Calendar 2001–02

162 Part 5 • Department Profiles and Programmes of Studies Department of Economics Tel.: 2609 8190 Fax.: 2603 5805 E-mail: economics@cuhk.edu.hk Website: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/eco One of the top-ranking economics departments in Asia in terms of the volume of staff publications, the Department of Economics offers undergraduate courses in theory, applications, and analytical skills, with special reference to Hong Kong, mainland China, and East Asia. With over 20 full-time teachers, the department runs the largest undergraduate economics programme and also the largest MPhil programme in economics among local universities. Graduates of the department predominate in the territory’s research economist positions. Department of Geography and Resource Management Tel.: 2609 6529 Fax.: 2603 5006 E-mail: geography@cuhk.edu.hk Website: http://www.grm.cuhk.edu.hk The department offers training in broad-based geographical knowledge with a focus on resource management. The programme equips students with geographical theories, methods and skills in general and utilization and management of natural and environmental resources in particular. The department’s new name and the newly revised curriculum instill a sense of professionalism into a conventional academic discipline with wide-range practical applications. Teaching and research concentrate on three areas: geographical techniques, physical and environmental systems, and urban and regional systems. Emphasis is placed on the use of an integrative approach and geoinformation technology in the study and resolution of local and regional problems involving complex interactions among natural resources, environment, and human activities. Local and overseas field trips are regularly organized to enrich students’ learning. Department of Government and Public Administration Tel.: 2609 7530 Fax.: 2603 5229 E-mail: gpadept@cuhk.edu.hk Website: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/gpa The department runs a major programme leading to the BSSc in government and public administration and a minor programme in law. It also administers postgraduate programmes leading to MA, MSSc, MPhil and PhD degrees. Over 40 courses are offered in the areas of political theory, comparative government, international relations, political economy, gender politics, public administration, public policy, constitutional law, administrative law, international law, criminal law, jurisprudence, and legal systems.