Faculty of Social Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Doctor of Social Science in Applied Social Science

Introduction

Are You Ready For the BIG GAME?

In a study (study.eu, 2021) that investigated the academic background of world’s top CEOs, Chinese company leaders are found to be the best educated globally, of which 28% of them are doctorate degree-holders. So ask yourself: how can you utilise your expertise and extensive experience, and take your creativity, analytical thinking and research skills up a notch to achieve your ultimate career goal?

Our new Doctor of Social Science Programme has got you covered!
Designed to transform promising professionals into thought-leaders in their fields, the Programme provides sought-after research skillsets for talented individuals to accelerate their career. This elitist qualification is as distinguished as a Ph.D. degree and carries the added lustre of advanced scholarship in actionable social science. As the cradle of evident-based innovators, this professional doctorate degree comes in with a mission to offer individuals extensive research experiences, enriched by real-world applications in cross-disciplinary settings.

Participants will conduct research in their professional context and grow their expertise and reputation in meeting complex socio-economic challenges in field, using the generalisable scientific knowledge that underpins their professional practices. With a repertoire of transdisciplinary research and analytical skills, graduates will be prepared to tackle complex socio-economic challenges in contemporary societies.

To kick-start your application to the Programme, please visit this page for further details.

For enquiries, please contact us via email at fsscdss@cuhk.edu.hk.

*Click here to download the Programme leaflet.

Pave the way to Global Leadership and World Changing Innovation today!