Programme Information (2017 cohort)
Taught Postgraduate Programmes
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MSc Multimedia Information Technology (MSMIT) |
理學碩士(多媒體資訊科技) |
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Optional Exit Routes |
- Business Management (BM) Option
- Industrial Research (IR) Option
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Intermediate Awards |
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PGD Multimedia Information Technology(PGD-MIT) |
深造文憑(多媒體資訊科技) |
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Programme
Aim
The programme provides well-structured training for IT professionals
who want to keep abreast with the dynamics in multimedia and information
technology. It aims at equipping students with in-depth knowledge of
the state-of-the-art multimedia information technology and the necessary
skills to meet the needs from the community. On completion of the programme,
students with different technical backgrounds and aspirations can:
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have a strong theoretical foundation
in multimedia systems and applications, mobile computing, Internet
computing and networking; |
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acquire analytical ability that enables them
to conduct high-level research and development in the rapidly
changing IT industry; |
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enhance their capacity to continue professional
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Programme
Intended Learning Outcomes
With the global trend towards the adoption of the outcomes
based approach to education, City University embarked on the Outcomes-based
Teaching and Learning (OBTL) project in 2005 to signify its determination
to continue to enhance the education experience for its students. All
taught postgraduate programmes and courses of EE have adopted this outcomes
based approach since 2009.. Sets of intended learning outcomes on both course level and programme
level have been developed. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)
of individual courses and their constructive alignment with programme
outcomes can be found in respective course syllabuses while Programme
Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) are listed below for students' reference:
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Describe current and anticipated trends in the selected areas including the processing, storage, retrieval, communication and visualization of multimedia information.
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Evaluate and analyze new technologies in the selected areas.
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Apply specialist knowledge in the selected areas.
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Assess, evaluate and formulate solutions to problems or specifications, in the selected areas.
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Carry out research and develop new technologies and products in the selected areas.
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Apply effective communication skills in their professions.
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Manage teams of technologists with good senses of business and marketing (BM option only).
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Manage a research project and develop strong ability to do academic/ industrial research (IR option only)
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Programme Requirement
MSMIT
Student must complete a total of 30 CUs of which :
- At least 6 CUs of EE core courses
- At least 15 CUs of technical elective courses1 (Group I + II) where no more than 9 CUs of Group II electives
- No more than 6 CUs of BM electives
- Minimum 18 CUs of EE courses
Industrial Research (IR) Option2
Student must complete
a total of 45 CUs of which :
- At least 6 CUs of EE core courses excluding EE6691
- At least 15 CUs of technical elective courses1 (Group I + II) where no more than 9 CUs of Group II electives
- No more than 6 CUs of BM electives
- 15 CUs of EE6691 Applied Research Internship Scheme in Electronic Engineering
- Minimum 18 CUs of EE courses excluding EE6691
Business Management (BM) Option3
Student must complete a total of 45 CUs of which :
- At least 6 CUs of EE core courses
- At least 15 CUs of technical elective courses1 (Group I + II) where no more than 9 CUs of Group II electives
- At least 15 CUs of BM electives
- Minimum 18 CUs of EE courses
Click here to download the application form for route transfer to Business Management (BM) option, to be endorsed by the department.
Students who cannot complete the MSc degree may be eligible to apply for the PGD as an intermediate award, subject to meeting the requirements for the PGD award.
PGD - Intermediate Award
Students who have earned 24 CUs and fulfilled the following programme requirements may apply in writing for conferment of the PGD award if they do not intend to complete the full programme.
- At least 6 CUs of EE core courses
- At least 12 CUs of technical elective courses1 (Group I + II) where no more than 9 CUs of Group II electives
- No more than 3 CUs of BM electives
- Minimum 15 CUs of EE courses
Notes:
1. Technical elective courses consist of all EE and CS elective courses.
2. The award title will be “Master of Science in Multimedia Information Technology with Industrial Research”
3. The award title will be “Master of Science in Multimedia Information Technology with Business Management”.
Elective
courses :
3 credit units each, except for EE6680 Dissertation (9 CUs) and EE6691 Applied Research Internship Scheme in Electronic Engineering (15 CUs). Elective courses offered are under continuous review. The electives available in any particular year are therefore subject to change. Besides, a minimum enrolment of at least 18 students is required for an elective course to be offered.
Tentative Timetable for 2018/19 |
Curriculum Structure for MSMIT, IR Option and BM Option
The following table show the curriculum structure of the programme and its exit options. Please refer to the above session for the Programme Requirements for the programme or exit options.
Core Courses (Students should take at least 2 out of 3 core courses excluding EE6691 for students opt for MSMIT with IR)
Course Code
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Course
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Credit Unit
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Topics in Image Processing |
3 |
P5 |
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Topics in Computer Graphics |
3 |
P5 |
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Digital Audio Processing and Applications |
3 |
P5 |
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Applied Research Internship Scheme in Electronic Engineering |
15 |
P6 |
Group I Technical Electives
Course Code |
Course Title |
CU |
Level |
CS6175 |
Virtual Reality and Game-Engine Technologies
(not offered in 2018/19) |
3 |
P6 |
CS6187 |
Virtual Reality and Game-Engine Technologies
(not offered in 2018/19) |
3 |
P6 |
CS6223 |
Distributed Systems
(not offered in 2018/19)
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3 |
P6 |
CS6290 |
Privacy-enhancing Technologies
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3 |
P6 |
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Signal Processing |
3 |
P5 |
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Advanced Topics in Networking Technologies
(not offered in 2018/19) |
3 |
P6 |
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Topics in Digital Video Broadcasting
(not offered in 2018/19)
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3 |
P6 |
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Multi-Dimensional Data Modeling and its Applications
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3 |
P6 |
EE6605 |
Complex Networks: Modeling, Dynamics and Control
(not offered in 2018/19)
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3 |
P6 |
EE6610 |
Queueing Theory with Telecommunications Applications
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3 |
P6 |
EE6611 |
Directed Studies for Taught Postgraduate Students |
3 |
P6 |
EE6613 |
Green Electronics-Theory, Eco-design, Experiments and Applications
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3 |
P6 |
EE6614 |
Reliability Engineering in Electronics Industry
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3 |
P6 |
EE6617 |
Detection and Estimation - Theory and Applications in Communications
(not offered in 2018/19)
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3 |
P6 |
EE6618 |
Three Dimensional (3D) Video Display Technology |
3 |
P6 |
EE6802 |
Advances in Digital Signal Processing
(not offered in 2018/19) |
3 |
P6 |
EE6805 |
Video and Speech Compression
(not offered in 2018/19) |
3 |
P6 |
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Dissertation |
9 |
P6 |
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Internship Scheme in Electronic Industry |
3 |
P6 |
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Animation : Principles and Practice |
3 |
P5 |
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Cinematic Arts Workshop |
3 |
P5 |
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Digital Media & Moving Images
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3 |
P5 |
Group II Technical Electives
Course Code |
Course Title |
CU |
Level |
CS5187 |
Vision and Image |
3 |
P5 |
CS5275 |
High Speed Multimedia Networks
(not offered in 2018/19)
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3 |
P5 |
CS5282 |
Practical Optimization Algorithms and Techniques |
3 |
P5 |
CS5284 |
Mobile Computing
(not offered in 2018/19) |
3 |
P5 |
CS5285 |
Information Security for eCommerce |
3 |
P5 |
CS5367 |
Computer Games Design
(not offered in 2018/19)
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3 |
P5 |
CS5481 |
Data Engineering
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3 |
P5 |
CS5487 |
Machine Learning
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3 |
P5 |
EE5412 |
Telecommunication Networks
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3 |
P5 |
EE5413 |
Advanced Internet Technologies
(not offered in 2018/19) |
3 |
P5 |
EE5414 |
Development and Design in Embedded Systems
(not offered in 2018/19) |
3 |
P5 |
EE5415 |
Mobile Applications Design and Development |
3 |
P5 |
EE5416 |
Mobile Applications Design and Development
(not offered in 2018/19) |
3 |
P5 |
EE5433^ |
Innovation in Multimedia Technology and marketplaces for Mobile Applications
(not offered in 2018/19) |
3 |
P5 |
EE5805 |
Java Network Programming |
3 |
P5 |
EE5811 |
Topics in Computer Vision
(not offered in 2018/19) |
3 |
P5 |
EE5815 |
Topics in Security Technology
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3 |
P5 |
EE6612^ |
Studies on Electronics Industry in China and Asia Pacific
(not offered in 2018/19)
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3 |
P6 |
SM5332 |
Making Things Blip, Blink & Move: Introduction to Physical Computing
(not offered in 2018/19) |
3 |
P5 |
Group III Business Management Electives
Course Code |
Course Title |
CU |
Level |
EE5433^ |
Innovation in Multimedia Technology and marketplaces for Mobile Applications
(not offered in 2018/19)
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3 |
P5 |
EE6612^ |
Studies on Electronics Industry in China and Asia Pacific
(not offered in 2018/19)
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3 |
P6 |
EF5010 |
Economics for Business
(not offered in 2018/19)
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3 |
P5 |
EF5042 |
Corporate Finance |
3 |
P5 |
FB5632 |
e-Marketing and Customer Relationship Management
(not offered in 2018/19) |
3 |
P5 |
FB6622 |
Services Marketing
(not offered in 2018/19)
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3 |
P6 |
IS5414 |
Analysis and Design of ecommerce Systems |
3 |
P5 |
MGT5204 |
Organizational Behaviour
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3 |
P5 |
MGT5205 |
Strategic Management
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3 |
P5 |
MGT5313© |
International Organizational Behaviour |
3 |
P5 |
MGT5316 |
Human Resources Management |
3 |
P5 |
MGT6209 |
High Performance Collaborations
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3 |
P6 |
MGT6314 |
Global Human Resources Management |
3 |
P6 |
MGT6318 |
Employee Engagement and Performance
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3 |
P6 |
MGT6323© |
Cross-Cultural Negotiation
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3 |
P6 |
MGT6325© |
International Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship
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3 |
P6 |
MGT6326© |
Managing International Business
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3 |
P6 |
SEEM6015 |
Supply Chain Management
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3 |
P6 |
SEEM6037 |
Managing Strategic Quality |
3 |
P6 |
SEEM6044 |
China Engineering Enterprise Management
(not offered in 2018/19) |
3 |
P6 |
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CUs earned from this course could be counted as either fulfilling credit unit requirement of Group II technical electives or that of business management elective.
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Upon successful completion of the programme requirement, students who have taken EE6680 Dissertation (9 credit units) will be considered eligible to apply PhD programme of CityU, provided that the English proficiency requirements are met.
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Two-year full-time working experience (internship experience or similar are not counted) is required for taking any Management (MGT) courses.
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EE6691 Applied Research Internship Scheme in Electronic Engineering (15 credit units) is for full-time students who opt for Industrial Research (IR) exit route only.
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Reimbursable Courses under Continuing
Education Fund |
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Maximum Period of Study
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MSMIT
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MSMIT with BM |
MSMIT with IR
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Full-time |
Part-time/
combined mode |
Full-time |
Part-time/
combined mode |
Full-time |
Part-time/
combined mode |
Normal period of study |
1 year |
2 years |
1.5 year |
3 years |
1.5 years |
N/A |
Maximum period of study |
2.5 years |
5 years |
3.5 years |
7.5 years |
3.5 years |
N/A |
Student Handbook, Academic Regulations and Guidelines
Student Handbook contains programme information and academic
regulations that students should get yourself familiar with. Please
click here for Student Handbook.
Please also observe the Academic Regulations and Guidelines stipulated by the University, as well as the information about Continuing Education Fund (applicable to local students only).
Tuition Fees and Leave of Absence
Tuition
Fees
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Tuition fee : $3,180 per credit unit ( Local Students ) and $ 5,050 per credit unit ( Non Local Students ) |
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Minimum tuition fee of two credit units should
be paid before the start of Semesters A and B |
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Cut-off date for calculating the balance of tuition
fee: At the end of University Web Registration Period which is normally
the first teaching day in Week 2 |
Leave
of Absence
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If a student does not wish to take
any courses in any semester, he/ she has to apply for Leave
of Absence before the Web Registration Period ends in a semester/term.
Successful applicant is required to pay a Continuation Fee of $1,500
to maintain an active enrolment status in the University. |
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Late application for Leave of Absence |
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If a student applies for Leave of Absence from Week 3 till the end of Week 6# in Semester A/B (or the end of Week 3# in Summer Term), the student will be liable for 50% of the tuition fee payable for that semester/term, or the minimum tuition for two credit units (for programmes charged on a per credit unit basis), whichever is higher. |
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If a student applies for Leave of Absence in Week 7# and afterwards in Semester A/B (or Week 4# and afterwards in Summer Term), the student will be liable for 100% of the tuition fee payable for that semester/term, or the minimum tuition for two credit units (for programmes charged on a per credit unit basis), whichever is higher. |
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Sunday is the first day of the week |
Financial Assistance (For HK citizen only)
Government's Non-means Tested Loan Scheme |
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Application forms are obtainable from District Office and the Student Financial Assistance Agency. For details shall refer to http://www.sfaa.gov.hk or make enquiries at 2150 6223 |
Continuing Education Fund
The CEF support is applicable to students in the self-financing mode only and who are Hong Kong residents having the right of abode or the right to land or to remain in Hong Kong without restriction (i.e. “A” (right of abode), “R” (right to land) or “U” (remain in Hong Kong without restriction) should appear below the date of birth on the HK smart ID card). The following courses have been included in the reimbursable course list of the Continuing Education Fund (CEF). Successful applicants can apply for reimbursement of up to 80% of the course fee, subject to a maximum ceiling of 4 claims and a maximum limit of HK$10,000 within four years after the application is approved. Each claim can contain more than one course.
Course Code |
Title |
CEF Code |
Name of Institution/ Course Provider |
Institution Code |
Offered in |
EE5806
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Topics in Image Processing
(Module from Master of Science in Multimedia Information Technology) |
28Z04745-A
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City University of Hong Kong |
005
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Semester A, 2018/19 |
EE5808
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Topics in Computer Graphics
(Module from Master of Science in Multimedia Information Technology)
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28Z04742-5
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City University of Hong Kong |
005
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Semester B, 2018/19 |
EE5809 |
Digital Audio Processing and Applications
(Module from Master of Science in Multimedia Information Technology)
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28Z07313-2 |
City University of Hong Kong |
005 |
Semester A, 2018/19 |
EE6613 |
Green Electronics-Theory, Eco-design, Experiments and Applications
(Module from Master of Science in Multimedia Information Technology) |
22Z081635 |
City University of Hong Kong |
005 |
Semester B, 2018/19 |
EE6614 |
Reliability Engineering in Electronics Industry
(Module from Master of Science in Multimedia Information Technology) |
22Z082399 |
City University of Hong Kong |
005 |
Semester A, 2018/19 |
EE6804 |
Networked Multimedia
(Module from Master of Science in Multimedia Information Technology) |
28Z04743-3 |
City University of Hong Kong |
005 |
Not offered in 2018/19 |
EE6805
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Video and Speech Compression
(Module from Master of Science in Multimedia Information Technology) |
28Z04744-1
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City University of Hong Kong |
005
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Not offered in 2018/19 |
CS5367
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Computer Games Design |
28C04293-4
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City University of Hong Kong |
005
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Not offered in 2018/19 |
CS6175
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Virtual Reality and Game- Engine Technologies |
28C04296-9
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City University of Hong Kong |
005
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Not offered in 2018/19 |
SEEM6015 |
Supply Chain Management
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25Z03874-6 |
City University of Hong Kong |
005 |
Semester A, 2018/19 |
SEEM6037 |
Managing Strategic Quality |
21Z04187-8 |
City University of Hong Kong |
005 |
Semester A, 2018/19 |
SEEM6044 |
China Engineering Enterprise Management |
21Z04174-6
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City University of Hong Kong |
005
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Not offered in 2018/19 |
Remarks: Students will be notified via email if more courses are included in the reimbursement course list of CEF in the future
Application Procedures
Please visit http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/cef/ for guidelines and download the application form. Please note the following:
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If you enrol in more than one CEF course, you are only required to submit your application once. Students who have already obtained approval in- principal for other courses previously need not apply again.
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Tuition Fee (Sem A 2018-19):
Since you are only required to pay the full tuition fee by 14 October 2018, please write down "HK$10,050 (The payment due date for this course is 14 October 2018) " for each course at the "Actual Tuition Fees Paid" item in the application form.
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Commencement Date:
Please include the following information in the application form. The dates are for CEF application purpose only. You should check the class schedule of individual course for the exact date for attending classes.
For CEF courses commencing in Sem A: 3 September 2018
For CEF courses commencing in Sem B: 14 January 2019
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The application form MUST be submitted to the CEF office before the course commencement. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The date of receipt of the application by the CEF Office will be taken as the date of application.
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To ensure you can submit your application form to the CEF Office in time, you MUST:
EE Applications
- Submit the application in person to Ms Kate Szeto of the EE General Office for certification (Rm G6322, 6/F, Yeung Kin Man Academic Building) during office hours OR;
- Drop in the “EE General Office” drop-in box adjacent to Lift 7, 6/F, Yeung Kin Man Academic Building out of office hours.
Submission schedule
For the course commencing in Semester A 2018/19
1 - 10 August 2018 (9:00am - 12:15pm, 1:30pm – 6:30pm, Mon – Fri)
13 - 31 August 2018 (9:00am - 12:15pm, 1:30pm – 5:00pm, Mon – Fri)
For the course commencing in Semester B 2018/19
17 - 21 December 2018 (9:00am - 12:15pm, 1:30pm – 6:30pm, Mon – Fri)
27 December 2018 - 11 January 2019 (9:00am - 12:15pm, 1:30pm - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri)
SEEM Applications
Please visit the SEEM website at http://www.cityu.edu.hk/seem/std-cef.htm for application details.
cs Applications
Please visit the CS website at http://www.cs.cityu.edu.hk/academic/cef.html for application details.
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You should then submit the application form, together with a copy of your HKID card, to the CEF office before the course commencement date.
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Reimbursement Procedures |
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To be able to obtain reimbursement from the CEF Office, you MUST satisfy ALL of the following completion requirements:
- A minimum attendance rate of 75% (Students should sign on the attendance record during class)
- At least 50% passing mark for the final course assessment
- A receipt showing that you have settled the tuition fee before the due date
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The instructions for lodging claims to students:
- Please complete the Reimbursement Claim Form provided by the CEF office in the approval-in-principle letter.
- Then drop the Reimbursement Form together with a self-addressed stamped envelope into the Drop-in Box at the EE General Office or send it by post to Ms Kate Szeto, Department of Electronic Engineering, City University of Hong Kong.
- Please do NOT send any receipts or bank statements to us.
- Please visit the SEEM website at http://www.cityu.edu.hk/seem/std-cef.htm , for reimbursement details of SEEM courses.
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Eligible claimants will receive the verified Form together with a Letter of Completion within 2 weeks after submission of the Reimbursement Claim Form for verification by EE Department. Unsuccessful claimants will also be notified by post.
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The eligible claimant should then submit the Form and all the supporting documents (tuition fee receipts, the Letter of Completion and the front page of his/her bank passbook/statement showing the name, account number and bank name / bank code) to the CEF office. Please check http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/cef/ for more information.
Office Hours of EE General Office:
Monday – Friday : |
8:30am - 12:15pm
1:30pm - 6:30pm |
Office Hours of CS General Office:
Monday – Friday : |
9:00am - 12:30pm
1:45pm - 6:30pm |
Office Hours of SEEM General Office:
Monday – Friday :
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8:30am - 5:30pm |
Lunch Break:
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12:30pm - 1:45pm |
Enquiries:
- Continuing Education Fund Office: 3142 2277
- Department of Electronic Engineering
3442 7869(Ms Kate Szeto); 3442 7740 (General Enquiries)
- Department of Computer Science: 3442 8580 (General Enquiries)
- Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management
3442 9321 (General Enquiries)
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Programme
Management Team
Enquiries
Department
of Electronic Engineering
Tel: (852) 3442 7869 (Ms Kate Szeto); (852) 3442 7087 (Ms Teresa Chow)
Fax: (852) 3442 0562
Email: eemsmit@cityu.edu.hk
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