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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Faculty of Engineering

An Opportunity to Earn Two Masters Degrees in One Year

A concurrent enrolment scheme leading to a Master of Science (MSc) degree awarded byThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University; and a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree

awarded by University of Cincinnati in the U.S. state of Ohio@

1. Introduction

1.1 The Faculty of Engineering (FENG) of PolyU and The University of Cincinnati (UC) Collegeof Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS) jointly deliver a concurrent enrolment schemeallowing credit transfers between FENG and CEAS and contributing to the award of aMaster of Science (MSc) degree from PolyU and a Master of Engineering (MEng) degreefrom UC.

1.2 Under the arrangement, students joining the following PolyU programmes in 2014-15 andbeyond can apply to enroll concurrently for a Master of Engineering (MEng) programmeoffered by UC.

Postgraduate Scheme in Engineering (Code: 05002) Postgraduate Scheme in Computing (Code: 61030) MSc in Biomedical Engineering (Code: 47002)

2. Admissions requirements for the University of Cincinnati

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To be eligible for admissions to UC, students must have a bachelors degree in acorresponding engineering programme recognized as high quality by UC, and graduatewith a minimum GPA of 3.0 or QPA of 75 % or equivalent. No GRE is required. Studentsalso have to satisfy the minimum English Language requirement as follows:

(i) A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 85 for the Internet-based test;OR

(ii) An overall Band Score of at least 6.5 in the International English Language TestingSystem (IELTS), OR

(iii) A Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 59.


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2.2 Students who have received a baccalaureate or higher degree in English from Hong Kongare exempted from the English proficiency requirement.

3. Structure of the PolyU-MSc and UC-MEng programmes

3.1 The UC-MEng degree requires a minimum of 30 credits (including a capstone project asdescribed under para. 3.2 below); a thesis is not mandatory. Likewise, the PolyU-MScdegree requires a minimum of 30 credits (including the requisite number ofcompulsory/core subjects stipulated for individual awards); a thesis is not mandatory.Both programmes are designed to provide students with advanced knowledge andexperience in their fields of interests along with subjects covering new developments in therespective disciplines.

3.2 A key component of the UC-MEng programmes is a capstone project which carries 3 credits.

It can be a written paper, project with an advisor, or a curricular practical training(internship) in the students field of study. The project can be undertaken at UC or PolyU,business workplace, industry, or a government institution. The capstone project provides amechanism to demonstrate a synthesis of knowledge and application of concepts to aspecific problem. Academic staff members or professionals in the workplace will overseethe capstone experience. The capstone project will include a written report and apresentation.

3.3 For the award of the UC-MEng, students must have completed a minimum of 5 subjects (15credits) at UC which includes the capstone project. Up to 15 credits earned from the PolyU-MSc (attained with Grade B or above for each subject taken) can be credit-transferred

toward the UC-MEng.

3.4 For the award of the PolyU-MSc, students must have completed a minimum of 5 subjects(15 credits) at PolyU which include three compulsory/core subjects specified for the MScaward concerned. Up to 15 credits earned from the UC-MEng (attained with Grade B orabove for each subject taken) can be credit-transferred toward the PolyU-MSc. Besides, forstudents enrolling on the Postgraduate Scheme in Engineering, they must complete aminimum of 6 subjects at PolyU if they are to be considered for the award of a Distinctionfor their PolyU-MSc.

3.5 Typical study pattern for FENG students admitted to the scheme The structure of the

scheme is such that typical FENG students will complete their first semester at FENG toearn 15 or more credits from FENG. In the second (Spring) semester, students will enroll inUC to complete 15 or more credits (including the capstone project). Students will beawarded the UC-MEng if the total recognized credits earned from FENG and CEAS are noless than 30 credits. The minimum of 15 credits of the UC-MEng must be completed as amatriculated CEAS student. These students can also be awarded the PolyU-MSc once theysatisfy the degree award requirements at FENG if their subjects studied at CEAS are credit-transferred back to FENG.


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3.6 Upon completion of no less than 30 credits from FENG and CEAS, and subject to satisfyingthe academic regulations of the programmes/universities concerned, students can qualifyfor two masters degrees; one from PolyU (MSc) and one from UC (MEng) in the followingdisciplines. Both degrees are recognized by the Ministry of Education in China.

PolyU-MSc awards UC-MEng awards Biomedical Engineering E-Commerce Electrical Engineering* Electronic and Information Engineering* Information Systems Information Technology Mechanical Engineering* Technology Management

Software Technology

*and the various specialism of study options

Aerospace Engineering Biomedical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering or

Environmental Science Materials Science or MetallurgicalEngineering

Mechanical Engineering

3.7 Students do not need to obtain the PolyU-MSc before they qualify for the UC-MEng andvice versa. For example, a student can obtain the PolyU-MSc by studying 5 subjects atPolyU and credit transfer 5 subjects from UC, irrespective of whether he/she has obtainedthe UC-MEng.

3.8 Table 1 depicts the programme structure of the PolyU-MSc and UC-MEng under thisconcurrent enrolment scheme.

PolyU MSc degree UC-MEng degreeCreditRequirement

30 credits(i.e. 10 subjects)

30 credits(i.e. 10 subjects)

Requirement fordissertation/thesis

optional optional

Maximum numberof transferrablecredits earnedfrom PolyU/UC

15 credits earned from UC whichare recognized for credit transferto the respective PolyU-MSc andattained w ith Grade B or abovefor each subject

15 credits earned from PolyUwhich are recognized for credittransfer to the respective UC-MEng and attained w ith Grade Bor above for each subject

Otherrequirements

(a) A minimum of FIVE subjectsmust be taken at PolyU whichinclude THREE compulsory/Core subjects specified for theaward concerned.

(b) To be considered for theaward of a Distinction for theMSc awards hosted under the

A minimum of FIVE subjects (15credits) must be taken at UC as amatriculated CEAS studentwhich includes the capstoneproject as described in para. 3.2above.)


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PolyU MSc degree UC-MEng degreePostgraduate Scheme inEngineering, students musthave completed no less than 6subjects (18 credits) at PolyU.

3.9 Students should refer to the individual programme document for the detailed programmestructure and award requirements of the respective PolyU-MSc and UC-MEngprogrammes.

@ University of Cincinnati is a public institution that was founded in 1819. It has a total undergraduateenrollment of 21,598 and its setting is urban. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University ofCincinnati's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 135. http://www.uc.edu/

Note: Information presented in this document is subject to changes without prior notification.

June 2014

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