Important Notes
1.    The Catalog of Postgraduate Programs and Curricula provides information to students and staff on the PG programs offered by the University, and the specific requirements of individual programs. 
2. Postgraduate curricula are updated from time to time to include changes made to the programs by departments/program offices in response to the latest development in the relevant program disciplines or areas of study. 
3. The requirements shown in this Catalog are used as the basis for graduation check. You are strongly advised to consult this Catalog regularly for the most up-to-date program requirements for graduation. In particular, you may consult this Catalog to:
  ‧ Obtain information on the curriculum that your program of study should follow;
‧ Identify any courses that you have not yet taken, and
‧ Ensure that program requirements are met for graduation and award of the postgraduate degree.
4. For students admitted in years other than 2013/14 please select the correct year of admission to the University at the first page of the Catalog.
5. Postgraduate regulations governing credit and graduation requirements are extracted here for easy reference.

 

     
  Research Postgraduate Programs offered by the School of Science
  School/Department Program Code Program Title
  Chemistry CHEM MPhil/PhD in Chemistry
  Environmental Science AES MPhil/PhD in Atmospheric Environmental Science
    MES MPhil/PhD in Marine Environmental Science
  Life Science LIFS MPhil/PhD in Life Science
  Mathematics MATH MPhil/PhD in Mathematics
  Nano Science and Teachnology NSNT MPhil/PhD in Nano Science and Technology
  Physics PHYS MPhil/PhD in Physics
   
  Research Postgraduate Programs offered by the School of Engineering
  School/Department Program Code Program Title
  School of Engineering   School Requirements
  Bioengineering BIEN MPhil/PhD in Bioengineering
  Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering CBME MPhil/PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering*^
  Civil and Environmental Engineering CIVL MPhil/PhD in Civil Engineering*^
  Computer Science and Engineering CSE MPhil/PhD in Computer Science and Engineering^
  Electronic and Computer Engineering ECE MPhil/PhD in Electronic and Computer Engineering*^
  Environmental Engineering EVNG MPhil/PhD in Environmental Engineering
  Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management IELM MPhil/PhD in Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management^
  Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering MECH MPhil/PhD in Mechanical Engineering*^
Remarks:
The School of Engineering offers the following two concentrations:
* Nanotechnology concentration – programs offering this concentration are marked with “NT” in the Online Admissions System. Applicants interested in nanoscience and technology may refer to details at: http://sengnano.ust.hk/introduction.html.
^ Energy Technology Concentration – programs offering this concentration are marked with “ET” in the Online Admissions System. Applicants interested in energy technology may refer to details at: http://www.seng.ust.hk/ENEG.
   
  Research Postgraduate Programs offered by the School of Business and Management
  School/Department Program Code Program Title
  Accounting ACCT MPhil/PhD in Accounting
  Economics ECON MPhil/PhD in Economics
  Finance FINA MPhil/PhD in Finance
  Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management IS MPhil/PhD in Information Systems
  OM MPhil/PhD in Operations Management
  Marketing MARK MPhil/PhD in Marketing
  Management MGMT MPhil/PhD in Management
   
  Research Postgraduate Programs offered by the School of Humanities and Social Science
  School/Department Program Code Program Title
  Humanities HUMA MPhil/PhD in Humanities
  Social Science SOSC MPhil/PhD in Social Science
   
  Research Postgraduate Programs offered by the Interdisciplinary Programs Office
  School/Department Program Code Program Title
  Environment ESPM MPhil/PhD in Environmental Science, Policy and Management
   
  Research Postgraduate Programs offered by the HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School
  School/Department Program Code Program Title
  HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School ITL MPhil in Innovative Technologies Leadership
   
  Taught Postgraduate Programs offered by the School of Science
  School/Department Program Code Program Title
  Environmental Science EHS MSc in Environmental Health and Safety
  Life Science BIOT MSc in Biotechnology
  Mathematics MAFM MSc in Financial Mathematics
   
  Taught Postgraduate Programs offered by the School of Engineering
  School/Department Program Code Program Title
  Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering CBME MSc in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
  Civil and Environmental Engineering CIEM GD/MSc in Civil Infrastructural Engineering and Management
  Computer Science and Engineering CSE MSc in Computer Science and Engineering
    IT MSc in Information Technology
  Electronic and Computer Engineering ELEG MSc in Electronic Engineering
    ICDE MSc in IC Design Engineering
    TELECOM MSc in Telecommunications
  Environmental Engineering EVEM GD/MSc in Environmental Engineering and Management
  Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management EEM MSc in Engineering Enterprise Management
  Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering IBTM MSc in Intelligent Building Technology and Management
    MECH MSc in Mechanical Engineering
   
  Taught Postgraduate Programs offered by the School of Business and Management
  School/Department Program Code Program Title
  School of Business & Management KH EMBA Kellogg-HKUST Executive Master of Business Administration
    HKUST EMBA HKUST Executive Master of Business Administration
    MBA Master of Business Administration
    PT MBA (Saudi Arabia) Part-time MBA in Saudi Arabia
    PT MBA (Shenzhen) Part-time MBA in Shenzhen
    GFIN MSc in Global Finance
    GMT MSc in Global Management
    IMT MSc in International Management
  Economics ECON MSc in Economics
  Finance FA MSc in Financial Analysis
    IM MSc in Investment Management
  Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management ISM MSc in Information Systems Management
    GO MSc in Global Operations
   
  Taught Postgraduate Programs offered by the School of Humanities and Social Science
  School/Department Program Code Program Title
  School of Humanities & Social Science CHIN GD/MA in China Studies
    GCS MSc in Global China Studies
    LIBS MA in Liberal Studies
  Humanities HUMA GD/MA in Humanities
  Social Science SOSC GD/MA in Social Science
   
  Taught Postgraduate Programs offered by the Interdisciplinary Programs Office
  School/Department Program Code Program Title
  Environment EVSM GD/MSc in Environmental Science and Management