Master of Science in Metaverse Technology 12 months Postgraduate Programme By The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

1,532 USDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Aims

The aims of the Master of Science in Metaverse Technology (MSc MT) programme are to provide graduates with:

  • an in-depth understanding of the nature of metaverses;
  • an understanding of the fundamental technology for building metaverses;
  • the ability to integrate various technologies into metaverse applications; and
  • the vision of metaverse development as a multidisciplinary coevolutionary process so that they will enthusiastically engage in lifelong learning in this setting.
Characteristics

  • Understand the nature of metaverse research and the metaverse industry, especially its interdisciplinary nature.
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of the latest metaverse technologies including VR/AR, game development, machine learning, decentralised infrastructures, crypto properties, computer vision and AIoT.
  • Use these technologies to build metaverse applications that provide immersive experiences that bridge the gap between the real and virtual worlds.
  • Work in teams as both a leader and a member and effectively collaborate with practitioners from various disciplines.
  • Understand the security, sociality, and ethical aspects of metaverses and be able to creatively reshape or redefine metaverses.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Aims

The aims of the Master of Science in Metaverse Technology (MSc MT) programme are to provide graduates with:

  • an in-depth understanding of the nature of metaverses;
  • an understanding of the fundamental technology for building metaverses;
  • the ability to integrate various technologies into metaverse applications; and
  • the vision of metaverse development as a multidisciplinary coevolutionary process so that they will enthusiastically engage in lifelong learning in this setting.
Characteristics

  • Understand the nature of metaverse research and the metaverse industry, especially its interdisciplinary nature.
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of the latest metaverse technologies including VR/AR, game development, machine learning, decentralised infrastructures, crypto properties, computer vision and AIoT.
  • Use these technologies to build metaverse applications that provide immersive experiences that bridge the gap between the real and virtual worlds.
  • Work in teams as both a leader and a member and effectively collaborate with practitioners from various disciplines.
  • Understand the security, sociality, and ethical aspects of metaverses and be able to creatively reshape or redefine metaverses.

Admission Requirements

80+
6+
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computing / Computer Science / Engineering, Engineering Sciences, Mathematics or related disciplines.
  • Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in other disciplines and who have at least 3 years of significant IT-related work experience will also be considered. In general, relevant work experience is preferred, and employers’ support or sponsorship is an advantage.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

International
1,532 USD

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