Master of Science in Chinese Environmental Studies (MSCCESF)

School of Science and Technology Programmes Department of Applied Science Master of Science in Chinese Environmental Studies (MSCCESF)

MSc in Chinese Environmental Studies (MSCCESF)

Programme code : MSCCESF
Type of programme/ Mode of study:Full-time and Part-time Master's Degree Programme
Medium of instruction :Putonghua
End-of-course assessment:Mini-project report and presentation

Entry Requirements

Students admitted to the Master of Science in Chinese Environmental Studies (MSCCESF) programme should have
  • A Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution or equivalent qualification, and
  • Students must be fluent in both spoken and written Chinese*.

*Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a (face-to-face or online) admission interview after submitting applications.  Applicant must have passed the admission interview for successful application.

Programme Aims

The aims of the programme are to develop students with critical and objective awareness, knowledge and skills in Chinese environmental conservation and protection; and to enable students to appraise Chinese environmental policy in societal, industrial and economic contexts.

Programme Structure

Courses Lists for MSCCESF

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit
ENVR 8050SCFEcological Conservation and Environmental Assessment (生態保護與環境評估)6
ENVR 8093SCFContemporary Chinese Environmental Policy and Strategy (當代中國的環境政策與戰略)6
ENVR 8094SCFEnvironmental Protection and Management in China: Theory and Practice (中國環境保護和管理-理論與實踐)6
ENVR 8095SCFSustainability with Chinese Characteristics (中國特色的可持續發展)6
ENVR 8099SCFChinese Environmental Research Project (中國環境研究專題)12

Teaching and Learning

Students will learn through part-time or full-time face-to-face mode with online support. Regular face-to-face lectures and tutorials are available in all the prescribed courses. These face-to-face sessions aim to provide opportunities for students to discuss academic issues with their lectures and acquire practical skills. All the prescribed courses will also be supported by the HKMU Online Learning Environment (OLE) which provides online discussion for interaction among students and between lecturers and students. This allows discussion of theories explained in the courses, their application and evaluation.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the MSCCESF programme will find a variety of career opportunities in governmental agencies, environmental groups, consultants, and private sectors etc. in China especially in the Greater Bay Area.

Contact Information

Tel: +852 3120 2736

WeChat: +852 5448 1643 

Email: scimaster@hkmu.edu.hk

Office Hour: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:40pm  (Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays Closed)

Frequently Asked Questions (Chinese version only) 常見問題 (只提供中文內容)

問題2:報名及其他重要資訊

問題3:課程學制

答:全日制學制一年,兼讀制學制兩年。

*注:如申請者須申請學生簽證(Student Visa),只可報讀全日制。

問題4:授課模式

答:全部課程均為面授。

問題5:教學語言

答:普通話

問題6:課程結構

問題7:面試模式

答:普通話面試(面對面或在線),主要考察申請者中文水平。

問題8:學費

問題9:入學要求

答: 持有認可大學的學士學位(或同等學歷),如無學位證書,持有畢業證書也可申請。

*注:學生必須具備良好的中文說話和書寫能力(繁簡均可),申請者將被邀請參加(面對面或在線)入學面試,面試合格方可入讀課程。無英文要求。

如申請人在獲得面試邀請後沒有如期出席面試,將視為放棄入學申請。

問題10:申請材料

答: 1. 學位證書或學歷證書,成績單;

2. 內地學歷申請者需提交由學信網簽發的《教育部學歷證書電子註冊備案表》。

*注:海外學歷申請者需提交內地教育部留學服務中心認證文件;或香港學術及職業資歷評審局發出的資歷認可證明。

問題11:持有大專學歷或資歷架構第4級認可的專上教育學歷,但環境、環保相關工作經驗不足十年可以申請嗎?

答:如環境、環保的相關工作經驗不足十年即是不符合基本入學要求。

問題11:學生簽證審批

答: 學生簽證需要大約6至8星期才能審批。由於現時處於申請高峰期,香港入境事務處需要更多時間處理。當收到香港入境事務處的批准及簽證標籤後,我們會將簽證標籤發送至你的申請電郵地址。

問題12:畢業學歷認證

答:畢業後可獲碩士學位,內地教育部留學服務中心可認證。

*注:香港學術及職業資歷評審局已通過中國環保研究理學碩士課程的資歷名冊登記,並獲資歷架構第6級認可。課程的資歷名冊登記號碼為21/000913/L6。

Jonathan Chiu
Marketing Director
3DP Technology Limited

Jonathan handles all external affairs include business development, patents write up and public relations. He is frequently interviewed by media and is considered a pioneer in 3D printing products.

Krutz Cheuk
Biomedical Engineer
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital

After graduating from OUHK, Krutz obtained an M.Sc. in Engineering Management from CityU. He is now completing his second master degree, M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, at CUHK. Krutz has a wide range of working experience. He has been with Siemens, VTech, and PCCW.

Hugo Leung
Software and Hardware Engineer
Innovation Team Company Limited

Hugo Leung Wai-yin, who graduated from his four-year programme in 2015, won the Best Paper Award for his ‘intelligent pill-dispenser’ design at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering’s International Conference on Consumer Electronics – China 2015.

The pill-dispenser alerts patients via sound and LED flashes to pre-set dosage and time intervals. Unlike units currently on the market, Hugo’s design connects to any mobile phone globally. In explaining how it works, he said: ‘There are three layers in the portable pillbox. The lowest level is a controller with various devices which can be connected to mobile phones in remote locations. Patients are alerted by a sound alarm and flashes. Should they fail to follow their prescribed regime, data can be sent via SMS to relatives and friends for follow up.’ The pill-dispenser has four medicine slots, plus a back-up with a LED alert, topped by a 500ml water bottle. It took Hugo three months of research and coding to complete his design, but he feels it was worth all his time and effort.

Hugo’s public examination results were disappointing and he was at a loss about his future before enrolling at the OUHK, which he now realizes was a major turning point in his life. He is grateful for the OUHK’s learning environment, its industry links and the positive guidance and encouragement from his teachers. The University is now exploring the commercial potential of his design with a pharmaceutical company. He hopes that this will benefit the elderly and chronically ill, as well as the society at large.

Soon after completing his studies, Hugo joined an automation technology company as an assistant engineer. He is responsible for the design and development of automation devices. The target is to minimize human labor and increase the quality of products. He is developing products which are used in various sections, including healthcare, manufacturing and consumer electronics.

Course Code Title Credits
  COMP S321F Advanced Database and Data Warehousing 5
  COMP S333F Advanced Programming and AI Algorithms 5
  COMP S351F Software Project Management 5
  COMP S362F Concurrent and Network Programming 5
  COMP S363F Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing 5
  COMP S382F Data Mining and Analytics 5
  COMP S390F Creative Programming for Games 5
  COMP S492F Machine Learning 5
  ELEC S305F Computer Networking 5
  ELEC S348F IOT Security 5
  ELEC S371F Digital Forensics 5
  ELEC S431F Blockchain Technologies 5
  ELEC S425F Computer and Network Security 5
 Course CodeTitleCredits
 ELEC S201FBasic Electronics5
 IT S290FHuman Computer Interaction & User Experience Design5
 STAT S251FStatistical Data Analysis5
 Course CodeTitleCredits
 COMPS333FAdvanced Programming and AI Algorithms5
 COMPS362FConcurrent and Network Programming5
 COMPS363FDistributed Systems and Parallel Computing5
 COMPS380FWeb Applications: Design and Development5
 COMPS381FServer-side Technologies and Cloud Computing5
 COMPS382FData Mining and Analytics5
 COMPS390FCreative Programming for Games5
 COMPS413FApplication Design and Development for Mobile Devices5
 COMPS492FMachine Learning5
 ELECS305FComputer Networking5
 ELECS363FAdvanced Computer Design5
 ELECS425FComputer and Network Security5