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MACAO POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Undergraduate Prospectus for Academic Year 2009/2010 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this publication is correct. However, Macao Polytechnic Institute reserves the right to make any revisions whenever necessary. If it becomes necessary for any revisions to be made to the information given here, as much notice as possible will be provided to prospective applicants. Enquiries: For all enquiries concerning admission as well as general information, please contact: Registry Macao Polytechnic Institute Rua Luís Gonzaga Gomes Macao China Phone: (853)85996111/149 Fax: (853)28523746 E-mail: [email protected] 2 Table of Content General Information - Profile of the Institute 5 - Programmes Offered 7 - Academic Calendars 8 - Services for Students 11 - Resources 13 * Library * IT / Computing Services * Facilities * Student Union and Alumni Association Board of Management and School Directors 17 Academic Units - School of Arts 19 * School Profile 20 * Academic Staff 21 * Programmes Offered 23 Higher Diploma in Design Higher Diploma in Visual Arts (Educational) Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Arts in Design (4th Year Supplementary Programme) Bachelor of Arts in Music (Educational) (4th Year Supplementary Programme) Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts (Educational) (4th Year Supplementary Programme) - School of Business 75 * School Profile 76 * Academic Staff 77 * Programmes Offered 80 Higher Diploma in Commerce Higher Diploma in E-Commerce Higher Diploma in Public Relations Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (4th Year Supplementary Programme) Bachelor of Management (4th Year Supplementary Programme) Bachelor of Science in E-Commerce (4th Year Supplementary Programme) - School of Health Sciences 139 * School Profile 140 * Academic Staff 141 * Programmes Offered 143 Higher Diploma in Biomedical Science 3 Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Studies (4th Year Supplementary Programme) Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4th Year Supplementary Programme) - School of Languages and Translation 177 * School Profile 178 * Academic Staff 179 * Programmes Offered 182 Higher Diploma in Chinese-English Translation and Interpretation Higher Diploma in Chinese-Portuguese Translation and Interpretation Bachelor of Arts in Chinese-English Translation and Interpretation (4th Year Supplementary Programme) Bachelor of Arts in Chinese-Portuguese Translation and Interpretation (4th Year Supplementary Programme) - School of Physical Education and Sports 209 * School Profile 210 * Academic Staff 211 * Programmes Offered 213 Bachelor of Science in Physical Education Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Sports (4th Year Supplementary Programme) - School of Public Administration 227 * School Profile 228 * Academic Staff 229 * Programmes Offered 232 Higher Diploma in Public Administration Higher Diploma in Social Work Bachelor of Science in Computing Bachelor of Science in Computer Studies (4th Year Supplementary Programme) Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Administration (4th Year Supplementary Programme) Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work (4th Year Supplementary Programme) General Enquiries 4 Profile of the Institute Established on September 16, 1991, Macao Polytechnic Institute is a public institution of higher learning funded by the Macao SAR Government. It is a multidisciplinary institute with an emphasis on applied knowledge and skills. Thanks to the strong support of the Macao SAR Government, the Institute has grown and prospered into a modern and fully equipped teaching and research facility with a team of experienced and dedicated academic staff. At present, the Institute employs nearly 500 academic and administrative staff. Approximately 2,800 fulltime students are enrolled on its degree programmes, with about 200 students studying various collaborative master’s degree programmes. Each year, over 20,000 participants attend MPI’s professional training courses on a wide range of subjects. Since its establishment, the Institute has produced a large number of professionals who are now serving Macao in a wide range of areas. Many of these alumni are leaders or directors of government departments, companies and educational institutions. These professionals play active roles in Macao’s politics, economy, culture and education. Teaching and Research Macao Polytechnic Institute’s mission is grounded in the interdependent relationship between teaching and research. In the field of teaching, the Institute combines theory with practice. All the courses MPI provides are practically oriented with an emphasis particularly on applied sciences and industrial technology. Some courses are exclusive in Macao, a small number having won international recognition. Currently, Macao Polytechnic Institute comprises six schools, providing programmes in Chinese- English Translation and Interpretation, Chinese-Portuguese Translation and Interpretation, E-Commerce, Accounting & Finance, Management, Computer Studies, Social Work, Public Administration, Design, Visual Arts (with Education), Music (with Education), Physical Education and Sports, Nursing and Biomedical Science, offering 14 bachelor degree programmes as well as 11 joint master’s degree programmes in collaboration with some of the top universities in the world. The joint master’s programmes include: Foreign Linguistics & Applied Linguistics, Sports Social Science, Physical Education and Sports Coaching, Sports Science, Nursing, Social Work (Family- Centred Practice and Family Therapy), Internet Computing, E-Commerce Engineering and Telecommunications. By combining teaching with research, the Institute strives to create an open and harmonious environment for the free expression of academic views and to function as a platform for first class research and academic exchange. Institute-wide committees have been established in the areas of the English language, the gaming industry, and information technology, areas of priority which signify the Institute’s unique traditions and strengths. In addition, the Institute hosts international symposia regularly so as to promote academic exchange and communication. With generous funding from public and private institutions, the Institute is able to provide grants to its staff to promote scientific research, especially projects of direct relevance to Macao. Of particular significance, the “Macao Local Records Project” undertaken by the Institute has been officially inaugurated and is an important milestone in Macao’s social and cultural history. Each year, the Institute also organizes the Macao- wide English Speaking Competition, which has proved to be highly successful in promoting English language learning as well as in enhancing proficiency in English throughout Macao. 5 Academic committees and research centres at the Institute include: the ‘English Language Teaching and Research Committee’, the ‘Computer Teaching and Research Committee’, the ‘Gaming Teaching and Research Committee’, the ‘One Country Two Systems Research Centre’, the ‘Social, Economic and Public Policy Research Centre’, the ‘Centre of Sino-Western Cultural Studies’, the ‘MPI-Melco Gaming and Entertainment Information Technology Research and Development Centre’, the ‘MPI- QMUL Information System Research Centre’, and the ‘MPI-BMM Gaming Technology Testing Centre’. International Cooperation and Exchange The advent of the age of economic globalization coincides with the increasing internationalization of higher education. Striving for international academic recognition, the Institute has reached a number of agreements concerning collaboration and academic exchange schemes with academic institutions in both the local region and further overseas, enabling students and graduates to transfer credits and gain entry into undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the following universities: Cambridge University Queen Mary, University of London University of Westminster Birmingham City University Seton Hall University Hawaii Pacific University Monash University University of Queensland RMIT University Victoria University Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Peking University Beijing Sport University Beijing Language and Culture University Nanjing University Jilin University East China Normal University Sun Yat-sen University The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Taiwan University Fu Jen Catholic University Macao Polytechnic Institute adopts a student-centred philosophy of education, with the goal of producing talented individuals who exemplify the MPI motto: “Knowledge, expertise, global vision”. Macao Polytechnic Institute is characterized by a wonderful learning environment, first-class teaching facilities, and excellent teaching staff. Combining theory with practice, the Institute offers up-to- date courses for students to receive the higher education they deserve, providing more opportunities and choices for a better education and brighter future career. In the days and years to come, Macao Polytechnic Institute will produce more talented individuals essential to the community’s well-being, and strive to promote social development. MPI’s commitment is “to be rooted in Macao, backed up by the motherland, facing the world and striving for excellence.” 6 Programmes Offered School of Arts - Higher Diploma in Design - Higher Diploma in Visual Arts (Educational) - Bachelor of Arts in Music - Bachelor of Arts in Design (4th Year Supplementary Programme) - Bachelor of Arts in Music (Educational) (4th Year Supplementary