| Preface |
| Content |
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| 2. Basic Information on Programmes and Courses |
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2.1 |
Taught postgraduate programmes |
8 |
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2.2 |
Strategic goal statement for taught postgraduate programmes |
8 |
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2.3 |
Graduate attributes of taught postgraduate programmes |
9 |
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2.4 |
Modes of study |
9 |
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2.5 |
Courses |
10 |
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2.6 |
Course code and sequence |
10 |
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| 3. Admissions |
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3.1 |
Admission process |
11 |
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3.2 |
Entrance requirements |
11 |
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3.3 |
Quality of students admitted to taught postgraduate programmes |
11 |
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| 4. Registration/Residence Requirements/Leave of Absence |
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4.1 |
Orientation |
13 |
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4.2 |
Student registration |
13 |
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4.3 |
Course selection |
13 |
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4.4 |
Residence requirements |
14 |
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4.5 |
Normative and maximum study periods |
14 |
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4.6 |
Shortening of normative study period |
15 |
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4.7 |
Programme change |
15 |
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4.8 |
Leave of absence |
15 |
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4.9 |
Student visa |
16 |
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4.10 |
Employment |
16 |
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| 5. Progress towards Graduation |
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5.1 |
Graduation requirements |
18 |
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5.2 |
Course requirements |
18 |
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5.3 |
Postgraduate students taking undergraduate courses |
18 |
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5.4 |
Improving Postgraduate Learning |
18 |
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5.5 |
Research Ethics Training |
19 |
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5.6 |
Other requirements |
19 |
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5.7 |
Course and unit exemptions |
20 |
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5.8 |
Language policy |
20 |
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| 6. Assessment and Examination |
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6.1 |
Assessment of academic performance |
21 |
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6.2 |
Course grades |
21 |
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6.3 |
Assessment Panel |
22 |
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6.4 |
Examination administration |
22 |
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6.5 |
Grade appeal process |
23 |
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6.6 |
Unsatisfactory performance |
23 |
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| 7. Submission of Thesis for Taught Doctoral Programmes |
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7.1 |
Preparation of thesis |
24 |
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7.2 |
Procedure |
25 |
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7.3 |
Declaration of intention to submit thesis |
28 |
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7.4 |
Thesis Assessment Committee |
28 |
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7.5 |
Submission of thesis |
29 |
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7.6 |
Oral examination |
30 |
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7.7 |
Written examination |
30 |
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7.8 |
Thesis grades and follow-up actions |
30 |
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7.9 |
Re-submission |
31 |
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7.10 |
Deferment of submission of thesis |
31 |
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7.11 |
Submission of final version of thesis |
32 |
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7.12 |
Copyright of theses |
32 |
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7.13 |
Confidentiality of thesis |
32 |
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| 8. Quality Assurance |
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8.1 |
External assessment of taught postgraduate programmes |
33 |
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8.2 |
Taught postgraduate programme review |
33 |
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8.3 |
Committee on Re-approval of Self-financed Taught Postgraduate Programmes |
33 |
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| 9. Student Fees |
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9.1 |
Student fees |
35 |
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9.2 |
Payment schedule of tuition fee |
35 |
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| 11. Course Evaluation and Feedback |
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11.1 |
Course and Teaching Evaluation Questionnaire |
38 |
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11.2 |
Exit survey (Survey on Taught Postgraduate Programmes) |
38 |
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| 12. Credentials |
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12.1 |
Academic results |
39 |
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12.2 |
Transcripts |
39 |
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12.3 |
Letter of Certification |
39 |
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12.4 |
Report on Curriculum Details |
39 |
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12.5 |
Graduate Certificate |
40 |
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12.6 |
Replacement of Graduate Certificate |
40 |
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12.7 |
Certified true copy of the Graduate Certificate |
40 |
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| 13. Appeals and Complaints |
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13.1 |
Complaint process |
41 |
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13.2 |
Policy against sexual harassment |
41 |
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13.3 |
Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance |
42 |
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13.4 |
Whistleblowing Policy |
43 |
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| 14. Services and Support for Students |
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14.1 |
Chinese University Student Information System (CUSIS) |
44 |
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14.2 |
Graduate School Platform |
44 |
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14.3 |
Student Advisory System |
44 |
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14.4 |
University Library |
45 |
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14.5 |
Language training |
45 |
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14.6 |
Independent Learning Centre |
45 |
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14.7 |
Information Technology Services Centre |
46 |
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14.8 |
Student services and student activities |
46 |
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14.9 |
Off-campus housing |
46 |
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14.10 |
Student association |
47 |
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14.11 |
University Health Service |
47 |
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14.12 |
Other cultural/recreational/sports facilities and services |
47 |
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14.13 |
Safety and environmental issues |
48 |
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