Department of Public and International Affairs, City University of Hong Kong

Congratulations to Professor Bert George and his team for receiving the prestigious Scholarly Impact Award from Public Personnel Management (PPM)!

【🎯Master of Social Sciences in Sustainability and Development Studies】 Admission is open! This programme aims to prepare students for a broad range of careers in development, sustainability, and public policy – including the rapid emergence of industry and research jobs that require integrated knowledge about all three; equip students with the broad-based knowledge and specific skills to integrate aspects of development, sustainability, and public policy into their existing career trajectories; cultivate students as citizen-thinkers with a thorough understanding about pressing global and local issues in development and sustainability that impact not only their careers but also society more broadly.🎓 Learn more👉🏻 https://shorturl.at/vyIY5 Programme Leader: Professor Linda Tjia 📆 Application Deadline: 31 March 2025 🔗 Apply now: https://shorturl.at/bGS01 #CityU #CityU_PIA #MSSSDS #PostgraduateProgram #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducationMatters

【🎯Master of Arts in Public Policy and Management】 Admission is open! This programme aims to equip its graduates with state-of-the-art theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and critical understanding of public policy and management processes in both local and international contexts so that they may serve the public with competence and with a view to continuous improvement. The programme is primarily targeted at pre-service and in-service students who are or plan to be involved in the delivery of public services and governance at large.💡 (For civil service exams in Mainland China, the MAPPM is similar to the discipline of Public Management (1252)) Learn more about the MAPPM, including courses, experiential learning, and employment at 👉🏻https://lnkd.in/giVCSq7G Programme Leader: Professor Nick Petrovsky 📆 Application Deadline: 31 March 2025 🔗 Apply now: https://shorturl.at/bGS01 Admission Tutors: Prof. Nick Or and Prof. Ruozhu Li #CityU #CityU_PIA #MAPPM #PostgraduateProgram #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducationMatters

【🎯Master of Arts in International Studies】 Admission is open!  This programme aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of regional and international affairs. This knowledge will not only help graduates to upgrade their professional abilities, but will also ensure that they are equipped with the necessary tools to understand the global and regional forces that shape our world. The programme will provide advanced training for students seeking to strengthen their analytical skills, develop the capacity to conduct original research, and bolster their communication and presentation abilities.🌎 Learn more👉🏻 https://shorturl.at/DPGXW Programme Leader: Professor Renaud Egreteau 📆 Application Deadline: 31 March 2025 🔗 Apply now: https://shorturl.at/bGS01 #CityU #CityU_PIA #MAIS #PostgraduateProgram #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducationMatters

【🎯Master of Arts in Housing and Urban Management】 Admission is open! Qualified for civil servant exam in Mainland China! This programme trains professional housing and urban managers for both the public and private sectors in Hong Kong and the Region; equip graduates with thorough understanding of the social, political, economic, legal and physical institutions within the context of housing and urban management; and furnish graduates with high level analytic and management skills for the personal enhancement of the graduate in their future career as well as further development of the profession.🌟 Learn more👉🏻 https://shorturl.at/N8LHs Programme Leader: Professor Jun Wang 📆 Application Deadline: 31 March 2025 🔗 Apply now: https://shorturl.at/bGS01 Admission Officers: Prof. Dong Liang (董亮) ; Prof. (Derrick) Hung Chak Ho #CityU #CityU_PIA #MAHUM #PostgraduateProgram #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducationMatters

【🌟 Alumni Connections 🌟】   We are delighted to share that Mr. Socheat Oum, Counselor/Deputy Chief of Mission at the Royal Embassy of Cambodia, recently reconnected with his former teacher, Prof. Linda Chelan Li, Associate Head of PIA.   This heart-warming meeting highlights the enduring connections between alumni and PIA, showcasing how the bonds formed during academic journeys continue to thrive and inspire even years after graduation. We take immense pride in seeing our alumni excel on the global stage and remain connected with the department.    Thank you, Mr. Oum, for your visit and for exemplifying the spirit of our PIA family!🌍✨   #CityU #PIA #AlumniConnections #LifelongBond

【Exploring the Unexpected Impact of DeepSeek in the West✨】 We are proud to share that Prof. Bert George has contributed an insightful piece to the South China Morning Post SCMP, discussing the implications of DeepSeek and its unexpected impact on the West. He emphasizes the need for a more engaged understanding between China and the West. 📖Full article here: https://shorturl.at/jOs3A #CityU #CityUHK #CityU_PIA #CityUProfessors #DeepSeek #Technology #Geopolitics #SCMP

【Congratulations to our future stars!🎖️】 We are proud to announce that two of our outstanding students, Mr. Kwok Ho Hang, Henry and Miss Shek Yee Ching, Kayce have received the 20th Hong Kong Housing Society Award from the Hong Kong Housing Society. This prestigious award recognizes students with outstanding academic performance in housing-related disciplines while providing financial assistance to those in need, nurturing new blood for the industries. We are excited to see how they will continue to make impactful contributions to our community and beyond. 📍Learn more: https://shorturl.at/8STel #CityU #CityU_PIA #Cityuers #CityAlumni #Inspiration

【PIA and HKPF Collaborate for Student Internship🤝】 We are thrilled to announce an upgraded partnership between the Department of Public and International Affairs (PIA) and the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF). This strategic collaboration, marked by the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding, will create a new PIA-HKPF Internship Programme. It aims to elevate the practical learning opportunities for students in three PIA programmes: the Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Policy and Politics, the Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Affairs and Management, and the Master of Arts in Public Policy and Management. Through this credit-bearing internship programme, students will not only gain invaluable insights and hands-on experience in public service but also open doors to a promising career. The programme is designed to foster their professional development while paving the way for them to serve in the Police Force after graduation. We are eagerly anticipating the positive impact of this exciting collaboration on our students and the community. #CityU #CityU_PIA #StudentInternship

【🎓Alumni Spotlight: Mr. Derek Chan】   We are thrilled to announce that our graduate, Derek, has taken a significant step forward in contributing to our society. As the winner of the "Top 10 Outstanding Tertiary Students of Hong Kong 2024" and chairperson of the HKUYA Student Network Alliance, he has actively engaged in numerous youth service initiatives. Derek has led impactful trips and organized significant events, gaining invaluable leadership and service experience along the way. His accomplishments reflect the comprehensive skill development that our department provides, equipping students for excellence in leadership and public service. We are incredibly proud of Derek and his remarkable contributions to society!   📍Read more about Derek 's inspiring journey in HK01: https://shorturl.at/N0WGr   #CityU #CityU_PIA #Cityuers #CityAlumni #Inspiration #OutstandingTertiaryStudentsofHongKong #十大傑出大專學生