As a global city, is undergoing major political and socioeconomic Wai Fung Lam MESSAGE FROM change. Our public managers and professionals are increasingly challenged Professor of Politics and by complex problems and dynamic situations. The MPA programme at HKU Public Administration is designed to prepare students to become public service leaders through MPA Programme Director THE PROGRAMME equipping them with the analytical and problem-solving skills to meet these DIRECTOR challenges. We are celebrating over 40 years of excellence in providing professional education in public administration this year. With our extensive experience, internationally recognized faculty members, a vibrant student body, and well- designed curriculum, we provide a rigorous and fruitful education for those who wish to prepare themselves for a prominent career in public service. We invite you to read on and explore our MPA programme.

2 message from the programme director message from the programme director 3 The MPA is offered on a 2-year, part-time or 1-year, PROGRAMME full-time basis. Students are required to complete THE PROGRAMME eight taught courses and one capstone project or STRUCTURE dissertation in order to graduate. The eight courses include four compulsory courses and four courses from a list of electives. To accommodate mid-career students, the compulsory courses are usually scheduled on Saturdays and elective THE CURRICULUM courses on weekday evenings or Saturday afternoons.

The curriculum is designed to achieve the following learning objectives: 1. Acquire cutting edge knowledge in public administration and public policy. TIMELINE 2. Understand the changing institutional and political contexts of public affairs. Part-time Full-time 3. Examine the critical issues and possible solutions to the challenges in governance. SEMESTER 1 4. Develop professional knowledge and core skills required to become effective public YEAR September / October POLI7002 + POLI7002 + POLI8027 + managers and leaders. November / December POLI8027 2 Elective courses 1 SEMESTER 2 January / February 2 Elective POLI8017 + POLI8026 + DISTINCTIVE PROGRAMME FEATURES: March / April courses 2 Elective courses • an optional live-in course in the National Academy May / June of Governance ( 國家行政學學院 ) *Mainland live-in course July / August • extensive use of interactive teaching methods

• intensive workshops conducted by distinguished The MPA Student SEMESTER 3 international scholars Our students are a mix of professionals YEAR September / October • experience sharing with senior practitioners from the public, business and non- 2 Elective courses / November / December and professionals from the public, private and governmental sectors. The majority have nonprofit sectors some managerial experience, although SEMESTER 4 a number are from the top tiers of 2 • simulation exercises for training various practical management, who seek to further their January / February skills POLI8017 + POLI8026 / career through obtaining an MPA. The March / April • opportunities for one-day shadowing with various diversity of our student body provides organizations exciting and enriching opportunities for

exchange and learning in the classroom. *The optional Mainland live-in course (POLI8008 Public Administration in China) is available to students at additional cost. It lasts for about two weeks and will require time off work. This course will be offered at the National Academy of Governance ( 國家行政學學院 ). Students are expected to consult the administrator or Director of the MPA programme regarding the latest information about course offering and course selection. They can also access the syllabuses and regulations of the MPA programme at http://ppa.hku.hk/mpa.

4 the programme programme structure 5 The MPA programme is taught by faculty members COURSE LIST OUR FACULTY from HKU’s Department of Politics and Public Administration. They are actively engaged in teaching, research, and service. POLI7002. Public administration: scope and issues Compulsory POLI8017. Workshop in public affairs I courses: POLI8026. Workshop in managerial skills POLI8027. Public administration in Hong Kong

Capstone POLI8012. Dissertation II experience courses POLI8028. Capstone project

POLI7001. Human resource management POLI7003. Public policy: issues and approaches Professor John Burns Dr. Kwan Nok Chan Dr. Terry Van Gevelt Dr. Jung Eun Kim POLI7004. Public management reform (B.A., St. Olaf; B.A., M.A., Oxford; (B.A., MPhil., HKU; Ph.D., Indiana), (B.Sc., Warwick; MPhil., Ph.D., (B.Sc., Ewha Womans U.; MES, York U.; POLI8002. Ethics and public affairs Ph.D., Columbia), Assistant Professor Cambridge), Ph.D., Syracuse), Emeritus Professor and Assistant Professor Assistant Professor POLI8003. Financial management Honorary Professor POLI8004. Government and law POLI8008. Public administration in China Elective courses: POLI8009. Policy design and analysis POLI8011. Selected topics in public policy III (these course offerings may vary POLI8014. NGOs and governance each academic year) POLI8019. Comparative public administration reform POLI8021. Public organization and management POLI8023. Selected topics in public management POLI8029. Non-profit management POLI8030. Institutional analysis for public policy and management Professor Wai-Fung Lam Professor Alan N. Lai Professor Peter Lai Professor Eliza W.Y. Lee POLI8031. Collaborative governance (B.Soc.Sc.CUHK; Ph.D. Indiana), (B.A., MSoc.Sc., HKU) (B.A. HKU), (B.Soc.Sc. CUHK; M.A., PhD POLI8032. Selected topics in public administration Professor Adjunct Professor (Former Adjunct Professor (former Syracuse), Director-General of Trade, ) Professor POLI8033. Program evaluation ICAC Commissioner, Permanent Secretary for the Treasury, The Ombudsman)

Dr. Hui Li Professor Ian Thynne Professor Andrew H.Y. Dr. Wai Hang Yee (B.A., M.A., Remin; Ph.D., USC), (B.A., B.A. (Hon.), Ph.D. Wellington), Wong (B.Soc.Sc., MPhil., HKU; Ph.D., USC), Assistant Professor Visiting Professor (B.A., CUHK), Assistant Professor Adjunct Professor (Former Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury)

6 course list our faculty 7 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI Ms LAU Chi Wai, Edwina Dr TANG Yiu Hang, Simon Deputy Commissioner (National Security), Cluster Chief Executive (New Territories West), Hospital Authority

Mr AU Chi Kwong, Sonny, PDSM, PMSM, JP Mr HO Chun Hung, Van Mrs LAU MAK Yee Ming, Alice, JP Mr TO Chun Wai, Clarence Under Secretary for Security, Security Bureau Assistant Director, Buildings Dept. Former Commissioner of Inland Revenue, Inland Revenue Dept. Former Assistant Commissioner of Police, Hong Kong Police Force

Mr. AU Wing Hung Mr HO Fu Ho, Jonathan Mr LAW Chun Nam Mr TSANG Chee Wah, Luke Former Chief Building Surveyor, Buildings Dept. Head of External Affairs, Deputy Secretary General, Former Head of Programme Development, RTHK Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority The Committee of Safeguarding National Security Mr AU YEUNG Ho Lok, Luke, C.D.S.M. C.M.S.M Former Deputy Director of Immigration, Immigration Dept. Mr TSO Wai Yan Former Deputy Commissioner, Customs and Excise Dept. Ms Ho Pui Shan, Louise, C.M.S.M. Former Principal Investigator, Deputy Commissioner, Customs and Excise Dept. Mr LAW Wai Fung, Eric, CSMSM Independent Commission Against Corruption Mr CHAN Chi Kin Former Chief Superintendent of Correctional Services and Former Principal Immigration Officer, Immigration Department Ir HON Chi Keung, JP Head of Stanley Prison, Correctional Services Dept. Mr WONG Fook Yee Chief Executive and Secretary, Former Assistant Director, Agriculture, Ms CHAN Fung Lan, Doris The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Mr LEE Cheung Wing, John Fisheries and Conservation Dept. Principal Trade Officer, Trade and Industry Department Former Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Former Head of Customs Drug Investigation Bureau, Development Bureau Customs and Excise Dept. Mr WONG Tak Wing, Albert, JP Dr CHAN YUEN Tak Fai, Dorothy, JP Former Assistant Director of Audit, Deputy Director of Administration and Resources / Head, Mr HUI Cho Hang, Desmond Dr LEE Ching Yee, Jane Audit Commission Centre for Logistics and Transport, HKU SPACE Former Senior Superintendent, Quality Assurance Division, Director, HKSKH Welfare Council Chairperson, Correctional Services Dept. The Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund Ms WONG Tee Vee, Vivian Miss Monica CHEN, JP (SIE Fund) Senior Assistant Registrar and Faculty Secretary, Principle Assistant Secretary, Dr KO Pat Sing, Tony Faculty of Law, HKU Commerce and Economic Development Bureau Chief Executive, Hospital Authority Mr LEE Kui Biu, Robin, JP Former Principal Project Coordinator, Sustainable Lantau Office, Miss YAU Kwai Chong, Eliza Mr CHEUNG Tak Keung, Jacob Mr KONG Ping Lam, Francis Civil Engineer and Development Dept. Former Assistant Secretary to the Commission on Strategic Executive Director, Aviation Security Company Limited Former Assistant Director, Fire Services Dept. Development, Central Policy Unit Former Assistant Commissioner, Hong Kong Police Force Mr. LIU Chun San, JP Mr KWOK Kwok Chuen, JP, BBS Under Secretary for Development, Development Bureau Mr YAU Wai Keung Mr CHIANG Yam Wang, Allan Former Government Economist, Financial Secretary’s Office Assistant Director (New Territories), Former Privacy Commissioner, Mrs LO Ho Yin, Martha Fire Services Dept. Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Mrs KWONG LAU Po Yuk, Christina Former Assistant Director, Information Services Dept. Former Chief Engineer, Civil Engineering and Mr YIP Kan Chuen, Frankie Mr CHIU Yu Chow Development Department Dr LO Seen Tsing, Sue Chief Manager, Corporate Communication, Former Assistant Director, Food and Environment Hygiene Dept. Senior Doctor, The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong Hospital Authority Mr LAI Nin, Alan, GBS, JP Mr CHONG Wing Hong, Ben Former Ombudsman, Office of Ombudsman Mr LUK Wai Hung, JP Mrs YUEN KWONG Sau Yee, Cecilia Former Chief Building Surveyor, Building Dept. Former Permanent Secretary, Financial Services and the Treasury Project Manager (Major Works), Highways Dept. Former Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department

Mr CHUNG Siu Man, Raymond Mr LAM Man Wing, Edwin, PDSM Ms LUK Wai Ling, Melody Mrs Yuen KAO Hing Monica, Esther Marine Advisor, London ETO, Marine Dept. General Secretary, Hong Chi Association Former Assistant Commissioner, Labour Dept. Former Chief Executive and Secretary, Former Assistant Commissioner, Hong Kong Police Force The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Ms CHUNG Woon Fan, Flora Ms MA Siu Hung, Candy Chief Executive Officer, Agency for Volunteer Service Mr. LAM Tin Sing, Enoch, JP Police Civil Secretary, Hong Kong Police Force Mr. YEUNG Man Pun Former Director of Water Supplies, Water Supplies Dept. District Commander (Yau Tsim), Dr FAN Yun Sun, Susan, JP Ms PANG Mee Yuk, Melissa Hong Kong Police Force Executive Director, Family Planning Association of Hong Kong Ms LAM Yuen Mui, Wendy Deputy Head of Property Development, MTR Corporation Director (Corporate Communication), Dr YUK Tak Fun, Alice, JP Mr Fong Hok Shing, Michael Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountant Mr SHUM Kwok Leung Chief Executive Officer, Ebenezer School and Head of Sustainable Lantau Office, Civil Engineering and Former Deputy Chief Ambulance Officer, Fire Services Dept. Home for the Visually Impaired Development Dept.

8 distinguished alumni distinguished alumni 9 GRADUATES’ QUOTES

"The MPA programme proved to be an eye-opener for me. Despite having been a technical bureaucrat throughout my career, I was amazed that it had opened so many new dimensions to me in the public administration arena. Subjects like policy formulation, implementation and critical analysis, human resources management, as well as financial management were much more enriching than what I had originally expected from a postgraduate course. In retrospect, I consider the time and effort spent at HKU well worth it for M PA the intellectual as well as practical knowledge with which the programme has equipped me." “The MPA programme at HKU strikes the appropriate balance between theory and practice; it allowed me to build upon MPA APPLICATION the skills and knowledge I needed in my pursuit to raise the Ir Chi Keung HON, JP PROCESS AND ADMISSIONS standard of good governance and public service.” Former Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Development Bureau Applicants for admission to the MPA programme shall: MPA 1997 Mr. Alan N. LAI, GBS, JP a. hold a Bachelor’s degree; Former Ombudsman, Office of the Ombudsman b. satisfy the English language requirements of HKU; and MPA 1982 c. if deemed necessary, satisfy examiners in a qualifying examination. “I appreciate how the MPA programme is designed to approach concepts and theories through day-to-day issues *Successful applicants usually have at least three years of work experience. in society. Al though l had been working in Government for some time, as I went through the programme, I often "Obtaining a second degree from a renowned university discovered new perspectives, sometimes enlightened by a has enhanced my career prospects and opportunities. The Application Process: more d1eoretical-based framework, sometimes inspired from benefits of earning an MPA from HKU, however, go beyond Prospective students may apply online at: http://hku.hk/tpg an “outsider’s” standpoint. The programme would not be graduation. As part of the Alumni Association, my learning complete, however, without the good mix of classmates who and development has continued through priority access Tuition Fee and closing date: brought not only ideas but also fun and laughter during class. to seminars and workshops on public affairs and, more Information can be found online at: http://ppa.hku.hk/mpa The network built up is truly an asset to my career as I have importantly, through connection with a large and highly access to contacts across many Government departments. I networked group of alumni and peers." must say their official and unofficial advice has often made my job easier!” Mr. Tak Keung CHEUNG Executive Director, ADDRESS: Ms. Leonie H.L. LEE Aviation Security Company Limited Department of Politics and Public Administration Tel : (852) 3917-5563 Principal Assistant Secretary, Former Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations), Food and Health Bureau Hong Kong Police Force Room 963, The Jockey Club Tower Fax : (852) 2858-3550 MPA 2010 MPA 2005 The Email : [email protected] Pokfulam Road Website : http://ppa.hku.hk/mpa Hong Kong On-line application : http://hku.hk/tpg

10 graduates' quotes MPA application process and admissions 11 MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Department of Politics and Public Administration The University of Hong Kong