Sept 2025 Entry
4 years
124–127 (plus training credits)
- Students will gain one of the following awards upon successful completion of the graduation requirements of the programme concerned:
- BEng(Hons) in Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things 電子系統及物聯網 (榮譽)工學士
- BSc(Hons) in Artificial Intelligence and Information Engineering 人工智能及資訊工程學(榮譽)理學士
- BSc(Hons) in Information Security 資訊安全(榮譽)理學士
Students are allowed to enrol on any award above without being subject to further assessment.
The option of a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA) is available to students of the BEng (Hons) in Internet-of-Things (a variant of the BEng (Hons) in Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things). Admission to the Secondary Major is on a competitive basis and subject to a different credit requirement for graduation. Please see "Secondary Major Details" section for more details.
- Students may pursue a Minor in a different discipline.
- The credit requirements of this scheme are indicative only. They are subject to review.
- All information is subject to change without notice.
What's New
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Professional Recognition
The BEng (Hons) in Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things and BSc (Hons) in Information Security programmes have been granted full accreditation by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). Accreditation will be sought from the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) for the BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence and Information Engineering.
Career Prospects
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BEng (Hons) in Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things
The Internet of things (IoT) is a fast-developing field throughout the world. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global IoT market was valued at US$190 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach US$1,102.6 billion by 2026. However, Immersat Research finds that around 47% of organizations surveyed do not possess sufficient IoT skills and are outsourcing the work. Gartner Research predicts that around 75 % of the IoT projects may take twice as long as they should because of the shortage of IoT talent. In 2020, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region published the Hong Kong Smart City Blueprint 2.0 in which the Government put forward over 130 initiatives, many of them related to IoT. This programme aims at training IoT professionals who will meet Hong Kong’s pressing manpower need in the emerging IoT area. Students will acquire the necessary professional skills that enable them to contribute to the IoT development in Hong Kong and overseas by participating in various IoT projects in both public sectors and private companies.
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BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence and Information Engineering
Information engineering encompasses vital technologies that support worldwide economic growth. With the increasing popularity of and technological advances in artificial intelligence, products and services with intelligent features are in great demand, and new models and apps are being developed every day. Upon graduation, students will possess sufficient knowledge to commence careers in the following areas:
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Smart mobile communications services – e.g., network engineer, telecommunication engineer.
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Software / Mobile apps developments – e.g., software engineer, mobile app developer.
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Internet-related business via the use of cloud technologies and data analytics – e.g., data scientist and engineer, intelligence system engineer.
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Data centres – big-data developer, cloud engineer.
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AI-related applications and development – e.g., AI specialist, machine-learning engineer.
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BSc (Hons) in Information Security
The field of ICT offers enormous opportunities in Hong Kong and worldwide, particularly in information security. Corporations recruit ICT professionals to support their businesses by deploying new technologies. Further transition toward a knowledge society and the shifting of the ICT sector toward cloud computing and mobile communications will require ICT employees to acquire new skills and knowledge, particularly in the area of information security.
Several recent employment surveys conducted in Hong Kong and worldwide reflect the need for manpower in information security. For example, the 2022 Robert Half Salary Guide shows that Chief Information Officers (CIOs) surveyed found it challenging to find qualified IT staff in IT security, Software/Application Development and Data/Database Management areas. Qualified technology professionals in Hong Kong are getting multiple offers since IT job opportunities are on the rise, promoted partly by the growth of mainland China companies investing and expanding into Hong Kong. Another salary survey, "Hong Kong Executive Salary Outlook 2022" conducted by KPMG, echoed that demand is high for specialists in infrastructure and cyber security as companies need to review security policy and respond to the growing threat of cybercrime in post-COVID era. A salary increment of more than 10% can be expected for IT professionals who have niche skill sets related to information security. In summary, graduates of the information security discipline can expect very promising career prospects both locally and globally.
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In Year One, all students embark on a Common Year One curriculum within the Faculty of Engineering.
BEng (Hons) in Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things
- Year Two: Mathematics, Introduction to Internet of Things, Basic Circuit Analysis and Electronics, Logic Design, Object-Oriented Design and Programming, Fundamentals of Machine Intelligence, Engineering Economics and Industrial Centre Training.
- Year Three: Microcontroller Systems and Interface, Communication Fundamentals, Computer System Fundamentals, Dynamic Electronic Systems, Data and Computer Communications, IoT Project, Wireless and Mobile Systems, Database System, Service-Learning, Industrial Centre Training and Technical Elective subjects.
- Year Four: IoT Security, Engineering Management, Professional Communication subjects, Multidisciplinary Manufacturing Project, Society and the Engineer, Capstone Project and technical elective subjects.
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To graduate from the programme, students must complete the Work-Integrated Education requirement, i.e., two weeks of full-time employment within the study period.
BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence and Information Engineering
- The curriculum in the second, third and fourth years covers fundamental and advanced knowledge and applications of artificial intelligence and information engineering.
- Core subjects cover the theories and applications of computers, data science, artificial intelligence, mobile systems, programming, data and computer communications, databases, intelligent technologies, IP networks, Web systems and technologies, together with an integrated project and a Capstone Project.
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To graduate from the programme, students must complete the Work-Integrated Education requirement, i.e., two weeks of full-time employment within the study period.
BSc (Hons) in Information Security
- Year Two: Data Structures and Algorithms, Database System, Digital and Computer System, Discrete Mathematics, Applied Cryptography, Data and Computer Communication and Operating Systems.
- Year Three: Computer Systems Principles and Security, Object-Oriented Design and Programming, Database Security, Integrated Project, Legal Aspects, Professionalism and Ethics of Computing, Network Security, System Programming, Web Application Design and Development and Technical Elective subjects.
- Year Four: Engineering Management, Service and Cloud Computing, Service-Learning, Wireless and Mobile Systems, Capstone Project and Technical Elective subjects.
- To graduate from the programme, students must complete the Summer Internship and Work-Integrated Education requirement, i.e., four weeks of full-time employment within the study period.
Information on the subjects offered can be obtained at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/eee/.
* The curriculum is subject to review, and changes may be made by the Department from time to time.
The option of a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA) is available to the students of the BEng (Hons) in Internet-of-Things (IoT) (a variant of the BEng (Hons) in Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things):
Features
AI and data analytics are the most prevalent technologies across various disciplines and have become a standard approach to enriching business, advancing technology and achieving breakthroughs in virtually all fields. The Department is fully aware of the opportunities and challenges brought about by the new economy and believes that it is indispensable for the next generation of the workforce to possess expertise in AIDA and the Internet of Things (IoT), which are fast-developing fields throughout the world and which Hong Kong has a pressing need for manpower, as encapsulated in the Hong Kong Smart City Blueprint 2.0 published by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The curriculum of the BEng (Hons) in IoT aims to develop students' fundamental discipline-specific knowledge in the IoT and generic competencies in a professional context. These include AI of things, robotics, sensor technologies, electronic devices and their associated software for sensing, measuring, interpreting, connecting and analysing data. Foundation computer science and statistics subjects provide the basis for the study of AI. Students take upper-level AI subjects designed in the Secondary Major to enable them to integrate AIDA skills into the study of BEng (Hons) in IoT.
A key feature of this Secondary Major is the Integrated Capstone Project (ICP) requirement that students undertake in their final years of study. Students are expected to identify a project topic with a supervisor with IoT expertise and a co-supervisor with AI expertise. Students need to work under both supervisors and demonstrate their knowledge in the areas of both the IoT and AIDA in the project. Through the project, students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge learned in various subjects in the IoT and AIDA to solve practical problems, develop an in-depth understanding of the technologies involved, and be inspired to innovate new solutions and technologies that will contribute to the advancement of the IoT and AIDA fields.
Remarks
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Studying for a Secondary Major is a free choice by students and not mandatory. Only students with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above may be considered for Secondary Major enrolment. This Secondary Major may stipulate additional selection criteria for admission and is subject to quota availability. The details of selecting a Secondary Major are announced in Semester Two of the first year of study.
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Full accreditation will be sought from the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) for the BEng (Hons) in Internet-of-Things (IoT) (a variant of the BEng (Hons) in Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things).
124–127 (plus training credits)
Scheme Leader
Dr Y.L. Chan
PhD, MIEEE
Programme Leader – BEng (Hons) in Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things
Dr Y.L. Chan
PhD, MIEEE
Programme Leader – BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence and Information Engineering
Dr Bonnie Law
PhD, SrMIEEE
Programme Leader – BSc (Hons) in Information Security
Dr Liu Liang
PhD, MIEEE
Please click here to view the entrance requirements for international applicants.
Other Information
- Applicants attaining good results in Mathematics subjects are preferred.
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It has been an honour to graduate from the Electronic and Information Engineering (EIE)* degree programme. The invaluable lessons I learned from all the professors, instructors and tutors greatly benefited me, not to mention the all-round facilities and support provided by the department.
An integrated project in the curriculum gave us an opportunity to learn electronics. I had a chance to assemble a robotic car and program it to track a line and complete various tasks. This project equipped me with solid knowledge of electronic components, embedded systems and programming skills.
It is even more exciting upon reaching the final year, when a range of elective subjects are available. These subjects cover topics like computer vision, cloud computing, and network security, which are highly related to modern technologies such as AI, AWS and TLS.
In addition to the technical foundation provided by this course, I had the opportunity to collaborate with talents from other fields. For example, a multidisciplinary manufacturing project required students from different fields to work collaboratively on a cross-disciplinary project; similarly, a multidisciplinary final-year project required students from different fields to work collaboratively on a larger scale and more challenging project.
With the technical knowledge gained and all-rounded training received from EIE, I feel that I am well prepared to face the era of the metaverse.
* former programme title of BEng(Hons) in Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things
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