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10 Master's degrees offered by the university
Social Science
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Programme in Social Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is designed to provide rigorous training in the research methods required to conduct substantive research in one of the following disciplines related to China (in the majority of instances): demography, economics, geography, political science, psychology, and sociology.
Public Policy
The Master of Philosophy Programme from the The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology provides rigorous training in public policy research to academically outstanding students aspiring to pursue a career in policy research and teaching.
Global China Studies
The Master of Science (MSc) Program in Global China Studies offered by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is an interdisciplinary program which focuses on four broad subject areas, Economic and Social History, Comparative Humanities, Contemporary China, and Quantitative Social Analysis, providing students global and local perspectives on China’s past and present.
Economics
The Master of Science (MSc) Program in Economics at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology emphasizes coursework to strengthen students’ general background in economics and their ability to apply such knowledge to analyze real world problems.
Public Policy
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) Program at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is an interdisciplinary program that equips students with knowledge of the full impact of science and technology innovations, and professional skills in the formulation and implementation of innovative solutions to current and emerging global challenges.
Public Management
The Master of Public Management (MPM) Program at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology prepares students for senior management roles in organizations providing public services or having frequent interactions with the public sector.
Chinese Culture
The Master of Arts (MA) Program in Chinese Culture at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology equips students with a multidisciplinary range of knowledge about Chinese culture from the humanities perspective.

Telecommunications
The Telecommunications MSc programme from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is to equip participating students with a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge based on the latest topics in wireless systems, optical networking, broadband multimedia communications, and convergence protocols.
Economics
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Programme in Economics from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a research-oriented degree that aims to prepare students for a research and teaching career in universities and research institutes.
Social Science
Master of Arts (MA) Programs in Social Science at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology offer an interdisciplinary curriculum for those seeking employment in business, government, mass media, and education, as well as those who subsequently wish to pursue a research program in one of the social science disciplines.