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BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major
Duration
4Y
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N/A
Title
Application Choice(s)
(for international qualifications)
Application Choice
One of the Schools in HKUST
Description
Students should get admitted to one of the following Schools first, and enroll in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major in their second year:
• School of Science
• School of Engineering
• School of Business and Management
• School of Humanities and Social Science
• Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
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Title
Overview
Description
The Individualized Interdisciplinary Major (IIM) offers a non-traditional, cross-school academic pathway for exceptional students with the vision, talent, and character to create their own study program.
IIM students have the academic freedom to combine courses from different departments and Schools at HKUST, and even different universities, to develop an interdisciplinary major that is tailor-made to their intellectual interests, with standards ensured by a small supervisory team of professors and field experts.
Students who join this exciting degree program will be well-positioned to pursue a novel interdisciplinary research field or a career in an area of emerging significance.
The Individualized Interdisciplinary Major is the first program of its kind in Greater China. At leading universities globally, such as Harvard University, Yale University, the California Institute of Technology, and Cornell University, such programs have established themselves as a superb option for a small group of high-potential individuals who flourish best by moving beyond regular curricula to fully engage their passion for a particular subject or a pace-setting combination of disciplines.
Approved IIM Programs
Anthropomorphism in Interactive Systems
Art Heritage Digitalization and Curation
Behavioral Consumer Science
Bioenergy Management
Bionics
Brain Computer Interface
Built Environment Design
Computational Cognitive Science
Computational Earth Systems
Computational Linguistics
Environmental Geoscience
Human-Computer Interaction
Innovation Management
Medical Engineering
Technological Development Ecosystem
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Career Prospects
Description
Individualized degree holders’ outstanding knowledge and skills, along with their clear commitment to and enthusiasm for the subjects selected for study, opens up an exciting range of possibilities for graduates. Options include working in the area of specialism for an established company, further study and research in emerging fields, or developing a start-up.
“My major is Human Computer Interaction. The multidisciplinary nature of the program allowed me to gain a unique perspective and encouraged me to think and problem-solve critically. It has also provided me with many opportunities for exchange, internships and creative projects. The IIM program was definitely fulfilling university experience. ”
Students should get admitted to one of the following Schools first, and enroll in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major in their second year:
• School of Science
• School of Engineering
• School of Business and Management
• School of Humanities and Social Science
• Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
Students should get admitted to one of the following Schools first, and enroll in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major in their second year:
• School of Science
• School of Engineering
• School of Business and Management
• School of Humanities and Social Science
• Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
The Individualized Interdisciplinary Major (IIM) offers a non-traditional, cross-school academic pathway for exceptional students with the vision, talent, and character to create their own study program.
IIM students have the academic freedom to combine courses from different departments and Schools at HKUST, and even different universities, to develop an interdisciplinary major that is tailor-made to their intellectual interests, with standards ensured by a small supervisory team of professors and field experts.
Students who join this exciting degree program will be well-positioned to pursue a novel interdisciplinary research field or a career in an area of emerging significance.
The Individualized Interdisciplinary Major is the first program of its kind in Greater China. At leading universities globally, such as Harvard University, Yale University, the California Institute of Technology, and Cornell University, such programs have established themselves as a superb option for a small group of high-potential individuals who flourish best by moving beyond regular curricula to fully engage their passion for a particular subject or a pace-setting combination of disciplines.
The Individualized Interdisciplinary Major (IIM) offers a non-traditional, cross-school academic pathway for exceptional students with the vision, talent, and character to create their own study program.
IIM students have the academic freedom to combine courses from different departments and Schools at HKUST, and even different universities, to develop an interdisciplinary major that is tailor-made to their intellectual interests, with standards ensured by a small supervisory team of professors and field experts.
Students who join this exciting degree program will be well-positioned to pursue a novel interdisciplinary research field or a career in an area of emerging significance.
The Individualized Interdisciplinary Major is the first program of its kind in Greater China. At leading universities globally, such as Harvard University, Yale University, the California Institute of Technology, and Cornell University, such programs have established themselves as a superb option for a small group of high-potential individuals who flourish best by moving beyond regular curricula to fully engage their passion for a particular subject or a pace-setting combination of disciplines.
Individualized degree holders’ outstanding knowledge and skills, along with their clear commitment to and enthusiasm for the subjects selected for study, opens up an exciting range of possibilities for graduates. Options include working in the area of specialism for an established company, further study and research in emerging fields, or developing a start-up.
Individualized degree holders’ outstanding knowledge and skills, along with their clear commitment to and enthusiasm for the subjects selected for study, opens up an exciting range of possibilities for graduates. Options include working in the area of specialism for an established company, further study and research in emerging fields, or developing a start-up.
HKUST’s pioneering Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) exemplifies the University’s well-established tradition for innovative teaching, learning, and research. Since AIS' establishment in 2008 (previously named Interdisciplinary Programs Office), our dynamic academic units have provided unique education and research programs for students who are keen to make full use of the holistic learning and self-development opportunities that AIS provides.
To tackle the challenging and multi-faceted issues of today’s world—be it climate change, optimizing the big data revolution, or effective management of technology—it is necessary to fuse knowledge and know-how from different fields to bring multiple perspectives to the task of changing the world for the better.
We strive to tailor our programs to the newly emerging needs of society and of the students we educate. We co-operate closely with corporate partners to offer students projects and professional training with instructors and mentors from industry. Our goal is to provide a nurturing learning environment in which undergraduates and postgraduates can discover their true passion and interests through an education that connects them to the wider world.
We currently offer five cutting-edge interdisciplinary undergraduate programs:
Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP)
Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT)
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Program (IIM)
Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT)
Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) (Jointly offered by the Division of Environment and Sustainability and School of Business and Management)
These programs bring together two or more different academic disciplines and offer a brand-new type of educational experience, characterized by
1) Multicultural cohorts with small class sizes of 2–40 students per cohort per program, which allows close and supportive relationships to develop between students, professors and staff
2) Ambitious curricula across different schools
3) Wide-ranging personal and professional enrichment activities and an exclusive team of professional advisors who provide counseling and career advice to students.
At AIS, we learn, we experience, and we lead without boundaries.
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Title
Facts
Module Reference
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To establish an interdisciplinary academic unit at a local university
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an undergraduate dual degree program integrating technology and business knowledge
(Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To start an undergraduate program nurturing future leaders to embed and advance sustainability
(BSc in Environmental Management and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an experiential learning degree program educating technologists and innovators
(BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Greater China
Rank Description
To offer an undergraduate program allowing students to create their own major and curricula
(BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major)
,
Title
Career Prospects
Description
We understand that a student’s development is about more than academic knowledge. An understanding of personal motivations and goals, professional know-how, and business experience all help students plan for their future and adapt well to the working environment. AIS provides a wide range of career workshops and one-on-one individual advice to students to help them map out their own career paths.
AIS graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills work in professional fields including engineering, banking and finance, consultancy, NGOs, and many more. For detailed employment statistics, please refer to the websites of AIS Programs.
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,
Title
Admissions and Programs
Description
Students interested in BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management, BSc in Environmental Management and Technology or BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology, may apply to the programs directly. Students who would like more time to explore their interests can first apply for admissions to the School of Science, School of Engineering, School of Business and Management or School of Humanities and Social Science, and then apply to enroll in one of the AIS majors in the Spring Term of the first year of study.
If you are interested in the BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major, all HKUST students are eligible to submit the applications during the first year of study. You will be able to explore more after getting in HKUST.
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary StudiesJointly offered by School of Business and Management and the Division of Environment and Sustainability
Title
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
The Dual Degree Program gave me a platform to participate in many enrichment activities, including corporate projects, international business plan competitions, and executive forums. This exposure to practical challenges in the industry transformed me into a fast problem solver with the ability to understand and interpret corporate operations and provide solutions to enhance business growth.
Student Name
Sarang GUPTA (India)
Student Program
BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management
HKUST’s pioneering Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) exemplifies the University’s well-established tradition for innovative teaching, learning, and research. Since AIS' establishment in 2008 (previously named Interdisciplinary Programs Office), our dynamic academic units have provided unique education and research programs for students who are keen to make full use of the holistic learning and self-development opportunities that AIS provides.
To tackle the challenging and multi-faceted issues of today’s world—be it climate change, optimizing the big data revolution, or effective management of technology—it is necessary to fuse knowledge and know-how from different fields to bring multiple perspectives to the task of changing the world for the better.
We strive to tailor our programs to the newly emerging needs of society and of the students we educate. We co-operate closely with corporate partners to offer students projects and professional training with instructors and mentors from industry. Our goal is to provide a nurturing learning environment in which undergraduates and postgraduates can discover their true passion and interests through an education that connects them to the wider world.
We currently offer five cutting-edge interdisciplinary undergraduate programs:
Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP)
Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT)
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Program (IIM)
Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT)
Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) (Jointly offered by the Division of Environment and Sustainability and School of Business and Management)
These programs bring together two or more different academic disciplines and offer a brand-new type of educational experience, characterized by
1) Multicultural cohorts with small class sizes of 2–40 students per cohort per program, which allows close and supportive relationships to develop between students, professors and staff
2) Ambitious curricula across different schools
3) Wide-ranging personal and professional enrichment activities and an exclusive team of professional advisors who provide counseling and career advice to students.
At AIS, we learn, we experience, and we lead without boundaries.
We understand that a student’s development is about more than academic knowledge. An understanding of personal motivations and goals, professional know-how, and business experience all help students plan for their future and adapt well to the working environment. AIS provides a wide range of career workshops and one-on-one individual advice to students to help them map out their own career paths.
AIS graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills work in professional fields including engineering, banking and finance, consultancy, NGOs, and many more. For detailed employment statistics, please refer to the websites of AIS Programs.
HKUST’s pioneering Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) exemplifies the University’s well-established tradition for innovative teaching, learning, and research. Since AIS' establishment in 2008 (previously named Interdisciplinary Programs Office), our dynamic academic units have provided unique education and research programs for students who are keen to make full use of the holistic learning and self-development opportunities that AIS provides.
To tackle the challenging and multi-faceted issues of today’s world—be it climate change, optimizing the big data revolution, or effective management of technology—it is necessary to fuse knowledge and know-how from different fields to bring multiple perspectives to the task of changing the world for the better.
We strive to tailor our programs to the newly emerging needs of society and of the students we educate. We co-operate closely with corporate partners to offer students projects and professional training with instructors and mentors from industry. Our goal is to provide a nurturing learning environment in which undergraduates and postgraduates can discover their true passion and interests through an education that connects them to the wider world.
We currently offer five cutting-edge interdisciplinary undergraduate programs:
Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP)
Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT)
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Program (IIM)
Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT)
Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) (Jointly offered by the Division of Environment and Sustainability and School of Business and Management)
These programs bring together two or more different academic disciplines and offer a brand-new type of educational experience, characterized by
1) Multicultural cohorts with small class sizes of 2–40 students per cohort per program, which allows close and supportive relationships to develop between students, professors and staff
2) Ambitious curricula across different schools
3) Wide-ranging personal and professional enrichment activities and an exclusive team of professional advisors who provide counseling and career advice to students.
At AIS, we learn, we experience, and we lead without boundaries.
Image
,
Title
Facts
Module Reference
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To establish an interdisciplinary academic unit at a local university
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an undergraduate dual degree program integrating technology and business knowledge
(Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To start an undergraduate program nurturing future leaders to embed and advance sustainability
(BSc in Environmental Management and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an experiential learning degree program educating technologists and innovators
(BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Greater China
Rank Description
To offer an undergraduate program allowing students to create their own major and curricula
(BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major)
,
Title
Career Prospects
Description
We understand that a student’s development is about more than academic knowledge. An understanding of personal motivations and goals, professional know-how, and business experience all help students plan for their future and adapt well to the working environment. AIS provides a wide range of career workshops and one-on-one individual advice to students to help them map out their own career paths.
AIS graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills work in professional fields including engineering, banking and finance, consultancy, NGOs, and many more. For detailed employment statistics, please refer to the websites of AIS Programs.
Image
,
Title
Admissions and Programs
Description
Students interested in BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management, BSc in Environmental Management and Technology or BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology, may apply to the programs directly. Students who would like more time to explore their interests can first apply for admissions to the School of Science, School of Engineering, School of Business and Management or School of Humanities and Social Science, and then apply to enroll in one of the AIS majors in the Spring Term of the first year of study.
If you are interested in the BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major, all HKUST students are eligible to submit the applications during the first year of study. You will be able to explore more after getting in HKUST.
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary StudiesJointly offered by School of Business and Management and the Division of Environment and Sustainability
Title
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
The Dual Degree Program gave me a platform to participate in many enrichment activities, including corporate projects, international business plan competitions, and executive forums. This exposure to practical challenges in the industry transformed me into a fast problem solver with the ability to understand and interpret corporate operations and provide solutions to enhance business growth.
Student Name
Sarang GUPTA (India)
Student Program
BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management
HKUST’s pioneering Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) exemplifies the University’s well-established tradition for innovative teaching, learning, and research. Since AIS' establishment in 2008 (previously named Interdisciplinary Programs Office), our dynamic academic units have provided unique education and research programs for students who are keen to make full use of the holistic learning and self-development opportunities that AIS provides.
To tackle the challenging and multi-faceted issues of today’s world—be it climate change, optimizing the big data revolution, or effective management of technology—it is necessary to fuse knowledge and know-how from different fields to bring multiple perspectives to the task of changing the world for the better.
We strive to tailor our programs to the newly emerging needs of society and of the students we educate. We co-operate closely with corporate partners to offer students projects and professional training with instructors and mentors from industry. Our goal is to provide a nurturing learning environment in which undergraduates and postgraduates can discover their true passion and interests through an education that connects them to the wider world.
We currently offer five cutting-edge interdisciplinary undergraduate programs:
Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP)
Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT)
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Program (IIM)
Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT)
Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) (Jointly offered by the Division of Environment and Sustainability and School of Business and Management)
These programs bring together two or more different academic disciplines and offer a brand-new type of educational experience, characterized by
1) Multicultural cohorts with small class sizes of 2–40 students per cohort per program, which allows close and supportive relationships to develop between students, professors and staff
2) Ambitious curricula across different schools
3) Wide-ranging personal and professional enrichment activities and an exclusive team of professional advisors who provide counseling and career advice to students.
At AIS, we learn, we experience, and we lead without boundaries.
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First in Hong Kong
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To establish an interdisciplinary academic unit at a local university
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an undergraduate dual degree program integrating technology and business knowledge
(Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To start an undergraduate program nurturing future leaders to embed and advance sustainability
(BSc in Environmental Management and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an experiential learning degree program educating technologists and innovators
(BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Greater China
Rank Description
To offer an undergraduate program allowing students to create their own major and curricula
(BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major)
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Career Prospects
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We understand that a student’s development is about more than academic knowledge. An understanding of personal motivations and goals, professional know-how, and business experience all help students plan for their future and adapt well to the working environment. AIS provides a wide range of career workshops and one-on-one individual advice to students to help them map out their own career paths.
AIS graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills work in professional fields including engineering, banking and finance, consultancy, NGOs, and many more. For detailed employment statistics, please refer to the websites of AIS Programs.
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Overview
Description
HKUST’s pioneering Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) exemplifies the University’s well-established tradition for innovative teaching, learning, and research. Since AIS' establishment in 2008 (previously named Interdisciplinary Programs Office), our dynamic academic units have provided unique education and research programs for students who are keen to make full use of the holistic learning and self-development opportunities that AIS provides.
To tackle the challenging and multi-faceted issues of today’s world—be it climate change, optimizing the big data revolution, or effective management of technology—it is necessary to fuse knowledge and know-how from different fields to bring multiple perspectives to the task of changing the world for the better.
We strive to tailor our programs to the newly emerging needs of society and of the students we educate. We co-operate closely with corporate partners to offer students projects and professional training with instructors and mentors from industry. Our goal is to provide a nurturing learning environment in which undergraduates and postgraduates can discover their true passion and interests through an education that connects them to the wider world.
We currently offer five cutting-edge interdisciplinary undergraduate programs:
Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP)
Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT)
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Program (IIM)
Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT)
Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) (Jointly offered by the Division of Environment and Sustainability and School of Business and Management)
These programs bring together two or more different academic disciplines and offer a brand-new type of educational experience, characterized by
1) Multicultural cohorts with small class sizes of 2–40 students per cohort per program, which allows close and supportive relationships to develop between students, professors and staff
2) Ambitious curricula across different schools
3) Wide-ranging personal and professional enrichment activities and an exclusive team of professional advisors who provide counseling and career advice to students.
At AIS, we learn, we experience, and we lead without boundaries.
Image
,
Title
Facts
Module Reference
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To establish an interdisciplinary academic unit at a local university
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an undergraduate dual degree program integrating technology and business knowledge
(Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To start an undergraduate program nurturing future leaders to embed and advance sustainability
(BSc in Environmental Management and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an experiential learning degree program educating technologists and innovators
(BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Greater China
Rank Description
To offer an undergraduate program allowing students to create their own major and curricula
(BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major)
,
Title
Career Prospects
Description
We understand that a student’s development is about more than academic knowledge. An understanding of personal motivations and goals, professional know-how, and business experience all help students plan for their future and adapt well to the working environment. AIS provides a wide range of career workshops and one-on-one individual advice to students to help them map out their own career paths.
AIS graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills work in professional fields including engineering, banking and finance, consultancy, NGOs, and many more. For detailed employment statistics, please refer to the websites of AIS Programs.
Image
,
Title
Admissions and Programs
Description
Students interested in BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management, BSc in Environmental Management and Technology or BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology, may apply to the programs directly. Students who would like more time to explore their interests can first apply for admissions to the School of Science, School of Engineering, School of Business and Management or School of Humanities and Social Science, and then apply to enroll in one of the AIS majors in the Spring Term of the first year of study.
If you are interested in the BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major, all HKUST students are eligible to submit the applications during the first year of study. You will be able to explore more after getting in HKUST.
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary StudiesJointly offered by School of Business and Management and the Division of Environment and Sustainability
Title
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
The Dual Degree Program gave me a platform to participate in many enrichment activities, including corporate projects, international business plan competitions, and executive forums. This exposure to practical challenges in the industry transformed me into a fast problem solver with the ability to understand and interpret corporate operations and provide solutions to enhance business growth.
Student Name
Sarang GUPTA (India)
Student Program
BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management
HKUST’s pioneering Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) exemplifies the University’s well-established tradition for innovative teaching, learning, and research. Since AIS' establishment in 2008 (previously named Interdisciplinary Programs Office), our dynamic academic units have provided unique education and research programs for students who are keen to make full use of the holistic learning and self-development opportunities that AIS provides.
To tackle the challenging and multi-faceted issues of today’s world—be it climate change, optimizing the big data revolution, or effective management of technology—it is necessary to fuse knowledge and know-how from different fields to bring multiple perspectives to the task of changing the world for the better.
We strive to tailor our programs to the newly emerging needs of society and of the students we educate. We co-operate closely with corporate partners to offer students projects and professional training with instructors and mentors from industry. Our goal is to provide a nurturing learning environment in which undergraduates and postgraduates can discover their true passion and interests through an education that connects them to the wider world.
We currently offer five cutting-edge interdisciplinary undergraduate programs:
Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP)
Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT)
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Program (IIM)
Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT)
Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) (Jointly offered by the Division of Environment and Sustainability and School of Business and Management)
These programs bring together two or more different academic disciplines and offer a brand-new type of educational experience, characterized by
1) Multicultural cohorts with small class sizes of 2–40 students per cohort per program, which allows close and supportive relationships to develop between students, professors and staff
2) Ambitious curricula across different schools
3) Wide-ranging personal and professional enrichment activities and an exclusive team of professional advisors who provide counseling and career advice to students.
At AIS, we learn, we experience, and we lead without boundaries.
Image
,
Title
Facts
Module Reference
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To establish an interdisciplinary academic unit at a local university
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an undergraduate dual degree program integrating technology and business knowledge
(Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To start an undergraduate program nurturing future leaders to embed and advance sustainability
(BSc in Environmental Management and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an experiential learning degree program educating technologists and innovators
(BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Greater China
Rank Description
To offer an undergraduate program allowing students to create their own major and curricula
(BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major)
,
Title
Career Prospects
Description
We understand that a student’s development is about more than academic knowledge. An understanding of personal motivations and goals, professional know-how, and business experience all help students plan for their future and adapt well to the working environment. AIS provides a wide range of career workshops and one-on-one individual advice to students to help them map out their own career paths.
AIS graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills work in professional fields including engineering, banking and finance, consultancy, NGOs, and many more. For detailed employment statistics, please refer to the websites of AIS Programs.
Image
,
Title
Admissions and Programs
Description
Students interested in BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management, BSc in Environmental Management and Technology or BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology, may apply to the programs directly. Students who would like more time to explore their interests can first apply for admissions to the School of Science, School of Engineering, School of Business and Management or School of Humanities and Social Science, and then apply to enroll in one of the AIS majors in the Spring Term of the first year of study.
If you are interested in the BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major, all HKUST students are eligible to submit the applications during the first year of study. You will be able to explore more after getting in HKUST.
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary StudiesJointly offered by School of Business and Management and the Division of Environment and Sustainability
Title
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
The Dual Degree Program gave me a platform to participate in many enrichment activities, including corporate projects, international business plan competitions, and executive forums. This exposure to practical challenges in the industry transformed me into a fast problem solver with the ability to understand and interpret corporate operations and provide solutions to enhance business growth.
Student Name
Sarang GUPTA (India)
Student Program
BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management
HKUST’s pioneering Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) exemplifies the University’s well-established tradition for innovative teaching, learning, and research. Since AIS' establishment in 2008 (previously named Interdisciplinary Programs Office), our dynamic academic units have provided unique education and research programs for students who are keen to make full use of the holistic learning and self-development opportunities that AIS provides.
To tackle the challenging and multi-faceted issues of today’s world—be it climate change, optimizing the big data revolution, or effective management of technology—it is necessary to fuse knowledge and know-how from different fields to bring multiple perspectives to the task of changing the world for the better.
We strive to tailor our programs to the newly emerging needs of society and of the students we educate. We co-operate closely with corporate partners to offer students projects and professional training with instructors and mentors from industry. Our goal is to provide a nurturing learning environment in which undergraduates and postgraduates can discover their true passion and interests through an education that connects them to the wider world.
We currently offer five cutting-edge interdisciplinary undergraduate programs:
Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP)
Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT)
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Program (IIM)
Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT)
Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) (Jointly offered by the Division of Environment and Sustainability and School of Business and Management)
These programs bring together two or more different academic disciplines and offer a brand-new type of educational experience, characterized by
1) Multicultural cohorts with small class sizes of 2–40 students per cohort per program, which allows close and supportive relationships to develop between students, professors and staff
2) Ambitious curricula across different schools
3) Wide-ranging personal and professional enrichment activities and an exclusive team of professional advisors who provide counseling and career advice to students.
At AIS, we learn, we experience, and we lead without boundaries.
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First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To establish an interdisciplinary academic unit at a local university
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an undergraduate dual degree program integrating technology and business knowledge
(Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To start an undergraduate program nurturing future leaders to embed and advance sustainability
(BSc in Environmental Management and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an experiential learning degree program educating technologists and innovators
(BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Greater China
Rank Description
To offer an undergraduate program allowing students to create their own major and curricula
(BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major)
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Career Prospects
Description
We understand that a student’s development is about more than academic knowledge. An understanding of personal motivations and goals, professional know-how, and business experience all help students plan for their future and adapt well to the working environment. AIS provides a wide range of career workshops and one-on-one individual advice to students to help them map out their own career paths.
AIS graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills work in professional fields including engineering, banking and finance, consultancy, NGOs, and many more. For detailed employment statistics, please refer to the websites of AIS Programs.
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Overview
Description
HKUST’s pioneering Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) exemplifies the University’s well-established tradition for innovative teaching, learning, and research. Since AIS' establishment in 2008 (previously named Interdisciplinary Programs Office), our dynamic academic units have provided unique education and research programs for students who are keen to make full use of the holistic learning and self-development opportunities that AIS provides.
To tackle the challenging and multi-faceted issues of today’s world—be it climate change, optimizing the big data revolution, or effective management of technology—it is necessary to fuse knowledge and know-how from different fields to bring multiple perspectives to the task of changing the world for the better.
We strive to tailor our programs to the newly emerging needs of society and of the students we educate. We co-operate closely with corporate partners to offer students projects and professional training with instructors and mentors from industry. Our goal is to provide a nurturing learning environment in which undergraduates and postgraduates can discover their true passion and interests through an education that connects them to the wider world.
We currently offer five cutting-edge interdisciplinary undergraduate programs:
Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP)
Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT)
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Program (IIM)
Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT)
Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) (Jointly offered by the Division of Environment and Sustainability and School of Business and Management)
These programs bring together two or more different academic disciplines and offer a brand-new type of educational experience, characterized by
1) Multicultural cohorts with small class sizes of 2–40 students per cohort per program, which allows close and supportive relationships to develop between students, professors and staff
2) Ambitious curricula across different schools
3) Wide-ranging personal and professional enrichment activities and an exclusive team of professional advisors who provide counseling and career advice to students.
At AIS, we learn, we experience, and we lead without boundaries.
Image
,
Title
Facts
Module Reference
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To establish an interdisciplinary academic unit at a local university
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an undergraduate dual degree program integrating technology and business knowledge
(Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To start an undergraduate program nurturing future leaders to embed and advance sustainability
(BSc in Environmental Management and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an experiential learning degree program educating technologists and innovators
(BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Greater China
Rank Description
To offer an undergraduate program allowing students to create their own major and curricula
(BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major)
,
Title
Career Prospects
Description
We understand that a student’s development is about more than academic knowledge. An understanding of personal motivations and goals, professional know-how, and business experience all help students plan for their future and adapt well to the working environment. AIS provides a wide range of career workshops and one-on-one individual advice to students to help them map out their own career paths.
AIS graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills work in professional fields including engineering, banking and finance, consultancy, NGOs, and many more. For detailed employment statistics, please refer to the websites of AIS Programs.
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Title
Admissions and Programs
Description
Students interested in BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management, BSc in Environmental Management and Technology or BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology, may apply to the programs directly. Students who would like more time to explore their interests can first apply for admissions to the School of Science, School of Engineering, School of Business and Management or School of Humanities and Social Science, and then apply to enroll in one of the AIS majors in the Spring Term of the first year of study.
If you are interested in the BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major, all HKUST students are eligible to submit the applications during the first year of study. You will be able to explore more after getting in HKUST.
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary StudiesJointly offered by School of Business and Management and the Division of Environment and Sustainability
Title
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
The Dual Degree Program gave me a platform to participate in many enrichment activities, including corporate projects, international business plan competitions, and executive forums. This exposure to practical challenges in the industry transformed me into a fast problem solver with the ability to understand and interpret corporate operations and provide solutions to enhance business growth.
Student Name
Sarang GUPTA (India)
Student Program
BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management
HKUST’s pioneering Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) exemplifies the University’s well-established tradition for innovative teaching, learning, and research. Since AIS' establishment in 2008 (previously named Interdisciplinary Programs Office), our dynamic academic units have provided unique education and research programs for students who are keen to make full use of the holistic learning and self-development opportunities that AIS provides.
To tackle the challenging and multi-faceted issues of today’s world—be it climate change, optimizing the big data revolution, or effective management of technology—it is necessary to fuse knowledge and know-how from different fields to bring multiple perspectives to the task of changing the world for the better.
We strive to tailor our programs to the newly emerging needs of society and of the students we educate. We co-operate closely with corporate partners to offer students projects and professional training with instructors and mentors from industry. Our goal is to provide a nurturing learning environment in which undergraduates and postgraduates can discover their true passion and interests through an education that connects them to the wider world.
We currently offer five cutting-edge interdisciplinary undergraduate programs:
Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP)
Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT)
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Program (IIM)
Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT)
Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) (Jointly offered by the Division of Environment and Sustainability and School of Business and Management)
These programs bring together two or more different academic disciplines and offer a brand-new type of educational experience, characterized by
1) Multicultural cohorts with small class sizes of 2–40 students per cohort per program, which allows close and supportive relationships to develop between students, professors and staff
2) Ambitious curricula across different schools
3) Wide-ranging personal and professional enrichment activities and an exclusive team of professional advisors who provide counseling and career advice to students.
At AIS, we learn, we experience, and we lead without boundaries.
Image
,
Title
Facts
Module Reference
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To establish an interdisciplinary academic unit at a local university
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an undergraduate dual degree program integrating technology and business knowledge
(Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To start an undergraduate program nurturing future leaders to embed and advance sustainability
(BSc in Environmental Management and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an experiential learning degree program educating technologists and innovators
(BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Greater China
Rank Description
To offer an undergraduate program allowing students to create their own major and curricula
(BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major)
,
Title
Career Prospects
Description
We understand that a student’s development is about more than academic knowledge. An understanding of personal motivations and goals, professional know-how, and business experience all help students plan for their future and adapt well to the working environment. AIS provides a wide range of career workshops and one-on-one individual advice to students to help them map out their own career paths.
AIS graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills work in professional fields including engineering, banking and finance, consultancy, NGOs, and many more. For detailed employment statistics, please refer to the websites of AIS Programs.
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,
Title
Admissions and Programs
Description
Students interested in BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management, BSc in Environmental Management and Technology or BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology, may apply to the programs directly. Students who would like more time to explore their interests can first apply for admissions to the School of Science, School of Engineering, School of Business and Management or School of Humanities and Social Science, and then apply to enroll in one of the AIS majors in the Spring Term of the first year of study.
If you are interested in the BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major, all HKUST students are eligible to submit the applications during the first year of study. You will be able to explore more after getting in HKUST.
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary StudiesJointly offered by School of Business and Management and the Division of Environment and Sustainability
Title
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
The Dual Degree Program gave me a platform to participate in many enrichment activities, including corporate projects, international business plan competitions, and executive forums. This exposure to practical challenges in the industry transformed me into a fast problem solver with the ability to understand and interpret corporate operations and provide solutions to enhance business growth.
Student Name
Sarang GUPTA (India)
Student Program
BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management
HKUST’s pioneering Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) exemplifies the University’s well-established tradition for innovative teaching, learning, and research. Since AIS' establishment in 2008 (previously named Interdisciplinary Programs Office), our dynamic academic units have provided unique education and research programs for students who are keen to make full use of the holistic learning and self-development opportunities that AIS provides.
To tackle the challenging and multi-faceted issues of today’s world—be it climate change, optimizing the big data revolution, or effective management of technology—it is necessary to fuse knowledge and know-how from different fields to bring multiple perspectives to the task of changing the world for the better.
We strive to tailor our programs to the newly emerging needs of society and of the students we educate. We co-operate closely with corporate partners to offer students projects and professional training with instructors and mentors from industry. Our goal is to provide a nurturing learning environment in which undergraduates and postgraduates can discover their true passion and interests through an education that connects them to the wider world.
We currently offer five cutting-edge interdisciplinary undergraduate programs:
Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP)
Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT)
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Program (IIM)
Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT)
Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) (Jointly offered by the Division of Environment and Sustainability and School of Business and Management)
These programs bring together two or more different academic disciplines and offer a brand-new type of educational experience, characterized by
1) Multicultural cohorts with small class sizes of 2–40 students per cohort per program, which allows close and supportive relationships to develop between students, professors and staff
2) Ambitious curricula across different schools
3) Wide-ranging personal and professional enrichment activities and an exclusive team of professional advisors who provide counseling and career advice to students.
At AIS, we learn, we experience, and we lead without boundaries.
We understand that a student’s development is about more than academic knowledge. An understanding of personal motivations and goals, professional know-how, and business experience all help students plan for their future and adapt well to the working environment. AIS provides a wide range of career workshops and one-on-one individual advice to students to help them map out their own career paths.
AIS graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills work in professional fields including engineering, banking and finance, consultancy, NGOs, and many more. For detailed employment statistics, please refer to the websites of AIS Programs.
HKUST’s pioneering Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) exemplifies the University’s well-established tradition for innovative teaching, learning, and research. Since AIS' establishment in 2008 (previously named Interdisciplinary Programs Office), our dynamic academic units have provided unique education and research programs for students who are keen to make full use of the holistic learning and self-development opportunities that AIS provides.
To tackle the challenging and multi-faceted issues of today’s world—be it climate change, optimizing the big data revolution, or effective management of technology—it is necessary to fuse knowledge and know-how from different fields to bring multiple perspectives to the task of changing the world for the better.
We strive to tailor our programs to the newly emerging needs of society and of the students we educate. We co-operate closely with corporate partners to offer students projects and professional training with instructors and mentors from industry. Our goal is to provide a nurturing learning environment in which undergraduates and postgraduates can discover their true passion and interests through an education that connects them to the wider world.
We currently offer five cutting-edge interdisciplinary undergraduate programs:
Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP)
Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT)
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Program (IIM)
Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT)
Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) (Jointly offered by the Division of Environment and Sustainability and School of Business and Management)
These programs bring together two or more different academic disciplines and offer a brand-new type of educational experience, characterized by
1) Multicultural cohorts with small class sizes of 2–40 students per cohort per program, which allows close and supportive relationships to develop between students, professors and staff
2) Ambitious curricula across different schools
3) Wide-ranging personal and professional enrichment activities and an exclusive team of professional advisors who provide counseling and career advice to students.
At AIS, we learn, we experience, and we lead without boundaries.
Image
,
Title
Facts
Module Reference
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To establish an interdisciplinary academic unit at a local university
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an undergraduate dual degree program integrating technology and business knowledge
(Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To start an undergraduate program nurturing future leaders to embed and advance sustainability
(BSc in Environmental Management and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an experiential learning degree program educating technologists and innovators
(BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Greater China
Rank Description
To offer an undergraduate program allowing students to create their own major and curricula
(BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major)
,
Title
Career Prospects
Description
We understand that a student’s development is about more than academic knowledge. An understanding of personal motivations and goals, professional know-how, and business experience all help students plan for their future and adapt well to the working environment. AIS provides a wide range of career workshops and one-on-one individual advice to students to help them map out their own career paths.
AIS graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills work in professional fields including engineering, banking and finance, consultancy, NGOs, and many more. For detailed employment statistics, please refer to the websites of AIS Programs.
Image
,
Title
Admissions and Programs
Description
Students interested in BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management, BSc in Environmental Management and Technology or BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology, may apply to the programs directly. Students who would like more time to explore their interests can first apply for admissions to the School of Science, School of Engineering, School of Business and Management or School of Humanities and Social Science, and then apply to enroll in one of the AIS majors in the Spring Term of the first year of study.
If you are interested in the BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major, all HKUST students are eligible to submit the applications during the first year of study. You will be able to explore more after getting in HKUST.
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary StudiesJointly offered by School of Business and Management and the Division of Environment and Sustainability
Title
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
The Dual Degree Program gave me a platform to participate in many enrichment activities, including corporate projects, international business plan competitions, and executive forums. This exposure to practical challenges in the industry transformed me into a fast problem solver with the ability to understand and interpret corporate operations and provide solutions to enhance business growth.
Student Name
Sarang GUPTA (India)
Student Program
BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management
HKUST’s pioneering Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) exemplifies the University’s well-established tradition for innovative teaching, learning, and research. Since AIS' establishment in 2008 (previously named Interdisciplinary Programs Office), our dynamic academic units have provided unique education and research programs for students who are keen to make full use of the holistic learning and self-development opportunities that AIS provides.
To tackle the challenging and multi-faceted issues of today’s world—be it climate change, optimizing the big data revolution, or effective management of technology—it is necessary to fuse knowledge and know-how from different fields to bring multiple perspectives to the task of changing the world for the better.
We strive to tailor our programs to the newly emerging needs of society and of the students we educate. We co-operate closely with corporate partners to offer students projects and professional training with instructors and mentors from industry. Our goal is to provide a nurturing learning environment in which undergraduates and postgraduates can discover their true passion and interests through an education that connects them to the wider world.
We currently offer five cutting-edge interdisciplinary undergraduate programs:
Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP)
Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT)
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Program (IIM)
Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT)
Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) (Jointly offered by the Division of Environment and Sustainability and School of Business and Management)
These programs bring together two or more different academic disciplines and offer a brand-new type of educational experience, characterized by
1) Multicultural cohorts with small class sizes of 2–40 students per cohort per program, which allows close and supportive relationships to develop between students, professors and staff
2) Ambitious curricula across different schools
3) Wide-ranging personal and professional enrichment activities and an exclusive team of professional advisors who provide counseling and career advice to students.
At AIS, we learn, we experience, and we lead without boundaries.
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Title
Facts
Module Reference
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To establish an interdisciplinary academic unit at a local university
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an undergraduate dual degree program integrating technology and business knowledge
(Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To start an undergraduate program nurturing future leaders to embed and advance sustainability
(BSc in Environmental Management and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an experiential learning degree program educating technologists and innovators
(BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Greater China
Rank Description
To offer an undergraduate program allowing students to create their own major and curricula
(BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major)
[term:root:source:field_programs_modules:2]
Title
Career Prospects
Description
We understand that a student’s development is about more than academic knowledge. An understanding of personal motivations and goals, professional know-how, and business experience all help students plan for their future and adapt well to the working environment. AIS provides a wide range of career workshops and one-on-one individual advice to students to help them map out their own career paths.
AIS graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills work in professional fields including engineering, banking and finance, consultancy, NGOs, and many more. For detailed employment statistics, please refer to the websites of AIS Programs.
Students should get admitted to one of the following Schools first, and enroll in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major in their second year:
• School of Science
• School of Engineering
• School of Business and Management
• School of Humanities and Social Science
• Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
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Title
Overview
Description
The Individualized Interdisciplinary Major (IIM) offers a non-traditional, cross-school academic pathway for exceptional students with the vision, talent, and character to create their own study program.
IIM students have the academic freedom to combine courses from different departments and Schools at HKUST, and even different universities, to develop an interdisciplinary major that is tailor-made to their intellectual interests, with standards ensured by a small supervisory team of professors and field experts.
Students who join this exciting degree program will be well-positioned to pursue a novel interdisciplinary research field or a career in an area of emerging significance.
The Individualized Interdisciplinary Major is the first program of its kind in Greater China. At leading universities globally, such as Harvard University, Yale University, the California Institute of Technology, and Cornell University, such programs have established themselves as a superb option for a small group of high-potential individuals who flourish best by moving beyond regular curricula to fully engage their passion for a particular subject or a pace-setting combination of disciplines.
Approved IIM Programs
Anthropomorphism in Interactive Systems
Art Heritage Digitalization and Curation
Behavioral Consumer Science
Bioenergy Management
Bionics
Brain Computer Interface
Built Environment Design
Computational Cognitive Science
Computational Earth Systems
Computational Linguistics
Environmental Geoscience
Human-Computer Interaction
Innovation Management
Medical Engineering
Technological Development Ecosystem
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Career Prospects
Description
Individualized degree holders’ outstanding knowledge and skills, along with their clear commitment to and enthusiasm for the subjects selected for study, opens up an exciting range of possibilities for graduates. Options include working in the area of specialism for an established company, further study and research in emerging fields, or developing a start-up.
“My major is Human Computer Interaction. The multidisciplinary nature of the program allowed me to gain a unique perspective and encouraged me to think and problem-solve critically. It has also provided me with many opportunities for exchange, internships and creative projects. The IIM program was definitely fulfilling university experience. ”
Students should get admitted to one of the following Schools first, and enroll in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major in their second year:
• School of Science
• School of Engineering
• School of Business and Management
• School of Humanities and Social Science
• Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
The Individualized Interdisciplinary Major (IIM) offers a non-traditional, cross-school academic pathway for exceptional students with the vision, talent, and character to create their own study program.
IIM students have the academic freedom to combine courses from different departments and Schools at HKUST, and even different universities, to develop an interdisciplinary major that is tailor-made to their intellectual interests, with standards ensured by a small supervisory team of professors and field experts.
Students who join this exciting degree program will be well-positioned to pursue a novel interdisciplinary research field or a career in an area of emerging significance.
The Individualized Interdisciplinary Major is the first program of its kind in Greater China. At leading universities globally, such as Harvard University, Yale University, the California Institute of Technology, and Cornell University, such programs have established themselves as a superb option for a small group of high-potential individuals who flourish best by moving beyond regular curricula to fully engage their passion for a particular subject or a pace-setting combination of disciplines.
Individualized degree holders’ outstanding knowledge and skills, along with their clear commitment to and enthusiasm for the subjects selected for study, opens up an exciting range of possibilities for graduates. Options include working in the area of specialism for an established company, further study and research in emerging fields, or developing a start-up.
HKUST’s pioneering Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) exemplifies the University’s well-established tradition for innovative teaching, learning, and research. Since AIS' establishment in 2008 (previously named Interdisciplinary Programs Office), our dynamic academic units have provided unique education and research programs for students who are keen to make full use of the holistic learning and self-development opportunities that AIS provides.
To tackle the challenging and multi-faceted issues of today’s world—be it climate change, optimizing the big data revolution, or effective management of technology—it is necessary to fuse knowledge and know-how from different fields to bring multiple perspectives to the task of changing the world for the better.
We strive to tailor our programs to the newly emerging needs of society and of the students we educate. We co-operate closely with corporate partners to offer students projects and professional training with instructors and mentors from industry. Our goal is to provide a nurturing learning environment in which undergraduates and postgraduates can discover their true passion and interests through an education that connects them to the wider world.
We currently offer five cutting-edge interdisciplinary undergraduate programs:
Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP)
Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT)
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Program (IIM)
Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT)
Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) (Jointly offered by the Division of Environment and Sustainability and School of Business and Management)
These programs bring together two or more different academic disciplines and offer a brand-new type of educational experience, characterized by
1) Multicultural cohorts with small class sizes of 2–40 students per cohort per program, which allows close and supportive relationships to develop between students, professors and staff
2) Ambitious curricula across different schools
3) Wide-ranging personal and professional enrichment activities and an exclusive team of professional advisors who provide counseling and career advice to students.
At AIS, we learn, we experience, and we lead without boundaries.
Image
,
Title
Facts
Module Reference
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To establish an interdisciplinary academic unit at a local university
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an undergraduate dual degree program integrating technology and business knowledge
(Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To start an undergraduate program nurturing future leaders to embed and advance sustainability
(BSc in Environmental Management and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an experiential learning degree program educating technologists and innovators
(BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Greater China
Rank Description
To offer an undergraduate program allowing students to create their own major and curricula
(BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major)
,
Title
Career Prospects
Description
We understand that a student’s development is about more than academic knowledge. An understanding of personal motivations and goals, professional know-how, and business experience all help students plan for their future and adapt well to the working environment. AIS provides a wide range of career workshops and one-on-one individual advice to students to help them map out their own career paths.
AIS graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills work in professional fields including engineering, banking and finance, consultancy, NGOs, and many more. For detailed employment statistics, please refer to the websites of AIS Programs.
Image
,
Title
Admissions and Programs
Description
Students interested in BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management, BSc in Environmental Management and Technology or BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology, may apply to the programs directly. Students who would like more time to explore their interests can first apply for admissions to the School of Science, School of Engineering, School of Business and Management or School of Humanities and Social Science, and then apply to enroll in one of the AIS majors in the Spring Term of the first year of study.
If you are interested in the BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major, all HKUST students are eligible to submit the applications during the first year of study. You will be able to explore more after getting in HKUST.
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary StudiesJointly offered by School of Business and Management and the Division of Environment and Sustainability
Title
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
The Dual Degree Program gave me a platform to participate in many enrichment activities, including corporate projects, international business plan competitions, and executive forums. This exposure to practical challenges in the industry transformed me into a fast problem solver with the ability to understand and interpret corporate operations and provide solutions to enhance business growth.
Student Name
Sarang GUPTA (India)
Student Program
BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management
HKUST’s pioneering Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) exemplifies the University’s well-established tradition for innovative teaching, learning, and research. Since AIS' establishment in 2008 (previously named Interdisciplinary Programs Office), our dynamic academic units have provided unique education and research programs for students who are keen to make full use of the holistic learning and self-development opportunities that AIS provides.
To tackle the challenging and multi-faceted issues of today’s world—be it climate change, optimizing the big data revolution, or effective management of technology—it is necessary to fuse knowledge and know-how from different fields to bring multiple perspectives to the task of changing the world for the better.
We strive to tailor our programs to the newly emerging needs of society and of the students we educate. We co-operate closely with corporate partners to offer students projects and professional training with instructors and mentors from industry. Our goal is to provide a nurturing learning environment in which undergraduates and postgraduates can discover their true passion and interests through an education that connects them to the wider world.
We currently offer five cutting-edge interdisciplinary undergraduate programs:
Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP)
Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT)
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Program (IIM)
Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT)
Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) (Jointly offered by the Division of Environment and Sustainability and School of Business and Management)
These programs bring together two or more different academic disciplines and offer a brand-new type of educational experience, characterized by
1) Multicultural cohorts with small class sizes of 2–40 students per cohort per program, which allows close and supportive relationships to develop between students, professors and staff
2) Ambitious curricula across different schools
3) Wide-ranging personal and professional enrichment activities and an exclusive team of professional advisors who provide counseling and career advice to students.
At AIS, we learn, we experience, and we lead without boundaries.
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First in Hong Kong
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To establish an interdisciplinary academic unit at a local university
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First in Hong Kong
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To create an undergraduate dual degree program integrating technology and business knowledge
(Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management)
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1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To start an undergraduate program nurturing future leaders to embed and advance sustainability
(BSc in Environmental Management and Technology)
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1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an experiential learning degree program educating technologists and innovators
(BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology)
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1
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First in Greater China
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To offer an undergraduate program allowing students to create their own major and curricula
(BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major)
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We understand that a student’s development is about more than academic knowledge. An understanding of personal motivations and goals, professional know-how, and business experience all help students plan for their future and adapt well to the working environment. AIS provides a wide range of career workshops and one-on-one individual advice to students to help them map out their own career paths.
AIS graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills work in professional fields including engineering, banking and finance, consultancy, NGOs, and many more. For detailed employment statistics, please refer to the websites of AIS Programs.
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Overview
Description
HKUST’s pioneering Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) exemplifies the University’s well-established tradition for innovative teaching, learning, and research. Since AIS' establishment in 2008 (previously named Interdisciplinary Programs Office), our dynamic academic units have provided unique education and research programs for students who are keen to make full use of the holistic learning and self-development opportunities that AIS provides.
To tackle the challenging and multi-faceted issues of today’s world—be it climate change, optimizing the big data revolution, or effective management of technology—it is necessary to fuse knowledge and know-how from different fields to bring multiple perspectives to the task of changing the world for the better.
We strive to tailor our programs to the newly emerging needs of society and of the students we educate. We co-operate closely with corporate partners to offer students projects and professional training with instructors and mentors from industry. Our goal is to provide a nurturing learning environment in which undergraduates and postgraduates can discover their true passion and interests through an education that connects them to the wider world.
We currently offer five cutting-edge interdisciplinary undergraduate programs:
Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP)
Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT)
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Program (IIM)
Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT)
Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) (Jointly offered by the Division of Environment and Sustainability and School of Business and Management)
These programs bring together two or more different academic disciplines and offer a brand-new type of educational experience, characterized by
1) Multicultural cohorts with small class sizes of 2–40 students per cohort per program, which allows close and supportive relationships to develop between students, professors and staff
2) Ambitious curricula across different schools
3) Wide-ranging personal and professional enrichment activities and an exclusive team of professional advisors who provide counseling and career advice to students.
At AIS, we learn, we experience, and we lead without boundaries.
Image
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Title
Facts
Module Reference
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To establish an interdisciplinary academic unit at a local university
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an undergraduate dual degree program integrating technology and business knowledge
(Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To start an undergraduate program nurturing future leaders to embed and advance sustainability
(BSc in Environmental Management and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an experiential learning degree program educating technologists and innovators
(BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Greater China
Rank Description
To offer an undergraduate program allowing students to create their own major and curricula
(BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major)
,
Title
Career Prospects
Description
We understand that a student’s development is about more than academic knowledge. An understanding of personal motivations and goals, professional know-how, and business experience all help students plan for their future and adapt well to the working environment. AIS provides a wide range of career workshops and one-on-one individual advice to students to help them map out their own career paths.
AIS graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills work in professional fields including engineering, banking and finance, consultancy, NGOs, and many more. For detailed employment statistics, please refer to the websites of AIS Programs.
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Title
Admissions and Programs
Description
Students interested in BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management, BSc in Environmental Management and Technology or BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology, may apply to the programs directly. Students who would like more time to explore their interests can first apply for admissions to the School of Science, School of Engineering, School of Business and Management or School of Humanities and Social Science, and then apply to enroll in one of the AIS majors in the Spring Term of the first year of study.
If you are interested in the BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major, all HKUST students are eligible to submit the applications during the first year of study. You will be able to explore more after getting in HKUST.
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary StudiesJointly offered by School of Business and Management and the Division of Environment and Sustainability
Title
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
The Dual Degree Program gave me a platform to participate in many enrichment activities, including corporate projects, international business plan competitions, and executive forums. This exposure to practical challenges in the industry transformed me into a fast problem solver with the ability to understand and interpret corporate operations and provide solutions to enhance business growth.
Student Name
Sarang GUPTA (India)
Student Program
BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management
HKUST’s pioneering Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) exemplifies the University’s well-established tradition for innovative teaching, learning, and research. Since AIS' establishment in 2008 (previously named Interdisciplinary Programs Office), our dynamic academic units have provided unique education and research programs for students who are keen to make full use of the holistic learning and self-development opportunities that AIS provides.
To tackle the challenging and multi-faceted issues of today’s world—be it climate change, optimizing the big data revolution, or effective management of technology—it is necessary to fuse knowledge and know-how from different fields to bring multiple perspectives to the task of changing the world for the better.
We strive to tailor our programs to the newly emerging needs of society and of the students we educate. We co-operate closely with corporate partners to offer students projects and professional training with instructors and mentors from industry. Our goal is to provide a nurturing learning environment in which undergraduates and postgraduates can discover their true passion and interests through an education that connects them to the wider world.
We currently offer five cutting-edge interdisciplinary undergraduate programs:
Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP)
Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT)
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Program (IIM)
Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT)
Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) (Jointly offered by the Division of Environment and Sustainability and School of Business and Management)
These programs bring together two or more different academic disciplines and offer a brand-new type of educational experience, characterized by
1) Multicultural cohorts with small class sizes of 2–40 students per cohort per program, which allows close and supportive relationships to develop between students, professors and staff
2) Ambitious curricula across different schools
3) Wide-ranging personal and professional enrichment activities and an exclusive team of professional advisors who provide counseling and career advice to students.
At AIS, we learn, we experience, and we lead without boundaries.
Image
,
Title
Facts
Module Reference
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To establish an interdisciplinary academic unit at a local university
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an undergraduate dual degree program integrating technology and business knowledge
(Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To start an undergraduate program nurturing future leaders to embed and advance sustainability
(BSc in Environmental Management and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an experiential learning degree program educating technologists and innovators
(BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Greater China
Rank Description
To offer an undergraduate program allowing students to create their own major and curricula
(BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major)
,
Title
Career Prospects
Description
We understand that a student’s development is about more than academic knowledge. An understanding of personal motivations and goals, professional know-how, and business experience all help students plan for their future and adapt well to the working environment. AIS provides a wide range of career workshops and one-on-one individual advice to students to help them map out their own career paths.
AIS graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills work in professional fields including engineering, banking and finance, consultancy, NGOs, and many more. For detailed employment statistics, please refer to the websites of AIS Programs.
Image
,
Title
Admissions and Programs
Description
Students interested in BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management, BSc in Environmental Management and Technology or BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology, may apply to the programs directly. Students who would like more time to explore their interests can first apply for admissions to the School of Science, School of Engineering, School of Business and Management or School of Humanities and Social Science, and then apply to enroll in one of the AIS majors in the Spring Term of the first year of study.
If you are interested in the BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major, all HKUST students are eligible to submit the applications during the first year of study. You will be able to explore more after getting in HKUST.
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary StudiesJointly offered by School of Business and Management and the Division of Environment and Sustainability
Title
Programs Offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
The Dual Degree Program gave me a platform to participate in many enrichment activities, including corporate projects, international business plan competitions, and executive forums. This exposure to practical challenges in the industry transformed me into a fast problem solver with the ability to understand and interpret corporate operations and provide solutions to enhance business growth.
Student Name
Sarang GUPTA (India)
Student Program
BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management
HKUST’s pioneering Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) exemplifies the University’s well-established tradition for innovative teaching, learning, and research. Since AIS' establishment in 2008 (previously named Interdisciplinary Programs Office), our dynamic academic units have provided unique education and research programs for students who are keen to make full use of the holistic learning and self-development opportunities that AIS provides.
To tackle the challenging and multi-faceted issues of today’s world—be it climate change, optimizing the big data revolution, or effective management of technology—it is necessary to fuse knowledge and know-how from different fields to bring multiple perspectives to the task of changing the world for the better.
We strive to tailor our programs to the newly emerging needs of society and of the students we educate. We co-operate closely with corporate partners to offer students projects and professional training with instructors and mentors from industry. Our goal is to provide a nurturing learning environment in which undergraduates and postgraduates can discover their true passion and interests through an education that connects them to the wider world.
We currently offer five cutting-edge interdisciplinary undergraduate programs:
Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP)
Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT)
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Program (IIM)
Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT)
Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) (Jointly offered by the Division of Environment and Sustainability and School of Business and Management)
These programs bring together two or more different academic disciplines and offer a brand-new type of educational experience, characterized by
1) Multicultural cohorts with small class sizes of 2–40 students per cohort per program, which allows close and supportive relationships to develop between students, professors and staff
2) Ambitious curricula across different schools
3) Wide-ranging personal and professional enrichment activities and an exclusive team of professional advisors who provide counseling and career advice to students.
At AIS, we learn, we experience, and we lead without boundaries.
Image
[term:source:root:field_programs_modules:1]
Title
Facts
Module Reference
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To establish an interdisciplinary academic unit at a local university
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an undergraduate dual degree program integrating technology and business knowledge
(Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To start an undergraduate program nurturing future leaders to embed and advance sustainability
(BSc in Environmental Management and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Hong Kong
Rank Description
To create an experiential learning degree program educating technologists and innovators
(BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology)
Rank Number
1
Title
First in Greater China
Rank Description
To offer an undergraduate program allowing students to create their own major and curricula
(BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major)
[term:source:root:field_programs_modules:2]
Title
Career Prospects
Description
We understand that a student’s development is about more than academic knowledge. An understanding of personal motivations and goals, professional know-how, and business experience all help students plan for their future and adapt well to the working environment. AIS provides a wide range of career workshops and one-on-one individual advice to students to help them map out their own career paths.
AIS graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills work in professional fields including engineering, banking and finance, consultancy, NGOs, and many more. For detailed employment statistics, please refer to the websites of AIS Programs.
