1. Foundation-year Courses (15 credit units - for Normative 4-Year Students only)**
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units |
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| PIA2105 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 | | PIA2107 | Government and Law | 3 | | PIA2307 | Introduction to Public Governance | 3 | | PIA2400 | Introduction to Ethics and Public Policy | 3 | | PIA2530 | Exploring Public Affairs in Globalised Cities | 3 |
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2. Streams Core Courses (Students must specialize ONE stream)
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Public Affairs and Governance Stream (36 credit units)
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units | Remarks |
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| PIA2012 | Social Research Methods | 3 | | | PIA2050 | Comparative Politics and Societies | 3 | | | PIA2104 | Hong Kong Governance | 3 | | | PIA2402 | Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy | 3 | | | PIA3032 | State and Economy in Asia | 3 | | | PIA3109 | Approaches in Political Analysis | 3 | | | PIA3111 | Democracy and Democratization | 3 | | | PIA3121 | Theories of International Relations | 3 | | | PIA3127 | Political Institutions and Behaviour | 3 | | | PIA3607 | Advanced Research Methodology | 3 | ^ | | PIA3608 | Data Analytics and Visualisation for Public Affairs | 3 | ^ | | PIA4602 | Undergraduate Capstone Project | 6 | |
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^Note: Students will only be allowed to take one of these courses during their candidature. |
Public Policy and Management Stream (36 credit units)
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units | Remarks |
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| PIA2012 | Social Research Methods | 3 | | | PIA2308 | Working with Clients in Public Service | 3 | | | PIA2524 | Management Skills for Public Managers | 3 | | | PIA3241 | Policy Processes and Institutions | 3 | | | PIA3306 | Organizational Behaviour for Public Management | 3 | | | PIA3307 | Managing Financial Resources in Public and Nonprofit Sectors | 3 | | | PIA3310 | Smart Government and Sustainable Cities | 3 | | | PIA3316 | Managing Human Resources in Public and Nonprofit Sectors | 3 | | | PIA3607 | Advanced Research Methodology | 3 | ^ | | PIA3608 | Data Analytics and Visualisation for Public Affairs | 3 | ^ | | PIA3921 | Urban and Social Policy | 3 | | | PIA4602 | Undergraduate Capstone Project | 6 | |
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^Note: Students will only be allowed to take one of these courses during their candidature. |
3. Stream Electives
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Political Science and Governance Stream (any 12 credit units from the following list)
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units |
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| PIA2201 | Public Policy and Social Development | 3 | | PIA2224 | Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development | 3 | | PIA2405 | Introduction to Confucian Political Philosophy | 3 | | PIA3003 | PIA Summer School | 3 | | PIA3031 | Political Dynamics in Asia | 3 | | PIA3112 | Conflict and Resolution | 3 | | PIA3113 | Issues in Contemporary World Politics | 3 | | PIA3120 | Politics and Media | 3 | | PIA3122 | Rethinking the Value of Democracy | 3 | | PIA3123 | Theories of Development | 3 | | PIA3126 | International Political Economy | 3 | | PIA3130 | U.S. Politics and Foreign Policy | 3 | | PIA3153 | European Politics and International Relations | 3 | | PIA3241 | Policy Processes and Institutions | 3 | | PIA3310 | Smart Government and Sustainable Cities | 3 | | PIA3315 | Ethics in Government | 3 | | PIA3600 | Experiential Learning for Public Affairs | 3 | | PIA3710 | Contemporary Chinese Politics | 3 | | PIA3800 | Professional Internship | 3 | | PIA3810 | Study Tour | 3 | | PIA3810J | Study Tour | 3 | | PIA3810K | Study Tour | 3 | | PIA3900 | Innovation and Governance | 3 | | PIA4142 | Global Public Health | 3 | | PIA4152 | Globalization and Its Discontents | 3 |
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Public Policy and Management Stream (any 12 credit units from the following list)
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units |
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| PIA2201 | Public Policy and Social Development | 3 | | PIA2224 | Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development | 3 | | PIA2402 | Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy | 3 | | PIA2527 | Law for Housing Studies | 3 | | PIA3003 | PIA Summer School | 3 | | PIA3032 | State and Economy in Asia | 3 | | PIA3120 | Politics and Media | 3 | | PIA3207 | Health Care Policy and Ethics | 3 | | PIA3309 | Comparative Public Policy and Management | 3 | | PIA3410 | Management Ethics | 3 | | PIA3503 | Urbanization and Health Management | 3 | | PIA3525 | Building Technology and Services for Housing Managers | 3 | | PIA3600 | Experiential Learning for Public Affairs | 3 | | PIA3800 | Professional Internship | 3 | | PIA3810 | Study Tour | 3 | | PIA3810J | Study Tour | 3 | | PIA3810K | Study Tour | 3 | | PIA3900 | Innovation and Governance | 3 | | PIA4142 | Global Public Health | 3 | | PIA4152 | Globalization and Its Discontents | 3 | | PIA4953 | Housing Policy in Contemporary Society | 3 | | PIA4954 | Housing Management and Practice | 3 |
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Notes:
The Department has a preset schedule on course offerings in different semesters. Not all the courses will be offered in each semester. Students who resume their studies upon their leave of absence may not be able to take the course(s) required for graduation in the semester immediately after their leave of absence. The Department is not obliged to offer substitute courses for these students. In order for them to graduate “on time”, students have the responsibility to plan well ahead for their studies.
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