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Dr James Liu (Scheme Leader) Department of Computing Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Dr James Liu (Scheme Leader) Department of Computing Hong Kong Polytechnic University. MSc Orientation. Agenda. Speech by Prof Cao (Head of Dept) MSc study under 61030 Responsible staff for help Introduction on programme structure and curriculum Subject selection and options

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Dr James Liu (Scheme Leader) Department of Computing Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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  1. Dr James Liu (Scheme Leader)Department of ComputingHong Kong Polytechnic University MSc Orientation

  2. Agenda • Speech by Prof Cao (Head of Dept) • MSc study under 61030 • Responsible staff for help • Introduction on programme structure and curriculum • Subject selection and options • Credit transfer and exemption • Assessment standard • CEF sponsorship • Scholarship & certification • Computing facilities • E-Learning support • Q&A

  3. Speech by Head of Department Prof Cao Jiannong

  4. MSc Study under 61030 • Responsible staff for help • Dr James Liu (Scheme Leader) • Dr Simon Shiu (Deputy) • Dr Qixin Wang (Dissertation Coordinator) • General Office staff for contact • Ms Rosa Kwan (MScIS, MScIT, MScST) • Ms Alice Lam (MScEC) They can be contacted on Tel: 27667317 / 2766 7300

  5. Aims and Objectives of the MSc/PgD Scheme • Main objective of the Postgraduate Scheme in Computing • to provide professional IT education that suits the needs of students from different background and in different modes of learning. • As a result, students can pursue lifelong learning that best suits to their needs.

  6. Four Awards for Students with Different Backgrounds

  7. 理學碩士組合课程 學生修畢學士課程, 可升讀本系之 • 軟件工程理學碩士學位 (再修特定學分可考取中国科学院理学学士成雙碩士) • 資訊科技理學碩士 • 資訊系統管理理學碩士及 • 電子商貿理學碩士 擁學士學位資格的學生無論是否具資訊科技學術背景都可 • *理學碩士科目約五十科 +其它學系及cyberu 有限科目供選修科目

  8. MSc / PgD in Software Technology (ST) This award aims to provide computing professionals with Computer Science or Computing academic background to pursue in-depth studies in software technologies. It specifically aims at:- • Providing up-to-date and in-depth knowledge in the fast software technology • Providing opportunities to specialize on major areas in ST • Developing the ability to assimilate and to apply acquired knowledge in software technology.

  9. MSc / PgD in Information Technology (IT) This award serves as a bridging graduate program to allow professionals from engineering (non computing major) background to rapidly acquire fundamental and state of the art in IT to solve pragmatic business problems. It specifically aims at:- • Developing areas of study relevant to the student’s current profession or a profession s/he intends to engage in • Developing areas of study new to the student or in areas not directly related to his/her first degree • Providing an analytical in-depth study of an area already introduced at undergraduate level

  10. MSc / PgD in Information Systems (IS) This awards aims to provide management professionals with the necessary knowledge and skill in the application of IS within an organization. It specifically aims at:- • Identifying appropriate IT driven opportunities and incorporate these into the strategic thinking process • Developing a framework appropriate to the organizational culture to facilitate the alignment and interplay of organizational strategies with IS and EC strategies • Taking an active part in the decision making process surrounding the use and development of IS in the fast-changing economy

  11. MSc / PgD in E-Commerce (EC) This awards aims to educate a new generation of knowledge and technical personnel as well as business executives in EC. This award covers both the technology and management aspect of EC. It specifically aims at:- • Understanding of EC fundamentals particularly the enabling technologies • Understanding the necessary building tools of EC such as the EC platforms, EC security, EC payment, etc • Understanding the realities and potential of EC and to appreciate the potential and limitations of different types of technologies related to EC and Internet Computing

  12. Award Requirements • For MSc: 30 credits (10 subjects) • For PgD: 18 credits (6 subjects) • Dissertation (9 credits), Projects (6 credits) and Independent Study (3 credits) options available • Tuition fee • Regular mode • Cyber U mode

  13. Scheme Features • Great Flexibility • Widest Range • Valuable Scholarships • Professional Recognition • Placement Internship • More …

  14. Scholarships • Alan Turing Entrance Scholarship • Each from HK$5,000 to HK$20,000 • COMP Alumni Scholarship (15% for the 1st year of Study ) Check conditions and details from: http://www.comp.polyu.edu.hk/en/taught_courses/postgraduate_programmes/index.php

  15. Professional Recognition • Certification of Commercial E-Business Specialist (CCEBS) – For MScEC & MScIS graduates • the only recognized certification of its kind for e-Business professionals in the Mainland China. • the first and only university programmes recognized by the CGCC. Graduates are exempted from all examinations required to become a Certified E-Business Specialist at Advanced Level in the Mainland China awarded by the China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC). • For more details http://www.ccebs.com • Certified E-Commerce Consultant certification (CEC) – For MScEC graduates • awarded by the Institute of Certified E-Commerce Consultants and recognized by the American E-Commerce Association. • exempted from all coursework and examinations required • For more details http://www.icecc.com/

  16. Subjects Available from Other Departments • Students are encouraged to take electives offered by other Departments as well (**upto 20% of credit requirement for award completion) • Tentative subject list • AF: Legal Aspects of E-Commerce • AF: E-Financing • CBS: Chinese & IT • EIE: Pattern Recognition: Theory & Application • EIE: Speech Processing and Recognition • ISE: Logistics Information Systems • LGT: Global Sourcing and Supply • LGT: Enterprise Resource Planning • LSG: GIS Applications • MM: E-Marketing • MM: E-Business Strategy • MM: Entrepreneurship • Logistics arrangement for the registration of some of these electives shall be required and subject to availability at the time should students choose to do so. ** Subject to block credit transfer of previous study in different disciplines

  17. Competitive Tuition Fee • 30 credits are required for a MSc degree - $2,200 per credit for cyber mode; - $2,950 per credit for regular mode - $3,335 per credit (non-local students for regular / cyber mode) • Some subjects are recognized by the Continuing Education Fund, allowing local Hong Kong students to claim up to $10,000 • Check detail from http://www.comp.polyu.edu.hk/en/taught_courses/postgraduate_programmes/index.php or http://www.info.gov.hk/sfaa/cef/

  18. Subject Offer for 2011/12 Details from intranet, and be aware of the core subject requirement for different award of study https://intranet.comp.polyu.edu.hk/programme/timetable/

  19. Grading & Assessment Grade Description Grade Point A+ Excellent 4.5 A 4 B+ Good 3.5 B 3 C+ Satisfactory 2.5 C 2 D+ Marginal 1.5 D 1 F Failure 0

  20. Progression & Award • The student has not exceeded the maximum period of registration • The student’s GPA is not lower than 2.0 for three consecutive semesters • The minimum GPA values for graduation is 2.0 (equivalent to C grade)

  21. Grade Point Average • Where • n = number of all subjects taken by the student up to and including the latest semester, inclusive of failed subjects. • Note: Students may re-take the failed or low-grade subject and have the assessment updated afterward

  22. Credit Transfer & Exemption Considering factors • Subject level (*postgraduate in general) • Validity period for the claim (8 yrs) • Syllabus coverage • Grade obtained • Maximum credit transfer • Multiple credits claim • Grade to carry or not upon approval

  23. Credit Transfer & Exemption (cont.) Subject level (*postgraduate in general) • Consider a few level-4 electives of COMP COMP406 Artificial Intelligence COMP407 Computer Graphics COMP408 Parallel & Distributed Computing COMP433 Information Retrieval COMP435 Biometrics & Security COMP436 Middleware & Distributed Objects COMP444 Internet Infrastructure Security COMP446 Computational Finance

  24. Credit Transfer & Exemption (cont.) • Maximum credit transfer (50% in total) including • Block credit transfer (20%) • Due to previous postgraduate study of other disciplines • Credit transfer • ** Upto 6 credits due to relevant level-4 undergraduate study (refer to the given list earlier) • Others ** apply in general to COMP undergraduates who completed electives at level-4 or above at PolyU Note: Students who make subsequent claims for credit transfer from previous study at postgraduate level as well as at undergraduate level for the same award of study shall be subject to the discretion of COMP department.

  25. Credit Transfer & Exemption (cont.) (1) The credit transfer consideration is effective from 2007/08 for the newly admitted students (2) The total credit transfer under the consideration is upto 20% or 6 credits. (3) courses which are level‑4 and eligible for consideration > ‑ COMP406 Artificial Intelligence > ‑ COMP407 Computer Graphics > ‑ COMP408 Parallel & Distributed Computing > ‑ COMP433 Information Retrieval • ‑ COMP435 Biometrics and Security • - COMP436 Middleware & Distributed Objects > ‑ COMP444 Internet Infrastructure Security > ‑ COMP446 Computational Finance (4) applicant needs to have achieved the performance grade of the subject at B or above.

  26. Resources & Teaching Learning Platform • WebCT (to be phased out by next academic year) • http://webct.polyu.edu.hk • Blackboard system http://learn.polyu.edu.hk 26

  27. Resources & Teaching Development Labs • Advanced Enterprise Infrastructure Lab • eToy Lab • Game Lab http://www.comp.polyu.edu.hk/en/facilities/index.php 27

  28. Computing Resources • Project laboratory • Student laboratory (2 rooms) • PC laboratory (4 rooms) • Linux laboratory • ** Students need different user accounts to access facilities of COMP department and PolyU. http://www.comp.polyu.edu.hk/en/facilities/resources_and_support/computing_laboratories/index.php

  29. Research Centres & Labs • Biometrics Research Centre • Human Language Technology Lab • Internet and Mobile Computing Lab • Software Development and Management Lab http://www.comp.polyu.edu.hk/en/research/centres_labs/index.php

  30. Resources & Teaching Development Labs • Advanced Enterprise Infrastructure Lab • eToy Lab • Game Lab http://www.comp.polyu.edu.hk/en/facilities/resources_and_support/index.php

  31. Our Intranet Please visit https://intranet.comp.polyu.edu.hk/for details

  32. More Info? Please visit http://www.comp.polyu.edu.hk/en/taught_courses/postgraduate_programmes/index.php for details For CyberU programmes, please visit http://www.hkcyberu.com/main/main.htm

  33. Q&A

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