Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
Programme
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
電腦科學哲學博士
Award Title
Doctor of Philosophy
哲學博士
Offering Academic Unit
Department of Computer Science
Mode of Study
Full-time
Part-time

Credit Units Required for Graduation

14 and SG8001

Programme Aims

The programme aims to train and produce independent researchers with state-of-the-art expertise who can create original knowledge through innovative research.


Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:

1. formulate and derive effective, innovative and original solutions to fundamental problems in their chosen subject areas;
2. achieve general intellectual proficiency and specialization in their chosen subject areas;
3. apply appropriate research methodology/tools to conduct independent research;
4. communicate effectively with the learned community about the research process and findings;
5. create new knowledge through in-depth investigation of the chosen subject areas.


Programme Requirements



Part II  Programme of Study

1. Research Area(s) in which research students will be admitted to:


-   Computer Science
-   Artificial Intelligence
-   Information Security
-   Multimedia Computing
-   Distributed Mobile Computing and Wireless Networking
-   Applied Algorithms
-   Data Science and Knowledge Management
-   Systems, Software Engineering and Internet Applications
-   Evolutionary Computation
-   Creative Media



2. Programme Core Courses: 

Core courses for PhD students (5 credits) for 2018 cohort or before:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CS8692Comprehensive Studies in Selected Topics in Computer Science3For CS PhD students only
CS8695Research In Computer Science2For CS PhD students only

Core courses for PhD students (9 credits) for 2019 cohort and thereafter:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CS5487Machine Learning: Principles and Practice3# Special Remarks
CS5489Machine Learning: Algorithms and Applications3# Special Remarks
CS6382Algorithm Analysis and Game Theory3@ Special Remarks
CS6491Topics in Optimization and its Applications in Computer Science3@ Special Remarks
CS8692Comprehensive Studies in Selected Topics in Computer Science3For CS PhD students only

# Special Remarks:
Students have to choose one course from either CS5487 or CS5489 to fulfil Programme Core requirements with the approval from their supervisor.  The remaining one can be selected to fulfil Programme Elective requirements.

@ Special Remarks:
Students have to choose one course from either CS6382 or CS6491 to fulfil Programme Core requirements with the approval from their supervisor.  The remaining one can be selected to fulfil Programme Elective requirements.
 

3. Research Methodology and Ethics Course(s) for PhD students (2 credits) for 2019 cohort and thereafter:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CS8695Research In Computer Science2For CS students only


 
4. Programme Electives: 

Electives for PhD Students for 2018 cohort or before (9 Credits):
Electives for PhD Students for 2019 cohort and thereafter (3 Credits):
 
Please refer to the updated list of approved courses for research students posted in the SGS website.
 

5. Other Requirements:

Please provide a general description OR fill in additional rows in the following table, as appropriate.

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
SG8001Teaching Students: First Steps1
-Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) programme-An online training course on research integrity. Compulsory for RPg students who admitted in 2018/19 and thereafter. To be completed in the first year of study. Details are available in SGS website.

6. Qualifying Examination (for PhD students for 2019 cohort and thereafter):

PhD students are required to take and pass a qualifying examination within 10-24 months (full-time) or 20-48 months (part-time) after commencement of PhD studies. The qualifying examination aims to test students’ knowledge of major subject area of their research disciplines and assess their readiness to conduct research in their specific research discipline.

The qualifying examination shall consist of written examination. A maximum of two attempts will be allowed. Those who fail the qualifying examination after two attempts will be recommended for termination of study.


7.    Qualifying/Annual Report Submission:

Qualifying Report
Students are required to submit a qualifying report (typed and in English) within the specified periods as follows:

Full-time students:  within 6-12 months from commencement of study
Part-time students:  within 9-18 months from commencement of study

The qualifying report should include a survey of the relevant literature, an identification of a specific research topic, the research methodology and a discussion of the possible outcomes.

The qualifying report shall be assessed by the respective qualifying panels. Assessment will include a compulsory oral examination and other examination as may be required by the qualifying panel.

Annual Progress Report
Students who have been confirmed as qualified for their studies are required to submit a progress report (typed and in English) on an annual basis until they have submitted the final version of their theses for assessment.


8.    Thesis:

The thesis should present the results of research investigation, give evidence of a sound understanding of the area of study, its context and applicability, make a contribution to knowledge, and make a substantial original contribution to knowledge in the subject area of computer science and digital media.


9. Additional Notes:

    Nil