BSc (Hons) 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
Programme Intake 327 (Combined intake for programmes JS3004 [around 33], JS3211 [around 38], JS3791 [around 22], JS3789 [around 65], JS3214 [around 27], JS3739 [around 87], JS3375 [around 20] and JS3130 [around 35]) (JUPAS and Non-JUPAS) (Subject to approval)
Fund Type Government-Funded
Credits Required for Graduation
BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
- 124 (Plus 1-credit industrial safety training and a non-credit bearing summer training)
BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities
- 119 (Plus 1-credit industrial safety training and a non-credit bearing summer training)
Programme Leader(s)
Scheme Leader and Programme Leader of BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
Dr ZHU Xiaolin
BSc, MSc, PhD
Deputy Programme Leader of BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
Dr CHEN Si, Sissi
BA, BSc, MSc, PhD
Dr SHI Guoqiang
PhD
Programme Leader of BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities
Dr ZHUGE Cheng-xiang, Tony
PhD
Deputy Programme Leader of BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities
Dr YIN Tiangang
BSc, MEng, PhD
Remarks
Student will be awarded one of the following titles 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 criteria i.e. students’ own choice, GPA and interview performance in selection of awards/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 of the BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics. 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 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 land surveying/geomatics, geo-information technology and utility surveying/management skills, enabling 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 a discipline related to the survey, 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 under rapid urbanization process. The main purpose of the proposed programme is the education of principles and theories in urban science as well as practical skills in urban analytics so that they can leverage emerging technologies and values in urban big data to better understand and serve smart cities.
Upon completion of the programme, students are 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 will 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. Those who wish to change to another choice need to join a competitive process through a ranking assessment.
