Sept 2025 Entry
4 years
121 (plus 2 training credits)
Faculty of Construction and Environment International Student Scholarships (FCE ISS) are offered to eligible international students. Please click here for more details.
The option of taking a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA) is available to students of the BSc (Hons) Building Engineering and Management. Admission to the Secondary Major is on a competitive basis and is subject to a different credit requirement for graduation.
What's New
Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes
This programme provides an excellent opportunity for students who wish to learn about the building engineering and construction management professions. The advancing building construction industry in Hong Kong and neighbouring regions requires graduates who possess highly specialised skills in technology, management and communication. Students are also given intellectual challenges that promote their development and enhance their problem-solving skills. Our well-trained graduates are in great demand as professional building engineers and construction managers, because they can easily adapt to the changing needs of the construction industry and have developed the expertise necessary to plan, coordinate, supervise and control the complex process of building projects.
Characteristics
Students in the 4-year undergraduate curriculum are required to take 121 credits and 2 training credits.
Site visits and guest lectures are arranged throughout the study period to give students a better understanding of industry practice.
The Department also maintains a mentorship scheme in which students are matched with employers and senior members of the professions to gain practical insights into professional practice.
The Department operates Work-Integrated Education (WIE) in collaboration with the University to help students in placement. WIE during the summer term is an integral element of the curriculum, and the completion of practical training is essential for fulfilling graduation requirements.
The Department also operates a student exchange programme to give students the opportunity to study abroad for one academic semester at universities in the UK, the US, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Taiwan, Mainland China, etc.
All admitted students embark on a Common Year One curriculum. After their 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.
Professional Recognition
Professional accreditation has been granted from the following institutions:
*The Hong Kong Institute of Engineers (HKIE)
*The Chartered Institute of Building in the UK (CIOB)
Career Prospects
Following appropriate training in the industry, graduates can become building engineers and/or construction managers. The continuing growth of Hong Kong's building and infrastructure development offers opportunities for challenging and rewarding careers. Our graduates usually take up positions with construction companies or real estate development companies.
The programmes covers the following subject components:
*Core/Discipline-Specific Requirements (DSR) Subjects
These subjects cover areas such as construction technology, structural mechanics, building services, temporary works design, project management and procurement, maintenance technology and management, measurement, documentation and estimation, and building information modelling (BIM) applications and development.
*General University Requirement (GUR) Subjects
Students are required to take 30 credits of GUR subjects.
*Capstone Project
Students are required to undertake a 6-credit Capstone Project.
*Work-Integrated Education
The Work-Integrated Education (WIE) element of the programme lasts for a minimum of 4 weeks for a full-time placement (equivalent to 22 full days) or 176 hours for a part-time placement. The Department has developed opportunities for students to work in firms in Hong Kong or overseas during the summer, which will count towards the WIE requirement.
Students can choose elective subjects from a pool of designated subjects to suit their own career development and personal interests.
Information on the subjects offered can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/bre/.
The programme curriculum can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/bre/study/undergraduate-programmes/.
The option of taking a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA) is available to students enrolled in the BSc (Hons) Building Engineering and Management programme.
Features
- Innovative new programme pathway
Students attain a Major in Building Engineering and Management (BEM) and a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA) in the 4-year undergraduate programme.
- Digital technology and innovation in construction
The programme is designed to train students to become digitalisation specialists who will lead innovation in the construction industry by adopting advanced digital technologies and data-driven approaches. Students are equipped with core principles and practical knowledge in traditional construction technology and management as well as an in-depth and integrated understanding of various artificial intelligence and data analytics approaches through interdisciplinary and hands-on training.
- Wide range of core and elective subjects
Depending on their specific interests, students choose core and elective courses to fulfil the Secondary Major (AIDA) requirements. These range from courses in programming fundamentals to courses in advanced data science and artificial intelligence techniques, which are offered by different departments at PolyU (e.g. Building and Real Estate, Applied Mathematics, Computing, Electronic and Information Engineering, and Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics). Furthermore, all BRE Level 3 and Level 4 courses required for any major or disciplines are offered as electives to students enrolled in other majors in the Department.
- Internship and field study
Through internships and field study, students acquire practical skills and knowledge, learn industry best practices and the application of the latest technologies, and explore the changing digital technological needs of various stakeholders in the construction industry.
Remarks
1. In total, 144 credits are required to graduate from the BSc (Hons) in Building Engineering and Management (BEM) with a Secondary Major (AIDA) [including 142 academic credits and 2 training credits (Work-Integrated Education, WIE)]. The details are as follows.
- General University Requirements (GUR): 30 academic credits
- BEM Discipline-Specific Requirements (DSR): 91 academic credits + 2 training credits
- Secondary Major (AIDA) Requirements: 36 academic credits (Core: 30 credits and Elective: 6 credits)
- Double-counted credits in both BEM Discipline-Specific Requirements and Secondary Major (AIDA) Requirements: 15 credits (4 courses including an Integrated Capstone Project of 6 credits)
- Total credits required: 30 credits (GUR) + 93 credits (BEM) + 36 credits (AIDA) – 15 credits (double counting for BEM and AIDA) = 144 credits
2. Students opting for the Secondary Major (AIDA) will have only one elective course, whereas students in the single major (BEM) will have two elective courses in their respective programme curricula.
3. The BSc (Hons) in Building Engineering and Management programme is accredited by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) and The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
121 (plus 2 training credits)
Award Coordinator
Dr Hung-Lin Chi
BSc, MSc, PhD
Please click here to view the entrance requirements for international applicants.
For further programme information, please contact:
The General Office (tel.: 3400 3819/3400 8120/3400 8121; email: bsyywu@polyu.edu.hk).
I truly cherish my experience of studying in the Department of Building and Real Estate (BRE) at PolyU, which has deepened my learning exposure and prepared me to pursue and advance my career in the industry.
Spending a summer exchange semester at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, one of the most notable countries for engineering, with a focus on transport engineering and urban planning, certainly enriched my global perspective.
Our hands-on learning and contribution through voluntary renovation service to a special-needs primary school under the guidance of lecturers from PolyU's Industrial Centre led our team to receive a Certificate of Excellence from PolyU.
Under the mentorship programme, I was paired with an industry expert as my mentor to deepen my understanding of the construction field and work environment. After graduation, I joined Hip Hing Construction Group as a Management Trainee and was promoted to the role of Project Manager. I participated in significant projects, such as Xiqu Centre and modular integrated construction projects. I was honoured by the Construction Industry Council as the MiC Champion 2022 for my project expertise.
Serving as a Council Member in various organisations, including The Chartered Institute of Building, Construction Industry Council and Hong Kong Construction Association Young Members’ Society, I received the HKSAR Chief Executive’s commendation in 2022 in recognition of my contributions to the industry. I was also awarded the RICS Hong Kong Young Achiever of the Year 2021, CIOB Construction Manager Gold Winner of the Year 2020 and CIC Outstanding Construction Manager Sustainability Award 2020.
PolyU and BRE have provided a solid foundation and played a crucial role in shaping my professional pathway, which will undoubtedly be instrumental in my future career development.
To obtain a better understanding of the overall academic and non-academic qualities and achievements of the applicants.
About 20 minutes
Only selected Band A applicants will be invited to attend an interview after the announcement of HKDSE results, which is scheduled to occur in late July 2025.
Required
To evaluate the aptitude and interest of applicants in the programme, and to assess their language and communication skills.
About 15 - 30 minutes
Selected applicants will be invited to interviews.
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