Integrative Systems and Design

Overview

 The goal is to promote and support cutting edge research that are user-aware, with explicit emphasis on the human component (including design, ergonomics, and usability). A graduate of either of these programs is expected to have a broader exposure to multiple disciplines as well as a solid foundation in three critical aspects of design, namely user-centered design, design methodologies, and function driven design.

The MPhil program aims to train students to conduct research on cross-disciplinary topics, particularly using principles of design in solving technical problems with clear emphasis on human and societal benefits. A MPhil graduate is 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.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Integrative Systems and Design from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology  , graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to conduct world-class research on a cross-disciplinary topic;
• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge about the state-of-the-art in the areas related to the research problem and on the broader related topics; and
• Demonstrate the ability to use principles of design in solving technical problems with clear emphasis on human and societal benefits.