Mode and Duration of Study

527/1106

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONGFACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Master of Science in Engineering

1. Applications are invited for admission in September 2007 to programmes leading to the part-time degree of Master of Science in Engineering in the fields of

Building Services EngineeringElectrical and Electronic EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringIndustrial Engineering and Logistics ManagementInfrastructure Project ManagementMechanical EngineeringStructural EngineeringTransportation Engineering

Application form and information on the curricula are attached. Some departments offer a mode of study that enables a full-time candidate to complete in one year. Applications can be submitted in a hard-copy format (forms can be downloaded from the website of the University of Hong Kong at http://www.hku.hk/rss/pp2007) or via our on-line application system at http://www.hku.hk/rss/online.

Mode and Duration of Study

2. For the part-time mode of study, the curriculum shall extend over not less than two and not more than three academic years of study. For the full-time mode of study, the curriculum shall extend over not less than one and not more than two academic years of study. A minimum of 300 hours of prescribed work are required.

Patterns of Study

3. There are two patterns of study:

(a) Taught courses only: A candidate shall select twelve modules of study; a minimum of eight modules shall be selected from the syllabuses of the candidate's approved field of study.

(b) Taught courses plus project: A candidate shall select eight modules of study; a minimum of five modules from the syllabuses of the candidate's approved field of study; and a project report or dissertation on a subject within his approved field of study.

Entry Qualifications

4. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree of this University, or equivalent qualifications.

Description of Curriculum

Building Services Engineering

5. The curriculum provides advanced education and training in the theory and practice of building services engineering. The curriculum offers part-time mode of study only.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

6. The curriculum provides advanced education and training in the theory, methods and techniques in electronics and computer engineering. The course covers topics such as data communication, application of microprocessors, industrial digital control, advanced digital signal processing, software engineering and other advanced topics. The curriculum offers both full-time and part-time modes of study. Some courses in this programme are approved for reimbursement from the Continuing Education Fund (CEF).

Environmental Engineering

7. The curriculum provides advanced education in the field of Water and Environmental Engineering.

Candidates are permitted to proceed only on a course of study under the pattern stated in item 3(b) above. The curriculum offers both full-time and part-time modes of study. Some courses in this programme are approved for reimbursement from the Continuing Education Fund (CEF).

Geotechnical Engineering

8. The curriculum provides advanced education in the field of Geotechnical Engineering. Candidates are permitted to proceed only on a course of study under the pattern stated in item 3(b) above. The curriculum offers both full-time and part-time modes of study. Some courses in this programme are approved for reimbursement from the Continuing Education Fund (CEF).

Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management

9. The curriculum provides advanced education and training in the philosophy, methods and techniques of industrial and logistics management that are appropriate to the manufacturing, logistics and service industries. It covers engineering project management, organization theory, ergonomics, operational research, enterprise logistics, supply management, global logistics, supply chain management, terminal and warehousing, costing and finance, and concurrent engineering. The curriculum offers both full-time and part-time modes of study. Some courses in this programme are approved for reimbursement from the Continuing Education Fund (CEF).

Infrastructure Project Management

10. The curriculum provides advanced education in the Management of Infrastructure Projects over their entire life cycle. Candidates are permitted to proceed only on a course of study under the pattern stated in item 3(b) above. The curriculum offers both full-time and part-time modes of study. Some courses in this programme are approved for reimbursement from the Continuing Education Fund (CEF).

Mechanical Engineering

11. The curriculum provides advanced education in the fields of energy and power; materials technology; theoretical mechanics; environmental engineering; marine and offshore engineering; and computer aided design and manufacturing. The curriculum offers both full-time and part-time modes of study. Full-time candidates are required to proceed only on a course of study under the pattern stated in item 3(b) above. Some courses in this programme are approved for reimbursement from the Continuing Education Fund (CEF).

Structural Engineering

12. The curriculum provides advanced education in the field of Structural Engineering. Candidates are permitted to proceed only on a course of study under the pattern stated in item 3(b) above. The curriculum offers both full-time and part-time modes of study. Some courses in this programme are approved for reimbursement from the Continuing Education Fund (CEF).

Transportation Engineering

13. The curriculum provides advanced education in the field of Transportation Engineering. Candidates are permitted to proceed only on a course of study under the pattern stated in item 3(b) above. The curriculum offers both full-time and part-time modes of study. Some courses in this programme are approved for reimbursement from the Continuing Education Fund (CEF).

Regulations and Syllabuses

14. Regulations and Syllabuses of the MSc(Eng) programme can be downloaded from our website at http://www.hku.hk/rss/pp2007/

Closing Date

15. The closing dates for MSc(Eng) programmes are:

First round: March 15, 2007Second round: April 30, 2007

[Applications received after the deadline may still be accepted and considered, subject to availability of places.]

Fee

16. The composition fee for each module for the following MSc(Eng) curriculum is $6,700 for the academic year 2007-2008, subject to official approval:

Building Services EngineeringElectrical and Electronic EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringIndustrial Engineering and Logistics Management#Infrastructure Project ManagementMechanical EngineeringStructural EngineeringTransportation Engineering

The composition fee for the project, which is equivalent to four modules of study, shall be payable in four instalments, unless otherwise stated, with each instalment paid in each semester. Students who can complete the project before the project fee has been paid in full should settle the balance of project fee upon completion of the project. Students are required to pay the composition fee for modules they enrol by semester.

The project is compulsory for students in the MSc(Eng) programmes in Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Infrastructure Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Transportation Engineering. Students in the above six programmes are required to enrol in the project immediately upon admission. Full-time students of the above six programmes are required to pay the composition fee for the project in two instalments with each instalment paid in each semester of the first year of study.

Enquiries about the programmes can be made to the following telephone number/fax number/e-mail:

Programme Tel. No. Fax No. E-mail

MSc(Eng) in Building Services Engineering (852)2859-2640 (852)2858-5415 [email protected]

MSc(Eng) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

(852)2859-7093 (852)2559-8738 [email protected]

MSc(Eng) in Environmental Engineering (852)2859-2659 (852)2559-5337 [email protected]

MSc(Eng) in Geotechnical Engineering (852)2859-1967 (852)2559-5337 [email protected]

MSc(Eng) in Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management

(852)2859-7059 (852)2858-6535 [email protected]

MSc(Eng) in Infrastructure Project Management

(852)2859-1976/(852)2859-8556

(852)2559-5337 [email protected]/[email protected]

MSc(Eng) in Mechanical Engineering (852)2859-7910 (852)2858-5415 [email protected]

MSc(Eng) in Structural Engineering (852)2859-2650 (852)2559-5337 [email protected]

MSc(Eng) in Transportation Engineering (852)2859-1964 (852)2559-5337 [email protected]

Enquiries about the application results can be addressed to the Faculty of Engineering after May 1, 2007:

Tel. No. : (852)2859-2407 or (852)2859-2802Fax No. : (852)2546-9142E-mail: [email protected]

October 4, 2006

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG For Office Use

R Master of Science in Engineering

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION 2007 - 2008

This form should be completed and returned to the Academic Services Enquiry Office together with (1) supporting documents and (2) the original ATM transaction advice covering the application fee of HK$300 (non-refundable and subject to change) paid via ATM machine at any branch of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd. Overseas applicants should pay by a Hong Kong dollar bank draft drawn on a bank in Hong Kong or by a US dollar bank draft (USD40), made payable to "The University of Hong Kong". Please write down your full name and the proposed programme of study on the back of the ATM transaction advice/bank draft. Cash will NOT be accepted. An acknowledgment card will be issued on receipt of the application. Please complete one application form for each programme which you are applying. All application forms and supporting documents will be destroyed if your application is unsuccessful.1. CHOICE OF CURRICULUM (Please tick as appropriate)

Master of Science in Engineering

I hereby apply to register as a candidate for the degree of Master of Science in Engineering

Part-time curriculum in the field of _____________________________________________

ORFull-time curriculum in the field of

_____________________________________________

The information provided by me in support of this application is accurate and complete. I understand that my application will be disqualified if any information or document provided is found to be false.

Date Signature

2. PERSONAL INFORMATIONMr./Mrs./Ms./Miss* (Please fill in your full name [surname first] in block letters, as in your H.K.I.D. Card/passport.)

Name in Chinese characters (if any)

(I.D. Card name in CC Code)

H.K.U. No. (if applicable) Date of birth

D D M M Y Y

H.K.I.D. Card No. / Passport No.* : Sex: M / F* Nationality:

Correspondence address

Tel. No.Home Office Mobile/Pager*

E-mail address Fax No.

Do you require a student visa/entry permit to study in Hong Kong? Yes No

* Please delete as appropriate.MSc(Eng) (11/06)

3. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS(Attach officially certified transcripts#, with a complete record of the courses attended and examination results, for ALL tertiary level studies, except those undertaken in the University of Hong Kong. Transcripts and diplomas which are not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation in English#.)

Duration of course Title of (state FT or PT, Major Honours Awarding Institution Date ofdegree/diploma and no. of years) subject Classification and Country Award

4. CURRENT STUDIES(Complete this section if you are still enrolled for a degree or diploma at an institution and have not completed all requirements for its award, including passing final examinations.)

Title of degree/diploma By Research or Coursework

Present stage of studies

Institution (state country)

Duration of course(state FT or PT, and no. of

years)

Expected date of completion of studies

5. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT(A candidate who wishes to be admitted on the basis of a qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong where the language of teaching and/or examination is not English is required to obtain a score of 550 or above (paper-based test), 213 or above (computer-based test) or 80 or above (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), unless in exceptional circumstances he is exempted from this requirement. Such a candidate shall complete this Section.)

Details of my TOEFL/IELTS* results are as follows and the official score report# is attached:

Date of Test

Total Score/Band*

I sat TOEFL/IELTS* on

, and have requested the results be sent

directly to the University. (For this purpose, please note that the University's TOEFL code is 9671.)

I wish to apply for exemption from this requirement, on the following grounds:

* Please delete as appropriate.# Please note that the University will only ACCEPT originals or copies of the documents that have been duly declared as true copies before a notary public (e.g. a Commissioner for Oaths at a City District Office in Hong

Kong). You may also bring the originals of the documents together with an additional set of their photocopies to the Academic Services Enquiry Office, UG-05, Knowles Building for verification. Copies of documents may be certified by the appropriate officials of your home institute if you are an overseas applicant. No photocopies will be accepted.

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6. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS(Attach officially certified documentary evidence#.)

Type of Membership Abbreviation Awarding Institution and Country

Date of Award

7. RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE

Appointment Dates Name of Organization Nature of duties

8. PRESENT OCCUPATION

Position held Starting date Name and address of firm or organization

9. REASONS FOR INTEREST IN THIS COURSE (Use additional sheet if necessary.)

10. ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL REFEREES(Please enter particulars of the academic/professional referees. You do NOT need to attach or send in academic/professional referees’ reports unless requested.)

Name Name

Position held Position held

Organization Organization

Address Address

# Please note that the University will only ACCEPT originals or copies of the documents that have been duly declared as true copies before a notary public (e.g. a Commissioner for Oaths at a City District Office in Hong Kong). You may also bring the originals of the documents together with an additional set of their photocopies to the Academic Services Enquiry Office, UG-05, Knowles Building for verification. Copies of documents may be

certified by the appropriate officials of your home institute if you are an overseas applicant. No photocopies will be accepted.

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11. PREVIOUS PROGRAMME(S) OF STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY

Applicants who previously studied at The University of Hong Kong must complete this section. Please indicate

Yes No(a) whether you have been de-registered by the University

due tooutstanding fee payment (outstanding fees must be settled before an offer of admission would be made)

Yes No(b) whether you were discontinued from studies by the

University(by regulation, you shall not be re-admitted to the same programme of study. This will not however affect your chance of admission to other programmes.)

If the answer to (a) or (b) is yes, please specify the curriculum and year of study:

Curriculum : ___________________________________

Year of Study: ________________

Note: Failure to provide such information may lead to disqualification even after admission.

12. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

I attach the following documents in support of my application:

_________________ academic transcripts# TOEFL/IELTS* official score report# (if appropriate)

List of publications (if appropriate)

I have asked the following home institutions to send transcripts directly to the University :

13. CONCURRENT REGISTRATION

Please note that concurrent registration by a student of this University for another postsecondary qualification either at this University or at another institution is not permitted by University regulation, unless approval of the Senate has been obtained in advance. Breaching this regulation may result in discontinuation of studies at the University.

* Please delete as appropriate. # Please note that the University will only ACCEPT originals or copies of the documents that have been duly declared as true copies before a notary public (e.g. a Commissioner for Oaths at a City District Office in Hong Kong). You may also bring the originals of the

documents together with an additional set of their photocopies to the Academic Services Enquiry Office, UG-05, Knowles Building for verification. Copies of documents may be certified by the appropriate officials of your home institute if you are an overseas applicant. No photocopies will be accepted.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONGFACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Master of Science in EngineeringMaster of Science in Computer Science

Application for Admission 2007-2008

An applicant applying for admission to a curriculum in MSc(Eng) or MSc(CompSc) may indicate his/her preference for registration of up to two curricula in order of priority. Please indicate in order of priority by filling in "1" or "2" against the curriculum below ("1" being the first choice):

MSc(Eng) in Building Services Engineering

MSc(Eng) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

You must select one out of the following three streams by putting a cross “x” in the appropriate box:

General Stream Communications Engineering Computer and Information Engineering

MSc(Eng) in Environmental Engineering

MSc(Eng) in Geotechnical Engineering

MSc(Eng) in Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management

MSc(Eng) in Infrastructure Project Management

MSc(Eng) in Mechanical Engineering

MSc(Eng) in Structural Engineering

MSc(Eng) in Transportation Engineering

MSc(Computer Science)

Name (in Block Letters): H.K.I.D. No.:

Signature: Date:

HKU No. (if applicable):

Contact Address:

Telephone No.: Fax/Telex* No.:

(Home) (Office)

Pager/Mobile Phone* No.: E-mail:

* Please delete as appropriate.

224/1204

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Personal Information Collection Statement

1. This is a statement to inform you of your rights under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.

2. Personal information is provided by you as an applicant through the completion of application forms designated for various purposes, e.g. for admission to a programme of study, for an exchange programme, for hall admissions, and for provision of facilities or services. Data collected are used specifically for the purposes prescribed in the application forms and will serve

a) as a basis for selection of applicants;

b) as evidence for verification of the applicant’s examination results, academic records and other information; and

c) where applicable, as part of the applicant’s official student records.

In the case of (c) above, information so incorporated into student files will be used for all purposes relating to the student’s studies as required by the relevant regulations and procedures of the University.

3. Personal data will be kept confidential and handled by the University’s staff members. The University may transfer some of the data to an agent or other persons appointed to undertake some of its academic and administrative functions.

4. Under the provisions of the Ordinance, you have the right to request the University to ascertain whether it holds your personal data, to be given a copy, and to apply for correction of the data, if deemed incorrect.

5. Applications for access to and correction of personal data should be made by using a special request form and on payment of a fee. Such applications as well as requests for information should be addressed to the Data Protection Officer, Registry, The University of Hong Kong.

Declaration

1. I have noted the general points pursuant to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.

2. I authorize the University of Hong Kong to use, check and process my data as required for my application. I accept that all the data in this form and those the University is authorized to obtain will be used for purposes related to the processing and administration of my application in the university context.

3. I authorize The University of Hong Kong to obtain, and the relevant examination authorities, assessment bodies or academic institutions in Hong Kong and elsewhere to release, any and all information about my public examination results, records of studies or professional qualifications, I also authorize the University to use my data in this form for the purpose of obtaining such information.

4. I understand that upon successful application, my data will become a part of my student record and may be used for all purposes as prescribed under relevant rules and regulations as well as attendant procedures, so long as I remain student of this University.

5. I declare that the information given in support of this application is accurate and complete. I understand that any misrepresentation will disqualify my application.

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Date

527/1106-A

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Transcript Request Form

I. To the Applicant: Applicants who did not attach their original official transcript, should complete the first part of this form and send it to the appropriate officer of institute from which the transcript is requested.

Name of Applicant: ( )in English in Chinese, if any

University/College Attended:

Dates of Attendance: From To

Title of Degree/Diploma:

Date of Award:

Programme applied for admission at The University of Hong Kong:

(FT/PT*)

* Please delete as appropriate.

II. To the Officer responsible for issuing transcripts: The applicant named above has applied for admission to a postgraduate curriculum at The University of Hong Kong. Please send a copy of the official transcript together with this form directly to:

Faculty of EngineeringThe University of Hong KongPokfulam RoadHong Kong(Ref.: MSc(Eng))

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341/1106

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Finance and Enterprises Office

Instruction for Application Fee Payment for Taught Postgraduate Programmes

1. The application fee for each postgraduate curriculum is HK$300 (non-refundable).

2. Methods of payment:(You are advised NOT to make payment through bank counter.)

(a) Local applicants residing in Hong Kong

via Automatic Teller Machine (ATM): (Please do not use the “Account Transfer” function for payment.)

- by “Bill Payment” function at ATMs of the HSBC/HangSeng or JETCO bank groups with “Bill Payment Service” or “JET payment Service” logo respectively.

- Select “Bill Payment” → “Education”→ “The University of Hong Kong”- Enter Bill Type “06” Other Fees- Enter Bill account number:

for HSBC/Hang Seng Bank: 20999999834001for JETCO: 2099999983000004001

- Enter payment HK$300

via HSBC Cheque Deposit Machine (CQM):- Make a crossed cheque payable to “The University of Hong Kong”;- Deposit the cheque at any HSBC’s CQM by entering the University of Hong

Kong’s bank account number: 002-222834-002 and the cheque amount of HK$300; and select “Reference” option and entering the reference number: 20999999834001

- Insert the cheque into the cheque insertion slot[please refer to the instructions listed on the machine]

It is essential that the original ATM transaction/cheque deposit advice must be stapled together with your application(s). You are also reminded to retain a photocopy of the transaction/deposit advice as your proof of payment of the application fee.

(b) Overseas applicants not residing in Hong Kong should pay by:

(i) Hong Kong dollar bank draft (HK$300) drawn on a bank in Hong Kong and made payable to “The University of Hong Kong” or

(ii) US dollar bank draft (USD40) and made payable to “The University of Hong Kong”. Personal cheque in foreign currency will NOT be accepted.

(c) Applicants who wish to apply via the taught postgraduate on-line application system are required to pay the application fee by credit card on-line.

3. Please write your full name and proposed programme of study on the back of the ATM transaction/cheque deposit advice, crossed cheque or the bank draft for identification purpose.

4. Cash will NOT be accepted.

November 2006

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

香 港 大 學

Date: ________________________

Dear Applicant,

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