Calendar 2008–2009

134 Part 3 • Academic Units and University Extensions Part 3 from paying IASP programme fees. They are responsible for tuition of their home institution, and hostel and other exchange related fees at the University. Study abroad students pay a comprehensive IASP programme fee which covers tuition, on-campus shared accommodation and related expenses, and orientation expenses. IASP serves as the home department to both exchange and study abroad students. All enquiries should be directed to: International Asian Studies Programme Office of Academic Links Lady Ho Tung Hall The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR Tel: (852) 2609 7597 Fax: (852) 2603 5045 E-mail: iasp@cuhk.edu.hk Website: www.cuhk.edu.hk/oal/ School of Continuing and Professional Studies Tel: 2209 0299/0290 Fax: 2603 6565; 2739 2797 E-mail: scs@cuhk.edu.hk Website: www.scs.cuhk.edu.hk Established in 1965, the University’s Department of Extramural Studies was renamed School of Continuing Studies in 1994. From January 2006, the school has been renamed as the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCS). Bearing the mission of providing quality professional and continuing education programmes and services to meet the changing needs of society, the school offers a diverse range of programmes at different levels. In 2007–08, over 2,000 courses and programmes were offered with a total enrolment of over 44,000. Programmes offered by SCS can be broadly categorized into general courses and award-bearing programmes. General courses, normally lasting two to four months each, have no specific admission requirements, and are generally for self-enrichment. Since 1979, SCS has been offering award-bearing programmes at 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 including art, music and the humanities; business and management; information technology and science; traditional Chinese medicine and health care; languages and translation; and social sciences and public administration.