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Code of Practice for Postgraduate Studies

Code of Practice (Research Postgraduate Studies)

Code of Practice (Taught Postgraduate Studies)

Code of Practice (Taught Postgraduate Studies)

Nov 2023

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Contents

1. Role of Stakeholders
	1.1	Stakeholders and governance structure	6
	1.2	Graduate Panel	7

2. Basic Information on Programmes and Courses
	2.1	Taught postgraduate programmes	8
	2.2	Strategic goal statement for taught postgraduate programmes	8
	2.3	Graduate attributes of taught postgraduate programmes	9
	2.4	Modes of study	9
	2.5	Courses	10
	2.6	Course code and sequence	10

3. Admissions
	3.1	Admission process	11
	3.2	Entrance requirements	11
	3.3	Quality of students admitted to taught postgraduate programmes	11

4. Registration/Residence Requirements/Leave of Absence
	4.1	Orientation	13
	4.2	Student registration	13
	4.3	Course selection	13
	4.4	Residence requirements	14
	4.5	Normative and maximum study periods	14
	4.6	Shortening of normative study period	15
	4.7	Programme change	15
	4.8	Leave of absence	15
	4.9	Student visa	16
	4.10	Employment	17

5. Progress towards Graduation
	5.1	Graduation requirements	18
	5.2	Course requirements	18
	5.3	Postgraduate students taking undergraduate courses	18
	5.4	Improving Postgraduate Learning	18
	5.5	Research Ethics Training	19
	5.6	Other requirements	19
	5.7	Course and unit exemptions	20
	5.8	Language policy	20

6. Assessment and Examination
	6.1	Assessment of academic performance	21
	6.2	Course grades	21
	6.3	Assessment Panel	22
	6.4	Examination administration	22
	6.5	Grade appeal process	23
	6.6	Unsatisfactory performance	23

7. Submission of Thesis for Taught Doctoral Programmes
	7.1	Preparation of thesis	24
	7.2	Procedure	25
	7.3	Declaration of intention to submit thesis	28
	7.4	Thesis Assessment Committee	28
	7.5	Submission of thesis	29
	7.6	Oral examination	30
	7.7	Written examination	30
	7.8	Thesis grades and follow-up actions	30
	7.9	Re-submission	31
	7.10	Deferment of submission of thesis	31
	7.11	Submission of final version of thesis	32
	7.12	Copyright of theses	32
	7.13	Confidentiality of thesis	32

8. Quality Assurance
	8.1	External assessment of taught postgraduate programmes	34
	8.2	Taught postgraduate programme review	34
	8.3	Committee on Re-approval of Self-financed Taught Postgraduate Programmes	34

9. Student Fees
	9.1	Student fees	36
	9.2	Payment schedule of tuition fee	36

10. Academic Honesty and Disciplinary Action
	10.1	Academic honesty	37
	10.2	Infringement of copyright	37
	10.3	Graduate School Disciplinary Committee	38

11. Course Evaluation and Feedback
	11.1	Course and Teaching Evaluation Questionnaire	39
	11.2	Exit survey (Survey on Taught Postgraduate Programmes)	39

12. Credentials
	12.1	Academic results	40
	12.2	Transcripts	40
	12.3	Letter of Certification	40
	12.4	Report on Curriculum Details	40
	12.5	Graduate Certificate	41
	12.6	Replacement of Graduate Certificate	41
	12.7	Certified true copy of the Graduate Certificate	41

13. Appeals and Complaints
	13.1	Complaint process	42
	13.2	Policy against sexual harassment	42
	13.3	Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance	43
	13.4	Whistleblowing Policy	44

14. Services and Support for Students
	14.1	Chinese University Student Information System (CUSIS)	45
	14.2	Graduate School Platform	45
	14.3	Student Advisory System	45
	14.4	University Library	46
	14.5	Language training	46
	14.6	Independent Learning Centre	46
	14.7	Information Technology Services Centre	47
	14.8	Student services and student activities	47
	14.9	Off-campus housing	47
	14.10	Student association	48
	14.11	University Medical Service Office	48
	14.12	Other cultural/recreational/sports facilities and services	48
	14.13	Safety and environmental issues	49