Doctor of Education
Program Introduction
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Duration of Study
The normal duration of this program is 3 years,and the maximum duration is 6 years.
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Teaching Approach
Face-to-face Teaching
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Teaching Language
Chinese/English
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Academic Field
Education
Study Plan
Program Duration: The normal study period of Doctor of Education program is 3 years. The maximum study period is 6 years.
Teaching Approach: Face-to-face teaching
Teaching language: Chinese/English
Academic Field: Education
Admission Requirements:
Applicants must possess a master’s degree.
Applicants should have five or above years of educational management or teaching experience.
Applicants are required to provide the following proof of language proficiency: a certificate of language proficiency proof equivalent to CEFR B2 level or College English Test Band 4, College English Test Band 6, IELTS, or TOEFL, etc.
Research Direction:
The direction of the students’ research is to be decided after completing all courses in the first academic year with the consultation from their supervisors. The research directions should be in line with the overall program objective.
Course Structure:
Table 1 Core Courses (18 Credits)
Course Title | Credits | Remarks |
Education Administration and Leadership | 3 | All core courses must be completed in the first academic year. |
Advanced Research Method | 3 | |
Educational Psychology | 3 | |
Advanced Educational Evaluation and Assessment | 3 | |
Curriculum and Learning Sciences | 3 | |
Advanced Educational Technology | 3 |
Table 2 Elective Courses (6 Credits)
Course Title | Credits | Remarks |
School Finance | 3 | Students must complete 2 elective courses listed in this table in the first academic year. |
Student Affairs and Development | 3 | |
Special Research Topic 1 | 3 | |
Special Research Topic 2 | 3 |
Table 3 Dissertation (18 Credits)
Course Title | Credits |
Dissertation | 18 |
VII. Study Requirements:
1. Students are required to complete 24 credits in the first academic year, including 6 core courses and 2 selective courses listed in Tables 1 and 2. After finishing each course, students must be assessed in accordance with the requirements and regulations of the instructors and the faculty.
2. After confirmation of enrollment of the required credits, students can start writing the thesis proposal and complete the thesis proposal defense.
3. Students must write and submit an original research dissertation that meets the requirements of the University as listed in Table 3. The dissertation is between 60,000 and 80,000 words in length.
4. Students must publish at least one academic paper accredited by the faculty and participate in at least one relevant academic conference before attending the oral defense.
5. Student will obtain 18 credits after passing the dissertation review and oral defense.
Study Duration:
1. In general, the duration of taking taught courses is 12 months. The duration for dissertation composition shall be within 24 months, and the writing time shall not be less than 12 months.
2. Classes will be arranged during the days or evenings of Monday to Saturday.
Graduation Requirements:
Upon approval from the Senate of the University, a Doctoral Degree will be conferred on a student when the student has:
1. completed and met the requirements prescribed in the study plan of the program within the specific study period, and achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above (excluding dissertation),
2. abided by the regulations of the University,
3. cleared all fees and charges and returned all University’s property and equipment borrowed.
Note: All curriculums and study plans are based on the newest announcement of the Boletim Oficial da Região Administrativa Especial de Macau.
※ In case of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.
