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  • Doctor of Policy Studies

    • Offers both Full-time and Part-time modes. The minimum period of full-time mode is 36 months and part-time mode is 48 months.
    • The only professional doctorate in policy studies in Greater China.
    • Comparative perspectives in policy studies with a wide range of sector-specific expertise including education, health, housing, labour and social welfare, children/youth studies, sociology and social policy etc.
    • Suitable for professionals with experience in public administration, education sector, non-governmental organisations, and think tanks.
    • Excellent teaching team with internationally-renowned scholars and policy leaders.
    • Flexible and interactive delivery modes including experiential learning elements such as field visits, academic workshops and seminars.
    • Provides opportunities for student exchange at University of Bath and a summer programme at University of Oxford

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  • Dual Degree of Doctor of Policy Studies and PhD of Education Policy/Administration

    Dual Degree of Doctor of Policy Studies and PhD of Education Policy/Administration

    • DPS is Hong Kong’s first Doctorate in Policy Studies. The programme has flexible delivery modes and strong experiential learning elements including field visits, and academic workshops and seminars. Students can expect to visit some of LU partner institutions in the UK, notably the University of Bath and University of Oxford. The programme is particularly suitable for professionals with experience in public administration, education sector, non-governmental organisations, and think tanks.
    • The PhD programme in NCCU aims to provide professional training for personnel in the fields of educational administration and policy planning. By integrating knowledge from various domains and the training of advanced social-science research methods, students are able to engage in research theory and topic discussions of higher academic learning and advanced applications

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  • Master of Arts in International Higher Education and Management

    • 1-year Full-time / 2-year Part-time programme
    • Designed for existing staff and professionals working in the higher education sector, as well as those who want to lay the foundations for a promising career in the field
    • An inter-university collaborative programme, partnering with the University of Nottingham Ningbo China, the University of Hawaii in USA, and the National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan
    • Students may have opportunities to study overseas by participating in study visits
    • Offers a series of international research workshops and seminars to broaden students’ network and ideas by meeting with professionals and top scholars from different counties and regions

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  • Master of Social Sciences in Organisational Psychology and Education Management

    • 1-year Full-time / 2-year Part-time programme
    • Inter-disciplinary programme
    • Particularly designed for, but not exclusive to, senior teachers and principals from the school sector and administrators of tertiary and higher education institutions, designed to meet the needs of those who want to seriously study acquire in-depth knowledge on organisational psychology as well as education management and leadership issues
    • Offers students a rich experiential learning environment through interacting with leading scholars in the education management and applied psychology fields
    • Provides postgraduate opportunities in professional fields for students and apply knowledge in the workplace, particularly in relation to their professional practices in education settings
    • Provides opportunities for Summer School at the University of Bath

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  • Master of Social Sciences in Health and Social Services Management

    • 1-year Full-time/ 2-year Part-time programme
    • Equips students with practical skills in leading and managing health and social service organizations and teams
    • Equips students with essential writing and research skills for report writing, conducting research projects and pursuing doctoral studies
    • Unique programme content: gerontology, gerontechnology and other assistive technologies in health and social services delivery; combining both orthodox medicine and Chinese medicine
    • International teaching team provides global perspectives and intellectually stimulating environment for developing critical management skills
    • Provides opportunities for international student exchange (e.g., summer school at The University of Oxford)
    • The programme is offered with support from managers and frontline practitioners from various health and social services organizations.
    • Applicants with a bachelor's degree in any discipline are welcome to study this program
    • Prepares students for several career paths including:
      • Project managers/coordinators
      • Training officers
      • Nursing and healthcare alliance managers
      • Patient advocates
      • Project operations executive
      • Research officers
      • Prevention officer in health services
      • Outreach health workers

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  • MASTER OF CITIES AND GOVERNANCE

    MASTER OF CITIES AND GOVERNANCE

    • 1-year Full-time / 2-year Part-time programme
    • Graduates can engage in all aspects of urban governance and public policy in relation to cities, ranging from government and quasi-government bodies to NGOs, think tanks and corporations
    • Particularly designed for, but not exclusive to, students who are interested in the developments surrounding the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA)
    • A cross-university collaborative programme
    • Excellent teaching team with internationally renowned scholars and distinguished practitioners in policymaking and urban governance
    • Opportunities for summer school at the University of Bath and University of Oxford

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  • MASTER OF CITIES AND GOVERNANCE (ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY)

    MASTER OF CITIES AND GOVERNANCE (CONCENTRATION IN ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY)

    • Suitable for anyone who wants to achieve a good understanding of environmental and sustainability issues
    • Linked to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)
    • Teaches students to address key issues from international and regional perspectives
    • Offers graduates an advantage in a wide range of careers, especially in international affairs, city management, and public administration
    • Provides students with a broad knowledge of environmental issues to apply their specific skill sets to analyse case studies in order to communicate these developments to many different audiences
    • Students will take part in international research and academic programme-related events

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  • Master of Science in Health Analytics and Management

    MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH ANALYTICS AND MANAGEMENT

    • 1-year Full-time / 2-year Part-time programme
    • Inter-disciplinary programme
    • Designed for health care professionals, health service managers and coordinators
    • The Master of Science in Health Analytics and Management (HAM) adopts an eclectic approach to design a professionally led courses aimed at training a modern crop of workforce who has the skills to support the increasingly data-driven and digitalised healthcare sector.
    • The HAM aims at providing current and aspiring with data-driven management knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about healthcare and enhance efficient management of health service operations.
    • The programme also intends to train students to develop a career-driven practical and research skills in health data analytics and operations management through the professional and technical knowledge.

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  • MASTER OF ARTS IN CHINA AND REGIONAL STUDIES

    MASTER OF ARTS IN CHINA AND REGIONAL STUDIES

    • A 1-year Full-time / 2-year Part-time area studies programme
    • An interdisciplinary programme: CRS includes courses and topics from disciplines such as Political Science, Cultural Studies, Sociology, Economics, and Urban Studies.
    • International teaching team: CRS courses are delivered by world-class scholars affiliated with Lingnan University and its partners globally with vast experience in China, East Asia and African Studies
    • Experiential learning opportunities:
      • Students will have opportunities for field visits and participate in international conferences and seminars to expose them to current research.
      • CRS students can participate in international student exchange programmes (e.g., summer school at the University of Oxford)
    • Flexibility in programme curriculum:
      • Students can choose a specialisation in China-Africa Studies (CAS) or China and East Asia Studies (CES) or even decide to enrol in courses from different CRS concentrations depending on their interest.
    • Suitable for current and aspiring scholars, commentators, and practitioners in public and private sectors with interest in area studies

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  • MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

    MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

    • A 1-year Full-time / 2-year Part-time area studies programme
    • An interdisciplinary programme: SEIM includes courses and topics from disciplines such as Innovation, Design, Management, Entrepreneurship, and Sociology.
    • International teaching team: SEIM courses are delivered by world-class scholars affiliated with Lingnan University and its partners globally.
    • Experiential learning opportunities:
      • Courses will include on-hands experiential learning in collaboration with community members and partners from Hong Kong and abroad
      • Students will have opportunities for field visits and participate in international conferences and seminars to expose them to current research.
      • SEIM students can participate in international experiential learning programmes (e.g., summer and winter academies in Uganda, Nepal, and Kazakhstan) and work towards creating real world social ventures solving challenges in these communities
    • Suitable for current and aspiring innovators, social entrepreneurs, and managers in the public and private sectors

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    Email: seim_admission@LN.edu.hk

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  • Master of Science in Smart Ageing and Gerontology

    Master of Science in Smart Ageing and Gerontology

    • Offers both full-time and part-time study modes. The minimum study period of full-time mode is 12 months, and part-time mode is 24 months.
    • A double-degree programme: co-developed by Lingnan University, Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU)
    • A special focus on gerontechnology, gerontology, and ageing policies
    • Students have access to internship opportunities and options for work-based research projects
    • Internationally trained teaching team with extensive research and practical knowledge
    • SAG includes experiential learning, including field visits (e.g., gerontological laboratories and medical institutions) and participation in international academic conferences
    • Offers access to several international research platforms in partnerships with several renowned scholars and institutions

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  • Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Heritage Management

    Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Heritage Management

    • one-year full-time dual degree programme
    • Inter-disciplinary programme jointly organised and implemented by the School of Graduate Studies of Lingnan University and the Lincoln International Business School, University of Lincoln
    • aims at training competitive professionals in the arts and cultural heritage management sectors
    • designed for those who wish to pursue advanced study in cultural heritage management and conservation, and professional careers in museums, curatorial and other art-related industries.
    • Students will spend their first academic semester at Lingnan to take all the four required courses and then spend the rest of the academic year at University of Lincoln and take required modules to meet the programme requirements of Lingnan University and University of Lincoln. They will also be required to complete a master's thesis, which will be jointly supervised and assessed by Lingnan University and University of Lincoln.
    • Students will have opportunities for internships, workshops and other experiential learning opportunities through our partnerships with numerous private and public agencies in Hong Kong and Lincoln.
    • Graduates will gain two qualifications, one from each university.

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  • Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Heritage Management - Heritage Tourism and Management (HTM)

    Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Heritage Management - Heritage Tourism and Management (HTM)

    • Combine research with practice in heritage tourism and management to train highly skilled professionals for the heritage tourism sector in Hong Kong
    • Develop cultural heritage management solutions with interdisciplinary approach with an aim to enhance the heritage tourism sector in terms of visibility and ecological sustainability.
    • Blended learning methods: High-quality teaching through a variety of mechanisms
    • An interdisciplinary approach: Courses are constructed to draw insights from different disciplines, including History, Science, Tourism, Management, and Entrepreneurship.
    • Provide innovative solutions to heritage tourism and management with an understanding of critical issues faced in the heritage tourism sector now and in the changing future.
    • Students enrolled in the HTM Concentration Programme will complete their studies in Hong Kong.

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  • MASTER OF ARTS IN ARTS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT – CULTURAL MANAGEMENT AND DIGITAL FUTURE (CMDF)

    MASTER OF ARTS IN ARTS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT – CULTURAL MANAGEMENT AND DIGITAL FUTURE (CMDF)

    • Combining research with practice in arts and innovative cultural management, to train highly skilled professionals and critical intellectuals.
    • High-quality teaching through a variety of mechanisms, including lectures, seminars, workshops, group research projects with significant levels of individual tutorial support, particularly for dissertations.
    • Courses are constructed to draw insights from different disciplines, including Arts Administration and Management, Cultural Studies, Science & Technology Studies, History and Political Science.
    • As engaging in real-world issues and creating an inclusive cultural environment requires inclusion of all stakeholder viewpoints, academics, policymakers, practitioners, entrepreneurs and NGOs will be invited to contribute to the curriculum and participate in courses.
    • Sustainable and inclusive solutions: Courses are provided to introduce new trends of cultural management, to conceptualise new modes of thinking and practices that cut across traditional boundaries, and to create a progressive and inclusive cultural ecosystem.

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  • Master of Social Sciences in Comparative Public Administration

    Master of Social Sciences in Comparative Public Administration

    • 1-year Full-time / 2-year Part-time programme;
    • Nurturing professionals for the growing demand of comparative public administration expertise;
    • Excellent teaching team with internationally renowned scholars and distinguished practitioners in public policy and public administration;
    • Providing students with strong experiential learning;
    • Opportunities for summer school at the University of Bath and University of Oxford；
    • Graduates will be equipped to work in both the public and private sectors, with bodies such as government departments, NGOs, consultancies and think tanks.

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