(a) shall comply with the University's General Regulations and the Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Curricula; and

(b) shall

     (i) hold a Bachelor's degree of this University; or
    (ii) hold a qualification of equivalent standard of this University or another university or comparable institution accepted for this purpose (Note 1); and
     (iii) pass the qualifying examination, if required.

(Note 1): accepted qualifications include but not limited to:

(i) Professional Diploma in Housing Management awarded by the HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education, and with at least five years' work experience in the housing field; or

(ii) full membership of the Hong Kong Institute of Housing (MHKIH), and with at least five years' work experience in the housing field (at least two of which must be post-qualification); or

(iii) chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing (MCIH), and with at least five years' work experience in the housing field (at least two of which must be post-qualification).

Candidates who hold these qualifications, if shortlisted, may have to attend a qualifying examination that tests their academic ability to follow the curriculum prescribed. The qualifying examination consists of one or more written papers and takes place prior to the final selection of candidates for admission into the programme; and

(c) for a candidate who is seeking admission on the basis of a qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong of which the language of teaching and/or examination is not English, shall satisfy the University English language requirement applicable to high degrees as prescribed under General Regulation G2(b). IELTS and TOEFL tests must be taken within two years prior to September 1 of each admissions year.