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156 Part 3 • Research Units and University Extensions School of Continuing Studies Tel.: 2209 0299/0290 Fax.: 2603 6565/2739 2797 E-mail: scs@cuhk.edu.hk Website: http://www.scs.cuhk.edu.hk The University’s School of Continuing Studies (SCS) was established in 1965 under the former name of the Department of Extramural Studies. With a mission to provide quality continuing education programmes and services to meet the changing needs of society, the school offers diversified programmes at different levels. In 2004–05, more than 2,000 courses were offered with a total enrolment of some 38,000. Programmes offered by the SCS can be broadly categorized into general courses and award-bearing programmes. General courses, normally lasting three to four months each, have no specific admission requirements, and are self-enrichment in nature. Since 1979, SCS has been offering award-bearing programmes at postgraduate, undergraduate, higher diploma, advanced diploma, professional diploma, diploma, and certificate levels. These programmes have specific entrance requirements and are designed in accordance with the guidelines and standards set by the University to provide academic and professional qualifications for those who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in their particular fields of study. SCS courses and programmes cover a wide range of disciplines such as art, music and the humanities; business and management; computer science and information technology; traditional Chinese medicine and health care; languages and translation; and social sciences, disciplinary forces and security studies. Starting from 1988, SCS has diversified its portfolio to include the running of degree programmes in collaboration with professional organizations and overseas academic institutions. Examples include • Master of Arts Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (with Lancaster University, UK) • Master of Arts Degree in (Managerial) Economics (with University of Oklahoma, USA) • Master’s Degree in Applied Science in Biopharmaceuticals (with University of New South Wales, Australia) U niversity Extensions