Sept 2021 Entry
Programme code: JS33514 years
124 (plus training credits)
Students may be required to take an extra subject in Physics depending on their entry qualifications.
Prof. Alan P.T. Lau
BASc, MASc, PhD
Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes
This programme aims to make full use of the hugely versatile applications of the in-demand disciplines of electrical engineering and civil engineering to broaden the career opportunities available to our graduates. Students are expected to acquire a solid understanding of the fundamentals of electrical engineering and civil engineering, and apply the knowledge gained and techniques learned to relevant areas in the field of transportation systems.
The programme philosophy focuses on the incorporation of up-to-date engineering knowledge into transportation systems to enhance the efficiency, reliability, safety and maintainability of infrastructure and services. Current practices in transportation, the latest technologies in transportation systems and their integration to provide engineering solutions to practical problems form the core of the programme.
Programme Characteristics
This programme is unique in Hong Kong, providing students with interdisciplinary knowledge and perspectives with a direct career path into the high-growth transportation industry and related sectors.
Engineering practice is an integrated component of the curriculum. Student learning is supplemented by a variety of laboratory, training and project activities. Students also develop good presentation and problem-solving skills through mini-projects and final-year projects. Students are required to take the Work-Integrated Education (WIE) component, which may take the form of summer training or an industrial attachment.
Students can also participate in exchange programmes and spend a semester at an overseas university. Every year, a number of students participate in exchange programmes, with institutions including the Cardiff University, the National University of Singapore, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, the Technical University of Munich and Czech Technical University.
Seminars, industry visits and overseas study tours are also organised to broaden students' horizons.
Professional Recognition
The programme has been granted full accreditation by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).
Career Prospects
Graduates are expected to receive attractive offers from various government departments, public and private transportation service providers, civil, electrical and transportation engineering consultancies, and construction companies. They are well equipped to work in Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and overseas.
Satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirements.
There is no compulsory subject requirement. Preferred subject(s) with the highest weighting for admission score calculation include(s):
| Tel. No. | Fax No. | Email Address | Website |
| 2766 6150 | 2330 1544 | www.ee.polyu.edu.hk |
I have been enthusiastic about public transportation since I was young, so I chose Transportation Systems Engineering as my undergraduate Major. The curriculum of this four-year programme covers railway and highway system infrastructure and transportation systems planning, among other things.
Apart from attending lectures, we also undertook practical training at the Industrial Centre during summer after our second year of study. Simulated working environments and problem-based practical exercises were provided, which gave us the opportunity to apply the knowledge and techniques we had learned during lectures, and provided hands-on experience in practical work related to transportation engineering.
The Department also offers study tours and exchange programmes to students. I participated in a study tour to South West Jiaotong University and learned about high-speed railway development in China.
The Department has excellent facilities and provides exciting opportunities for undergraduate students to become proficient professionals in transportation or related fields. It has helped me take a big step forward towards my dream career. PUN Man Hin |  |
 | Life is full of challenges! I enjoyed my fruitful university life studying Transportation Systems Engineering in the Department of Electrical Engineering at PolyU. I learned some modern transportation technologies, calculated a simplified traffic signal timing plan and modelled transport assignment to achieve an efficient transportation system. Besides, I gained a lot of experience of writing programs and improved my problem-solving skills in an elective course, namely Intelligent Transportation Systems – a useful course to build my career.
In addition to always striving for the best academically, I love to get involved in various co-curricular activities. I joined Beijing and Sichuan study tours in summer. This was a valuable chance to extend my horizons to learn about some large transportation projects; for example, we visited a highway construction site in Sichuan. I had a great time with my friends on the trips!
These valuable opportunities provided me with great memories and connections. I think that my internship at HAECO and my final-year project, Visualization and Data Analysis in Hangzhou Bike System, enabled me to pursue a career as a data analyst after graduation. SUEN Tin Lok |
Transportation System Engineering in the Department of Electrical Engineering at PolyU offers students a route into the transportation and electrical engineering industry. This programme mainly covers the planning and management of transportation systems and also provides some basic electrical knowledge in areas such as power transmission and distribution. Both academic and practical training are provided to students in the four-year curriculum. What impressed me the most was the industrial training, which included electrical installation practice and lighting and electrical system design in simulated working environments. This hands-on experience equipped me with the skills and knowledge I needed in my career journey.
The EE department also offers a study tour every year. I participated in the study tour to South West Jiaotong University in Chengdu in 2016. I also had the chance to work at MTR Corporation Limited in 2018 as a summer intern. I worked in the system integration team in the E&M Construction Department on its Shatin Central Link project, and learned about the complex relationships between the elements involved in developing a new railway line. CHAN Ying Yu |  |
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