The aims of the major in Public Policy and Politics provide students with a comprehensive education in the common core theories, concepts, and knowledge bases of public policy, public management, and political science. Enable students to specialise in public policy, public management, or political science for gaining an understanding of the essential theories, principles, dynamics, and analytic approaches of these bodies of knowledge. Equip students with the theoretical, conceptual, and analytical tools to understand comprehensively public policy, public management, and political developments in Hong Kong, China and the contemporary global world. Produce graduates who can meet effectively the human resources needs of a wide range of public and private sector employers in administrative, management, and policy and political analysis positions, as well as in the media and non-governmental organisations.

Provide students with a comprehensive education in the common core theories, concepts, and knowledge bases of public policy, public management, and political science. Enable students to specialize in public policy, public management, or political science for gaining an understanding of the essential theories, principles, dynamics, and analytic approaches of these bodies of knowledge.