Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Information and Artificial Intelligence Engineering (Internet-of-Things / Artificial Intelligence / Information Security)

Aims and Characteristics

Programme Aims

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Information and Artificial Intelligence Engineering consists of the following programmes. Students admitted to the Scheme study together during the first year and then complete their preferred programme, normally within 3 years. Under this arrangement, students can make their choice after they have obtained a better understanding of the programmes.

• BEng (Hons) in Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things

  Electronic systems and the Internet of Things (IoT) are among the key technologies that play important roles in modern-day living. Various sectors, including business, commerce, communication, education, entertainment, healthcare and transportation, require electronic systems and the IoT for efficient operation. The programme aims to develop graduates with a wide range of professional knowledge and skills relevant to electronic systems and the IoT. The programme covers leading-edge technologies in electronic engineering, with a focus on IoT and related applications. These include artificial intelligence of things, robotics, sensor technologies, electronic devices and their associated software to sense, measure, interpret, connect and analyse data.
   

• BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence and Information Engineering

  With the rapid expansion and dissemination of information and smart communication technologies in daily life, professionals in the areas of information engineering and artificial intelligence are in great demand. This programme aims at developing graduates into artificial intelligence specialists and professionals in information engineering. The programme covers technological innovations in artificial intelligence and information engineering, focusing on machine perception and data science, as well as applications related to information engineering, such as computer vision, healthcare technology, bioinformatics, natural language processing and automatics robotics.
   

• BSc (Hons) in Information Security

  The recent advance in information and communication technologies has brought people great convenience in their daily lives. Information has become one of the most valuable assets to any country and any business, and it requires careful protection. Protecting data security and privacy and safeguarding against the risk of potentially devastating security attacks and misuses have thus become vital concerns for all countries and organisations. This programme aims at producing graduates with a wide range of professional knowledge and skills relevant to information security, including but not limited to computer-, network-, wireless-, mobile-, database-, Web-, and IoT-related security, as well as audit and compliance. The programme covers both large-scale and small-scale security issues and provides students with the necessary training. 

Programme Characteristics

• The BEng (Hons) in Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things emphasises both theory and applications. In the latter part of Year Three, students can use the knowledge that they have acquired to conduct an IoT project. In the final year, students can focus on selected areas by choosing relevant electives and complete a Capstone Project.
      
• The BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence and Information Engineering offers an effective mix of basic theory, hands-on practice and application examples. In the latter part of Year Three, students use the knowledge that they have acquired to conduct an artificial intelligence-based Integrated Project. They can focus on their selected areas by choosing relevant electives. In their final year, students must complete a Capstone Project.
       
• The BSc (Hons) in Information Security offers a good mix of basic theory, hands-on practice and application examples. In the latter part of Year Three, students can use the knowledge that they have acquired to conduct an integrated project. During the summer of Year Three, students have the opportunity to join an internship programme. In the final year, students can focus on selected areas by choosing relevant electives.

Students can gain workplace training opportunities within and outside Hong Kong through Work-Integrated Education.

Students can also participate in an exchange programme and spend a semester at an overseas 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 train 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.