Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management -
Future-Proof Your Career: Lead Innovation with a Transdisciplinary Second Major
Introduction
In today's rapidly changing world, complex global challenges demand innovative solutions that go beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management major offers a unique opportunity to broaden your perspective and enrich your primary major, equipping you with the essential skills to drive innovation and lead in a dynamic future. This Transdisciplinary Second Major (TSM) is designed for future-shaping talent – students from any HKBU discipline who are eager to develop transdisciplinary problem-solving skills.
In a job market where 33% of jobs are predicted to disappear or dramatically change by 2030 (McKinsey Report, 2024), and 40% of required job skills will evolve (World Economic Forum, 2025), this TSM provides you with the adaptable and in-demand skills to not just survive but thrive.
Benifits
Specialized knowledge alone is no longer enough.
From the rise of AI transforming industries to the urgent need to address climate change, the world faces complex problems requiring innovative, multifaceted solutions. Entrepreneurship and innovation management skills are no longer limited to business – they are crucial for tackling challenges across all sectors of society.
In a rapidly evolving job market, employers are actively seeking a new breed of professionals – individuals who are digitally fluent, data-driven, excellent communicators, adaptable, and possess a strong ethical compass.
Curriculum
Unit Requirement:
TSM Core Course
3
+
TSM Required Courses
12
+
TSM Elective Courses #
27
=
TSM Total
42
Units
TSM Core Course (3 units)
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ITS2XXX | Transdisciplinary Inquiries and Methodologies ** | 3 |
TSM Required Courses (12 units)
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSI1005 | The World of Business and Entrepreneurship (for non-BBA students) | 3 |
| BUSI2035 | Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking | 3 |
| BUSI2046 | From Insight to Prototype: Generating Opportunities with Market Insights | 3 |
| COMP2035 | AI and Data Analytics for Health and Social Innovation I | 3 |
TSM Elective Courses (27 units) #
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSI2045 | Data Analytics for Business Decision Making | 3 |
| BUSI2055 | AI for Business | 3 |
| BUSI3085 | Digital Platform Innovation | 3 |
| COMP1007 | Introduction to Python and Its Applications | 3 |
| COMP1017 | Facets of Computing | 2 |
| COMP2015 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| COMP2036 | AI and Data Analytics for Health and Social Innovation II | 3 |
| COMP2045 | Programming and Problem Solving | 2 |
| COMP2046 | Problem Solving Using Object Oriented Approach | 2 |
| COMP3045 | Advanced Algorithms Design, Analytics, and Implementation | 2 |
| COMP3057 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 3 |
| COMP3115 | Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| COMP4045 | Human Computer Interaction | 3 |
| ECON4016 | Digital Platform Analytics | 3 |
| GEOG4017 | Geographical Information Systems | 3 |
| ISEM2006 | Programming for Business Applications using Python | 3 |
| ISEM3005 | Business Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| ISEM4017 | Consumer Insight: Online Customer Data Analytics and Machine Learning Approach | 3 |
| ITEC3015 | Web Development for Data Storytellers | 3 |
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSI3025 | Cross-Cultural and Comparative Management | 3 |
| ENGL2006 | Language, Culture and Society | 3 |
| GEND3005 | Gender, Society, Culture | 3 |
| GEOG2005 | Cultures, Peoples and Landscapes | 3 |
| GEOG2017 | Globalization of Economic Activities | 3 |
| HUMN2026 | Globalization and Culture | 3 |
| HUMN4025 | Cultural Studies | 3 |
| POLS3245 | China and the World | 3 |
| SOWK2005 | Human Behavior and Diversity | 3 |
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSI2056 | Entrepreneurial Accounting and Finance (for non-BBA students) | 3 |
| BUSI2057 | Gamification in Digital Business | 3 |
| BUSI3006 | Business Ethics, CSR and Impact Investing | 3 |
| BUSI3055 | Fundamentals of Social Entrepreneurship and Social Impact | 3 |
| BUSI3057 | Managing Entrepreneurial Ventures | 3 |
| BUSI3065 | Me, Us and Them: The Human Factor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3 |
| BUSI3086 | Enterprise Digitalization and Transformation | 3 |
| BUSI3087 | Futures Thinking: Strategic Foresight for Sustainable Innovation | 3 |
| BUSI3095 | Project Management for Digital Initiatives | 3 |
| BUSI3096 | Sustainable and Innovation Change Management | 3 |
| BUSI4027 | Blockchain Innovation and Social Impact | 3 |
| FINE3025 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
| HRMN3015 | Leadership | 3 |
| HRMN3016 | Negotiation | 3 |
| ISEM4006 | Electronic Commerce | 3 |
| MKTG3026 | Strategic Digital Marketing | 3 |
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSI3037 | Entrepreneurial Internship I | 3 |
| BUSI4035 | Social Innovation | 3 |
# Students should:
- take 9 units in Digital Capability
- take 6 units in Cultural Diversity
- take 9 units in Innovation Management Strategy
- take 3 units in Experiential Learning
** This is a required course for all students taking a TSM. It is designed by the DTUP.
** To ensure a truly transdisciplinary experience, you are required to take at least four elective courses offered by departments/schools outside of your primary major.
Study Schedule (tentative)
The study of TSM should normally commence in the third year of studies of the students although students should be encouraged to take TSM courses in Year 2 as taster courses.
| Semester 1 | Units | Semester 2 | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSI1005 The World of Business and Entrepreneurship | 3 | BUSI2035 Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking | 3 |
| Sub-total | 3 | Sub-total | 3 |
| Semester 1 | Units | Semester 2 | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITS2XXX Transdisciplinary Inquires and Methodologies | 3 | BUSI2046 From Insight to Prototype: Generating Opportunities with Market Insights | 3 |
| COMP2035 AI and Data Analytics for Health and Social Innovation I | 3 | Elective: Digital Capability/Cultural Diversity/Innovation Mgt Strategy | 6 |
| Elective: Digital Capability/Cultural Diversity/Innovation Mgt Strategy | 3 | ||
| Sub-total | 9 | Sub-total | 9 |
| Summer | Units | ||
| BUSI3037 Entrepreneurial Internship I or BUSI4xxx Social Innovation | 3 | ||
| Sub-total | 3 |
| Semester 1 | Units | Semester 2 | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective: Digital Capability/Cultural Diversity/Innovation Mgt Strategy | 9 | Elective: Digital Capability/Cultural Diversity/Innovation Mgt Strategy | 6 |
| Sub-total | 9 | Sub-total | 6 |
Career Prospects
Graduates of the Transdisciplinary Second Major in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management will possess highly transferable skills in high demand across a wide range of industries, including Fintech, Biotech, AI, Sustainability, Creative Industries, and more. The program's focus on innovation, digital transformation, and entrepreneurial skills equips you for diverse and future-proof career paths.
Examples of potential career opportunities:
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Innovation Consultants:
Become agents of change, guiding businesses and organizations to develop and implement innovative products, services, and internal processes to stay ahead in a competitive market. -
Digital Transformation Specialists/ Consultants/ Managers:
Lead organizations through the digital revolution, managing and strategizing digital transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency and create new opportunities. Your digital fluency will be invaluable in these roles, as well as in Digital Marketing and E-commerce. -
Business Analysts & Data Scientists:
Provide strategic insights to businesses, analyzing complex problems and developing data-driven solutions to improve performance and achieve organizational goals. Your data analysis skills will prepare you for these in-demand roles. -
UX Designers:
Shape the future of human-centered solutions, designing and developing user-friendly and impactful products and services across various industries. Develop human-centered solutions in business. -
Product Managers:
Drive the entire lifecycle of innovative products, from initial concept and development to successful market launch and ongoing management. -
Project Managers:
Lead and execute innovation-focused projects across diverse sectors, ensuring timely and effective project completion within budget and scope. -
Consulting Positions & Leadership Roles:
Your strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills will make you a strong candidate for consulting and leadership positions in any industry. -
Sustainability and NGO Managers:
Become champions of sustainability, developing and implementing innovative initiatives for businesses and NGOs to address environmental and social challenges. Drive social impact by developing and implementing digitally-enabled sustainable innovations to address critical social problems and improve community well-being. -
Entrepreneurs & Startup Founders:
Launch your own ventures and bring innovative ideas to life, equipped with the sills to navigate the complexities of building and scaling a successful business. Some of our students even start their own businesses during their final year of study!
FAQ
All students from any faculty can enrol in this major as a second major, if the first major programme allows.
By completing the major in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, you will:
- Gain Practical Experience: Acquire hands-on experience and apply your knowledge through entrepreneurial internships or social innovation projects.
- Develop a Problem-Solving Mindset: Learn to identify, analyze, and seize business and social opportunities with proactiveness and innovation.
- Formulate Innovation Strategies: Learn to develop, manage, and sustain innovation within organizations, both in the short-term and long-term.
- Embrace Big Picture Thinking: Cultivate a unique perspective that integrates knowledge from diverse fields, enabling you to collaborate effectively across sectors and disciplines.
- Become Agile and Adaptive: Prepare to thrive in dynamic market conditions and adapt to rapid technological advancements, becoming a future-ready leader.
- Develop Digital Fluency: Gain proficiency in using digital technologies and data analytics to drive business innovation and solve complex problems.
- Navigate Cultural Diversity: Understand and leverage cultural diversity to enhance innovation and problem-solving in a globalized world.
- Apply Ethical and Socially Responsible Practices: Integrate ethical considerations and social responsibility into your entrepreneurial and innovation endeavors.
By combining your first major with this second major, you will gain a powerful skillset highly valued by employers across diverse industries and sectors. You'll learn to tackle complex, real-world problems through collaboration and innovative thinking, preparing you to be a leader in a world increasingly shaped by digital transformation and global challenges.
This major places a strong emphasis on experiential learning, recognizing that practical application is crucial for developing entrepreneurial and innovation skills. You will have opportunities to immerse yourself in real-world scenarios through credit-bearing courses and co-curricular activities.
- Credit-bearing courses: Entrepreneurial Internship I (BUSI3037) and Social Innovation Project (BUSI4035)
- Co-curricular activities: Hands-on Projects and Simulations, Mentorship and Industry Access, National and Global Competitions
These experiential learning components are designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, allowing you to solidify your understanding, develop practical skills, and build your professional network.
Contact
For more information, please contact the TSM Coordinator: