28 IIP MPhil / PhD in Individualized Interdisciplinary Program (Research Area) This program offers students a broad academic freedom to create a unique research postgraduate program focused on a specialized area of research in ways that best suit their own intellectual interests and passion, by working on an interdisciplinary research topic and using courses from different Departments / Divisions to fulfill the curriculum requirement. It aims to create an organic curriculum to facilitate students’ intellectual growth, exploration into novel research direction, and a long-term commitment in an interdisciplinary research field bridging seemingly unrelated areas. IIP would make an ideal choice for students with academic and research interests which extend beyond the boundaries of HKUST’s existing research postgraduate (RPg) programs. IIP students have to develop a research plan and framework which allow them to explore their unique research interests and to work with their primary supervisor and co-supervisors to pursue and complete their degree.The program is intended to meet the needs of applicants who have well-articulated research goals which cannot be reached through established RPg programs. ISD MPhil / PhD in Integrative Systems and Design The Division of Integrative Systems and Design offers the opportunity for creative students to engage in research on a wide variety of topics towards either an MPhil or a PhD degree. The MPhil program aims to train students to conduct world-class research on a cross-disciplinary topic, particularly using principles of design in solving technical problems with clear emphasis on human and societal benefits. A successful MPhil candidate is also expected to demonstrate sufficient knowledge about the state-of-the-art in the areas related to the research problem and on the broader related topics. The PhD program aims to train students with an ability to independently conduct and lead worldclass research on a cross-disciplinary topic.They will learn to use and apply principles of design in solving technical problems informed by human and societal issues. Successful graduates will be expected to lead their own research agenda, while demonstrating sufficient knowledge about the state-of-the-art in the areas related to the research problem and on the broader related topics.
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