Aims:
To enable students to develop their capabilities to conduct independent research, to transfer knowledge at the forefront of an academic discipline, with the ultimate goal of grooming them to be academic/research leaders of tomorrow in Hong Kong and around the world, and providing them with the experience and discipline of research to work in their chosen industrial/commercial fields where their training and talents can be a benefit.
Learning outcomes:
Graduates should be able to
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demonstrate a systematic understanding of advanced knowledge which is at the forefront of a particular field
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demonstrate a thorough understanding of research methodologies and techniques of an advanced level
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design and implement research project independently which is original and pioneering in a discipline, the quality of which is up to the standard of peer review
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have knowledge on how to write an effective application for research grant
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have knowledge on the requirements and strategy to publish in top academic journals of a specific field
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transfer their analytical skills to non-academic jobs
Measurements of learning outcomes:
Academic development
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Students' ability to publish (measured by the quality of their research output)
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Ability to receive prizes and awards (measured by the quality of the prizes)
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Ability to progress in an academic career
Non-academic development
- Ability to progress in a non-academic career with their professional knowledge