Diversity is the watchword for the School of Arts and Social Sciences which encompasses three disciplines that come under the Creative Arts, Humanities and Language & Translation, and Social Sciences. The various programmes give students the critical tools and techniques to deal with issues concerning life, society, culture and values. In line with the University’s philosophy of imparting practical knowledge, all the programmes include elements of applied learning, which adds an extra dimension.

Since 2013, the Creative Arts programmes have won a deserved reputation as an impressive training ground for young talent. There are programmes in Creative Writing and Film Arts, Creative Advertising and Media Design, Cinematic Design and Photographic Digital Art, and Animation and Visual Effects. Students and graduates have won awards and accolades and find themselves in demand with employers in the creative industries. The School also offers Language and Literature programmes to train culturally aware language experts, while in the area of Social Sciences, it responds to concerns in society by dealing with subjects like the impact of ageing, globalization and China studies.

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The Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration is the second largest business school among all universities in Hong Kong, with over 5,300 undergraduate and postgraduate students as of January 2019. Comprising academics and professionals with diverse cultural backgrounds, the School has also invited globally renowned scholars as distinguished and honorary professors. Our commitment in internationalization is not only limited to the portfolio of our teaching force, but is brought to the fore in our programme and curriculum development, where great emphasis is placed on the enhancement of students’ global outlook.

Over the years, the School has been actively expanding our programme spectrum in response to the growing talent demand for the Four Pillars and Six Industries of Hong Kong. Apart from well-established discipline- based programmes in Accounting, Finance, Corporate Governance and Business Management, the School has also developed industry-based programmes in innovative niche areas like Business Intelligence, Digital Business, Financial Technology, Global Business and Supply Chain, Hospitality and Sustainable Tourism, and Sports and eSports Management, nurturing professionals for these emerging industries. Graduates of our business programmes are granted exemptions from qualifying examinations at all major business professional bodies, both locally and internationally.

Aligning with the University’s strategic plan for student-centred teaching and learning, the School has implemented a multitude of novel initiatives in our curriculum design to provide a unique business education for students in this fast-changing world. An integrated curriculum is incorporated in Year 1 and 2 studies of undergraduate programmes, encouraging students to synthesize knowledge in different business specializations and embrace a comprehensive business mindset. The School offers a collective learning experience and vibrant campus life for students through a wide range of co-curricular activities and helps students develop transferable soft skills such as teamwork, resilience, leadership and design thinking which are pivotal for the future workforce. Our programmes also encompass cultural seminars and sponsored overseas study tours, aiming to cultivate global citizenship in our students and enrich their international perspectives. Furthermore, early engagement in career development is an important priority in our curriculum design. Since 2016, the number of internship places arranged by the School has significantly increased by 40% each year.

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The School of Education and Languages plays a crucial role in the initial training and professional development of future teachers, thereby making a significant contribution to the important task of nurturing Hong Kong’s future generations. Having systematically expanded its programmes over the years, the School now covers the full range of school contexts, from pre- schools to secondary schools.

The programmes on early childhood education stand out, with programmes run in collaboration with Heep Hong Society filling a gap in providing improved care for children with special educational needs (SEN). There are double degrees in Education and Language Studies, granting students the full qualification as a Chinese or English language teacher in primary or secondary school and exemption from the Education Bureau’s Language Proficiency Requirement for English teachers.

With its shorter courses, the School helps to enhance the language proficiency of OUHK students and the general public at large. In 2007, the School set up the Centre for Putonghua Education and Testing, organizing and administering the National Putonghua Proficiency Test in collaboration with the State Language and Writing Commission. Specific courses which prepare students to take the test are offered.

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The OUHK first started offering Nursing and Health Studies in 1994 and since then has demonstrated its strength in delivering high-quality nursing education. In 2013, the Division of Nursing and Health Studies was set up under the School of Science and Technology. It proceeded to develop a suite of innovative programmes at different levels and, accordingly, was upgraded into a School in early 2018. The various programmes now on offer produce more Nursing graduates each year than any other institution in Hong Kong. Most become Registered and Enrolled Nurses working in general and mental health care, serving in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centres, and residential care homes.

The School of Nursing and Health Studies holds fast to the vision of pioneering flexible and quality education in Nursing and Healthcare. It advocates evidence-based practices, and keeps programmes up-to-date, quality- assured and auditable by collaborating with various stakeholders in the healthcare sector.

This bold spirit is manifested in the development of the first undergraduate degree leading to the Registered Nurse (Psychiatric) qualification and the first Master’s Degree in Chinese Medicinal Nursing in Hong Kong. The School has also spearheaded the use of 3D and virtual reality technology to simulate clinical environments for teaching, and has recently enhanced the Clinical Nursing Education Centre with the cutting- edge Digital Virtual Dissection System and VR Cave Learning System.

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The importance of science education is increasingly recognized in Hong Kong as a cornerstone for innovation and progress. The School of Science and Technology meets this need with a wide selection of programmes which cover Applied Science and Environmental Studies, Computing, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics, and Testing and Certification. Each of these aims to develop students’ hands-on skills in specific fields of science and technology, impart modern scientific knowledge, and prepare them to play leading roles in their future employment. Classes take place in well-equipped laboratories and state-of-the-art facilities, while internships, placements, field trips and various work- study opportunities help to develop interpersonal skills and a familiarity with actual operational environments.

All programmes have been tailored to industry requirements. For example, the BEng (Hons) degrees in Electronic and Computer Engineering, and Testing and Certification are accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. To meet society’s rapidly changing needs, the School has been constantly expanding its programme suite. One such example is the signature Testing and Certification programmes first developed in 2011 in response to government policy.

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