Bachelor’s Degree Scheme in Construction and Environment (JS3004)

Students of the BRE Scheme may choose BSc (Hons) in Building Engineering and Management after their year-one studies.

Programme Leaflet           

Programme Aims

This programme provides students with a rich education in building engineering and construction management. Graduates are in great demand in the professional building and construction management sectors because they are well prepared to adapt to the changing needs of the construction industry and possess the expertise necessary to plan, coordinate, supervise, and control the multiple complex processes involved in building projects.

Secondary Major

The option of Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA) is available to the students of Award Major in BSc (Hons) in Building Engineering and Management. [With Secondary Major, Credits Required for Graduation: 144 (including 142 academic credits plus 2 training credits)]

The programme with a Secondary Major is designed to train up students to become digitalisation specialists who will lead innovation in the field of construction industry by adopting advanced digital technologies and data-driven approaches. Students are equipped with core principles and practical knowledge in traditional construction technology and management alongside in-depth and integrated understanding of various artificial intelligence and data analytics approaches through interdisciplinary and hands-on training.

Career Prospects

The sustainable growth of the region offers a wide variety of challenging and rewarding careers in the construction industry. Graduates always take up technical and managerial roles as building engineers, planning engineers, project co-ordinators, and construction project managers. Some graduates are employed in property development, building maintenance and facility management in leading organizations in Hong Kong and internationally. The majority of graduates are offered employment before or shortly after completing their studies.  Graduates are welcome to study master’s degree programmes further at the Department.

Professional Recognition

This programme is accredited by:

• The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE)
• The Chartered Institute of Building in the UK (CIOB); and
• The Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM)

Work-Integrated Education (WIE)

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Student Exchange Programme

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Scholarship

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Award Co-ordinator

Dr Hung Lin CHI

Enquiries

Email Address: kong.wai-kei@polyu.edu.hk

Deputy Admissions Officer: Dr Tanyan Zheng TAN
Email Address: tanya.tan@polyu.edu.hk

Telephone: (852) 3400 8121 (Miss Kaman MAK)

Applicants may obtain further information on the programme via the Study@PolyU website at www.polyu.edu.hk/study