International Studies City University of Hong Kong

Overview

This knowledge will not only help graduates to upgrade their professional abilities, but will also ensure that they are equipped with the necessary tools to understand the global and regional forces that shape our world. 

Key Features

The International Studies programme at City University of Hong Kong will provide advanced training for students seeking to strengthen their analytical skills, develop the capacity to conduct original research, and bolster their communication and presentation abilities.

• Graduates from disciplines of relevance to International Studies, including: 

• Asian Studies/International Studies/Communications/Law/Economics/Public and Social Administration/Geography/Political Science/History/Sociology 

• As well as professionals working in International Studies-related fields, including from:  

• Corporations/International Organizations/the Diplomatic core/Mass Media/Government agencies/Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs)

• independently identify the forces shaping the interplay of regional and international policies and programmes;

• generate innovative hypotheses to explain similarities, differences, patterns, and relationships across a range of critical issues;

• conduct theory-based analyses of regional and international issues across the fields of political economy, political science, security studies and international relations;

• perform methodologically sound empirical research aiming to produce novel findings and develop new insights into contemporary issues and problems relevant to Asian and international studies;

• investigate governance challenges facing international organizations, governments, markets and civil societies, applying critical thinking skills to formulate creative solutions.