Chinese University of Hong Kong

Course Details

MPhil-PhD in Information Engineering

Course Description

PhD Stream 1. Research oriented. 2. Period of study - * Normative period is 36 (or 48) months for full-time students with a Master's degree (or a Bachelor's degree), maximum period is 72 (or 84) months. 3. Candidacy requirements - all admitted students must pass the following to become a Ph.D. candidate and progress to the post-candidacy stage. * Pass the Thesis Research Course every term throughout the study period. * Pass the coursework requirements. * Pass a written exam. * Perform independent research, present a research proposal to a thesis committee and pass an oral examination. * Normally take two years. 4. Graduation (Post-candidacy) requirements - * Pass the Thesis Research Course every term throughout the study period. * Pass any additional coursework requirement. * Fulfill other miscellaneous requirements on IT proficiency, residency, and observing intellectual properties and copyright. o Perform independent research and submit a thesis with original contributions and depth. o Present the research work to a thesis committee and pass an oral examination. MPhil Stream 1. Research oriented. 2. Period of study - * Normative period is 2 (3) years for full-time (part-time) students, maximum period is 4 (5) years. 3. Requirements - * Pass the Thesis Research Course every term throughout the study period. * Pass the coursework requirement. * Fulfill other miscellaneous requirements on IT proficiency, residency, and observing intellectual properties and copyright. o Perform independent research and submit a thesis with original contributions. o Present the research work to a thesis committee and pass an oral examination.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
2year

Career outcomes

Career in education field or can opt further education.




MPhil-PhD in Information Engineering Chinese University of Hong Kong