Course Information
Registration period
28 Mar 2022 (Mon) - 28 Mar 2026 (Sat)
Price
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Study Mode
Duration
4 Year(s)
Language
English
Location
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Course Overview
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Program is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in research and development in industry or academia, and is an excellent preparation for a PhD degree. A candidate for an MPhil degree is expected to demonstrate knowledge in the discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making a contribution to the field.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program caters for those wishing to pursue a career in advanced industrial research and development or university research and teaching. It emphasizes training in original thinking and independent research. A candidate for a PhD degree is expected to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the chosen discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making an original and substantial contribution to the discipline.
On successful completion of the MPhil program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of scientific theory and methods relevant to ECE;
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant scientific literature;
- Apply theories, methodologies, and knowledge to address important research questions relevant to ECE;
- Demonstrate practical skills in designing or developing ECE systems;
- Demonstrate the ability to independently pursue original research and innovation; and
- Demonstrate oral and written communication skills sufficient for a professional career in ECE disciplines.
On successful completion of the PhD program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive and deep understanding of scientific theory and methods relevant to Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE);
- Demonstrate mastery of, and critical understanding of, relevant scientific literature;
- Critically apply theories, methodologies, and knowledge to address important fundamental questions relevant to ECE;
- Demonstrate the ability to independently conduct original research and make significant scientific contributions to the ECE discipline; and
- Demonstrate competency in oral and written communication skills at a level sufficient for disseminating the results to the scientific community.
MPhil
- Full-time: 2 years
- Part-time: 4 years
PhD
- Full-time: 3 years (with a relevant research master’s degree), 4 years (without a relevant research master’s degree)
- Part-time: 6 years
What You’ll Learn
Minimum Credit Requirement
MPhil/PhD: 15 credits
Required Courses
MPhil:
15 credits of approved coursework, of which at least 9 in the area of Electronic and Computer Engineering.
PhD:
15 credits of approved postgraduate coursework, of which at least 9 in the area of Electronic and Computer Engineering.
The credit(s) earned from ELEC 6900 Independent Study cannot be counted toward the credit requirements.
School Requirements on PhD Programs
In addition to the program requirements, all full-time and part-time PhD students are required to complete the school requirements, which aim to help students gain a wider exposure to multidisciplinary areas, and attain all-rounded learning by broadening their knowledge base.
PhD students are required to take at least a 3-credit course at 5000-level or above outside their programs offered by the School of Engineering. The 3 credits may be satisfied by courses from other Schools upon approval.
In some exceptional cases where students can provide sufficient justifications and obtain prior approval from their supervisors, PG Coordinators, and Heads of Department/Program Directors or designees, they are allowed to take the 3-credit course within their home departments/programs but the course must be in areas outside their specialty.
Details of the requirements are available on the website of the School of Engineering.
Graduate Teaching Assistant Training
PDEV 6800Introduction to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education0 Credit(s)
All full-time RPg students are required to complete PDEV 6800. The course is composed of a 10-hour training offered by the Center for Education Innovation (CEI), and session(s) of instructional delivery to be assigned by the respective departments. Upon satisfactory completion of the training conducted by CEI, MPhil students are required to give at least one 30-minute session of instructional delivery in front of a group of students for one term. PhD students are required to give at least one such session each in two different terms. The instructional delivery will be formally assessed.
Professional Development Course Requirement
PDEV 6770Professional Development for Research Postgraduate Students1 Credit(s)
Students are required to complete PDEV 6770. The 1 credit earned from PDEV 6770 cannot be counted toward the credit requirements.
PhD students who are HKUST MPhil graduates and have completed PDEV 6770 or other professional development courses offered by the University before may be exempted from taking PDEV 6770, subject to prior approval of the School.
ENGG 6780Career Development for Engineering Research Students1 Credit(s)
Students are required to complete ENGG 6780. The 1 credit earned from ENGG 6780 cannot be counted toward the credit requirements.
PhD students who are HKUST MPhil graduates and have completed ENGG 6780 before may be exempted from taking ENGG 6780, subject to prior approval of the School.
English Language Requirement
LANG 5000Foundation in Listening & Speaking for Postgraduate Students1 Credit(s)
Full-time RPg students are required to take an English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) Speaking Test administered by the Center for Language Education before the start of their first term of study. Students whose ELPA Speaking Test score is below Level 4, or who failed to take the test in their first term of study, are required to take LANG 5000 until they pass the course by attaining at least Level 4 in the ELPA Speaking Test before graduation. The 1 credit earned from LANG 5000 cannot be counted toward the credit requirements.
LANG 5001Postgraduate English for Engineering Research Studies1 Credit(s)
Full-time students are required to complete LANG 5001. Students can be exempted from taking LANG 5001 with the approval of the Department Head and PG Coordinator. The 1 credit earned from LANG 5001 cannot be counted toward the credit requirements.
Postgraduate Seminar
ELEC 6950Departmental Seminar0 Credit(s)
Full-time PhD students are required to enroll for ELEC 6950.
PhD Qualifying Examination
PhD students are required to pass a qualifying examination within two years after admission, with a maximum of two attempts.
Thesis Research
ELEC 6990MPhil Thesis Research0 Credit(s)
ELEC 7990Doctoral Thesis Research0 Credit(s)
MPhil:
Registration in ELEC 6990; and
Presentation and oral defense of the MPhil thesis.
PhD:
Registration in ELEC 7990; and
Presentation and oral defense of the PhD thesis.
