Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Information Security

Fast-track Integrated Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programme

Programme Overview

The fast-track programme is designed to provide an opportunity for high-achieving students to complete both the Bachelor's and Master's degrees in a shortened duration and with reduced tuition fees. Two award parchments will be issued (one for the Bachelor’s degree and one for the Master’s degree).

Students enrolling in BSc (Hons) in Information Security programme who meet the admission requirements at Year 1 entry or in Year 3 can take a fast-track path to complete MSc in Blockchain Technology programme in one year.

Entry Path and Admission Requirements

Year 1 Entry

1. JUPAS (Local): At least Level 5** in 2 subjects and with HKDSE Best 5 score of 26 or above (Conversion scale: 5**=8.5; 5*=7; 5=5.5; 4=4);
2. Non-JUPAS (Local) and Non-JEE (Mainland and Non-local Non-Mainland): IB score of 39 or above (or equivalent); OR
3. JEE (Mainland): Total score within the Top 3% of the province of the examination year

Year 3 Entry

1. Attained a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.30 or above at the end of Semester 2 of Year 2; and
2. Recommended by the Programme Leader

Normal Study Duration

Students enrolled in the Fast-track programme can normally complete both Ug and TPg programmes in full-time mode within 5 years. 

4 years for Ug + 1 year for TPg

Level 5 master’s degree subjects to be included in the Ug curriculum

Fast-track programme students can take up to 9 credits (almost 30% of the credit requirement of the TPg curriculum) from the following Level 5 subjects within their Ug curriculum, and these credits will count towards the TPg programme award.

Below are details of how Level 5 subjects available to students of the Fast-track programme can replace the original subjects in the Ug curriculum.

Maintain Enrollment in the Fast-track Programme

Students are required to maintain a CGPA of 3.30 or above to stay on the Fast-track programme.

Further Information

For further details of the programme requirements, please refer to the links below.

Enquiries

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