Programme Introduction

Hong Kong's First Master's Integrating AI, Technology, and Social Innovation

SEIM, A place where transformation begins

We are focused on developing impactful leaders. who can navigate different industries with a strong foundation in technology and social innovation.

who can navigate different industries with a strong foundation in technology and social innovation.

We’re shaping leaders who create real impact — powered by tech, driven by social innovation.

We nurture purpose‑driven leaders.

who harness technology and social innovation to create lasting impact across diverse industries.

SEIM Programme Unique Features

Hong Kong's First Master's Integrating AI, Technology, and Social Innovation

Designed for all academic backgrounds, this programme equips forward-thinking leaders to turn social vision into sustainable, real-world impact.

Welcome to Hong Kong’s first Master’s programme seamlessly integrating AI, cross-disciplinary technology, and social innovation. You will master accessible AI tools and digital frameworks—with no prior tech background required—while gaining hands-on guidance across the complete entrepreneurial journey, from ideation to financial resilience and commercialization. Through tailored mentorship and participation in major Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area (GBA) pitch competitions, you will expand your regional network, gain invaluable pitching experience, and graduate fully prepared to lead corporate ESG strategies, drive tech innovation, or launch high-impact ventures.

Unique Features

Boosting Employment Prospects
- Improving employment opportunities, particularly for young people who have ideas to solve questions that matter by providing quality teaching and coaching students in creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability
Delivering Innovative and interdisciplinary Industry Insights
- Offering expertise from interdisciplinary fields, including business management, entrepreneurship, social studies, and engineering
- Utilizing a blended teaching approach that includes lecture, tutorial, seminar, workshop and internship, complemented by extensive hands-on training
- Supported by an experienced and professional teaching team and industry experts from diverse backgrounds
- Providing comprehensive learning facilities such as Design innovation lab, OSL Makerspace
Sustainable Community Focus
- Graduates will get an opportunity to learn about the ideas of sustainable communities and responsible consumption of natural resources and production by the application of creative ideas, entrepreneurial approaches, and innovative management to create a better world
Practical Community Engagement
- Through hands-on collaboration with community members and diverse stakeholders, the students will gain a comprehensive understanding of working with various parties in real-world scenarios
- Maintain close partnerships with renowned international institutions and local organizations, including MIT D-Lab, United Nations University Hub on Humanitarian Innovation and Technology at Lingnan University, University of Toronto, University of Batangas, Hong Kong Science Park, Caritas HK, and Lingnan Entrepreneurship Initiative

Learning Objectives

As a SEIM student, you will :

Leverage AI & Digital Tools for Social Good
Develop Sustainable Venture Models
Lead Cross-Disciplinary Innovation
Pitch & Mobilize Ecosystem Resources
Apply Human-Centered Design Methodologies

Why Choosing Lingnan?

Globally Recognized for Quality Education
- Lingnan University ranked No.1 worldwide in SDG 4: Quality Education in the THE Impact Rankings 2026 - the only Liberal Arts University in Hong Kong
  - offering a holistic education that blends arts, business and social sciences
Strong Performance in THE World University Rankings
- Lingnan is placed in the 301-350 band globally among around 3000 institutions worldwide, indicating that we are the top 10% institutions globally, showcasing out excellence in global collaboration and diversity
Close Faculty-Student Relationship
Strong Global Exposure and Exchange Opportunities
- Lingan has partnerships with over 270 institutions in more than 50 countries, offering students extensive exchange programes, service learning programes, interships
Community Serving for Positive Changes
- Lingnan's motto ‘Education for Service’, we integrates community service and civic engagement into our curriculum. Our programme allow students to participate in Service-Learning Programs that empower them to make positive social impacts in Hong Kong communities

Sustainable Development Goals

Graduates from Lingnan University have the knowledge and tools for leading society in a more sustainable way, as sustainable development is an integral part of all programmes. The three key sustainable development goals addressed by SEIM are:

The programme helps to improve employment opportunities, particularly for young people who have ideas to solve questions that matter by providing quality teaching and coaching students in creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. This programme provides knowledge in different fields of industries with an emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and humanitarian technology. Moreover, students will get an opportunity to learn about the ideas of sustainable communities and responsible consumption of natural resources and production by the application of creative ideas, entrepreneurial approaches, and innovative management to create a better world.

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