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Information Engineering
Major
Information Engineering
資訊工程學
Degree / Award Title
Bachelor of Engineering in Information Engineering
工學士(資訊工程學)
Offering Academic Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering
Mode of Study
Full-time

Aims of Major

The aims of this major are to provide students with an education in information engineering, and to prepare them to have the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to pursue a career as professional engineers.  The contents covered aim to have breadth to allow graduates to work across boundaries as well as depth to equip and prepare them to meet the demands of employers as well as the demands for pursuing postgraduate studies. Through this experience, our graduates will also have the ability and vision that will enable them to become independent life-long learners in this rapidly changing information age.


Intended Learning Outcomes of Major (MILOs)

  1. Be able to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
  2. Be able to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data.
  3. Be able to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints.
  4. Be able to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
  5. Be able to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
  6. Be aware of professional and ethical responsibilities.
  7. Be able to communicate effectively.
  8. Have knowledge in contemporary issues and an awareness of the impact of engineering solutions in a broad, global and societal context.
  9. Recognise the need for life-long learning.
  10. Be able to use necessary engineering/IT tools.

Degree Requirements

Requirements Normative 4-year
Degree		 Advanced Standing I1 Advanced Standing II2
Gateway Education requirement 30 credit units 21 credit units 12 credit units
College requirement 6 credit units 0 credit unit 0 credit unit
Major requirement

84 credit units

 75 credit units 60-72 credit units
Free electives / Minor (if applicable) 0 credit units 0 credit unit 0 credit unit
Minimum Graduation Requirement: 120 credit units 96 credit units 72 credit units
Maximum Credit Units Permitted: 144 credit units 114 credit units 84 credit units
Note 1: For students with recognised Advanced Level Examinations or equivalent qualifications.
Note 2: For Associate Degree/Higher Diploma graduates admitted as senior-year intake students.

Professional Recognition
The major is accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).