Curricula for Research Postgraduate Programs
- School of Science
- School of Engineering
- School of Business and Management
- School of Humanities and Social Science
- Interdisciplinary Programs Office
Curricula for Taught Postgraduate Programs
- School of Science
- School of Engineering
- School of Business and Management
- School of Humanities and Social Science
- Interdisciplinary Programs Office
   

 
Important Notes
1.    The Catalog of Postgraduate Programs and Curricula provides information to students and staff on the PG programs offered by the University, and the specific requirements of individual programs. 
2. Postgraduate curricula are updated from time to time to include changes made to the programs by departments/program offices in response to the latest development in the relevant program disciplines or areas of study. 
3. The requirements shown in this Catalog are used as the basis for graduation check. You are strongly advised to consult this Catalog regularly for the most up-to-date program requirements for graduation. In particular, you may consult this Catalog to:
  ‧ Obtain information on the curriculum that your program of study should follow;
‧ Identify any courses that you have not yet taken, and
‧ Ensure that program requirements are met for graduation and award of the postgraduate degree.
4. For students admitted in years other than 2016/17 please select the correct year of admission to the University at the first page of the Catalog.
5. Postgraduate regulations governing credit and graduation requirements are extracted here for easy reference.

 
   
  Research Postgraduate Programs offered by the School of Science
  Program Dept/Office Program Title
  School of Science MPhil/PhD in Atmospheric Environmental Science
    MPhil/PhD in Marine Environmental Science
  Chemistry MPhil/PhD in Chemistry
  Life Science MPhil/PhD in Life Science
  Mathematics MPhil/PhD in Mathematics
  Physics MPhil/PhD in Nano Science and Technology
    MPhil/PhD in Physics
 
  Research Postgraduate Programs offered by the School of Engineering
  Program Dept/Office Program Title
  School of Engineering School Requirements
    MPhil in Technology Leadership and Entrepreneurship
  Bioengineering MPhil/PhD in Bioengineering
  Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering MPhil/PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering*^
  Civil and Environmental Engineering MPhil/PhD in Civil Engineering*^
  Computer Science and Engineering MPhil/PhD in Computer Science and Engineering^
  Electronic and Computer Engineering MPhil/PhD in Electronic and Computer Engineering*^
  Environmental Engineering MPhil/PhD in Environmental Engineering
  Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management MPhil/PhD in Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management^
  Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering MPhil/PhD in Mechanical Engineering*^
Remarks:
The School of Engineering offers the following two concentrations:
* Nanotechnology concentration – programs offering this concentration are marked with “NT” in the Online Admissions System. Applicants interested in nanoscience and technology may refer to details at: http://sengnano.ust.hk/introduction.html.
^ Energy Technology Concentration – programs offering this concentration are marked with “ET” in the Online Admissions System. Applicants interested in energy technology may refer to details at: http://www.seng.ust.hk/ENEG.
 
  Research Postgraduate Programs offered by the School of Business and Management
  Program Dept/Office Program Title
  Accounting MPhil/PhD in Accounting
  Economics MPhil/PhD in Economics
  Finance MPhil/PhD in Finance
  Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management MPhil/PhD in Information Systems
  MPhil/PhD in Operations Management
  Marketing MPhil/PhD in Marketing
  Management MPhil/PhD in Management
 
  Research Postgraduate Programs offered by the School of Humanities and Social Science
  Program Dept/Office Program Title
  Humanities MPhil/PhD in Humanities
  Social Science MPhil/PhD in Social Science
 
  Research Postgraduate Program offered by the Interdisciplinary Programs Office
  Program Dept/Office Program Title
  Environment and Sustainability MPhil/PhD in Environmental Science, Policy and Management
 
  Taught Postgraduate Programs offered by the School of Science
  Program Dept/Office Program Title
  School of Science MSc in Environmental Health and Safety
  Chemistry MSc in Analytical Chemistry
  Life Science MSc in Biotechnology
  Mathematics MSc in Financial Mathematics
    MSc in Mathematics for Educators
 
  Taught Postgraduate Programs offered by the School of Engineering
  Program Dept/Office Program Title
  Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering MSc in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
  Civil and Environmental Engineering PGD/MSc in Civil Infrastructural Engineering and Management
    PGD/MSc in Environmental Engineering and Management
  Computer Science and Engineering MSc in Big Data Technology #
    MSc in Computer Science and Engineering
    MSc in Information Technology
  Electronic and Computer Engineering MSc in Electronic Engineering
    MSc in IC Design Engineering
    MSc in Telecommunications
  Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management MSc in Engineering Enterprise Management
  Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering MSc in Aeronautical Engineering
    MSc in Intelligent Building Technology and Management
    MSc in International Air Transport Operations Management
    MSc in Mechanical Engineering
Remarks:
# Jointly offered with the Department of Mathematics, School of Science.
 
  Taught Postgraduate Programs offered by the School of Business and Management
  Program Dept/Office Program Title
  School of Business & Management Kellogg-HKUST Executive Master of Business Administration
    HKUST Executive Master of Business Administration
    Master of Business Administration
    Part-time MBA in Saudi Arabia
    Part-time MBA (Bi-weekly)
    MSc in Global Finance
    MSc in Global Management
    MSc in International Management
  Accounting MSc in Accounting
  Economics MSc in Economics
  Finance MSc in Financial Analysis
    MSc in Investment Management
  Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management MSc in Information Systems Management
    MSc in Global Operations
 
  Taught Postgraduate Programs offered by the School of Humanities and Social Science
  Program Dept/Office Program Title
  School of Humanities & Social Science MSc in Global China Studies
    MA in International Language Education
  Humanities MA in Chinese Culture
  Social Science PGD/MA in Social Science
 
  Taught Postgraduate Program offered by the Interdisciplinary Programs Office
  School/Department Program Title
  Environment and Sustainability PGD/MSc in Environmental Science and Management