Academic Degrees

30 Jul 2012

After the release of the much-awaited Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examination results, public concerns over the new liberal studies subject have largely been dismissed, with...

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Degrees of separation

20 Jul 2012

Should I stay or should I go?' The Clash famously sang in 1982. This could easily apply to many Hongkongers deliberating whether to move overseas or remain in Hong Kong to study career-advancing...

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Sub-degrees prove their true worth

20 Aug 2011

Sub-degrees have a bad reputation. Ever since they were created by former chief executive Tung Chee-hwa, they have been criticised as being too expensive while carrying little academic weight.

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Not kosher

13 Aug 2008

Two academics bought bogus degrees from a US diploma mill. Given the proliferation of this practice on the internet, do universities have to tighten their checking system to ensure qualifications...

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The recommendations

11 Apr 2008

Double second-year places on full-degree courses reserved for holders of associate degrees at publicly funded universities

Extend scheme providing loans for graduates of diploma and...

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Hong Kong learns valuable lessons

12 Jan 2008

Furthur education is a must to ensure that Hong Kong advances as a knowledge-based city. Obtaining a bachelor's degree is not enough for many ambitious executives seeking a more senior position....

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Opinion

Worrying economic parallels between China and India

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Howard Winn

Elsie Leung caught up in Rusal's byzantine politics

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Courses at a glance

Master of Science in Intelligent Building Technology and Management, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Doctoring the degree system

Some cadres find it pays to fake it when it come to getting that coveted PhD

Professor Wan's students wine and dine him and offer him the use of luxury suites in five-star hotels on...

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Education chief to resolve status of sub-degrees

Students may get credit-point system

The education chief pledged yesterday to look at ways, including a new credit-point system, to give associate degrees greater academic...

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European reform with a global touch

A reformed European higher education sector where qualifications receive greater international recognition is likely to benefit Asian students, a conference heard this week.

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Playing the numbers game

Some European states are keen on three-year basic degrees followed by one to two-year master's courses, because they are cheaper, an academic has said.

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Master of Science/Postgraduate Diploma in Software Technology, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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