Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Spatial Data Science and Smart Cities (Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics / Urban Informatics and Smart Cities)
Entrance Year Sept 2025
Programme Code JS3130
Mode of Study Full-time
Normal Duration
4 years
Fund Type Government-Funded
Credits Required for Graduation
BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities
Programme Leader(s)
Scheme Leader and Programme Leader of the BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
Dr ZHU Xiaolin
BSc, MSc, PhD
Deputy Programme Leader of the BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
Dr CHEN Si, Sissi
BA, BSc, MSc, PhD
Dr SHI Guoqiang
PhD
Programme Leader of the BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities
Dr ZHUGE Cheng-xiang, Tony
PhD
Deputy Programme Leader of the BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities
Dr YIN Tiangang
BSc, MEng, PhD
Remarks
- The Faculty of Construction and Environment International Student Scholarships (FCE ISS) are offered to eligible international students. Please click here for more details.
- Entry scholarships are available for outstanding admittees. Please click here for details.
- Students will be awarded one of the following degrees upon successful completion of the graduation requirements of the programme concerned:
- BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics 土地測量及地理資訊學(榮譽)理學士
- BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities 城市信息學及智慧城市(榮譽)理學士
- Students are subject to further assessment (i.e., students’ own choice, GPA and interview performance) before being offered entry into programmes/majors at the end of their Year One study.
The option of a Secondary Major in AI and Data Analytics (AIDA) is available to students enrolled in the BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics programme. Admission to the Secondary Major is competitive and subject to a different credit requirement for graduation. Please see the Secondary Major Details section for more information.
Aims and Characteristics
Aims & Learning Outcomes
The aims of the Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) Scheme are underpinned by the philosophy that our graduates should be capable of coping with the rapidly changing market conditions in Hong Kong, mainland China and the region and with the demands of their future professions in land surveying, geo-information technology, utility management and surveying, as well as urban informatics and smart cities. The Department has close links with professional bodies and invites industry experts to give guest lectures to students whenever appropriate.
Programme Characteristics
Applicants to the LSGI Scheme may choose from the following two programmes:
BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
This programme equips students with skills in land surveying/geomatics, geo-information technology, and utility surveying/management. This enables graduates to work competently and confidently as geographic information systems professionals in disciplines such as transport and logistics and environmental, socio-economic, commercial and construction surveying, or as utility professionals in disciplines related to the surveying, condition diagnosis, maintenance, and management of underground facilities.
BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities
This programme equips students to cope with various challenges in global cities undergoing rapid urbanisation. The main purpose of the programme is to provide students with an education in principles and theories of urban science as well as practical skills in urban analytics, allowing them to leverage emerging technologies and values in urban big data to effectively understand and serve smart cities.
Upon completion of the programmes, students will be able to
- apply appropriate mathematical and computing skills to solve problems and analyse data;
- comprehend and apply geomatics and smart cities concepts and theories;
- understand geomatics and smart cities technologies and apply them appropriately;
- integrate various geomatics and smart cities technologies to solve problems in a professional, timely and cost-effective manner;
- carry out and manage geomatics and smart cities projects;
- work with and supervise others in accordance with, and abiding by, society’s legal, ethical, and professional standards; and
- respond to advancements in geomatics and related technologies as part of their continuous lifelong learning.
All admitted students embark on a Common Year One curriculum. After the first year of study, students can decide whether to continue with their initial choice or switch to another choice within the Faculty. Those who wish to switch can choose their preferred departmental scheme/programme through a ranking assessment.
