Social Sciences (MSocSc) in Smart, Resilient and Sustainable Cities

课程简介

Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc) in Smart, Resilient and Sustainable Cities 课程名称：Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc) in Smart, Resilient and Sustainable Cities 学院/学系：Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 学位：MSocSc 学制：Full-time: 1 year 学费：HK$241,000/programme 入学年份：2027 September 资助性质：Self-financed 授课语言：English 申请开始日期：10 Sep 2026 申请截止日期：7 Jun 2027 (non-local) 23 Jul 2027 (local) 联系方式：(852) 3411 7129 geog@hkbu.edu.hk https://geog.hkbu.edu.hk/postgraduate/MSocSc-SRSC.html 课程主任：Prof. Lo Tek She

关键信息

入学要求

Hold a bachelor's degree obtained from a recognized institution where English is the medium of instruction; or Provide any of the following English test results for meeting the English proficiency requirements: an overall band score of 6.5 in IELTS*; a TOEFL score of 79 (internet-based test)*; or a score of 480 in CET-6*. *Note: Test result provided should be within two years from the date of issuance of the Admission Offer letter. Test result of TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS Indicator is not accepted. Curriculum / 课程设置 The study curriculum may change from time to time. Applicants may make reference to the programme website or the University Student Handbook for details of the list of courses. Selection Process / 遴选程序 Application result will be reflected in the application status in the online application system. Contact / 联系方式 (852) 3411 7129 geog@hkbu.edu.hk https://geog.hkbu.edu.hk/postgraduate/MSocSc-SRSC.html

课程结构

The study curriculum may change from time to time. Applicants may make reference to the programme website or the University Student Handbook for details of the list of courses. Aims / 课程目标 This programme aims to equip students with state-of-the-art knowledge and skills imperative to commence a career associated with smart, resilient, and sustainable cities. It will do so by providing students with an interdisciplinary learning opportunity across natural, social, and data sciences. Students will learn how to address sustainability issues with skills in urban analytics, resilience modelling, and risk management. The programme will also benefit those who seek a thorough education in the theories and training practice of data analytics in sustainable urban and regional development. The programme addresses the global imperative for sustainable urban development, ensuring that graduates are at the forefront of shaping the cities and regions of the future. The programme is designed to accomplish the following objectives: Provide students with a foundational understanding of the theories of urban systems, science and resilience, training in new technologies, and hands-on experience in sustainable development of cities. Offer students the opportunity to pursue personal interests, enhance analytical skills and domain-specific knowledge in the context of smart and resilient cities, and pursue further study for doctoral degree locally or internationally. Train the next generation of urban analysts, planners, and practitioners who are well grounded in urban resilience, skilled in urban data and analytics, and adept at urban and regional policy and management. This programme aims to equip students with state-of-the-art knowledge and skills imperative to commence a career associated with smart, resilient, and sustainable cities. It will do so by providing students with an interdisciplinary learning opportunity across natural, social, and data sciences. Students will learn how to address sustainability issues with skills in urban analytics, resilience modelling, and risk management. The programme will also benefit those who seek a thorough education in the theories and training practice of data analytics in sustainable urban and regional development. The programme addresses the global imperative for sustainable urban development, ensuring that graduates are at the forefront of shaping the cities and regions of the future. The programme is designed to accomplish the following objectives: Provide students with a foundational understanding of the theories of urban systems, science and resilience, training in new technologies, and hands-on experience in sustainable development of cities. Offer students the opportunity to pursue personal interests, enhance analytical skills and domain-specific knowledge in the context of smart and resilient cities, and pursue further study for doctoral degree locally or internationally. Train the next generation of urban analysts, planners, and practitioners who are well grounded in urban resilience, skilled in urban data and analytics, and adept at urban and regional policy and management. This programme aims to equip students with state-of-the-art knowledge and skills imperative to commence a career associated with smart, resilient, and sustainable cities. It will do so by providing students with an interdisciplinary learning opportunity across natural, social, and data sciences. Students will learn how to address sustainability issues with skills in urban analytics, resilience modelling, and risk management. The programme will also benefit those who seek a thorough education in the theories and training practice of data analytics in sustainable urban and regional development. The programme addresses the global imperative for sustainable urban development, ensuring that graduates are at the forefront of shaping the cities and regions of the future. The programme is designed to accomplish the following objectives: Provide students with a foundational understanding of the theories of urban systems, science and resilience, training in new technologies, and hands-on experience in sustainable development of cities. Offer students the opportunity to pursue personal interests, enhance analytical skills and domain-specific knowledge in the context of smart and resilient cities, and pursue further study for doctoral degree locally or internationally. Train the next generation of urban analysts, planners, and practitioners who are well grounded in urban resilience, skilled in urban data and analytics, and adept at urban and regional policy and management. This programme aims to equip students with state-of-the-art knowledge and skills imperative to commence a career associated with smart, resilient, and sustainable cities. It will do so by providing students with an interdisciplinary learning opportunity across natural, social, and data sciences. Students will learn how to address sustainability issues with skills in urban analytics, resilience modelling, and risk management. The programme will also benefit those who seek a thorough education in the theories and training practice of data analytics in sustainable urban and regional development. The programme addresses the global imperative for sustainable urban development, ensuring that graduates are at the forefront of shaping the cities and regions of the future. The programme is designed to accomplish the following objectives: Provide students with a foundational understanding of the theories of urban systems, science and resilience, training in new technologies, and hands-on experience in sustainable development of cities. Offer students the opportunity to pursue personal interests, enhance analytical skills and domain-specific knowledge in the context of smart and resilient cities, and pursue further study for doctoral degree locally or internationally. Train the next generation of urban analysts, planners, and practitioners who are well grounded in urban resilience, skilled in urban data and analytics, and adept at urban and regional policy and management. This programme aims to equip students with state-of-the-art knowledge and skills imperative to commence a career associated with smart, resilient, and sustainable cities. It will do so by providing students with an interdisciplinary learning opportunity across natural, social, and data sciences. Students will learn how to address sustainability issues with skills in urban analytics, resilience modelling, and risk management. The programme will also benefit those who seek a thorough education in the theories and training practice of data analytics in sustainable urban and regional development. The programme addresses the global imperative for sustainable urban development, ensuring that graduates are at the forefront of shaping the cities and regions of the future. The programme is designed to accomplish the following objectives: Provide students with a foundational understanding of the theories of urban systems, science and resilience, training in new technologies, and hands-on experience in sustainable development of cities. Offer students the opportunity to pursue personal interests, enhance analytical skills and domain-specific knowledge in the context of smart and resilient cities, and pursue further study for doctoral degree locally or internationally. Train the next generation of urban analysts, planners, and practitioners who are well grounded in urban resilience, skilled in urban data and analytics, and adept at urban and regional policy and management. Admission Requirements / 入学要求 Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree in geography, urban planning/studies, data science, geographic information science, architecture, landscape planning, public policy; or related disciplines with a good grade average (a second-class honours degree, upper division, or an equivalent professional qualification) from a recognized university or comparable institution. Language Proficiency Requirement / 英语要求 Applicants should also fulfill at least one of the following requirements: Hold a bachelor's degree obtained from a recognized institution where English is the medium of instruction; or Provide any of the following English test results for meeting the English proficiency requirements: an overall band score of 6.5 in IELTS*; a TOEFL score of 79 (internet-based test)*; or a score of 480 in CET-6*. *Note: Test result provided should be within two years from the date of issuance of the Admission Offer letter. Test result of TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS Indicator is not accepted. Curriculum / 课程设置