sector Management) (All Years) | 30 | MSCSOHEM-02 | | The University of Auckland, New Zealand | Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Food Science) (All Years) | 20 | MSCSOHEM-01 | | The University of Hong Kong (HKU) | Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (Public Health Practice Concentration) (2004-2007) | 20 | MSCSOHEM-01 | | University of Technology, Sydney in association with Hong Kong Management Association, Australia/HK | Master of Environmental Engineering Management (distance learning off-shore) (2003-2007) | 0 | – |
# Please note that the award of a certain amount of block credits does not indicate an automatic reduction by that amount in the number of credits required for the completion of the respective HKMU Programme. The minimum number of credits required for the completion of the Programme will depend on the set of top-up courses prescribed. The above BCT precedents are made on the condition that the student has followed the normal mode of study of the qualification concerned. | 
