Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management 12 months Postgraduate Program By Lingnan University, Hong Kong |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

23,055 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

To support the development of a new generation of social innovators and entrepreneurial leaders, Lingnan University is launching its new MA in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (SEIM) in September 2021. The programme is the product of a collaboration between Lingnan’s School of Graduate Studies and the Office of Service-Learning.

According to Professor Albert Ko, SEIM Programme Director, there is a clear trend in the evolution of social enterprises, particularly in Hong Kong and Asia.

“People began to realise if they wanted to grow their social enterprise and have a real impact, then the business has to be scalable. In the past, there were good and valuable social enterprises. But it was very hard for them to scale up.”

One thing that distinguishes social enterprises from purely commercial businesses is that they have many bottom lines. Prof. Ko cites the example of small restaurants employing elderly people to serve food and says, “There are multiple objectives you want to achieve to be rated as successful. Some social enterprises hire a lot of unemployed people, or those from the otherwise unemployable population, and that is how they make a major contribution to society. Some of them are very profitable compared to conventional businesses.”

Though successful in their own right, these enterprises often cannot expand to multiple districts. “In the past social enterprises started more from the social side rather than the business side. Now, people have begun to realise they need stronger business models in place to achieve their social mission.” Critical new approaches to social entrepreneurship are needed to sustain growth and maximize impact in this sector.

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

To support the development of a new generation of social innovators and entrepreneurial leaders, Lingnan University is launching its new MA in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (SEIM) in September 2021. The programme is the product of a collaboration between Lingnan’s School of Graduate Studies and the Office of Service-Learning.

According to Professor Albert Ko, SEIM Programme Director, there is a clear trend in the evolution of social enterprises, particularly in Hong Kong and Asia.

“People began to realise if they wanted to grow their social enterprise and have a real impact, then the business has to be scalable. In the past, there were good and valuable social enterprises. But it was very hard for them to scale up.”

One thing that distinguishes social enterprises from purely commercial businesses is that they have many bottom lines. Prof. Ko cites the example of small restaurants employing elderly people to serve food and says, “There are multiple objectives you want to achieve to be rated as successful. Some social enterprises hire a lot of unemployed people, or those from the otherwise unemployable population, and that is how they make a major contribution to society. Some of them are very profitable compared to conventional businesses.”

Though successful in their own right, these enterprises often cannot expand to multiple districts. “In the past social enterprises started more from the social side rather than the business side. Now, people have begun to realise they need stronger business models in place to achieve their social mission.” Critical new approaches to social entrepreneurship are needed to sustain growth and maximize impact in this sector.

Admission requirements

79+
6.5+

Academic Qualification(s)

  • hold a relevant bachelor’s degree awarded by a tertiary education institution recognised for this purpose by the University; or
  • have obtained an equivalent qualification; or
  • have provided satisfactory evidence of academic and professional attainment.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

23,055 USD
-

International Students

23,055 USD
-

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At undergraduate level, Lingnan University offers a total of 25 four-year programs, which include:

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To be eligible for undergraduate study at Lingnan University, you would need to pass their English language fluency requirements and an IT fluency test.

Undergraduate tuition fees for international students are HKD 145,000 (USD 18,637.53), although Lingnan University offers international scholarships to outstanding applicants. Some of these scholarships are tuition fee waivers, a reduction in tuition fees or tuition fee waivers with a monthly stipend. Each one is offered annually and may be renewable. A number of other scholarships and prizes are donated by companies, departments and bodies. Find out about them here.

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Lingnan University offers 30 taught master’s degrees and 32 MPhils and PhDs, including:

  • Accounting
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  • Finance
  • Cultural studies
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  • Education
  • Policy Studies


Browse all postgraduate courses at our website or prospectus. (Prospectus for TPg programmes / Prospectus for MPhil and PhD programmes)

To be eligible for postgraduate study at Lingnan University, you would need a relevant first-class or second-class degree from a recognised institution (or any international equivalent). For PhDs, you would also need a master's degree.

Average tuition fees for international students are US$10,800 for full-time degrees and US$7,200 for part-time degrees, although postgraduate scholarships and studentships are available for international and local students. Explore funding here.

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