PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
From our Programme Director & Alumni
MATPP Orientation Gathering 2019
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
A Flexible Programme Structure
The programme is offered on either a one-year full-time or a two-year/three-year part-time basis.
A Unique and Sharp Focus on Transport Policy and Planning
The programme offers a variety of courses that focus on transport policy and planning, and is the only one of its kind in Hong Kong to specialize in this field.
To complete the programme (full-time or part-time), candidates are required to complete no less than 72 credits, including seven compulsory courses (six credits each), two elective courses (six credits each), and a dissertation (equivalent to 18 credits). Attending at least four seminars is required for the core course "Research Methods in Transport Studies". Anyone who fails to comply shall not be deemed to have satisfied the requirements for conferment of the degree. Furthermore, a 75% attendance rate on all courses is required.
Highly relevant to the needs of the contemporary world
2023-2024 Syllabus
The above course list is for 2021-2022 onwards.
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* May be offered biennially
# Students enrolling on this course have to bear the cost of air tickets, meals and accommodation
^ Subject to the University’s approval
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Elective courses may not be offered if the class size is considered too small (e.g. less than five students). Some elective courses cross-offered by other programmes may have quotas for MATPP students. Details will be announced by the programme in due course.
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
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Pursuit of professional excellence, critical intellectual inquiry, and life-long learning in transportation
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Tackling novel situations and ill-defined problems in transportation
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Critical self-reflection and greater understanding of others, as well as the upholding of professional ethics in transportation
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International understanding and a global outlook on transportation
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Communication and collaboration
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Leadership and advocacy in transport policy and planning issues
AWARDS, PRIZES & SCHOLARSHIPS
Programme-based Awards
Transport Policy and Planning Graduate Award
The “Transport Policy and Planning Graduate Award” is awarded to one graduate who has completed all the requirements and obtained a Distinction in his/her studies in that academic year.
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Transport Policy and Planning Dissertation Prize
The “Transport Policy and Planning Dissertation Prize” is awarded to one student who received the highest mark among the grade A dissertations in that academic year.
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Transport Policy and Planning Scholarship
The Scholarship is open to application for all MATPP full-time candidates who have achieved First Class Honours or equivalent in their undergraduate studies and/or a Distinction in their master studies.
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Professional Degree
& Membership Status
CILT Accredited Programme (Full Exemption)
Graduates of this programme will be automatically exempt from the examination requirements leading to the qualification of Chartered Membership of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CMILT). The prestige attached to these designatory letters is recognized in the industry throughout the world. For requirements about relevant practical experience, please visit the CILTHK website at http://www.cilt.org.hk.
RTPI Accredited Specialist Programme
This course is also a Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) accredited specialist programme. Graduates of this programme can apply to HKU's Master of Science in Urban Planning through the advanced standing route with a waiver of five modules. The Master of Science in Urban Planning programme is fully recognized by both the Hong Kong Institute of Planners and the RTPI for becoming a chartered professional planner after gaining relevant practical experience.
Similar advanced standing schemes are available for other overseas RTPI accredited Spatial Masters. For a full list of the RTPI accredited courses and accredited planning schools, see http://www.rtpi.org.uk. Applicants to these other RTPI accredited Spatial Masters should write to the relevant planning schools for advice.