Engineering Doctorate
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Entrance Year Sept 2024
Programme Code 05001
Stream Code
FD (Full-time)
PD (Part-time)
Mode of Study Mixed Mode
Normal Duration
3 years (Full-time) Candidates will be deregistered from the programme if they exceed the normal duration of the programme, unless approval is obtained from the relevant authority.
5 years (Part-time)
Fund Type Self-Financed
Credits Required for Graduation
48
Initial Registration Credits
HK$93,600 per semester for full-time mode
3 credits for candidates of part-time mode
Local Application Deadline 30 Jun 2024
Non-Local Application Deadline 30 Jun 2024
Tuition Fees
HK$93,600 per semester for full-time mode
HK$11,700 per credit for part-time mode
Remarks: Full-time candidates will be charged HK$93,600 per semester for 6 semesters (which is the normal duration for completing the programme on a full-time basis) whereas part-time candidates will be charged HK$11,700 per credit for 48 credits.
The total tuition fee of the 48-credit programme is HK$561,600 for both full-time and part-time candidates.
Full-time candidates having taken all the 48 credits earlier than the normal registration period (i.e. 6 semesters) will be required to pay the remaining fee when they submit their thesis for oral examination.
The normal duration for the completion of thesis is consecutive six semesters. Approval has to be sought for extending the completion of thesis beyond six semesters and an extension fee of HK$35,100 per semester will be charged.
Candidates have to bear flight cost, hotel accommodation fees, make extra travel insurance arrangement according to individual needs (especially for those who wish to advance or extend their stay in the destination. Basic travel insurance will be provided by the University covering the designated period of the study trip), etc. if they select overseas study trips as their electives.
Programme Leaders
Programme Coordinator Prof. Xiaowen Fu
Remarks
This programme is co-hosted by the following academic departments:
Department of Biomedical Engineering;
Department of Computing;
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering;
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering; and
Department of Mechanical Engineering.
We have a quota for admissions. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Offers will be made on a rolling-basis.
An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and may reduce your chance of admission. Please complete all relevant fields on the application form and upload all necessary documents.
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims
This programme is targeted for those who are in or are aspiring to be in senior management or principal research and development positions in companies/organisations that are involved in science, technology and engineering. The curriculum is designed to improve the candidates' skills in management of innovation and technology, enhance professional competence and expertise in specific engineering fields and strengthen capabilities in research, innovation and technology transfer from a practical perspective.
Characteristics
The programme comprises two equally weighted components: coursework and thesis. The coursework aims at reinforcing and expanding candidates' breadth of knowledge in management of innovation and advanced technologies. The thesis, which is company/organisation related, should make a significant contribution and/or provide innovative insights into professional practice in an engineering discipline.
