| 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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