Sept 2023 Entry
Programme code: JS31804 years
124-127 (plus training credits)
Scheme Leader
Dr Bonnie Law
BEng, PhD, SrMIEEE
Programme Leader - BEng (Hons) in Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things
Dr K.H. Loo
BEng, PhD, MIEEE
Programme Leader - BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence and Information Engineering
Dr Bonnie Law
BEng, PhD, SrMIEEE
Programme Leader - BSc (Hons) in Information Security
Dr Haibo Hu
BEng, PhD, SrMIEEE, SrMCCF, MACM, MHKCS
Three undergraduate programmes are under the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Information and Artificial Intelligence Engineering: BEng (Hons) in Electronic Systems and Internet-Of-Things, BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence and Information Engineering and BSc (Hons) in Information Security.
Students admitted to the scheme study together during the first year and then complete their preferred programme (one of the above three programmes), normally within three years. Under this arrangement, students can make their choice after they have obtained a better understanding of the programmes.
1. BEng (Hons) in Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things
The proposed programme aims at developing students into professionals in the fields of electronic and communication engineering with specialisms in the Internet-of-Things (IoT). The programme covers the leading edge technologies in electronic engineering, with a focus on IoT and related applications.
Programme Aims
This Programme aims at producing graduates with:
Programme Characteristics and Intended Learning Outcomes
This programme emphasises both theory and applications. The curriculum includes the following components:
On successful completion of the programme, the students will be able to:
Category A Professional/Academic Knowledge and Skills
1. Understand the fundamentals of science and engineering and have the ability to apply them.
2. Design and conduct experiments as well as to evaluate the outcomes.
3. Design systems, components and processes to meet given specifications and constraints.
4. Identify, formulate and solve problems relevant to Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things.
5. Use modern engineering/IT tools appropriate to Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things practice.
6. Know the contemporary issues and understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
Category B Attributes for All-roundedness
7. Work with others collaboratively on a multi-disciplinary team and have a knowledge of leadership.
8. Recognise social, professional and ethical responsibility.
9. Communicate effectively.
10. Recognise the need for and engage in life-long learning.
Students may choose to engage in overseas exchange schemes and earn recognised credits in a university outside of Hong Kong for one semester. Scholarships and financial support may be provided to eligible students. 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 programme also provides workplace training opportunities for students to gain work experience within and outside Hong Kong through Work-Integrated Education (WIE).
2. 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 students 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.
Programme Aims
Specifically, the programme aims at producing graduates with the following attributes:
Programme Characteristics and Intended Learning Outcomes
The Programme 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.
On successful completion of the Programme, students will be able to:
Category A Professional/Academic Knowledge and Skills
1. Understand the fundamentals of mathematics, science and engineering, and have the ability to apply them.
2. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to evaluate the outcomes.
3. Design systems, components and processes to meet given specifications and constraints.
4. Identify, formulate and solve problems relevant to artificial intelligence and information engineering.
5. Use modern engineering/IT tools appropriate to artificial intelligence and information engineering.
6. Know the contemporary issues and understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
Category B Attributes for All-roundedness
7. Work with others collaboratively on a multi-disciplinary team and have a knowledge of leadership.
8. Recognise social, professional and ethical responsibility.
9. Communicate effectively.
10. Recognise the need for and engage in life-long learning.
Students can join an exchange programme that allows them to study in an overseas institution for one semester. Scholarships and financial subsidies may be provided to eligible students. The exchange programme offers an excellent opportunity for students to study abroad, broaden their horizons and develop an appreciation of the cultures of other countries.
3. BSc (Hons) in Information Security
This Programme aims at developing students into professionals in the fields of IT security, including but not limited to computer/ network/ wireless/ mobile/ database/ web/ IoT security, audit and compliance. The programme covers both large-scale and small-scale security issues and provides the necessary training to students.
Programme Aims
This Programme aims at producing graduates with:
Programme Characteristics and Intended Learning Outcomes
The programme 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 take part in the University’s exchange programme to study in an overseas institution for one semester. Scholarships and financial subsidies may be provided to eligible students. The exchange programme provides an excellent opportunity for students to study abroad, broaden their horizons and develop an appreciation of the cultures of other countries. Students participating in the programme have reported very positive experiences.
The intended learning outcomes of programme are the attributes possessed by graduates who have completed the Programme successfully. These attributes are classified into two broad categories. Category A consists of knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes related to information security. Category B consists of the attributes that make our graduates all-rounded and support their further development.
On successful completion of the Programme, students should be able to:
Category A: Professional/Academic Knowledge and Skills
1. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science appropriate to the discipline of information security.
2. Apply knowledge of information security to the abstraction and conceptualisation of information and communications technology (ICT) models.
3. Analyse an information security problem and identify and define the requirements appropriate to its solution.
4. Design, implement and evaluate an information security system, process, component, or program to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety and social and environmental considerations.
5. The current techniques, skills and tools for the practice in information security with an understanding of the limitations.
Category B: Attributes for All-Roundedness
6. Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
7. Have an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
8. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
9. Analyse the local and global impact of information security on individuals, organisations and society.
10. Recognise the need for and engage in continuing professional development.
1. General University Requirement (GUR) Subjects
a. Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Requirement (AIDA) - 2 credits
b. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Requirement (IE) - 1 credit
c. Language and Communication Requirement (LCR) – 9 credits
d. Leadership Education and Development - 3 credits
e. Service-Learning - 3 credits
f. Cluster-Area Requirement (CAR) - 12 credits
Students should not take more than 3 credits from the same cluster area. They must also fulfil the English and Chinese reading and writing requirements. Students may apply for a waiver if they have fulfilled the English and Chinese reading and writing requirements in their previous studies.
g. Healthy Lifestyle
2. Discipline-Specific Requirement Subjects
The curriculum in the first year is common for the three programmes offered under the Scheme. It includes fundamentals in mathematics, information technology, data science, artificial intelligence and information engineering and computer programming. Language enhancement and general education courses are also provided.
1. BEng (Hons) in Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things
Year One: Basic Mathematics, Introduction to Information and Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Programming and Foundations of Data Science.
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 (from a pool of over 40 subjects).
Year Four: IoT Security, Engineering Management, Professional Communication subjects, Multidisciplinary Manufacturing Project, Society and the Engineer, Capstone Project and technical elective subjects (from a pool of over 40 subjects).
To graduate from the programme, students must complete the Work-Integrated Education requirement (A minimum of 1 WIE credit), i.e., two weeks of full-time employment within the study period.
Information on the subjects offered can be obtained here.
2. BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence and Information Engineering
In the first year of study, the programme offers courses in the fundamental knowledge of artificial intelligence and information engineering, such as Basic Mathematics, Introduction to Information and Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Programming and Foundations of Data Science.
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.
To graduate from the programme, students must complete the Work-Integrated Education requirement (a minimum of 1 WIE credit), i.e., two weeks of full-time employment within the study period.
Information on the subjects offered can be obtained here.
3. BSc (Hons) in Information Security
Year One: Basic Mathematics, Introduction to Information and Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Programming and Foundations of Data Science.
Year Two: Data Structures, Database System, Digital and Computer System, Discrete Mathematics, Applied Cryptography, Object-Oriented Design and Programming and Operating Systems.
Year Three: Computer Systems Principles and Security, Data and Computer Communications, 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 (2 training Credits)/Work-Integrated Education requirement (a minimum of 2 WIE credits), i.e., four weeks of full-time employment within the study period.
Information on the subjects offered can be obtained here.
The option of Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA) is available to the students of BEng (Hons) in Internet-of-Things (IoT) (a variant of BEng (Hons) in Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things):
Features
Artificial intelligence and data analytics are the most prevailing 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 IoT, which is a fast-developing field throughout the world and for 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 BEng (Hons) in IoT aims to develop students' fundamental discipline-specific knowledge in IoT and generic competencies in a professional context. These include artificial intelligence of things, robotics, sensor technologies, electronic devices and their associated software to sense, measure, interpret, connect and analyse data. Foundation computer science and statistics subjects will provide the basis for the study of AI. Students will 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 will undertake in their final years of study. Students are expected to identify a project topic with a supervisor in IoT and a co-supervisor with AI expertise. Students need to work under both supervisors and demonstrate their knowledge in both IoT and AIDA in the project. Through the project, students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge learned in various subjects in 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
Accreditation will be sought from the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) for the BEng (Hons) in Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things, BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence and Information Engineering and BSc (Hons) in Information Security programmes.
Career Prospects
1. 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 organisations surveyed do not possess sufficient IoT skills and are outsourcing such work. Gartner Research predicts that around 75% of 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 IoT development in Hong Kong and overseas by participating in various IoT projects in both public sectors and private companies.
2. 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:
3. 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 indicate the need for manpower in information security. For example, the 2019 Robert Half Salary Guide shows that chief information officers (CIOs) found it challenging to find qualified IT staff in IT security, software/application development and data/database management. Many qualified technology professionals in Hong Kong are receiving multiple offers, as IT job opportunities are on the rise, partly because of the growth of mainland Chinese companies investing in and expanding into Hong Kong. Another salary survey, the “Hong Kong Technology Salary Guide 2019” conducted by Robert Walters, finds 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. Salary increments of more than 30% can be expected for technology job seekers with niche/scarce skill sets related to information security. In summary, graduates from the information security discipline can expect very promising career prospects both locally and globally.
Please click here to view the entrance requirements for non-JUPAS applicants.
Other Information
For further programme information, please contact:
The General Office (tel.: 2766 6211/2766 6223; email: eie.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk).
It's been an honour to graduate from the Electronic and Information Engineering (EIE)* degree programme. The invaluable lessons learned from all the professors, instructors and tutors had greatly benefited me, not to mention the all-rounded facilities and support provided by the department.
An integrated project in the curriculum had provided us an opportunity to learn electronics. I had a chance to assemble a robotic car and programme it to track a line and complete various tasks. This project had equipped me with solid knowledge in electronic components, embedded system and programming skills.
It is 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 like AI, AWS and TLS, to name a few.
In addition to the technical foundations that this course had provided, I also had the opportunity to collaborate with talents from other fields. For example, multidisciplinary manufacturing project required students from different fields to work collaboratively on a cross-disciplinary project; similarly, 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 Cheng Wai Kiu |  |
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 createdan 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 madeour 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.
* former programme title of BSc(Hons) in Artificial Intelligence and Information Engineering Liu Long |
I am pleased to be one of the first batch of graduates of the BSc(Hons) in Information Security programme. I have acquired a great deal of useful knowledge and skills in various areas of information security, such as network security, digital forensic, encryption, databases, and operation systems. I now have a keen awareness of security threats to systems and understand how to prevent them.
This degree programme is very practical and provides opportunities for students to apply and demonstrate information security techniques. For example, in an integrated project, my classmates and I built a social media website similar to Instagram, with a strong emphasis on information security.
The EIE Department has set up an information security laboratory to facilitate students’ learning. The laboratory includes PCs and servers with high capacity, so we do not need to worry about having enough hardware power when we conduct attack and defence deployments such as DDoS attacks. Yuen Chun Ming |
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