This interdisciplinary Master of Science (MSc) programme is designed to equip students with both technical knowledge and an entrepreneurial mindset to drive innovation in smart technology sectors. It focuses on areas like data-driven decision-making, intelligent systems, digital platforms, and innovation strategy. Graduates will be well-prepared for roles in China's rapidly growing smart technology and digital innovation industries, or for starting their own ventures. The programme is delivered entirely on the Beijing Campus of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT) as part of a joint education institute between Queen Mary and BUPT, and is open to Chinese nationals only. The curriculum integrates real-world entrepreneurial application with technical fluency in emerging fields such as machine learning and digital innovation. Students will learn to create, finance, and scale technology ventures, translating advanced technologies into impactful business solutions. Teaching is provided by expert academics from both Queen Mary and BUPT, fostering a diverse international learning environment and encouraging collaboration through hands-on projects.
The MSc programme is structured into two semesters with compulsory modules, culminating in a significant project. The curriculum balances technical understanding with strategic business and entrepreneurial skills.
The programme aims to make graduates highly employable in China's fast-growing smart technology and digital innovation sectors, where professionals with both technical expertise and entrepreneurial capability are in high demand.
This programme is open to Chinese nationals only.
Fees are subject to an annual increase. The fee is charged per annum for 2 or 3 years depending on the study option chosen.
The programme has a duration of 2 years, with Year 1 focusing on modules and Year 2 dedicated to a significant project.
The annual tuition fee for this programme is 120,000 CNY. Fees are subject to an annual increase.
This programme is designed for students from technical backgrounds and is open to Chinese nationals only. It is delivered entirely on the Beijing Campus of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT).
Graduates will be well-prepared for roles as leaders in industry, tech entrepreneurs, or innovators within China's fast-growing smart technology and digital innovation sectors.
You should follow the guidance for postgraduate taught programmes and submit your application through the Queen Mary online portal. Specific application channels for this China-delivered programme may apply, and you should check the application portal for specific deadlines for the September 2026 intake.