• Introduction
• The Undergraduate Minor Program in Information Technology
• The Undergraduate Minor Program in Technology Management
• Continuing and Professional Education Programs (CPEP)
  

The School of Engineering enrolls about 40% of the University's undergraduate and postgraduate students. It comprises the Departments of Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, and Mechanical Engineering. Each department offers undergraduate programs leading to the BEng degree and postgraduate programs leading to the research-based degrees of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and course-based degree of Master of Science (MSc).

In addition to these disciplinary programs, an interdisciplinary BEng program in Computer Engineering, jointly administered by the Departments of Computer Science, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering, is also offered. The School of Engineering is introducing two new interdisciplinary postgraduate programs, namely, the Bioengineering program, and the Environmental Engineering program, leading to research-based degrees of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Other interdisciplinary degree programs jointly offered by the Schools of Science and Engineering include MSc in Biotechnology, MSc in Materials Science and Engineering, and MSc in Environmental Science and Engineering. Besides, the School also offers self-financed postgraduate programs including Master of Technology Management (MTM) programs and MSc programs in Civil Infrastructural Engineering and Management, IC Design Engineering, Microelectronics, and Telecommunications.

The School of Engineering offers two undergraduate minor programs in Information Technology, and Technology Management to engineering undergraduate students to equip them with knowledge and management skills in technology areas. With the approval of the major department, undergraduate students can graduate with dual program designation, if they can complete the requirements of the two undergraduate programs within the normal period of study.

The undergraduate curricula in the School of Engineering are broad-based with special attention given to laboratory skills, computer applications and design techniques. While undergraduate students in engineering take courses offered by their major departments, they also take at least 12 credits of general education courses offered by other schools. All engineering students will participate in a three-year immersion-style practical English language enhancement program. This mix of courses provides students with an integrated and modern view of the discipline. To complement academic training, the Industrial Training Program offers structured training in a simulated industrial environment, which helps students satisfy the training requirements of professional engineering bodies. Together, these reflect the fundamental facts that the mission of engineering is to produce and synthesize, and that engineering practice must be compatible with economic realities and the social environment.

Research and postgraduate education form a fundamental component of the School's mission. While supervised research is the backbone of the training for students pursuing MPhil and PhD degrees, all postgraduate students are required to undertake some course work.

Each department in the School of Engineering is established with state-of-the-art laboratories and computing facilities for teaching and research purposes. These facilities are supported by the University's central facilities, including the Library, the Center for Enhanced Learning and Teaching, the Information Technology Services Center, the Materials Characterization and Preparation Facility, the Advanced Engineering Materials Facility, the Microelectronics Fabrication Facility, the Design and Manufacturing Services Facility, the CLP Power Wind/Wave Tunnel Facility, and the Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility.

The Undergraduate Minor Program in Information Technology

Any undergraduate student studying in the Departments of Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, or Mechanical Engineering with a CGA of 8.5 (B+) or above may apply. They must declare their intention to enroll in the minor program no earlier than the second semester of their first year of study but no later than the last day of the add/drop period in the first semester of their final year of study. Students who wish to withdraw from the minor program should apply before the last day of the add/drop period in the first semester of their final year of study.

The Minor Program in Information Technology requires a minimum total of 18 credits taken from the following list of courses. Out of these 18 credits, at least 6 credits must be at the 200-level or above. Out of these 6 credits at the 200-level or above, at least 3 credits must be at the 300-level or above. Zero-level courses, final year project courses, and courses offered by the student's major department cannot be used to fulfill the minor program requirements.

Required Courses:
COMP 102, COMP 103 and COMP 171

Elective Courses:
To be chosen from amongst any COMP courses (except COMP 101), or any courses from the following list of ELEC courses:
ELEC 101, ELEC 151, ELEC 211, ELEC 212, ELEC 214, ELEC 314,
ELEC 315, ELEC 317, ELEC 331, ELEC 332, ELEC 333, ELEC 343

Students are recommended to take elective courses focused on one of the following areas: Software Engineering, Database Management, Multimedia Computing, and Networking. They are encouraged to seek advice from the academic counselors on selection of the elective courses.

To graduate with a minor in Information Technology, the students must be enrolled in the minor program; complete all of its requirements, as well as all the requirements of their major program of study; and attain an average of at least 5.5 (C+) in courses taken within the minor program.

The Undergraduate Minor Program in Technology Management

Any undergraduate Engineering student (except those studying in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management) with a CGA of 8.5 (B+) or above may apply. They must declare their intention to enroll in the minor program no earlier than the second semester of their first year of study but no later than the last day of the add/drop period in the first semester of their final year of study. Students who wish to withdraw from the minor program should apply before the last day of the add/drop period in the first semester of their final year of study.

The Minor Program in Technology Management requires a minimum total of 18 credits taken from the following list of courses. Out of these 18 credits, at least 6 credits must be at the 200-level or above. Out of these 6 credits at the 200-level or above, at least 3 credits must at the 300-level or above. Zero-level courses, final year project courses, and courses offered by the student's major department cannot be used to fulfill the minor program requirements.

Elective Courses:
To be chosen from amongst the following list of courses:
IEEM 115, IEEM 201, IEEM 225, IEEM 227, IEEM 241, IEEM 245, IEEM 310, IEEM 313, IEEM 317, IEEM 331, and at most one course from CENG 152, CIVL 141, MECH 106, MECH 152

Students are encouraged to seek advice from the academic counselors on selection of the elective courses.

To graduate with a minor in Technology Management, the students must be enrolled in the minor program; complete all of its requirements, as well as all the requirements of their major program of study; and attain an average of at least 5.5 (C+) in courses taken within the minor program.

Continuing and Professional Education Programs (CPEP)

Associate Director, Continuing Education and External Development:
Tin-yu WANG, BEng, MEng McMaster; MPEO

In order to support the University's mission to contribute to the economic and social development of Hong Kong and her region, the School of Engineering has focused its Continuing and Professional Education Programs on the diffusion of new technologies in Engineering and Management. This focus is reflected in the participation of the School's faculty members and technical staff as featured speakers in their own areas of specialism. In general, programs are designed to provide on-the-job development of professionals in new areas of high technologies at the postgraduate level. Most programs are conducted on weekends. Industrial flavored laboratory demonstrations and hands-on exercises are frequently incorporated in these programs to enhance the learning experience of students.

A full spectrum of short programs on a wide range of engineering and management topics is offered all year round for open enrolment. These non-credit programs are aimed at orientating practicing engineers and professionals with the latest developments in technology. Program materials are generally condensed to within two to five days. These programs include topics that fit under the general themes of Information Technology, Telecommunication and Networking Technology, Electronic Technology, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Engineering Management, Manufacturing Technology, Product Design Technology, Environmental Technology, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services Technology, and Advanced Materials Technology.

In response to the increasing needs of industries for tailor-made programs, the School designs programs to meet company needs. Programs spanning from one day to half a year have been delivered for a number of government departments, local industries, and multinational corporations both in Hong Kong and in China.

In addition to short programs and tailored-made programs, the School offers two 6-month part-time Professional Diploma in Computer Forensics (PDCF) programs to deliver cutting-edge technology and legal practices in the computer security and forensics field. Both diploma programs are the first such programs offered in Hong Kong and in most parts of Asia. Moreover, the School also offers a 10-month part-time Executive Diploma in Transportation Logistics Management (EDTLM) program to top executives and managers from the transportation and logistics field. The School offers a broad spectrum of continuing and professional education in engineering and management (MTM, PDCF, EDTLM and short programs) for executives and technical professionals to suit various levels of interests, experience, academic standings and aspirations that engineering professionals may have.