The Department of Public and International Affairs  The Department of Public and International Affairs

Minors

Catalogue

Minor in Public Policy

This minor aims to:

  1. Provide students with academic knowledge of the theories and concepts in public policy management;
  2. Offer students the analytical tools to examine public policy issues;
  3. Enable students to appreciate the developments and challenges of managing public policy in the contemporary world; and
  4. Equip students with the skills that meet the human resources needs of public and private sectors employers in administration, management and policy analysis positions.

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Minor in Philosophy

This minor aims to offer students the opportunity to:

  1. Explore to a brief but substantial degree in the areas of philosophy and ethics;
  2. Gain familiarity with their aims and methods;
  3. Develop facility in engaging in the areas; and
  4. Learn how to analyze public affairs from philosophical and ethical perspectives.

Programme Coordinator: Dr Bill TAYLOR


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Minor in Political Science

This minor aims to:

  1. Provide students with an introduction to the discipline of political science and knowledge of key issues of local and global politics;
  2. Produce graduates who can meet effectively the human resources needs of a wide range of public and private sector employers in administrative, management and policy analysis positions; and
  3. Broaden students' perspectives and deepen their understanding of other cultures.

Programme Coordinator: Dr Bill TAYLOR


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Minor in Public Management

This minor aims to enhance students’ theoretical and practical knowledge about public management. Students will be able to choose a variety of courses to enable them to delve into a range of aspects, debates and fields which comprise the subject of Public Management. In the process, students will enhance intellectual capacity, critical analysis and gain familiarity with current practices in the field. Whilst public management has developed some specialised concerns, this subject forms the origins and core of much in the wider discipline of management.

Programme Coordinator: Dr Bill TAYLOR


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Minor in Urban Studies

This minor aims to:

  1. Introduce students to key debates and issues in urban studies and urban policy discuss and examine the major urban policy issues facing Hong Kong;
  2. Explore urban and social transformation in contemporary China
  3. Demonstrate the social and economic significance of housing, locally and globally; and
  4. Provide students with a solid understanding of key aspects of urban management, particularly in relation to transport planning and housing policy.

Programme Coordinator: Dr Bill TAYLOR




Minor in of Asian Studies
Minor in International Studies
Minor in Development Studies
Minor in Japanese Studies Minor in Korean Studies
Programme Coordinator:
Dr Linda Tjia
(linda.tjia@cityu.edu.hk)
Programme Coordinator:
Dr Melody Chong
(ctchong@cityu.edu.hk)
Programme Coordinator:
Ms Julia Han
(ctjulia@cityu.edu.hk)

Application Procedure

Online application, please visit:
 http://www6.cityu.edu.hk/arro/content.asp?cid=476

For details and enquiries, please contact

Tel: 3442-6355
Email: pia.enquiry@cityu.edu.hk
Department of Public and International Affairs,
Room Li-5302, 5/F., Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin Academic Building,
City University of Hong Kong

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