Master of Philosophy in Computer Science
Programme
Master of Philosophy in Computer Science
電腦科學哲學碩士
Award Title
Master of Philosophy
哲學碩士
Offering Academic Unit
Department of Computer Science
Mode of Study
Full-time
Part-time

Credit Units Required for Graduation
7 and SG8001

Programme Aims
The programme aims to train and produce graduates who can contribute to the extension of knowledge in their chosen subject areas, preparing them for advanced research at the PhD level or professional careers in science and engineering.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)
Upon successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

(1) master the content and methods of their chosen subject areas;
(2) conduct independent research;
(3) formulate and carry out applied research in their chosen subject areas;
(4) communicate effectively with the learned community about the research process and findings;
(5) create new knowledge through the process of applied research.

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: (0 credit)

3. Research Methodology and Ethics Course(s): (2 credits)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CS8695Research In Computer Science2for CS students only

4. Programme Electives: (5 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 only):

    Nil
 


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:

An MPhil thesis should present the results of research investigation, give evidence of a sound understanding of the area of study, its context and applicability, and make a contribution to knowledge.


9. Additional Notes:

    Nil