Flagship Programme - International Sustainability Programme for Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship (INSPIRE)

Flagship Programmes

Introduction

With its first cohort being admitted in the 2025/26 academic year, International Sustainability Programme for Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship (INSPIRE), one of the Flagship Programmes of the University, aims to provide exemplary students with a comprehensive and globally focused education in energy and environmental engineering.  Expanding on the Energy Science and Engineering (ESE) and Environmental Science and Engineering (EVE) programmes, INSPIRE incorporates enhanced overseas study experiences, internship opportunities, research components, mentorship support and entrepreneurial training.

Students will benefit from the specialized curriculum in energy, environment and sustainability, along with extensive training in global perspectives, innovative mindset and research.

For more information about the Flagship Programmes and the Flagship Scholarships, please visit https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pvdp/flagship.

Highlighted Features

  • Free choice of major between ESE and EVE
  • Overseas placement / research opportunities and overseas exchange study to enhance students’ global perspective
  • Mentorship programme connecting students with experienced professionals, offering guidance and industry insights to support their personal and professional development
  • Training workshops on entrepreneurship to embark on the entrepreneurial journey

Admission Arrangements

Students are admitted directly to the INSPIRE stream by application through the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) [for HKDSE students].

JUPAS Applicants

JUPAS Catalogue No. JS1050
Qualification Type Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)


Curriculum (2025 Cohort)

Gateway Education Requirement (30 credit units, including 9 credit units for School-specified courses)
School-specified courses for fulfilling the Gateway Education requirement

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
CA1167 Engineering Communication B1 3
SEE1003 Introduction to Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering B1 3
SEE3002 Energy and Environmental Economics B3 3


School Requirement (18 credit units)

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
CHEM1200 Discovery in Biology B1 3
CHEM1300 Principles of General Chemistry B1 3
Select either MA1200 or MA1300
MA1200 Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I B1 3
MA1300 Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I B1 3
Select either MA1201 or MA1301
MA1201 Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II B1 3
MA1301 Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II B1 3
PHY1201 General Physics I B1 3
SEE1000 Professional Development: Career Planning Workshop B1 0
SEE1002 Introduction to Computing for Energy and Environment B1 3
SEE2000 Professional Development I B2 0
SEE4000 Professional Development II B4 0


Major Requirement
Energy Science and Engineering (ESE) (80 credit units)
 

1) Basic Core Courses (26 credit units)

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
MA2181 Mathematical Methods for Engineering B2 3
SEE2001 Electromagnetic Principles for Energy Engineers B2 3
SEE2002 Chemical Sciences for Energy and Environmental Engineers B2 4
SEE2003 Introduction to Energy and Environmental Data Analysis B2 3
SEE2101 Engineering Thermofluids I B2 3
SEE2201 Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering B2 3
SEE4993 Research Seminar B4 1
Select any one among the three options: (i) SEE4994 + SEE4998, (ii) SEE4995, or (iii) SEE4999
SEE4994 Guided Study in Energy and Environment B4 3
SEE4995 Guided Study in Energy and Environment B4 6
SEE4998 Special Project in Energy and Environment B4 3
SEE4999 Special Project in Energy and Environment B4 6


2) Major Core Courses (42 credit units)

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
SEE3001 Energy and Environmental Policy B3 3
SEE3003 Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies B3 3
SEE3101 Engineering Thermofluids II B3 4
SEE3102 Power Plant Engineering B3 3
SEE3103 Energy Efficiency for Buildings B3 3
SEE3104 Sustainable and Renewable Energy B3 3
SEE4001 Engineers in Society B4 1
SEE4003 Energy and Environmental Engineering Laboratory B4 3
SEE4004 Environmental Impact Assessment for Sustainable Development B4 4
SEE4112 Sustainable Engineering Systems: Modelling and Analysis B4 3
SEE4217 Waste and Wastewater Treatment Engineering B4 3
SEE4997 Final Year Project B4 6
SYE4024 Project Management B4 3


3) Electives (12 credit units)

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
Select at least three from Courses SDSC3002, SEE4113, SEE4114, SEE4115, SEE4116, SEE4117, SEE4118, SEE4119, SEE4120, SEE4121 and SEE4122
SDSC3002 Data Mining B3 3
SEE4113 Nanotechnology in Energy Conversion and Storage: Concepts and Creative Science B4 3
SEE4114 Bioenergy Engineering: Principles and Applications B4 3
SEE4115 Energy Catalysis and Reaction Engineering B4 3
SEE4116 Energy and Carbon Auditing B4 3
SEE4117 Solar Energy Engineering B4 3
SEE4118 Wind and Marine Energy B4 3
SEE4119 Electrical Energy Conversion B4 3
SEE4120 Materials Engineering for Energy Applications B4 3
SEE4121 Gas Engineering B4 3
SEE4122 Chemical Separations for Energy and Environmental Applications B4 3
Select at least one from Courses SEE3201, SEE3204, SEE3205, SEE3206, SEE3207, SEE4202, SEE4205, SEE4216, SEE4218 and SEE4220
SEE3201 Atmospheric Science – An Introductory Survey B3 3
SEE3204 * Urban Sustainability B3 3
SEE3205 Urban Sustainability B3 3
SEE3206 Environmental Social Governance B3 3
SEE3207 Indoor Environmental Quality B3 3
SEE4202 Atmospheric Chemistry B4 3
SEE4205 Design of Smart Cities and Sustainable Building B4 3
SEE4216 Combustion and Air Pollution Control B4 3
SEE4218 Water and Water Resource Engineering B4 3
SEE4220 Measurements of Air Pollutants B4 3

* SEE3204 is a summer course (not offered until further notice)

Environmental Science and Engineering (EVE) (81 credit units)

1) Basic Core Courses (27 credit units)

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
CHEM2004 Principles of Analytical Chemistry B2 4
MA2181 Mathematical Methods for Engineering B2 3
SEE2002 Chemical Sciences for Energy and Environmental Engineers B2 4
SEE2003 Introduction to Energy and Environmental Data Analysis B2 3
SEE2101 Engineering Thermofluids I B2 3
SEE2201 Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering B2 3
SEE4993 Research Seminar B4 1
Select any one among the three options: (i) SEE4994 + SEE4998, (ii) SEE4995, or (iii) SEE4999
SEE4994 Guided Study in Energy and Environment B4 3
SEE4995 Guided Study in Energy and Environment B4 6
SEE4998 Special Project in Energy and Environment B4 3
SEE4999 Special Project in Energy and Environment B4 6


2) Major Core Courses (45 credit units)

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units
SEE2203 Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Management B2 3
SEE2204 Principles of Sustainability B2 3
SEE3003 Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies B3 3
SEE3101 Engineering Thermofluids II B3 4
SEE3203 Air Pollution B3 3
SEE4001 Engineers in Society B4 1
SEE4002 Environmental Engineering Laboratory B4 3
SEE4004 Environmental Impact Assessment for Sustainable Development B4 4
SEE4203 Advanced Treatment and Management of Solid and Municipal Waste B4 3
SEE4204 Environmental Systems Modelling B4 3
SEE4217 Waste and Wastewater Treatment Engineering B4 3
SEE4218 Water and Water Resource Engineering B4 3
SEE4996 Final Year Project B4 6
SYE4024 Project Management B4 3


3) Electives (at least 9 credit units)

Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units Remarks
Select at least Three courses from the following list
CHEM4035 Environmental Measurements B4 4 Environmental Technology
CA3677 Hydraulics and Hydrology B3 3
SEE3207 Indoor Environmental Quality B3 3
SEE4122 Chemical Separations for Energy and Environmental Applications B4 3
SEE4216 Combustion and Air Pollution Control B4 3
SEE4220 Measurements of Air Pollutants B4 3
SDSC3002 Data Mining B3 3 Sustainability and
Environmental Management
SEE3001 Energy and Environmental Policy B3 3
SEE3104 Sustainable and Renewable Energy B3 3
SEE3204 * Urban Sustainability B3 3
SEE3205 Urban Sustainability B3 3
SEE3206 Environmental Social Governance B3 3
SEE4116 Energy and Carbon Auditing B4 3
SEE4205 Design of Smart Cities and Sustainable Building B4 3
SEE4206 Social Perspectives of Environmental Science and Engineering B4 3
CHEM4022 Environmental Toxicology B4 4 Environmental Science
CHEM4035 Environmental Measurements B4 4
CHEM4039 Environmental Conservation and Resources Management B4 4
SEE3201 Atmospheric Science - An Introductory Survey B3 3
SEE4202 Atmospheric Chemistry B4 3
SEE4219 Air Quality Modeling B4 3

* SEE3204 is a summer course (not offered until further notice)

Guidelines and Assessment Forms

Course Guidelines Assessment Forms
(for supervisor's completion)
SEE4993 Research Seminar Guidelines on Taking SEE4993 Research Seminar - - -
SEE4994 / SEE4995 Guided Study in Energy and Environment Guidelines on Taking Guided Study and Special Project (i) SEE4994
(ii) SEE4995 (Plan A)
(iii) SEE4995 (Plan B)
SEE4998 / SEE4999 Special Project in Energy and Environment (iv) SEE4998
(v) SEE4999 (Plan A)
(vi) SEE4999 (Plan B)


Supplementary Information

Study Planning

  • Students are required to consult their Major Leader to design a customized study plan.
  • Students may be required to enroll in courses during the summer semesters to ensure adequate progress in their study.
  • INSPIRE students are expected to complete more credit units (128 [ESE major] or 129 [EVE major] at least) than regular ESE or EVE students.