Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Scheme in Electrical Engineering (Electrical Engineering / Transportation Systems Engineering)

Aims and Characteristics

Programme Aims

The BEng (Hons) Scheme in Electrical Engineering consists of the following degrees. It aims to give students the flexibility to decide on their final degree during their study.

• The BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering provides in-depth coverage of electrical engineering based on an outcome-based education philosophy. The programme produces engineers who are able to practise their professions in a wide range of areas of electrical engineering, such as electrical power systems, energy conversion and utilisation, transportation systems, environmental protection, control, and computer and fibre-optic applications.
  
  A modern electrical engineer should possess a broad-based education and the specialist knowledge needed to undertake high-level work in design, planning, supervision, and manufacturing. The programme thus emphasises mastery of both fundamental principles and the application of the latest engineering technology. Of equal importance is training in leadership, entrepreneurship and communication skills.  
  
  We encourage lifelong learning so that graduates can keep abreast of new developments in engineering and technology.

• The BEng (Hons) in Transportation Systems Engineering aims to make full use of the hugely versatile applications of the in-demand disciplines of electrical engineering to broaden the career opportunities available to our graduates. Students are expected to acquire a solid understanding of the fundamentals of electrical engineering and to apply the knowledge gained and techniques learned to relevant areas in the field of transportation systems.
  
  The programme philosophy focuses on the incorporation of up-to-date engineering knowledge into transportation systems to enhance the efficiency, reliability, safety and maintainability of infrastructure and services. At the core of the programme are current practices in transportation, the latest technologies in transportation systems, and their integration to provide engineering solutions to practical problems.

Programme Characteristics

• The BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering is one of the premier electrical engineering degree programmes in Hong Kong, which provides unique and up-to-date education in electrical power and energy. The curriculum is designed to give a balanced treatment of university core requirements, electrical engineering fundamentals, advanced and specialist topics, and non-technical subjects such as management. 

• The BEng (Hons) in Transportation Systems Engineering is unique in Hong Kong, providing students with interdisciplinary knowledge and perspectives in modern transportation systems and a direct career path into the high-growth transportation industry and related sectors.

Engineering practice is an integrated component of the curriculum. Student learning is supplemented by a variety of laboratory, training and project activities. Students also develop good presentation and problem-solving skills through mini-projects and final-year projects. Students are required to take the Work-Integrated Education (WIE) component, which may be in the form of summer training or an industrial attachment.

Students can also participate in exchange programmes and spend a semester at an overseas university. Every year, a number of students participate in exchange programmes with institutions such as Cardiff University, the National University of Singapore, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and North Carolina State University. The exchange programme offers excellent opportunities for students to study abroad, broaden their horizons and develop an appreciation of the cultures of other countries.

The Engineering and Entrepreneurship Club (E&E Club) provides a platform to enhance students’ interests in engineering and understanding of entrepreneurship. E&E Club organises workshops to nurture students’ technical skills and invites experts to share their knowledge of the requirements of entrepreneurship with students. It further supports students participating in both local and overseas underwater robot competitions.

Seminars, industry visits and overseas study tours are also organised to broaden students’ horizons.

*All admitted students embark on a Common Year One curriculum. Towards the end of Year One, students can decide whether to continue with their initial choice or switch to another choice within the Faculty of Engineering. Those who wish to switch can choose their preferred departmental scheme/programme through a ranking assessment.