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Part-time

Doctor of Education – Social Sciences and Policy Studies (effective from 2024/25)

Specialized Area:

Social Sciences and Policy Studies

Upon completion of programme, students are able to:

  • demonstrate an expert knowledge, understanding and competence in the Specialised Area and in the larger educational context;
  • generate appropriate theoretical frameworks to address, analyse and propose innovative approaches to a broad range of educational issues;
  • develop insights into research trends in the Specialised Area and demonstrate readiness to contribute to the professional literature in that field; 
  • effectively communicate concepts and theories within the Specialised Area to an audience of peers both locally and internationally;
  • analyse educational policies, processes or practices from different perspectives critically; and 
  • demonstrate a thorough understanding of ethical practices within the Specialised Area.

 

Specialized Courses

  • Principles of Policy Studies

  • Sociology of Education

  • Organisational Analysis and Behaviour

  • Social Science Education in Schools

 

Programme Structure

To complete the programme, students are required to complete a total of 72 credit points.

Courses Credit Points
Taught Core Courses Conceptualizing Research 3
Research Methods I 3
Research Methods II 3
2 Specialised Courses 6
2 Elective Courses 6
Seminars for Thesis Writing and Knowledge Transfer 3
Development of Thesis Proposal 6
Thesis 42
Total: 72

 

Admission Requirements

Basic Requirements

  1. must hold a Master's degree in a discipline within education or a cognate field relevant to their chosen Specialised Area;
  2. with four years or more of work experience are preferred.

Interview will only be arranged for those who pass the preliminary selection.

English Language Requirements (For English Class Only)

Applicants are expected to demonstrate a high standard of competence in spoken and written English. Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution in a non-English speaking system should normally fulfil one of the following minimum English proficiency requirements:

  • Overall score of IELTS 6.5# with no subtest lower than 6.0; or
  • A TOEFL# score of 80 (internet-based test); or
  • Other equivalent qualifications.*


#  The results of IELTS/TOEFL provided should be within two years (i.e., for the 2024/25 intake, the IELTS/TOEFL test must be obtained on or after 1 Jan 2022); and should be “taken in test centres” (i.e., tests taken online such as IELTS indicator/IELTS Online and TOEFL Home Editions are NOT accepted).

* The College English Test (CET) is not accepted as an equivalent qualification.

中文要求（只適用於中文班）

申請人應表現出高水準的中文口語和書寫能力。如申請人的母語不是中文，又未嘗取得中文為主要授課語言的學位，必須通過中國漢語水準考試（HSK）6級，或具備同等能力。

英文要求（只適用於中文班）

申請人所持學位如由非英語授課的院校頒發，面試時將會考核申請者的英語水平，以顯示其英語能力達至基本水平。

 

Every effort has been made to ensure that information contained in this website is correct. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control and the University reserves the right to make amendments to any information contained in this website without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information in this website. the University reserves the right to make the final decision.

JUPAS Code
N/A
Programme Code
A3D045 (English) / A3D055（中文班）
Abbreviated Programme Title
EdD
Medium of Instruction
English / Chinese
Programmes & Courses Tags
Taught Postgraduate Programmes
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Position
Specialised Area Coordinator
Name
Dr LAW Kam Yee
Email
kamyee@eduhk.hk
Position
Admission Enquiries
Email
edd@eduhk.hk
Apply Link
http://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online/
Study Mode
Full-time
Part-time
Study Period
3 years
Study Period
4 years
Programme Code
C4D001 (English) / C4D004（中文班）

Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education

Programme Description

Disclaimer Statement

The Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies (SSPS) has recently discovered that some organisations claim to guarantee student admission to Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education (MA(PFE)). In response to this, the Department would like to make the following official statement:

1. The MA(PFE) has never authorised any third party to be involved in its application and admission process. 
2. All applicants must submit their application via the University’s online system.
3. Shortlisted applicants will undergo the rigorous procedure of academic document verification and admission interview. There is no guarantee of admission as it solely depends on the applicant’s qualification and performance.

Please be careful of any claims of “guaranteeing enrollment”, “proxy recruitment” from any organisations. We encourage applicants to submit their applications directly to the University’s online system (https://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online/).

 

PROGRAMME FEATURES

  • It is the first Master of Arts programme in personal financial education in Hong Kong, focusing on both theoretical financial knowledge and workplace application skills to improve participants’ competitiveness in the market.
  • Participants will be given opportunities to gain practical and first-hand experience in transferring financial knowledge to individuals and the tools to enable them to be professional financial educators, equipping the skills to operate effectively in the three areas of education, business, and society.
  • The demand for financial talents in Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong is growing rapidly. Graduates have a wide range of employment prospects, including banking and financial institutions, government agencies, educational institutions, and mass media.
  • All subjects are taught in English, in order to strengthen participants’ English proficiency and competitiveness in the international market.

 

The Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK) confirms that Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education [MA(PFE)] graduates are eligible to apply for “Fast-track to Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Certification” - List C candidacy. Under the fast-track arrangement, the MA(PFE) graduates will be exempted from taking the CFP certification education program (courses 1 to 3) and the CFP certification examination (foundation level).

 

PROGRAMME ENQUIRIES

Hotline : (852) 2948 8727
Fax : (852) 2948 8018
E-mail : mapfe@eduhk.hk
Website : https://www.eduhk.hk/mapfe
In person :  Room D3-1/F-22A, Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies,
The Education University of Hong Kong,
10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong
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ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

  1. Applicants should normally hold a recognised Bachelor’s degree or other equivalent qualifications.
  2. Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution in a non-English speaking system should normally fulfill one of the following minimum English proficiency requirements:
      • Overall score of IELTS 6.0 (academic version) (the test should be taken in test centres and the result should be valid within two years); or
      • TOEFL (internet-based test) #:
        Score of 80 (for tests taken before 21 January 2026)
        Score of 4.0 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards); or
      • Band 6 in the College English Test (CET) with a total score of 430 or above (the test result should be valid within two years); or
      • Grade C or above in GCSE / GCE OL English; or
      • Other equivalent qualifications.
  3. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.

#The test should be taken in test centres, and the result should be valid within two years.

For example, if you are applying for 2026/27 academic year, your IELTS / TOEFL / CET6 test must be obtained on or after 1 January 2024.

TOEFL Home Editions, TOEFL MyBest Score, IELTS Indicator, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake, Duolingo and National Postgraduate Entrance Examination (全國碩士研究生招生考試) are NOT acceptable.

For details, please visit: https://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/EnReq(Pg)/

Disclaimer:

The University is committed to uphold the educational quality and standard of the programmes it offers. The University, being funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC), is one of the nine self-accrediting institutions in Hong Kong. In addition, the quality of the educational experience in all programmes offered by the UGC-funded universities is subject to the quality assurance process administered by the Quality Assurance Council of the UGC. 

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.

Important Notes for Students from Chinese Mainland on Overseas Credential Evaluation (國(境)外學歷學位認證)

- Students who have fulfilled the programme requirements will be conferred the degree upon the approval of the University's Academic Board. The University bears no responsibility for the evaluation of its degrees outside of Hong Kong. Students are advised to consult with the relevant authority(ies) for the prevailing rules/regulations.
 
- Individuals who would seek qualification certification in Chinese Mainland after graduation should contact the Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) 中國(教育部) 留學服務中心 (https://www.cscse.edu.cn) for updated details.
 
- The certification in Chinese Mainland is an independent process from the conferral of academic qualification in Hong Kong by the University. For the avoidance of doubt, no warranties are given in respect of individual graduate's qualification certification or recognition in Chinese Mainland or any other professional qualification or license outside Hong Kong.
 
- CSCSE  takes a very prudent approach in evaluating each application, including the students' residential period in Hong Kong during the entire study period. When evaluating graduates' credentials, the full border entry and exit records of individual applicants will be examined.
 
- Students who would pursue credential recognition should be aware that short stays in Hong Kong during the study period may not fulfil the CSCSE residential requirements, leading to possible uncertainty and risks to their credential recognition.
 
- Students are seriously advised to consider the above when making personal plans, such as accommodation and travel plans from Hong Kong, etc. and make necessary arrangements where appropriate. 
 
It is the responsibility of the students to be familiar with and comply with the University regulations and guidelines governing the Taught Postgraduate Programmes. Students should refer to the Graduate School website for the General Academic Regulations and the Code of Practice for Taught Postgraduate Programmes for details.
 
Students should consult with CSCSE if they have any enquiries.

PROGRAMME AIMS

The MA(PFE)’s objectives are to:

  1. equip participants with professional knowledge in finance and necessary skill sets for investment analysis;
  2. enable participants to formulate and implement comprehensive personal finance education for individuals with different financial backgrounds and needs in a society of prolific lifestyles;
  3. focus on necessary financial knowledge in personal finance and the application of knowledge and skills required for effective financial decision-making, financial planning and hence training, education, and knowledge transfer; and
  4. equip participants to meet their career goals in either the financial services sector or financial-related educational/training sector.

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants should be able to:

  1. demonstrate solid understanding and a broad spectrum of knowledge and concepts in finance and financial management (PILO1); 
  2. critically evaluate the trend and development of financial and investment markets in a global perspective (PILO2);
  3. integrate financial knowledge in solving personal financial problems and ethical decision making (PILO3);
  4. possess high professionalism, creativity and competencies as a financial literacy educator (PILO4); and
  5. transfer and apply research methods and financial knowledge in the context of professional work. (PILO5).

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The programme comprises 24 credit points (cps). Participants normally take one year (full-time mode) or two years (part-time mode) to complete the programme. They need to attend classes (in the same or different semester(s)) which may be scheduled on weekday daytime/evenings, weekends and/or during long holidays at the Tai Po Campus / Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / North Point Study Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre and/or other locations as decided by the University.

PROGRAMME CURRICULUM

Students are required to complete 24 credit points for graduation. The normal study pathway is shown as below:

Full-time Mode:
Year Semester Courses Credit Points (cps)
1 I Core: Global Financial Market and Instruments (3 cps) 12 cps
Core: Quantitative Analysis for Financial Studies (3 cps)
Core: FinTech and Consumer Finance (3 cps)
Core: Ethical Issues and Decision Making in Personal Finance (3 cps)
II Core: Investment Analysis and Risk Management (3 cps) 9 cps
Core: Comprehensive Practical Financial Planning (3 cps)
Core: Financial Literacy Education for All Aged Groups (3 cps)

*Elective:
Contemporary Issues in Personal Finance Education
or
Internship Programme in Personal Finance Education
or
Sustainable Finance and ESG Investment
or
Family Office Management

 3 cps
Total Credit Points 24 cps

*Choose one out of four elective courses
*The offering of elective courses and the quota offered is subject to the Programme’s decision and students enrolment. It may vary in each academic year.

Part-time Mode:
Year Semester Courses Credit Points (cps)
1 I Core: Global Financial Market and Instruments (3 cps) 6 cps
Core: Quantitative Analysis for Financial Studies (3 cps)
II Core: Investment Analysis and Risk Management (3 cps) 6 cps
Core: Comprehensive Practical Financial Planning (3 cps)
2 I Core: FinTech and Consumer Finance (3 cps) 6 cps
Core: Ethical Issues and Decision Making in Personal Finance (3 cps)
II Core: Financial Literacy Education for All Aged Groups (3 cps) 3 cps

*Elective:
Contemporary Issues in Personal Finance Education
or
Internship Programme in Personal Finance Education
or
Sustainable Finance and ESG Investment
or
Family Office Management

 3 cps
Total Credit Points 24 cps

*Choose one out of four elective courses
*The offering of elective courses and the quota offered is subject to the Programme’s decision and students enrolment. It may vary in each academic year.

 

There are two options for students to complete the 24 credit points for graduation:

1) Students who opt for coursework will need to take 8 courses

Component Credit Points (CPs)
All 7 core courses and 1 Elective 24
Total 24

2) Students who have sufficient research competencies, obtained approval, and opt for the Research Project can be exempted from taking the Investment Analysis and Risk Management or Comprehensive Practical Financial Planning and the elective course. Their study path is as follows:

Component Credit Points (CPs)
6 core courses 18
Research Project 6
Total 24

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

The medium of instruction is English.

 

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.

  Course Title Course Code & Outline
Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education (One-year Full-time / Two-year Part-time) Global Financial Market and Instruments BUS6031
Quantitative Analysis for Financial Studies BUS6032
FinTech and Consumer Finance BUS6033
Ethical Issues and Decision Making in Personal Finance BUS6034
Investment Analysis and Risk Management BUS6073
Comprehensive Practical Financial Planning BUS6074
Financial Literacy Education for All Aged Groups BUS6037

Elective: BUS6039 Contemporary Issues in Personal Finance Education | BUS6046 Internship Programme in Personal Finance Education | BUS6071 Sustainable Finance and ESG Investment | BUS6089 Family Office Management

Research Project: BUS6040 Research Project

Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

TUITION FEE

This programme is offered on a self-financed basis.

  • Local Students: HK$140,800 for the whole programme
  • Non-local Students: HK$176,000 for the whole programme
    (Applicable to the 2026/27 cohort)

 

ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP

Entrance Scholarship is available and awarded on the basis of academic merits with consideration of non-academic achievement.

 

SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD OPPORTUNITIES

The Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education (MA(PFE)) programme offers a variety of exclusive scholarship and award opportunities to inspire students to pursue excellence in academic, professional development, global engagement, and leadership.

Scholarship/ Award* Purpose
MA(PFE) Merit Award To encourage students to achieve an academic excellence.
MA(PFE) Green and Sustainable Finance Talent Award To encourage students to participate the certifications in ESG or Sustainable Finance, i.e. Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) or Specialist Certificate in Green Finance and Sustainability.
MA(PFE) CFP Certification Examination Award To encourage students to earn the CFP Certification by completing the CFP Certification Examinations.
MA(PFE) Summer Exchange Programme Scholarship To enrich MA(PFE) students’ global learning experience via a prolonged summer programme.
MA(PFE) Leadership and Professional Achievement Award To recognize the achievements of MA(PFE) students beyond academic performance such as students’ exceptional leadership, notable accomplishments in non-academic areas

*Note: The above information on scholarships and awards is subject to change. Details are made available for enrolled students at the time of application.

(May 2026) Alumni Development Forum 2026: Reconnecting for a Personal Finance Future

The master’s programme in Personal Finance hosted the Alumni Development Forum themed on "Reconnecting for a Personal Finance Future" in May 2026. The forum focused on professional development in financial services and personal finance. The Forum supported open discussion, where alumni shared industry updates and practical experience. The Forum also strengthened alumni’s professional networks and enabled them to meet fellow practitioners.


 

(Apr 2026) Personal Finance Programme’s Students Apply Knowledge in "Financial Board Game" Workshop

Students from the master’s programme in Personal Finance organised a "Financial Board Game" workshop on campus. Acting as facilitators, the Personal Finance students guided the EdUHK community to study some individual financial management tips through role-play scenarios and personal financial decision-making simulation. 

The community deepened the understanding of personal financial planning. From the perspective of Personal Finance students, this workshop was an arena that facilitated students in honing financial communication skills in a counselling context, and utilising engaging tools in the real-world practice.

 

(Apr 2026) Family Offices: Strategic Wealth Management

The Personal Finance Programme invited managers from WRISE, a full-service family office platform, to exchange with the students. This workshop discussed how Hong Kong based family offices navigate strategic wealth management, especially for Ultra-High and High Net Worth Individuals. Students were able to closely interact with the industry practitioners, and explore trending opportunities in the wealth management field.

 

(April 2026) Dialogue with Financial Leaders Series | Family Office Development in Hong Kong: Present and Future

This seminar invited Ms. Angel Chia, the Executive Director for Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy, to bring unique insights into legacy building, next-generation leadership, and purposeful wealth stewardship.

 

(March 2026) Career Talk in Banking | Retail Wealth Management in Banking & Relationship Manager Trainee Opportunities

In this Career Talk, The Hong Kong Institute of Banking (HKIB) shared the comprehensive insights into the banking industry and its mission to nurture future banking talents. The session also featured a banker’s sharing on personal relationship management in retail banking, and an introduction to the Relationship Manager Trainee programme (RMT) at Nanyang Commercial Bank. Such career talks expanded personal finance students’ networks to identify the personal-finance-specific career opportunities.

 

(March 2026) Dialogue with Financial Leaders Series | Navigating Private Equity Markets

The Programme invited Mr. Danny Lee, a seasoned financial professional, to share insights from his extensive career in private equity. The session will span Venture Capital, Growth Equity, and Buyouts. With over 25 years of global experience, Mr. Lee will also facilitate a discussion on the practical challenges facing these investment sectors today.

 

(Mar 2026) Field Visit to Understand the ESG and Sustainable Practice in Business in Hong Kong

In March 2026, students from the master’s programme in Personal Finance went on an exciting field visit themed "ESG and Sustainable Business Practices". They explored innovative sustainability initiatives in the Northern Metropolis and visited Sino Inno Lab and The Spark. Through guided tours and an engaging workshop, students experienced immersive journeys into sustainable tech and innovation.

Personal Finance students also gained practical, real-world insights from a dialogue with a Sustainability & Innovation Manager at a renowned corporation in Hong Kong, learning how the company incorporates ESG and sustainability into its business operations.

 

(Mar 2026) EdUHK Alumni Homecoming Day 2026: "Financial Champions" Booth

Students from the Personal Finance Programmes organised a game-based booth during the EdUHK Alumni Homecoming Day 2026. The booth aimed to promote the principles of personal financial literacy among participants of all ages.


 

(Feb 2026) Outreach Workshop: Managing Money Wisely for a Cross-border Lifestyle

In Feb 2026, students from the master’s programme in Personal Finance led and designed a workshop, reaching out at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. This workshop enabled participants to understand the fundamental financial principles of university life and offered practical tips for managing money wisely, suited to a cross-border lifestyle.

Personal Finance students deepen their understanding of personal finance in a cross-border context through preparation for the workshop. They also learned how to implement a financial literacy enhancement proposal tailored to the target audience's specific needs.

 

(Feb 2026) Embracing Financial Well-being through Teambuilding

Personal Finance students engaged in financial board games to simulate real-world financial life cycles —from investment risks to retirement planning (e.g., MPF). Through these team-building activities, Personal Finance students not only learned money management tips but also experienced the art of financial counselling—a meaningful experience that embodied the spirit of "promoting financial well-being".​


 

(Feb 2026) Dialogue with Financial Executive at Ant Bank (HK) | Smart Banking in Action: How Digital Banks Are Redefining Finance in Hong

The Programme invited Ms Yvonne Leung, Chief Executive of Ant Bank (Hong Kong), to share with the Personal Finance students how digital banks are transforming Hong Kong’s financial landscape. This session provided a platform for students to observe financial and industrial trends and to expand their connections with leading industrial executives.

 

(Feb 2026) Understanding the Cross-Border Family Wealth Management and Legacy: Perspective from Legal Issues

To deepen Personal Finance students’ understanding of the legal issues in personal finance, the Programme invited two veteran solicitors familiar with judicial practice in Hong Kong and cross-border legal consulting to deliver a workshop. Students gained an understanding of comprehensive legal tools for personal and family wealth preservation, such as Trusts, Wills, Insurance, Pre-nuptial Agreements, and Post-Separation Accruals. This workshop also enhanced students' legal awareness and motivated them to build up legal capacity for financial planning.

 

(Jan 2026) Capital for Good: Trends in Asian Impact Investing and Philanthropy

Dr. Ruth A. Shapiro, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive of the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS), delivered a seminar for the Personal Finance students and the EdUHK communities. The seminar unpacked key trends in impact investing and philanthropy across the region. The seminar also explored bridging wealth management with systemic social investment, inspiring students to think about the sustainability.

 

(Jan 2026) Personal Finance Ambassador Programme 2025/26: Getting EdUHK students Financially Ready for the Workforce Transition

"TP Boss", a student team from the master’s programme in Personal Finance, implemented a series of interactive games to enhance EdUHK students' financial literacy as they transition into the workforce. The initiative equipped the university community to navigate the financial shifts that accompany the transition from student life to the professional world. This initiative drove the Team to win the Bronze Award in the Personal Finance Ambassador Programme 2025/26.

 

(Nov 2025) Field Visit to Disneyland Promoting Students’ Mental Well-being

The Personal Finance programme organised a field visit to Disneyland in November 2025, themed on “Disney’s Foundations for Career Success”. The visit engaged students in backstage tours, scenario role-plays, personal strength discovery, peer appreciation games, and executive sharing, all guided by Disney cast members. Students learned to reframe setbacks with a positive problem-solving mindset and sustain calm, resilient well-being.

 

(Nov 2025) Field Visit to Ocean Park to Explore Sustainability in Tourism

Students from the master’s programme in Personal Finance visited Ocean Park Hong Kong to explore the sustainable practice in tourism. Through a series of engaging workshops, students witnessed real-world scenarios in business sustainability.


 

(Nov 2025) Pioneer in Financial Literacy Education in China Shared the Insight on “Financial Literacy in the AI Era”

On 13 November 2025, the MA(PFE) Programme invited Professor Song SU, Professor and PhD supervisor at the Business School of Beijing Normal University (BNU), to deliver a seminar on “Financial Literacy in the AI Era”. During the seminar, Professor Su discussed the role of AI in enhancing financial education, the impact of financial literacy on AI application usage, and the challenges of AI in financial literacy. Through dialogue with Professor Su, a pioneer in financial literacy education in China, MA (PFE) students broadened their academic horizons in personal finance and financial education.

 

(Oct 2025) Measuring Financial Literacy of Retail Investors: An Econometrics Approach

On October 30, 2025, the Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education MA(PFE) Programme hosted an academic seminar titled “Measuring Financial Literacy of Retail Investors.” Professor LI Youwei, Professor of Finance at the University of Hull Business School (UK), was invited as the speaker to share his latest research. His work focuses on constructing financial literacy indicators through the textual analysis of social media data. During the lecture, Professor LI introduced a novel method for measuring retail investors’ financial literacy, developed using this textual analysis approach. This provided MA(PFE) students with fresh perspectives in the fields of financial econometrics and behavioural finance.

 

(Oct 2025) Understand the Blockchain and DeFi at the Guest Lecture

On October 22, 2025, the Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education [MA(PFE)] Programme hosted a financial workshop titled “Beyond Banking: New Frontiers in Decentralized Finance.” The event featured Professor Eric Chiang, Venture Partner at WAGMI Ventures, as the speaker. He provided an in-depth analysis of the industrial trends and the future prospects of blockchain technology and decentralized finance (DeFi). During the workshop, Professor Eric provided MA(PFE) students with both theoretical and practical industry insights, helping them understand how decentralized finance is progressively driving innovation and development within the financial sector.

 

(Oct 2025) Understanding the Arab-China Business from a Cultural Perspective

On 31 October 2025, Lord Edwin E. Hitti, President of The Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ArabCham), shared his insights on Arab-China Business with the students. Lord Hitti explored the profound cultural distinctions between the Arab world and China that directly impact business and finance. “For financiers and entrepreneurs, understanding these nuances is not merely cultural appreciation but a strategic commercial imperative.” This session provided key insights into leveraging cultural intelligence to build sustainable and profitable commercial bridges between these influential economic spheres.

 

(Oct 2025) Special Visit to the Eco Expo Asia 2025: Exploring the New Trend in Green Finance and Green Technology

On October 28 2025, MA(PFE) Programme led students to a special visit to the Eco Expo Asia 2025. During the Expo, students explored the Green and Sustainable Industries of Hong Kong and the worldwide, including the latest green technologies in energy, green buildings, green finance, and ESG services. Through the guided tour of the Expo and in-depth interactions with exhibitors from the sustainable industries, students realised how to cultivate forward-thinking perspectives in the financial industry during the global move toward carbon neutrality. This Expo also serves as a window for students to understand Hong Kong’s role in promoting global sustainability.

 

(Oct 2025) Dialogue with Professor Mahesh Harilela: The Family Blueprint: Sustaining Legacy, Advancing Hong Kong

On 22 October 2025, EdUHK held a distinguished lecture entitled ‘Family Blueprint: Sustaining Legacy, Advancing Hong Kong’. The Lecture featured Professor Mahesh Harilela, Family Council Convenor of Harilela Group Ltd., a renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, who shared his extensive experience in family governance, business succession, and sustainable development. During the lecture, Professor Harilela highlighted the strategic significance of family offices within Hong Kong’s financial ecosystem, noting their importance in attracting international capital and talent. He also shared how family enterprises can preserve tradition while embracing change to foster sustainable social and economic development.

During the interactive session, students from Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Personal Finance and Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education programmes actively engaged with Professor Harilela. They discussed the future of family offices in Hong Kong and explored career pathways in the wealth management profession. The vibrant atmosphere reflected the strong interest in the topic and the value of direct dialogue with industry leaders.

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(Oct 2025) Trends and Career Opportunities in ESG and Green Finance: Hong Kong Insight from Financial Elite

Mr Paul Pong, Founder and CEO of The Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB), shared insights on the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices in Hong Kong, and discussed the historical development and future vision of the sustainable disclosure pathway. Moreover, Mr Paul Pong engaged students in career development in the ESG industry and explained the importance of achieving Certified ESG Professional (CESGP) for career advancement.

 

(Oct 2025) Guangzhou Institute of GBA Experts Share Trends and Prospects of Science and Technology Innovation Investment in the GBA

On October 15, 2025, the Programme invited Dr. Jiang Han, a researcher from the Guangzhou Institute of GBA, to conduct a financial research seminar. Dr. Jiang introduced the development progress of the GBA to students. Combined with Think Tank, she analysed the bottlenecks and challenges of the GBA in technological innovation and industrial development, and discussed the implementation pathways and effectiveness of science and technology policies in upgrading industries. Additionally, she shared methodologies and techniques for drafting policy analysis reports. During the seminar, students recognised the core research competency of Tink Tank, which means transforming complex policy issues into clear, implementable policy suggestions.

 

(Sept 2025) IFPHK launches Financial Planning Youth Elite Program to support MA(PFE) students’ professional development in financial planning

On 18 September 2025, The Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK) delivered a workshop on “Wealth Management Industry and Career Paths for Financial Planners” for the students from the Personal Finance programmes. During the workshop, Dr Paris Yeung, CEO of IFPHK, explored the growing demand for financial planners and career opportunities in wealth management with the students. Meanwhile, the workshop also introduces the exclusive Financial Planning Young Elite Program for MA(PFE) students, which is a customised scheme launched by IFPHK to support MA(PFE) students’ professional success in financial planning and financial services.

 

Past activities:

2024/25

2023/24

2022/23

2021/22

 

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates are expected to pursue a career in financial services, including banking, securities, credit management, and private equity. The curriculums will also equip the participants for entering some trending financial fields such as private wealth management, family office, fintech, green and sustainable finance, ESG consulting, etc.

Graduates with strong research capacity could also pursue further studies or academic careers in finance or business studies.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Eligible MA(PFE) graduates are able to apply for modular exemptions or partial exemptions when attending specific financial certifications in Hong Kong, such as:

Certifying Institution Certification Exemption Summary
The Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK) Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
  • Eligible for the fast-tracking CFP certification (exemption from 3 CFP courses and a foundational level examination);
  • Completion of “BUS6074 Comprehensive Practical Financial Planning” will lead to eligibility for exemption from Course 4: Financial Planning Practice of the CFP Certification.
The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) Certified Banker (Stage I & Stage II)

Modular exemption from:

  • Risk Management of Certified Banker (Stage I); and
  • Corporate Finance Services of Certified Banker (Stage II).
Enhanced Competency Framework on Fintech (ECF-FinTech) Modular exemption from Module 2 Banking and Risk Essentials.
Enhanced Competency Framework on Retail Wealth Management (ECF-RWM) Modular exemption from Module 2 Investment Planning.
Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia (IFTA) Certified Financial Technologist (CFT) Eligible for the exemptions of Level 1 of CFT Programme.

Prof YU Wai Mui Christina, Dr TAN Weiqiang, EdUHK researchers achieve accolades in diverse fields, China Daily (4 Dec 2024)
https://www.chinadailyhk.com/hk/article/599342

Prof YU Wai Mui Christina, Professor Christina Yu on HKJC's financial literacy programme, RTHK (21 Nov 2024)
https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3/programme/backchat/episode/989132

譚偉強，《提升基層金融素養 推動共同富裕》，刊於《文匯報》，2024年6月15日。
https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202406/15/AP666ca396e4b05df3a51f7909.html

譚偉強、麥萃才，《增強理財知識 做好退休打算》，刊於《文匯報》，2024年6月7日。
https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202406/07/AP66621855e4b0a7ef3f0436a1.html

譚偉強，《打造國際人才交流高端平台》，刊於《文匯報》，2024年5月27日。
https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202405/27/AP66539778e4b0bd97947372c9.html

譚偉強，《家族辦公室專才培養宜提速》，刊於《文匯報》，2024年4月25日。
https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202404/25/AP66296739e4b01def1fdfece1.html

譚偉強，《教基層學用手機支付 縮小數字鴻溝》，刊於《文匯報》，2024年4月9日。
https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202404/09/AP66144f65e4b009ba85365621.html

教大碩士結合金融和理財教育元素 畢業生運用所學 助人自助出路廣
(明報JUMP, 24 Jan 2024)
https://jump.mingpao.com/career-news/edu-career-supplement-2024/%e6%95%99%e5%a4%a7%e7%a2%a9%e5%a3%ab%e7%b5%90%e5%90%88%e9%87%91%e8%9e%8d%e5%92%8c%e7%90%86%e8%b2%a1%e6%95%99%e8%82%b2%e5%85%83%e7%b4%a0-%e7%95%a2%e6%a5%ad%e7%94%9f%e9%81%8b%e7%94%a8%e6%89%80%e5%ad%b8/

譚偉強，《擺脫跨代貧窮 需「學」「研」深度參與》，刊於《明報》，2022年11月17日。
https://news.mingpao.com/pns/%E8%A7%80%E9%BB%9E/article/20221117/s00012/1668618522740/

Learn to be a money sage
(英文虎報 The Standard, 26 Jan 2021)
https://www.thestandard.com.hk/section-news/fc/4/226921/

大學生「碌」卡是精明還是會惹上一身債？
(信報財經新聞, 朱文英博士, 21 Oct 2020)
https://www1.hkej.com/dailynews/culture/article/2610991/

教育小朋友理財 延遲滿足換取更大獎勵
(信報財經新聞, 朱文英博士, 15 Sept 2020)
https://www1.hkej.com/dailynews/culture/article/2581695/

教大明年首辦理財教育碩士
(星島日報, 3 Sept 2020)
https://std.stheadline.com/daily/article/2273209/

教大明年辦理財碩士課 校長張仁良：樂意客串
(明報, 3 Sept 2020)
https://news.mingpao.com/pns/%E6%95%99%E8%82%B2/article/20200903/s00011/1599070176386/

【中環解密】教大首辦理財碩士課程 張仁良或客串
(信報財經新聞, 3 Sept 2020) https://hk.news.yahoo.com/%E4%B8%AD%E7%92%B0%E8%A7%A3%E5%AF%86-%E6%95%99%E5%A4%A7%E9%A6%96%E8%BE%A6%E7%90%86%E8%B2%A1%E7%A2%A9%E5%A3%AB%E8%AA%B2%E7%A8%8B-%E5%BC%B5%E4%BB%81%E8%89%AF%E6%88%96%E5%AE%A2%E4%B8%B2-193100407.html

教大明年開辦個人理財教育碩士課程 校長張仁良或客串上陣授課
(hket.com, 2 Sept 2020)
https://topick.hket.com/article/2742209

講求事實數據的理財教育
(信報財經新聞, 姚偉梅教授, 8 Jun 2019)
https://www1.hkej.com/dailynews/culture/article/2157737/

JUPAS Code
N/A
Programme Code
A1M101
Abbreviated Programme Title
MA (PFE)
Medium of Instruction
English
Programmes & Courses Tags
Taught Postgraduate Programmes
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Position
Programme Leader
Name
Dr TAN Weiqiang
Email
wqtan@eduhk.hk
Position
Admission Enquiries
Email
tpgadmission@eduhk.hk
Telephone
(852) 2948 6886
Position
Programme Enquiries
Email
mapfe@eduhk.hk
Telephone
2948 8727
Download Leaflet
MAPFE_English Website_10 page_view.pdf (7.38 MB)
Website Link
https://www.eduhk.hk/mapfe
Apply Link
https://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online/
Study Mode
Full-time
Part-time
Study Period
1 year
Study Period
2 years
Programme Code
C2M032

Master of Social Sciences in Global and Regional Studies

JUPAS Code
N/A
Programme Code
A1M105
Abbreviated Programme Title
MSocSc(GRS)
Medium of Instruction
English
Programmes & Courses Tags
Phased Out/Revamped Programme
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Programme Leader
Name
Dr Ho Ka Ki Lawrence
Email
lawrenceho@eduhk.hk
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Admission Enquiries
Email
tpgadmission@eduhk.hk
Telephone
(852) 2948 6886
Position
Programme Enquiries
Email
mssgrs@eduhk.hk
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(852) 2948 8727
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https://www.eduhk.hk/ssps/mssgrs
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https://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online/
Study Mode
Full-time
Part-time
Study Period
1 year
Study Period
2 years
Programme Code
C2M035

*This programme has been phased out.

Remark: The Master of Social Sciences in Global Hong Kong Studies is retitled to Master of Social Sciences in Global and Regional Studies from 2022/23.

INTRODUCTION

The Master of Social Sciences in Global and Regional Studies is the first Master programme that adopts multi-dimensional and multidisciplinary perspectives on studying and understanding Hong Kong and the rise of a sustainable and competitive global city-region in the Pearl River Delta region. The programme provides students with a macroscopic perspective in analysing the historical transformation of global order through the changing status of Hong Kong from British to Chinese sovereign powers, and more recently, the processes and challenges in the socio-economic transformation in the development of the Greater Bay Area as a world-class megalopolis. Having equipped with global and historical perspectives, this programme encourages students to microscopically examine social, cultural, political and economic aspects of the region’s development. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills from different fields within a robust pedagogical framework and are well-positioned to pursue diverse careers in the government, mass media, educational institutions, non-governmental organisations, as well as private enterprises. Graduates of this programme will also be able to pursue further studies in a variety of disciplines, ranging from interdisciplinary studies to disciplinary-specific research degrees.

PROGRAMME ENQUIRIES

Hotline :(852) 2948 8727
Fax :(852) 2948 8018
E-mail :mssgrs@eduhk.hk
WeChat no.:we59384843
Website :https://www.eduhk.hk/ssps/mssgrs
In person : Room D3-1/F-22A, Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies,
The Education University of Hong Kong,
10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong

Every effort has been made to ensure that information contained on this website is correct. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control and the University reserves the right to make amendments to any information contained on this website without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information on this website. In the event of any disputes regarding the website content, the University reserves the right to make the final decision.

PROGRAMME AIMS 

On successful completion of the programme, students will be able to demonstrate the following abilities: 

  1. Master the up-to-date knowledge of the complexity and dynamism in regional development in the Greater Bay Area and the role of Hong Kong in the region from social, economic, spatial, and governance perspectives; 
  2. Acquire multiple perspectives and innovative skills in studying different regional development strategies and pathways in the national and global contexts; 
  3. Apply social science concepts, theories and methodologies empirically to case studies and real-life examples in relation to the developmental issues of the Greater Bay Area by creatively imagining future possibilities as well as solutions; and 
  4. Uphold ethical responsibility and sensitivity to the diversity of values in global and regional studies. 

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 

The programme comprises 24 credit points (cps). Students normally take one to two years to complete the programme. They need to attend classes which may be held in the evening/daytime on weekdays or weekends at the Tai Po Campus or Tseung Kwan O Study Centre and/or satellite study center near Kowloon Tong as decided by the University. 

PROGRAMME CURRICULUM 

The programme consists of 8 core courses and 2 elective courses. Students are required to complete 24 credit points for graduation.

For one-year full-time mode, each student will need to take 4 courses in Semester I and 4 in Semester II:
Core:SemesterCore:Semester
From Area to Global Studies: Conceptual Foundations and Selected IssuesSemester IUrbanism and the Socio-Economic Geographies in the Pearl River DeltaSemester II
Research Methods in Global and Regional StudiesSemester IMigration and Families in Global and Regional ContextsSemester II
Global PoliticsSemester IDigital Communities in a Globalized EraSemester II
The History of South China: Local and Global ContextsSemester IRegions in the Global EconomySemester II
Elective:        
Global Financial Market and Instruments		Semester IElective:        
Local and National Issues in Education		Semester II

 

For two-year part-time mode, each student can take 2 courses in each semester.
Two core coursesYear 1        
Semester I		Two core coursesYear 1   
Semester II
Two core course OR One core course plus one ElectiveYear 2   
Semester I		Two core course OR One core course plus one ElectiveYear 2   
Semester II

There are two options for completing the 24 credit points for graduation:

1. Students who opt for coursework are required to take eight core courses (3 cps each) OR 6 to 7 core courses plus 1 to 2 electives (3 cps each) adding up to 24 cps for the graduation.
ComponentCredit Points (CPs)

All 8 Core courses     
OR     
6-7 Core courses plus 1-2 Electives

24

Total

24

 

2. Students who have sufficient research competencies, have obtained approval, and opt for the Research Project (6 cps) are required to take the two compulsory core courses (3 cps each) plus any 4 courses from the remaining core courses and electives (3 cps each) adding up to 24 cps for the graduation.
ComponentCredit Points (CPs)

From Area to Global Studies: Conceptual Foundations and Selected Issues

3

Research Methods in Global and Regional Studies

3

Any 4 out of the remaining Core courses/ Elective

12

Research Project

6

Total

24

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION 

The medium of instruction is English. 

TUITION FEE 

This programme is offered on a self-funded basis. The tuition fee for the whole programme is HK$120,000, which is provisional and subject to adjustment. Tuition fees paid are normally not refundable or transferrable. Extension fees will be charged to students who have to extend their studies beyond the normal duration. (For September 2022 Entry) 

Entrance Scholarships are available and awarded on the basis of academic merits with consideration of non-academic achievement. 

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS 

  1. Applicants should normally hold recognized Bachelor's degrees or equivalent. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview. 
  2. Applicants whose entrance qualifications are obtained from institutions in a non-English speaking system should normally meet the EdUHK’s post-graduate admission language requirement: 
    • IELTS 6.0 or above; or 
    • a TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based test); or 
    • Grade C or above in GCSE / GCE OL English; or 
    • Band 6 in the Chinese Mainland’s College English Test (CET) (a total score of 430 or above and the test result should be valid within two years); or 
    • Other equivalent qualifications. 

For details, please visit: https://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/EnReq(Pg)/

CourseCourse
From Area to Global Studies: Conceptual Foundations and Selected IssuesSSC6265Urbanism and the Socio-Economic Geographies in the Pearl River DeltaSSC6322
Research Methods in Global and Regional StudiesSSC6321Migration and Families in Global and Regional ContextsSSC6324
Global PoliticsSSC6223Digital Communities in a Globalized EraSSC6325
The History of South China: Local and Global ContextsSSC6323Regions in the Global EconomySSC6326

Elective: EDS6002 Local and National Issues in Education | BUS6031 Global Financial Market and Instruments

Research Project: SSC6228 Research Project

Any aspect of course offerings (including, without limitation, the content of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by unforeseeable circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

NamePhoneEmailRoom
Dr HO Ka Ki Lawrence  
Assistant Professor		2948 8486lawrencehoD3-1/F-07
Dr HUI Lai Hang Dennis  
Assistant Professor		2948 6365huilhD3-1/F-01
Dr MA Kin Hang Matt  
Lecturer I		2948 7690makinhangD2-1/F-05
Dr PAN Suyan  
Associate Professor		2948 8616pansuyanD3-1/F-52
Dr TAN Weiqiang  
Associate Professor		2948 8540wqtanD3-1/F-09

疫情期間的求學之路

李儀萍 (2021 畢業生)

突如其來的疫情，絆住了我們20級進入學校參與課堂面授的腳步。我們經歷了快一年的網課學習。儘管是線上上課，但我們依然收穫豐富。

網課教學模式一直被質疑其學習品質是否能被保證。然而，網課學習效果如何，是要看學生個人的學習意願與學習動力。雖然是網課，但是同學們依然通過線上交流互相幫助並且共同努力完成了小組作業。同學間的友好配合非常重要，通過合作收穫的友誼更加珍貴!

除了小組作業，個人的學術進階也很關鍵。老師們都非常尊重學生的意願，並且鼓勵學生去發掘自己研究興趣。老師們從來不會強制命題，都是以尊重學生興趣為基礎，然後循循善誘，幫助學生完成一篇優秀論文。並且老師們都特別願意在課後留時間給我們進行輔導。只要有問題找老師，老師都不會拒絕，從來沒出現過找不到老師的情況。

在這一年的學習中，我以自己本科金融學建模知識為基礎，在老師的引導下，不斷拓展相關的學習與研究。我先後用python完成了情感分析，用Nvivo完成了內容分析、文本分析、比較分析。在自己的research project中運用多元回歸模型和主成分分析模型結合SPSS和EViews的輔助得出自己的結論，通過操作软件得出模型是非常有成就感的事情。整個過程都伴隨著大量的文獻閱讀和文字輸出，是一個關關難過、關關過的過程。 

在老師的幫助与教导下，我很幸運的獲得了我們學校RA的職位，并通過RA工作的經驗積累，之後又再次換工作到研究智庫。我非常感恩全球香港研究專業選擇了我，因为我們program是很適合在香港找工作的專業。我也很感恩我遇到的老師願意給我成長與發展的空間，我才能因此獲得人生發展的機會。“好的老師可以改變學生的一生“，至少我在我的老師的幫助與引導下，逐步走向正軌，走到了自己喜歡的事業道路上。

非常感恩這一年的學習經歷！感恩我遇到的老師！同時我也相信，天道酬勤，不輟努力與真誠做事必能迎來屬於自己的機會。

學習和研究都需要追尋自己內心的感受。核心問題上，不許彎腰，彎一次腰，一輩子都直不起來。過程很重要，結果不重要。努力永遠是自己的，財富不是，所以不要輕易被流行的東西帶走。不確定性也是正常的，不要焦慮成病。現在強調快的東西，但慢工也很重要。技的東西學的太多，別忘了術，還有學宏觀的趨勢，微觀的體驗。尊重內心的體驗，尊重自己的認知，尊重常識，方法會融入血液。

留學感想     

鄒想想 (2020 畢業生)

來港念書是一念之間，所獲所得所改變的人生軌迹却仿若一眼萬年。

非常幸運，碩士一年畢業後，自己能成功留港在北區一所Top 5的學校當一名自我感覺很幸福的小學英文老師。回想一年前，很幸運自己能入讀教大，雖坦誠而言，教大在QS綜合排名上不若其他幾所高校，但她非常人性化、讓人一踏入就忍不住流連的圖書館，她免費、多樣、齊全“只要人來了就好”的運動設施，她多文化背景的各國外教語言支持，她系統貼心又接地氣的職業規劃支持……都讓我覺得自己這一年，很值，很“回本”。

更幸運自己入讀了全球香港研究專業。雖然這個專業跟我現在所從事的教育行業幷未有直接干係，却直接决定了我未來到底尋哪座城市，過好餘生。

全球香港研究專業，聽起來似有些寬泛，甚至光聽名字幷不能直接猜出到底學什麽，却用實實在在的乾貨幫我更全面地認識了香港，讓我能在2019年幷不平靜、衆說紛紜的大環境中依然對香港的未來對自己的未來懷抱積極的心態，讓我更堅定地選擇留港工作、生活。除了知識上的得獲，更讓我感動幷震撼的是這個專業的授課老師。他們極强的責任心和“護犢”之心，很有感染力的課堂激情，很包容、開明、尊重的學術態度和人生態度，很耐心的“聆聽“，很積極的回應，及go find your curiosity的鼓勵和引導……都在向我role model幷鼓舞著我：我要成爲且也可以成爲他們這樣的老師，然後，我的學生也會同我這般覺得溫暖幸運。因爲他們，我燃起了對教育的熱忱，决心留港，决心從事教育。

如果從結果倒推，問我，既然最後選擇做了老師，會不會後悔當初沒選作爲教大强項的教育類專業。我會毫不猶豫搖頭，不會後悔。

當初不選擇這個專業的話，我可能會被“墻裏墻外“紛紛擾擾真假難辨的“聲音”“嚇跑”，錯過這個依然充滿活力的城市；我可能會遇不到那些身體力行給我知識和價值觀啓蒙的老師們，錯過我熱愛的教育行業；我可能不知道原來從社會科學的角度看外面再看社會裏的自己會這般不一樣，可能不知道社會科學與教育會碰撞出我從未思考過的火花……我的人生軌迹會完全不一樣。

不後悔，且感恩。

感恩遇見教大，感恩遇見這個專業，感恩遇見這個專業的授課老師們，短短一年，受益良多。

心懷感恩，幷希望能將自己這一年有幸得之的收穫，傳遞給正在閱讀的你。

深港大齡跨境生求學記     

吳曉慧 (2019 畢業生)

歷經三個月的艱苦備考拿到了雅思6分，通過了學校的層層選拔和面試，2018.5.31收到香港教育大學的研究生Offer，功夫不負有心人，一切塵埃落定！

作為香港八大之一，教育專業列全球第9，亞洲第2，教大實力不容小覷。養了兩個也算全面發展的學霸娃，我在教育方面還算有點經驗和感悟，很想系統地再學習深造一下。二娃在香港讀書，我一直很關心香港，也想深入地去瞭解香港並融入香港。再加上開公司做企業的經歷，必須關注國際局勢和經濟前景，所以“全球化和香港研究”這個專業很適合我。

開學前連續三天的學前Workshop，安排的周到又貼心。重返校園再進教室當學生的感覺，真的很棒！9.3正式開學，專業和課程都是自己感興趣的，所以學得興趣盎然。全班35人，大部分90後，還有不少應屆畢業生，不僅英語好，思維清晰，知識面也廣，我這樣的超齡學生壓力好大，只能更努力！

學到用時方恨少，最大的挑戰來自於全英文授課，之前從沒體驗過啊！因此每一次上課絕不敢怠慢，打起十二分精神基本能聽懂一大半，回去再回味復習一下也能跟上節奏。但碰到個別導師英語講太快，直接傻眼。英語不夠好，就得創造和抓住機會練習，學語言最重要的就是環境。於是在同學群裏宣導大家儘量用英語交流，朋友圈都發中英文雙語，課堂上也積極舉手回答問題、踴躍參與討論，不管說的對不對，敢說就行。再加上啃了許多英文文獻，寫了無數篇Response Paper，一年下來不管是英語閱讀，還是聽力口語都進步了一些，頗感欣慰。

最難的是Presentation和Research Paper，用中文來做都是很大挑戰，況英語乎！硬著頭皮也要上啊，經過充分準備和學習演練，還有小組小夥伴們的協作配合，總算順利又圓滿完成了每一次任務。為我們自己鼓掌喝彩！連英語演講都沒問題，相信大家以後在任何場合都落落大方不會怯場！

上學期寫過一篇“說說我們的教授和Tutor”，詳細介紹了德高望重的副校長趙教授，認真負責的Leader Dr Ho，謙謙君子溫潤如玉的王老師，帥氣幹練的Vic Li，細心細緻隨時隨地陪伴和幫助我們的Tutor正非。下學期還認識了非常用心、非常可愛的Eric，平易近人的Dennis，體貼溫和的Clara，時尚美麗的黎明老師。你們用專業的知識、認真的態度、清晰的講授、和親身帶領我們實地參觀考察，不僅為我們打開了知識的大門，還讓我們看到這個世界的多樣性、可能性，讓我們的眼界和視野更廣闊，衷心感謝你們！

教授們還教導我們不管做什麼、說什麼都要講究實證，用數據、事實來證明你的觀點，而不是信口開河、主觀臆斷。學會批判性思維，客觀公正地看待世間萬物。這些理論和方法，讓人一生受益！

ELYASI Mahdi (Iran), (2018 Graduate)

"The Programme has enabled me to identify all important elements and factors in an event. Because of following waves of development in this region taking a comparative approach in studying East Asian countries is so helpful in understanding the way they followed toward development. 

I can say with confidence, joining this programme has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have gained a strong foundation for further studies on the region. I am so glad I came to The Education University of Hong Kong to study."

CHEN Zhiyuan (2018 Graduate, current PhD student of Peking University)

“在教大學習這一年令我獲益匪淺，也對我考上北京大學的幫助非常大，衷心希望每一位老師都一切順利，學弟學妹們今後越來越優秀，志遠謹上”

Au Yeung Ka Ki (2017 Graduate, current Assistant Curatorial Officer of a museum)

"Taking this Programme, you will gradually dispel the myths of society through finding out the related evidences. Come and join us!"

Field trip to Central on Hong Kong's Financial History

MGRS students participated in a field trip to Central to learn about Hong Kong's financial history and stories about financial institutions from an experienced banker as the guide.

A warm gathering with some MSSc(GHKS) students 2020/21 was held on 23 June 2021. Although behind masks, this was the first time students and the programme team met after a whole year of online classes. What a joyful afternoon!

Study Tour to Netherlands (Dec 2019)

Study Tour to Vancouver (June 2019)

Visiting refugee centre in Chung King Mansions led by Dr Ho (26 Oct 2019)

Learning By Doing in Shek Lei St John's Catholic Primary School led by Prof Chiu (17 Oct 2019)

Tai Po History Walk

Tai Po Walk        

Trip to Hong Kong Museum of History

Library Tour

Iran Trip 2016

Selfie with local students at the Golestan Palace

Imam Square in Isfahan

Geneva Tour 2017

Chillon

UN Geneva

WHO

International Red Cross and Red Crescent

World Council of Churches

UNHCR

《敬安再會一九九七》學生新書分享會

香港教育大學社會科學系舉辦講座「《敬安再會一九九七》：脫亞入歐？再論香港人的英國認同及解讀真實的英治時代」，邀請本系全球及香港研究社會科學碩士學生李志烺先生，分享他著寫新書《敬安再會一九九七》的經驗。作者嘗試以近年英國解密文件，配合過往學者就殖民地歷史、文化、教育、身份認同研究，重新探討關於香港人的英國認同及解讀真實的英治時代。是次講座由本校香港研究學院總監、香港社會研究講座教授呂大樂教授主持。

配合大湾区建设 创建全新学科 ——访香港教育大学“全球香港研究”硕士课程副主任赵振洲博士

(深圳商报, 24-3-2021)近年来，在香港的高校研究领域逐渐兴起一个新的社会科学学科——“全球香港研究”。其中，最为典型、成果颇丰的当属香港教育大学。该校专门设置了“全球香港研究”的硕士研究生方向。

为了一探这个新学科的究竟，记者采访了香港教育大学赵振洲博士。赵博士是该校“全球香港研究”硕士课程副主任，她对此学科的缘起、设置及发展了解深入而全面。她说，“全球香港研究”主要是以全球化视野研究香港。香港是一带一路和粤港澳大湾区发展重要枢纽，也是重要的国际金融、贸易、和航运中心。Read More ...

 

教大首名伊朗生 學粵語融入本港

(星島日報報道)教育大學今個學年首次取錄來自伊朗的學生，隻身來港的Mahdi Elyasi，正攻讀全球及香港研究社會科學碩士。在港生活短短兩個月，他已入鄉隨俗，學習廣東話，又與港人一樣愛

上喝檸檬茶；Mahdi又發現兩地文化不謀而合，如伊朗人都是以米飯為主食，慶祝等同中國農曆新年的春節等。Read More ...

(星島日報, 2017-11-09) 來自伊朗的Mahdi，在教大攻讀全球及香港研究社會科學碩士生，他讚歎在港以英語交流便利。

Master programme in Global and Hong Kong Studies offers students a whole new perspective, not just on global issues but also about themselves

(SCMP, Professional Education, 2016-12-09)

While university programmes are often interesting and useful, they are seldom lifechanging. But Wang Zhengfei, who began studying for his master’s degree in September, feels that the course is already changing him and how he views his future. Read More ...

香港留學錦囊

鄒想想 (2020畢業生)

（一）    教大資源篇

教大提供了非常多有用的綫上綫下資源，有時間建議一定要多參加/多利用^_^

  1. 教大體育館：免費（需提前預定）的羽毛球場、壁球場、網球場、健身房、游泳池。拍子、場地、配套都很齊全，人來了就好~~~有機會認識到志趣相投的好朋友~墻裂推薦~
  2. 教大ASLLC：免費（需綫上報名）多樣且好玩有用的語言課程，疫情下有提供綫上課程，可以提高英文口語，可以尋求語言支援（各種考試前的培訓），也可以感受不同國家的文化，還可以認識其他專業的朋友~墻裂推薦~
  3. 教大Career develop team提供的各種career talk, 如面試求職的各種培訓（求職網站介紹，如何寫簡歷，面試技巧，簡歷照片拍攝等等），老師們非常耐心細心，而且career talk種類非常多，少部分無用，大部分很受用，一定要關注學生郵箱收到的各種推送，有時間墻裂推薦參加看看~~

（二）    香港教師求職篇

我個人的教師求職攻略，僅供參考，不打算留港當老師的童鞋可飛過~              

1. 提前一年的準備
如若想在香港當老師，要麽(1)來港讀一年制的PGDE或者5年制的Bachelor of Education, 要麽(2)本科爲師範類專業且受過師訓，在港讀碩士，來港後立即去HKCAAVQ做學歷認證(該認證需要1-2個月，儘早準備，我是去年10月份拿到了認證)。如是教英文科，來港後務必立即去申請英文基準試的豁免(該豁免耗時約4個月，儘早申請，我是去年9月份申請，次年2月份拿到了豁免)。這兩項是門檻，建議提早規劃，如若等畢業時再做認證，找工作會非常非常艱難，甚至簡歷環節即被刷掉。

2. 揾工過程
不像內地一封簡歷，一個郵件，群發即可。香港的學校大多比較傳統，需要寫信買郵票郵寄，這個是沒辦法的，入鄉隨俗，校長偏愛紙質文檔~
求職必備文檔：有針對性的求職信，簡歷和教育理想。不要想著偷懶，就發一封簡歷，會被認爲沒有誠意，直接刷掉的，如有教授的推薦信，一定要附上，推薦信很重要很重要很重要~~建議簡歷有一些針對性的修改，如招聘廣告上要求老師懂剪輯，你一定要把你擅長拍攝剪輯的優點置前，甚至可以放一個二維碼，內含你擅長該技能的實證。
香港教師招聘平臺：Mingpaojump，香港教協，這兩個够你用了~大部分崗位都會在這上面發布~~
强烈建議專門建立一個excel管理表，統籌記錄投遞記錄和狀態，第一個sheet是總表，設置投遞日期、招聘廣告發布日期、學校名稱、地點、招聘崗位、薪金、廣告發布平臺、投遞狀態等字段，然後把招聘廣告複製粘貼到後面的sheet，務必要把廣告內容保存下來，否則後續你想查看原網頁的時候，可能用人單位已撤下，鏈接失效。用一個excel表管理，會更高效。
今年我總共投了87封簡歷，收到了8所中小學的面試通知，最終拿到了3個offer。87封幷不算太多，身邊也有朋友投了140封➕，建議做好心理準備，多投是王道，投了之後沒有回應是常態，然後繼續加油
關于面試，香港學校對哪個崗位都非常重視，哪怕是一個教學助理的崗位都會有3輪面試：科組長—課程主任—校長—(校監)，面試問題一般涉及專業方面(給教材讓你說課等)、教學方面(課堂管理技巧等)、個人綜合素養方面(你的優劣勢個人規劃性格等)。
面經分享：(1)事前列好一些常見問題，將答案做成視覺佳的mindmap，打印4份，如面試時真的有問到，拿出來，給到面試官，不是爲了讓你念答案，而是給面試官一種你有備而來很用心的感覺，同時視覺及邏輯化的紙質呈現方式，會讓你的現場回答更加分; (2)面試後如覺察到有些問題回答得幷不系統不完整不如人意，回到家後務必立馬用mindmap等視覺化的方式重新寫一份答案，然後郵件/郵寄/WhatsApp發給面試方，會增加錄用概率，即使不錄用，它日有空缺之時，也會想到你，不要放過任何一絲機會~~
我面試過得學校的面試問題清單請參見附錄一。
另，我之前覺得學習成績對面試和錄用影響沒有太大，但實踐中發現，學習成績在是否給你面試機會這個環節影響不大，但在終面PK掉你的對手，影響還是很大的o(∩_∩)o

3. 薪酬相關
如是TA崗位，可直接前往學校官網，查看該校的政府津貼使用計劃書和周年計劃書，裏面會很清楚寫明該校TA的薪酬多少，所以當面試方問你預計薪酬時，你其實可以做到心中有數，根據我個人經驗（有待其他人考證），小學TA 10000-15000/月，一萬二是常態，中學11000-15000/月，一萬三四是常態，TA周六大概率需要上班/輪休，沒有寒暑假，每年簽合同。
如是教師崗位，可參考附錄二的薪級表。該表是正式編制老師的工資，一般來說在港只念一年碩士沒有教學經驗的畢業後直接當上編制老師可能性幾乎爲零，但是可以先從合約老師開始做，合約老師的工資大概是同級編制老師的工資乘以0.8~0.9，但還是會比TA高很多~~剛畢業的薪點一般是17點(35K)，每年自動漲一個薪點~有寒暑假~ 

4. 教學工作量
香港教師是非常辛苦的，一周有25-27節課，除此之外還有非常多的paperwork和行政工作，還要帶課外活動，若不是真的熱愛，做得約莫會很苦痛~~這邊的教學理念是積極教育，正向教育，傳統的那套語法操練成績第一，部分學校也存在，但整體是全人教育，老師是打心底愛孩子，打心底想盡一切辦法建立各種平臺以讓孩子發現自己的潜能和優勢(而不是拼命補短板改缺點)~~工作量雖然大，但是一般工作氛圍會很有愛，很包容，大部分人都是抱著如何幫你而不是judge you 挑你刺兒彰顯我比你厲害的心態~~
還有很多未盡事宜，如學校的分類，不盡錄，百度一下你就知道，網上也會有很多帖子攻略~~
最後的最後，有一個成功的人同你分享經驗，你會少走很多彎路，節約很多時間精力，儘量用謙卑的心多向身邊的人請教^_^

（三）    香港生活及非教育行業求職篇

  1. 性價比比較高的手機電話卡：港漂圈提供的年套餐，新生第一年500港幣/年，老生就變成了700港幣/年了，但還是比移動、寬頻等運營商便宜很很多~上網打電話都够用~具體如何辦，請參見港漂圈（微信公衆號）。
  2. 租房：寄托天下（網站名稱），港漂圈（微信公衆號）
  3. 非教育行業求職、香港生活、畢業前後各種簽證攻略：簡職HK（微信公衆號），港漂圈（微信公衆號），小U在香港（微信公衆號），前兩個我個人覺得做得比較好，信息很豐富也很够用。
  4. 香港大部分行業的薪酬都是比較透明的，教大的Edjob plus上有各行業的薪酬調查表可供參考，也可以自行穀歌搜索，HKSAR統計局網站上也有很多薪酬相關的數據，可自行挖掘~
（四）    粵語篇

我起步還是晚了，如果决心留港，建議提前學習提前學習提前學習，根據我個人的經驗，3-6個月可以聽得懂大部分，有堅持聽說的話，不到一年可以比較流利地用粵語溝通~
推薦app: 粵語U學員，粵語字典

附錄一 面試問題清單

我面試的主要是TA和英文老師的職位（中學和小學），以下是我面試過得部分學校的面試問題，原則是每間學校都不一樣，每年都會不一樣。爲保證公平性，不透露學校的名字，僅供參考。教大的Career develop team的面試培訓也會給出一個清單，那上面的問題也可以好好準備一下，有備無患~面試一般有2-3甚至4輪，一般都會有英文、普通話和廣東話三種語言。

A中學面試

第一輪：panel head + 2個英文老師，全英文面試

1. 爲什麽會申請這個崗位

2. 你對這個崗位的瞭解是什麽

3. 教英文需要過LPAT你知不知道

4. TA的人工比老師的會低很多，你知不知道

5. 在香港成爲一個老師需要做什麽你知不知道

6. 如果我們的學生英文很差，你打算怎麽教

7. 如果你說完指令後，學生聽不懂，你怎麽辦

8. 如果上課有學生非常調皮，擾亂課堂秩序，你怎麽辦

9. 你會不會講粵語

10. 你有沒有教青少年的經歷

11. 暑假要帶隊去國外study tour，你覺得OK嗎？你覺得自己可以勝任嗎？

12. 我們是宗教學校，你知道我們屬哪個宗教嗎？你如何看待宗教信仰？

第二輪：校長

1. 自我介紹一下(用普通話)

2. 用英文：你的未來規劃是怎麽樣的（進一步問了先生的工種和工作地方，以及關于孩子的事情）

3. 你的學歷比較高，爲什麽會願意做TA

4. 用粵語：你如何看待青年的社會運動

5. 用粵語：你如何看待宗教

6. 你有什麽其他問題

第三輪：校監

1. 用粵語：你爲什麽想申請我們這個崗位

2. 你有簽證嗎？

3. 用粵語：你家人在哪裏？你是獨生的嗎？進一步引出你的先生是做什麽的？教什麽科目

4. 用英語：你爲什麽想在香港當老師？而不是深圳？你未來的規劃是什麽？

5. 以下都是英語：你爲什麽選擇我們這個學校

6. 你對現在的香港社會運動怎麽看

7. 你有宗教信仰嗎？

8. 你的名字一直叫sunshine 嗎？爲什麽叫這個名字

B中學

第一輪

1st-round Interviewer: English panel head, Chinese panel head & liberal study panel head 

1. For the 1st 10 minutes: three of the interviewer will act as students and ask me questions based on the Worksheet they are going to finish. Let me answer their questions —>involve pronunciation, difference between countable noun and uncountable nouns & how to respond students

2. How are you gonna help those students whose English is weak?

3. ［用粵語問答]你如何對待班上的少數族裔學生及他們的信仰

4. What’s your expectation of this position 

5. School mission 

6. If you are gonna bring your students to the museum, according to the law, there must be another teacher accompany you but no teacher would like to do that? How do you deal with this?

第二輪面試：Interviewer: 3個課程主任

1. If you are going to cooperate with NET teacher on programs, what would you do?

2. Why do you wanna be an English teacher in HK instead of Chinese Mainland?

3. Being a teaching assistant involves so many trifles, sometimes you’ll feel bored, how would u deal with that?

4. If your student can not speak good English and Putonghua and can only speak Cantonese, how would u deal with that?

5. What kind of extra-curriculum activities you can do to promote education diversity?

6. Do you know about cross-subject teaching? How would you do that?

7. Can you teach phonics?

8. [用普通話] 你對推廣天主教宗教活動有信心嗎?

9. [用普通話]你是碩士學歷，會不會覺得做教學助理太委屈了？

10. [用普通話]如果課堂一個學生對你很不尊敬，甚至駡你，你怎麽辦？

11. [粵語] 你可以帶領什麽課外活動？

12. Do you have any questions?

第三輪面試：面試者：校長，全英文面試

1. 簡單介紹一下自己的姓名，教育背景，經歷，爲什麽想應聘這個崗位

2. 這個崗位會涉及一些福音傳教，需要你role model, can you do that?

3. 你最終想當老師，那你知道申請PGDE的流程嗎？

4. 你在這裏工作需要工作簽證嗎？

5. 你如何看待香港的青年一代？

6. 如果你的學生讓你去參加游行，在校內反對升國旗，在校內舉行一些光榮香港的活動，作爲老師，你會怎麽做？

C中學

1st-round Interview：2 interviewer

1. One-minute Self-introduction 

2. Why do you want to be an English teacher 

3. What’s your weakness

4. How are you gonna promote e-learning

5. How do you deal with SEN students 

6. Some students can only speak Cantonese; will it be a concern for you?

7. What do you know about our school

8. Have you ever taught local school students

9. Do you have any question

A小學

面試人：校長，3個主任

1. 用粵語自我介紹

2. [英文回答] what’s your understanding towards this teaching assistant position? 

3. [用粵語回答] 如何幫助學生提高英文單詞的聽寫

4. 預期薪水

B小學

第一輪面試，3個老師，全英文

1. 自我介紹

2. 你喜歡教中學還是小學

3. 你在你的教育實習中遇到的困難點

4. 說課(一張reading section from textbook,準備15分鐘，然後向面試官說明我打算如何教這篇閱讀)

C小學

第一輪面試：panel head

1.    自我介紹（英文）

2.    你打算如何交outdoor activity的生詞

3.    你如何做課堂管理？如果學生很頑皮，你怎麽辦？

4.    你會如何懲罰學生？

第二輪面試：副校長、2個高級主任

1.    你的學生如果喜歡電競，你會怎麽處理？

2.    你打算如何教post-reading?

3.    你可以教幾年級，可以教哪些科目

4.    請說一下你上份工作的主要內容

5.    你對香港社會運動的理解是什麽？

第三輪：校長

1.    你爲什麽要留港當老師？其他不記得了。。。 

附錄二（谷歌香港教師薪級表即可）

Master of Education (MEd)

Programme Description

AREA OF FOCUS: BUSINESS EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

This area of focus aims to provide opportunity for participants who are working or planning to engage into business education and human resources development to pursue advanced studies.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES:
  • Equip participants with the latest concepts, theories, research work and practices in a broad context of business education and human resources development.
  • Strengthen participants’ competence and confidence in engaging, managing and leading continuous learning, change and development in a wide range of organizational contexts.
  • Empowering participants’ leadership roles in responding intelligently to both local and global needs of business education and human resources development.
  • Adopt a wide range of cutting-edge learning and teaching strategies to foster active learning. Specialist Courses:
  • Analysing Employability Skills and Workforce Education Needs
  • Pedagogical Issues in Business and Management Education - Critical issues in Human Resource Development - Knowledge Management
  • Principles and Practices of Entrepreneurship Education
  • Organisational Behaviour and Development

 

SPECIALIST COURSES:

  • Analysing Employability Skills and Workforce Education Needs
  • Pedagogical Issues in Business and Management Education
  • Critical issues in Human Resource Development - Knowledge Management
  • Principles and Practices of Entrepreneurship Education Organisational Behaviour and Development

For details, please visit: http://www.eduhk.hk/flass/en/programmes.php?section=programmes&smid=8&infoid=1

Every effort has been made to ensure that information contained on this website is correct. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control and the University reserves the right to make amendments to any information contained on this website without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information on this website. In the event of any disputes regarding the website content, the University reserves the right to make the final decision.

Master of Education Area of Focus: Business Education and Human Resources Development
A1M043 / C2M001 Master of Education (One-year Full-time / Two-year Part-time) Analysing Employability Skills and Workforce Education Needs BUS6001
Pedagogical Issues in Business and Management Education IBS6162
Critical Issues in Human Resource Development IBS6161
Knowledge Management BUS6003
Organizational Behavior and Development BUS6004

Any aspect of course offerings (including, without limitation, the content of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by unforeseeable circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

JUPAS Code
N/A
Programme Code
A1M043
Abbreviated Programme Title
MEd
Medium of Instruction
N/A
Programmes & Courses Tags
Taught Postgraduate Programmes
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Position
Subject Coordinator / Programme Enquiries
Name
Dr LAW Kim Fai Eric
Email
ekflaw@eduhk.hk
Telephone
2948 8612
Position
Admission Enquiries
Email
admission@eduhk.hk
Telephone
(852) 2948 6886
Website Link
https://www.eduhk.hk/gradsch/index.php/prospective-students/programmes/master-o…
Apply Link
https://www.eduhk.hk/gradsch/index.php/prospective-students/admission/applicati…
Study Mode
Full-time
Part-time
Study Period
1 year
Study Period
2 years
Programme Code
C2M001

Doctor of Education - Asian and Policy Studies

JUPAS Code
N/A
Programme Code
A3D045(English) | A3D055（中文班）
Abbreviated Programme Title
EdD
Medium of Instruction
English / Chinese
Programmes & Courses Tags
Taught Postgraduate Programmes
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Position
Specialised Area Coordinator
Name
Dr HU Zhiyong Fox
Email
zyhu@eduhk.hk
Position
Admission Enquiries
Email
admission@eduhk.hk
Telephone
(852) 2948 6886
Apply Link
http://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online/
Title Color
#FF9900
Study Mode
Full-time
Part-time
Study Period
3 years
Study Period
4 years
Programme Code
C4D001(English) | C4D004（中文班）

Remark: The two areas “Asian and Policy Studies” and “Social Sciences in Education” under Doctor of Education are merged to form a new area “Social Sciences and Policy Studies (社會科學與政策研究)” from 2024/25 academic year.

Specialised Area: Asian and Policy Studies

The specialised area of Asian and Policy Studies will introduce students the ways of critically analysing policy questions within a broad social, economic and political context, considering contemporary developments in both public and social policy developments in institutional, local, national and global contexts. 

Upon completion of programme, students are able to:

  • demonstrate an expert knowledge, understanding and competence in the Specialised Area and in the larger educational context;
  • generate appropriate theoretical frameworks to address, analyse and propose innovative approaches to a broad range of educational issues;
  • develop insights into research trends in the Specialised Area and demonstrate readiness to contribute to the professional literature in that field; 
  • effectively communicate concepts and theories within the Specialised Area to an audience of peers both locally and internationally;
  • analyse educational policies, processes or practices from different perspectives critically; and 
  • demonstrate a thorough understanding of ethical practices within the Specialised Area. 

 

Programme Structure

To complete the programme, students are required to complete a total of 72 credit points. The programme structure is provided below:

CategoryCredit Points (cps)
Taught Core CoursesConceptualizing Research3
Research Methods I3
Research Methods II3
2 Specialised Courses*     
 		Principles of Policy Studies3
Higher Education in Asia: Policy Approaches and Management3
2 Elective Courses*     
 		Organisational Analysis and Behaviour3
Strategic Communication in Policy Governance and Policy Advocacy3
Research Seminars3
Development of Thesis Proposal6
Thesis42
Total72

 *2 specialised courses and 2 elective courses are developed for the specialised area – Asian and Policy Studies.


Course Synopsis

Specialised Courses

This course equips students with key theoretical and analytical abilities essential for understanding public policy and governance. It will look into major theories and techniques in political science, public administration, sociology, and economics and synthesize into a coherent set of knowledge for students who are new to the discipline. The course will also expose students to a variety of analytical skills and techniques so that students could apply these tools in analyzing case studies across the globe.

Course Outline

The course aims to provide concepts, insights and practical skills for leading and managing successfully in tertiary sector institutions. It offers expert perspectives on higher education, vocational education, training systems, policy settings, institutional strategies and tertiary sector work cultures in a national and international context. The course will focus on higher education topography in Asia. Drawing on case studies from higher education institutions from Asia, the course attempts to examine how higher education institutions meet with political, social and economic needs and how higher education institutions in Asia is connecting with the Global education topography.

Course Outline

Elective Courses

This course aims to ensure that students are familiar with the nature of organisations, their structures, processes and working environments, and particularly the specific characteristics of public and private organisations particularly in the global context. Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to understand some of the key concepts and theories in organization behavior and analyze the implications of organizational behavior for public and private sector management and profit/non-profit organisations (apart from NGOs, non-profit organisations will include education).

Course Outline

The course introduces the concepts and principles that underpin strategic communication in organisations by focusing in three main areas – understanding human communication, understanding contemporary communication environments and new media, and critical analysis of the applicability and concept of strategic communication. The course intends to equip students with necessary communication skills to tackle communication issues while conducting policy advocacy and when implementing and formulating policies and how policies could be best communicated to different stakeholders. This course will also tackle specifically on strategically communicating with stakeholders and handle crisis in the higher education sector. 

Course Outline

Admission Requirements

General Requirements

Applicants should normally hold a Master’s degree in the discipline of education or a cognate field to their chosen Specialised Area, plus four years’ professional experience. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.

English Language Requirements  
Applicants are expected to demonstrate a high standard of competence in spoken and written English. Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution in a non-English speaking system should normally fulfil one of the following minimum English proficiency requirements:

  • Overall score of IELTS 6.5 with no subtest lower than 6.0; or
  • A TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based test); or
  • Other equivalent qualifications.*

* The College English Test (CET) is not accepted as an equivalent qualification.

中文要求（只適用於中文班）

申請人應表現出高水準的中文口語和書寫能力。

如申請人的母語不是中文，又未嘗取得以中文為主要授課語言的學位，必須通過中國漢語水準考試（HSK）6級，或具備同等能力。

Application & Enquiries

Interested applicants please submit your application via EdUHK Online Application Systems. Prior to your submission, please visit the Graduate School website for detailed application and admission information.

Disclaimers

Course Level

Any aspect of the course (including, without limitation, the content of the Course and the manner in which the Course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements and curriculum changes.

 

Doctor of Education - Social Sciences in Education

JUPAS Code
N/A
Programme Code
A3D045 | A3D055
Abbreviated Programme Title
EdD
Medium of Instruction
English/Chinese
Programmes & Courses Tags
Taught Postgraduate Programmes
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Position
Specialised Area Coordinator
Name
Dr LAW Kam Yee
Email
kamyee@eduhk.hk
Position
Admission Enquiries
Email
admission@eduhk.hk
Telephone
(852) 2948 6886
Apply Link
http://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online/
Study Mode
Full-time
Part-time
Study Period
3 years
Study Period
4 years
Programme Code
C4D001 | C4D004

Remark: The two areas “Asian and Policy Studies” and “Social Sciences in Education” under Doctor of Education are merged to form a new area “Social Sciences and Policy Studies (社會科學與政策研究)” from 2024/25 academic year.

SPECIALIZED AREAS:
SOCIAL SCIENCES IN EDUCATION

The specialized area of Social Sciences in Education is designed for educators of all kinds and others who wish to pursue in-depth study and research into the social, political, and geographical contexts of schools and students at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, and who wish to enable their students to better understand these contexts. Ed.D. candidates will be supervised by academics in the Department of Social Sciences from the disciplines of sociology, political science, geography, and social sciences education with research and teaching expertise in the broad social issues of family, citizenship, minorities, climate change, religion, ethics, security, power, and education. Foundational coursework is offered in the areas of sociology of education (including issues of inequality, multiculturalism, and educational participation and attainment), gender and education (including issues related to the complexity of gender in structuring school culture, practices, organization and the interplay among gender, class, ethnicity, and sexuality), the politics of education (including issues in the politics of pedagogy and schools, schools as agents of political socialization, and student activism), geographies of education (including geography and education, environmental literacy, learning through travelling, and spatial patterns of education and schooling), and social science education in schools (including current issues in the design and implementation of social science curriculum and pedagogies in primary and secondary schools).

SPECIALIZED COURSES

  • Sociology of Education

  • Gender and Education

  • The Politics of Education

  • Geographies of Education

  • Social Science Education in Schools

 

Every effort has been made to ensure that information contained in this website is correct. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control and the University reserves the right to make amendments to any information contained in this website without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.

Course Outline

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit
SSC7247Sociology of Education3
SSC7248Geographies of Education3
SSC7249The Politics of Education3
SSC7250Social Science Education in Schools3
SSC7251Gender and Education3

Any aspect of the course and course offerings (including, without limitation, the content of the Course and the manner in which the Course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements and curriculum changes.

PGDE(P)-General Studies

MEDIA COVERAGE

李越民: 小學常識科分拆之後 --- 從評估與課程的觀點看

Ming Pao, 20/11/2023

Dr Li article

 

 

Every effort has been made to ensure that information contained in this website is correct. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control and the University reserves the right to make amendments to any information contained in this website without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.

JUPAS Code
N/A
Programme Code
A1P014
Abbreviated Programme Title
PGDE(P) - GS
Medium of Instruction
N/A
Programmes & Courses Tags
PGDE
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Position
Subject Coordinator/Programme Enquiries
Name
Dr LI Yuet Man Benjamin
Email
bymli@eduhk.hk
Telephone
(852) 2948 7249
Website Link
https://www.apply.eduhk.hk/pgde/PGDE_Pri_preview
Study Mode
Full-time
Part-time
Study Period
1 year
Study Period
2 years
Programme Code
C2P035

INTRODUCTION 

Courses in General Studies provide participants with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes for the teaching of the subject in an inquiry-based primary school context, with a strong emphasis on the child-centred and interdisciplinary approach. Participants will be exposed to different teaching strategies and learning activities applicable to the General Studies classroom. 

 

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