Sept 2021 Entry
Programme code: JS35194 years
124 (plus training credits)
Dr Bonnie Law
BEng, PhD, SrMIEEE
Programme Aims
Following the rapid expansion and dissemination of information and smart communication technologies in our daily life, professionals in the areas of communication networks, multimedia and information technologies are in great need. This programme aims to meet that need by providing professional knowledge and training to our graduates for careers in the field of Internet and multimedia technologies. Specifically, the programme aims at producing graduates with:
Characteristics
The programme offers a good mix of basic theory, hands-on practice and application examples. In the latter part of Year Three, students make use of the knowledge that they have acquired to conduct a multimedia-based Integrated Project. They can focus on selected areas by choosing relevant Electives. In the Final Year, students have to finish a final-year project.
Students can join an exchange programme through which they study in an overseas institution for one semester. Financial subsidies may be provided by the Faculty of Engineering. The exchange programme provides an excellent opportunity for students to study abroad and broaden their horizons, and allows them to appreciate the cultures of other countries.
Professional Recognition
The programme has been granted full accreditation by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) as a Computer Science Programme. Graduates of the programme will satisfy the academic requirements for Corporate membership of the HKIE.
Career Prospects
Internet and multimedia technologies are amongst the key technologies that support worldwide economic growth. Products and services with intelligent multimedia features such as digital audio-visual gadgets and smart mobile devices are in great demand, and new models and apps are being developed every day. Moreover, with the increasing popularity and technological advancement of AI, wired and wireless communications, more and more multimedia content is being created, delivered and shared on the Internet. Upon graduation, students will acquire sufficient knowledge to commence careers in the following areas.
The programme covers the fundamental and advanced knowledge and applications of Internet and multimedia technologies.
Core subjects cover the theories and applications of computers, data science, AI, mobile systems, programming, data and computer communications, databases, intelligent multimedia technologies, 3D graphics, computer animation, IP networks, web systems and technologies, together with an integrated project and final-year project / computer game development project (6 credits) (select any 1 out of these 2 subjects).
In Year Three and Year Four, students can select from a pool of the following Electives.
Information on the subjects offered can be obtained here.
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):
Applied Learning Subjects:
Relevant Applied Learning subject(s) that can be considered for meeting the University entrance requirement and admission score calculation is/are:
For more programme information, please contact:
The General Office (tel: 2766 6211/2766 6223; email: eie.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk).
As a recent graduate of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Internet and Multimedia Technologies Degree programme (IMT), I can say that the programme is not only about study, but also about fun as theories and practical work opportunities are all covered.
Apart from general study, we received practical training from the Industrial Centre. Last summer, we created an Internet radio. We achieved the entire development process, from making the printed circuit board to writing the programme. It is always exciting to see one's "product" performing real functions as expected. We also designed and made our own high-tech interactive multimedia games, which worked like Wii and touch-screen games with multi-touch features. Playing a computer game is fun, but playing a game that you designed and made is even better and imparts a strong sense of achievement. I appreciated these training courses and project-making opportunities provided by the IMT programme because they have equipped me with the skills I am going to need in my future career. Liu Long |  |
 | 因為自己一向喜歡資訊科技(IT)，所以在大學選科時我選擇了修讀互聯網及多媒體科技(榮譽)理學士學位課程(IMT)。
IMT課程除了能讓我了解現時較熱門的軟件編程，同時也使我有機會接觸不同類型的硬件及多媒體技術，使我對IT這行業有更全面的體驗及認識。
此外，在IMT內也是充滿著人情味的溫馨圈子。大家在趕報告趕死線時仍不忘互相幫忙，不會只顧著自己的那份功課或報告，有困難時即使大家分屬不同組別也會一起討論一起找答案。大家在實習期間亦會相約聊天，分享經驗，互相扶持。這些難忘的經歷，恐怕不是每一個學科的學員也會有機會「曾經擁有」的。
畢業之後，我希望投身IT行業，充分運用自己在大學幾年來所學到的專業知識，學以致用，貢獻社會。 翁輝豪 |
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