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BEng (Hons) Computer Engineering (with optional minor in Business Intelligence)

電子計算機工程學榮譽工學士 (可副修商業智能)


Year of entry 2010
Mode of funding Government-funded
Programme code 1573
Mode of study Full-time
Indicative intake target 67
Normal duration of programme 3 years
Tuition fee Click here for more information
Application deadline
26 Feb 2010 (Local)
28 Feb 2010 (Non-local)
Programme leader
Dr Andrew LEUNG Chi-sing
BSc, MPhil, PhD (CUHK), MIEEE
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Remarks

The following degree option with an integrated minor is available to students admitted to the above programme:

  • BEng (Hons) Computer Engineering (Business Intelligence Minor)
    電子計算機工程學榮譽工學士 (副修商業智能)


Our Target

 The programme aims at exposing you to the latest developments in computer and information technology, in addition to the theoretical aspects of both hardware and software. The primary goal is to produce engineers who possess the skills necessary for the design and implementation of computer, multimedia, internet and mobile related systems. You will be prepared for employment in a wide range of economic sectors in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region, mainly in technology but also in business, banking, finance, public administration and trading.


Start Your Career Here

With the rapid developments in computer technology and multimedia applications, students will find ample opportunities in both hardware and software development positions for IT products and services. Potential employers include computer product development companies, software and system solutions companies, banks, finance and insurance companies, and the Hong Kong SAR Government.

The programme provides an optional Business Intelligence Minor for students wishing to embark on a career in the business sector.
 


How Do You Get In

To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and one of the following programme specific entrance requirements:

  • E or above in AL Applied Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Physics or Engineering Science
or
  • A higher diploma or an associate degree in an engineering or a science discipline, or an equivalent qualification
Students with the relevant associate degree, higher diploma or other academic qualification may be granted credit transfer upon admission and complete the programme in a shorter duration.

What You Will Be Studying

The programme focuses on four areas: Embedded System Design; Signal Processing Techniques for Multimedia Technology; Programming for Software Application Development; and Computer Networking.

Core course subjects include: Basic Electronic Circuit, Logic Circuit Design, Computer Programming, Data Structure and Algorithms, Mathematics, Microprocessor System Design, Computer Architecture, Computer Networks, Multimedia Database, Operating Systems, and Digital Signal Processing.

Elective course subjects include: Advanced Microprocessor Architecture, Information and Coding, Security Technology, Speech and Image Processing, Computer Vision and Virtual Reality, Computer Graphics and Animation, Computer Games, Multimedia Technology, Internet Technology, Mobile Computing, High Speed Multimedia Networks.


Professional Accreditation

The programme has been accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. Based on the Washington Accord, graduates will receive reciprocal recognition from the equivalent bodies in Australia, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK and the US.


Bonus Features

Industrial Attachment Scheme:Year 2 summer, students are provided with opportunities to work as summer interns for 9 weeks in multi-national corporations such as DBS, Chubb Hong Kong Ltd, Elec & Eltek International (HK) Ltd and MTRC. Internship training is also available overseas, in Canada, France, Singapore, the UK, Thailand, etc. This greatly enhances graduates’ career prospects and broadens their exposure. 

Co-operative Education Scheme:Subsequent to the summer internship, students may join the 12-month Co-operative Education Scheme during their final year. Selected students work as full-time interns in partner companies. They are given day release to attend classes so that they can complete the programmes within 3.5 years while gaining one-year full-time working experience. Some students are offered jobs by the partner companies at the end of the scheme.
Scholarships: Every year, some 50 scholarships worth over HK$500,000 are awarded to students of the Department of Electronic Engineering.
 
Student Exchange: The Department provides Student Exchange Scholarships for students to join overseas exchange programmes as a way to broaden their international exposure.
 
Student Activities:The Department’s student development management team provides various co-curricular activities, aiming to nurture well-rounded professionals who can meet the demands of the work market. Activities include a student mentoring scheme, peer tutoring scheme, student ambassador scheme, company visits and high table dinner, through which students can develop their organizational skills, communication and interpersonal skills, social etiquette, leadership, teamwork, problem solving skills, confidence and serving spirit.

Did You Know?

  • The Department of Electronic Engineering boasts 10 Fellows of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (FIEEE).
  • CityU’s State Key Laboratory of Millimeter Waves is the only Engineering State Key Laboratory in Hong Kong.
  • CityU Electronic Engineering students have won top prizes in various international, regional and local competitions. For more information, click here. Join us and you can become a winner too!
本課程旨在透過對電腦、互聯網及多媒體系統的廣泛訓練,培育能帶領未來科技發展的專業電腦工程師。內容主要教授電腦技術,範圍涵蓋軟件及硬件,重點有:多媒體訊息處理技術、軟件開發程式、電腦網絡及嵌入式系統設計等。