Academic Requirements
Professional Development Course for RPgs
In today’s competitive employment environment for research postgraduates (RPgs), academic knowledge is only one part of the equation. For success, a full package comprising sound general knowledge, research & professional skills and an innovative mindset, along with self-management ability, is required. To build such all-round capabilities, the University has introduced Professional Development Courses (PDCs) to equip our MPhil and PhD students with a comprehensive set of essential transferable skills to enhance their personal growth and career development.
All RPgs (both full-time and part-time) are required to take two PDCs as part of their program requirements.
The University-level PDC, PDEV 6770 Professional Development for Research Postgraduate Students, is a course which is composed of a series of workshops and modules that must be attended before completion of RPg studies.
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For RPg students admitted before Spring 2021/22:
For RPg students admitted in Spring 2021/22 and thereafter:
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To help administrators keep track of student attendance and their progress in fulfilling the PDC requirements, an online administration system has been developed for use by Schools, Departments/Program Offices, and service units. We would welcome feedback from your end for our further enhancement of the system. For enquires about the PDC system, please contact pdc@ust.hk. You may wish to check out the FAQ page for quick answers. |
To further prepare RPg students to excel in their future career, Schools/IPO have introduced discipline-specific PDCs to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for the development and advancement of their professional career inside and outside academia. In general, the course comprises at least 13 hours of activities in the form of workshops or seminars delivered by faculty members, guest speakers, or service units of the University.
Students should refer to the Postgraduate Program Catalog for the specific program curriculum, and the PDC system for the course requirements of their own intake cohort. Enquiries can be directed to the relevant department or program office.
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