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Aerospace Engineering
Major
Aerospace Engineering
航空航天工程
Degree / Award Title
Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering
工學士(航空航天工程)
Offering Academic Unit
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mode of Study
Full-time

Aims of Major
Aerospace has been undergoing rapid changes since the last century. Such changes have been driven by the advancement in electric aircraft flight technologies, advanced digital communications (what is now called digital aerospace), smart inspection, autonomous flight, supersonic flight technologies, etc. Our major takes cognizance of these changes but at the same time provides the students with the engineering skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the current climate and to adapt to the forthcoming challenges. The timing of this new proposal offers CityU the opportunity to nurture a new generation of aerospace graduates in Hong Kong, who are able to meet the many future challenges of the aerospace and engineering industries.
 
The proposed aerospace engineering major at CityU aims to provide students with a significantly broad base of engineering skills. They will meet the needs of the current and the changing aerospace industry, e.g. New Space (SpaceX), space flight and the next generation aircraft. Moreover, the multidisciplinary education also enhances graduate employment in areas such as technical services, consultancy, manufacturing and finance, which is aligned with the manpower need in Hong Kong.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Major (MILOs)

Upon successful completion of this Major, students should be able to:

  1. Have an understanding of the scientific principles and applications of aerospace engineering. 
  2. Gain basic knowledge in relevant areas, including fluid mechanics/flight mechanics/flight control, aeroelasticity/aerodynamics, propulsion/thermodynamics, structural/solid mechanics, material science, design/manufacturing, electrical and electronics systems, and communication systems.
  3. Gain laboratory experience with aerospace engineering projects.
  4. Develop necessary problem solving capability, design and experimental skills.
  5. Acquire the synergistic ability to formulate and solve real-world aerospace engineering problems.
  6. Acquire work related experience and effective communication skills.

Degree Requirements

Requirements Normative 4-year
Degree		 Advanced Standing I1 Advanced Standing II2
Gateway Education requirement 30 credit units 21 credit units --
College / School requirement 6 credit units waived
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Major requirement

84 credit units

 75 credit units+ --
Free electives / Minor (if applicable) 0 credit units 0 credit unit --
Minimum Graduation Requirement: 120 credit units 96 credit units --
Maximum Credit Units Permitted: 144 credit units 114 credit units --
Note 1: For students with recognised Advanced Level Examinations or equivalent qualifications.


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Course exemption granted to individual students should be made up within electives in the Major Requirement.  

Professional Recognition
The Major is planning to get accreditation from the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).