Admission Requirements

For more admission requirements and tuition fee, please visit the Admissions Office website.

Study Plan

Area of Concentration : Education

Study Mode： Full-time Programme

Normal Period of Study : 3 years

Teaching Approach : Face-to-face Teaching

Teaching Language : Chinese supplemented with English

Programme Structure : 

Remarks:

• The School will designate elective courses for students each semester.

• For all course syllabuses, please refer to the Macau SAR Official Gazette's publication as final.

• The University reserves the right to cancel courses with insufficient enrollment.

• For requirements regarding thesis research and writing, please refer to the Macau City University Graduate Student Handbook.

Graduation Requirements

To complete the course, students must complete a total of 50 credits:

- 4 compulsory subjects: 8 credits;

- 1 elective subject: 2 credits;

- Doctoral Dissertation: 40 credits.

Programme Introduction

Programme Features

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education programme at the City University of Macau aims to cultivate professionals and leaders with the highest academic research capabilities for Macau and surrounding regions. By engaging with diverse research methodologies, students can immerse themselves in the latest scientific research projects and explore cutting-edge issues in educational research. Graduates typically enter higher education institutions, research organizations, or government departments, where they engage in high-level teaching, research, and management roles. They play a significant role in promoting educational reform and innovation, and are committed to addressing various challenges within the current educational system.

Course Objectives

1. Cultivate research and leadership talents in school operations;

2. Cultivate research and administrative talents for educational administrative agencies;

3. Cultivate research and management talents for the education industry.

Development Direction and Focus of Studies

1. Strong Academic Team: School of Education comprises a group of professors and scholars with profound academic expertise and extensive teaching experience in the field of education. They are not only highly esteemed in both domestic and international academic circles but also actively participate in global academic exchanges and collaborations;

2. Cutting-Edge Research Directions: The curriculum is designed to align with the latest trends in the field of education, covering advanced research areas such as educational technology, educational assessment and measurement, and educational psychology, providing students with the most up-to-date academic perspectives;

3. Interdisciplinary Research: Emphasizes interdisciplinary research methods, encouraging students to integrate knowledge from psychology, sociology, data science, and other disciplines to conduct comprehensive educational research, fostering interdisciplinary thinking and innovative capabilities;

4. International Educational Vision: Through collaborations with internationally renowned universities and research institutions, the program offers a globalized educational environment and research opportunities, including international academic exchanges and joint training programs, enhancing students' international perspectives and competitiveness.

Learning Outcomes

1. Diagnose and effectively address organizational issues;

2. Utilize online resources for learning and management;

3. Conduct independent research and promote academic development;

4. Formulate and implement organizational management plan;

5. Devise and promote organizational change and innovation initiatives;

6. Execute organizational communication, coordination, and marketing effectively.

Graduate Prospects

1. Graduates can hold teaching positions at various colleges and universities, focusing on academic research and instruction;

2. Graduates can participate in civil service examinations to serve as researchers or administrators in educational administrative departments at all levels;

3. Graduates can engage in school administration or teaching roles, contributing to the development of schools;

4. Graduates can work in public and private educational research institutions as education planners and researchers, contributing to educational policy and practice;

5. Graduates can serve as leaders in the management and administration of various educational enterprises, driving innovation and development in education;

6. Graduates can serve as professionals in corporate human resource management and education training, enhancing employee capabilities and organizational effectiveness.