Introduction
The Master’s Program of the College of Health, LOHAS and Management focuses on Health, Sustainability, and Management as its core areas of development. By integrating interdisciplinary expertise in health promotion, LOHAS industries, sustainable development, plant-based food and hospitality, and management, the program is committed to cultivating advanced professionals with competencies in interdisciplinary integration, research and analysis, practical application, and innovation. The program aims to address the diverse needs arising from an aging society, sustainable development, and the growing health industry.
Through interdisciplinary courses, research training, industry–academia collaboration, and thesis supervision, students are encouraged to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world issues. The program develops students’ abilities in problem analysis, research design, and practical application. International exchanges and the Hong Kong Offshore Master’s Program further broaden students’ global perspectives and provide opportunities for cross-regional learning.
Professional Development Fields
Sustainable Development and Futures Studies
This field focuses on sustainable development, future trends, policy planning, social practice, and sustainability governance. It cultivates students’ abilities in future trend analysis and interdisciplinary integration.
Integrative Health and Life Studies
This field focuses on health promotion, life education, holistic health, and mind–body–spirit integration. It develops students’ abilities to analyze health-related issues and apply their knowledge in practice.
Healthy Plant-Based Cuisine and Hospitality Management
This field focuses on healthy plant-based cuisine, hospitality management, business operations, brand marketing, and sustainable food systems. It cultivates management and innovation competencies for the healthy food and hospitality industries.
Program Features
1. Interdisciplinary Integration
Centered on health, sustainability, and management, the program integrates expertise in health promotion, LOHAS industries, sustainable development, and management to cultivate interdisciplinary integration and systems-thinking skills.
2. Integration of Theory and Practice
Through coursework, research projects, and industry–academia collaboration, the program connects academic theory with industry practice, strengthening students’ problem-solving and practical application skills.
3. Research and Innovation
The program provides comprehensive training in research methods, data analysis, and thesis research, guiding students to apply their research findings to issues related to health, sustainability, and industry development.
4. Diverse Faculty Expertise and Research Supervision
The program brings together interdisciplinary faculty members from across the College and draws on professional resources from within and beyond the University. It provides comprehensive support in coursework, research projects, and thesis supervision to facilitate students’ diverse academic and professional development.
5. International Exchange and Offshore Education
Through the Hong Kong Offshore Master’s Program and international academic exchanges, students broaden their global perspectives and promote cross-regional academic and industry collaboration.