IPO Sustainability Seminar Series
Check out our Sustainability Seminar Series organised in conjunction with IPO. Topical sessions tackling green space planning and public wellbeing between Hong Kong and Singapore. Hosted by the Division of Public Policy, the Division of Environment and Sustainability, held by the Interdisciplinary Programs Office (main organiser).
AP-PPN Conference 2023
Call for Papers - Public Policy in a Turbulent World
This year, the Division of Public Policy at HKUST is honored to host its Annual Conference for the third time in its eighth iteration at the University’s Clearwater Bay, HK campus. Mindful of current restrictions and constantly evolving travel regulations, the conference will take place in hybrid mode, allowing participants to attend sessions in person as well as remotely.
Book Launch "How COVID-19 Took Over the World"
In this book talk, a newly released book about the COVID-19 pandemic in Mainland China and Hong Kong will be presented. Two legal experts and authors of the chapters "Pandemic Control in China’s Gated Communities" and "Hong Kong and Greater China Response to COVID-19" are invited to review a range of issues on March 23, 2023 (Thursday).
Programs
Master of Public Policy
Taught Postgraduate Programs
An interdisciplinary program equips students with knowledge of the full impact of science and technology innovations and professional skills in formulating and implementing innovative solutions to current and emerging global challenges
Master of Public Management
Taught Postgraduate Programs
The MPM program focuses on the managerial and leadership challenges in the public sector and equips students with interdisciplinary perspectives needed for a successful career in the public sector or organizations that work with governments
MPhil / PhD in Public Policy
Research Postgraduate Program
Provides rigorous training in public policy research to academically outstanding students aspiring to pursue a career in policy research and teaching
Research
Case Development Program
The Case Development Program is a pioneering initiative established in Fall 2017 to promote the case pedagogy in public policy education. The Program develops teaching cases which address pressing public policy issues in Hong Kong and Mainland China. The policy areas revolve mainly around four research clusters – science, technology and innovation policy; environmental policy and sustainability; social changes and policy; and China’s development policy.
