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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Engineering (BEMTE)

Programme code: BEMTE and JUPAS code: JA1614		Programme code: BP17 (not open for new applications)
Mode of attendance: Full-time		Mode of attendance: Part-time
Mode of funding: Government-funded		Mode of funding: Non-Government-funded (Self-financed)

What is Mechatronics?

"A synergistic combination of precision mechanical engineering, electronic control and systems thinking in the design of products and manufacturing processes."

- According to IRDAC, the Industrial Research and Development Advisory Committee, of the European Community (EC)

Aims of the Programme

To produce mechatronic engineers who are capable of integrating the diverse disciplines of mechanical, electronic and computer engineering with a view to:

• design and develop high value-added consumer products with microprocessor control, and
• design, implement and manage industrial automation machines, systems and facilities.

Objectives of the Programme

The programme will enable students to develop:

• a fundamental understanding of the analysis and design of mechanical and electronic devices;
• a broad understanding of the utilization of computers in control and communication;
• a basic understanding of the principles of motion control;
• creative design abilities and a practical appreciation of the product development process through appropriate group/individual activities; and the ability to
• coordinate multi-disciplinary projects, to make trade-offs among the available technology options with respect to cost, schedule, and risk, and to design and integrate motion control systems emphasizing motor and mechanism sub-systems;
• work as an effective member of a design team;
• communicate technical results to specialists and non-specialists.

Careers in Mechatronic Engineering

By virtue of their education and training, the mechatronic engineering graduates can handle a wide range of job functions. As they gain more experience, their career scope is further widened. They may very probably take up managerial positions a few years after graduation. Typical job titles normally held by new mechatronic engineering graduates include: Plant Engineer / Manager, Product Designer, Product Manager, Mechatronic Engineer, Customer Engineer, Automation Engineer, Project Engineer, Production Engineer, Service Engineer / Manager, Development Engineer, Sales Engineer. They can also contribute significantly, with further training, in positions like Quality Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Testing Engineer, etc.

Entry Requirements

Applicant must satisfy the University's language requirements and the following programme specific entry requirements:

Passed with Grade E or above in ONE of the following HK A Level or GCE A Level subjects: Physics, Engineering Science, Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry;

Or,

Passed with Grade E or above in TWO of the following AS level subjects: Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, Mathematics and Statistics, Design and Technology.

Or,

Holders of Associate Degree (AD) or Higher Diploma (HD) in relevant engineering disciplines with minimum CGPA of 2.5 or 60% average marks, or other equivalent post-secondary qualifications.

Non-academic Areas

Other qualified applicants may be invited for interviews and considered for admission based on the applicants' performance in following areas:

• Leadership experience and potential
• Extra-curricular activities
• Community/school services
• Communication skills
• Recommendation

Scholarship is available to outstanding students admitted to the programme by non-JUPAS route.

Students admitted with HD/AD qualifications will be able to receive credit transfer / exemption for certain courses on the basis of their academic background.

Curriculum

This programme provides an integrated curriculum with course groups or themes of Mechanical Design, Electronic Design, Computers, Design for Manufacture, Motion Control, Electives, Supporting Courses, and Design Project.

Courses in the Programme

• Entry level courses emphasize fundamental principles and concepts, and cover a broad spectrum of basic and analytical design skills. The courses include engineering materials, mathematics, basic electronic engineering, computer programming, engineering drawing, and engineering analysis.
• Intermediate and advanced level courses provide the essential background for specialisation. They include electronics, control principles, mechanical design, microprocessor applications, motion control principles, and programme electives.
• Grouped under three themes (mechanical, electronics/computer control, and management), nine courses are electives from a list of 25 programme electives. Additional three courses are electives from a long list of out-of-discipline courses.
• The design project involves substantial design activities requiring the application of knowledge related to mechanical, electronic and software engineering. As with many other activities of this programme, the design project is also performed in teams of three to five students. Exceptions may be made for students who participate in the cooperative program with industrial partners, in which cases the students may elect to have their work while with the industrial partner assessed as the design project.

Professional Recognitions

This Programme has been accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). Graduates of this programme meet the academic requirements for becoming a Corporate Member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.

Tuition Fees

Government Funded Programmes

• Bachelor's Degree: $42,100 per annum *
• Associate Degree: $31,575 per annum *
• Non-local students:
  $60,000 per annum # (for students admitted in 2007 or earlier)
  $80,000 per annum # (for students admitted in 2008 - 2010)
  $100,000 per annum # (for students to be admitted in 2011)
  
  * The tuition fee is subject to annual review. If there are changes to the tuition fee set by the HKSAR Government, the tuition fee may be adjusted.
  # The tuition fee may increase if there are changes to the tuition fee set by the HKSAR Government. If there are no changes to the government-set tuition fee, the fee will apply until the end of your study in this programme.

Non-Government Funded Programmes

The last cohort of students of the part-time programme was admitted in 2008. The tuition fee for students admitted in 2008 and before is $2,100 per credit unit.

Latest information on tuition fees is available at the website of the Academic Regulations and Records Office at http://www6.cityu.edu.hk/arro/content.asp?cid=76.

Inquiry: 3442-8419 (Ms. Kan)

Programme Leader

Dr Alex DJORJEVICH

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Programme Structure (Links to University Programme Page)

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechatronic Engineering

Model Study Path of Cohort 2010 (PDF)

Model Study Path for BEMTE 2010/2011 Entry (UGC-funded, Full-time CES Mode)
Model Study Path for BEMTE 2010/2011 Entry (UGC-funded, Full-time Non-CES Mode)

Model Study Path of Cohort 2009 and 2008 (PDF)

Model Study Path for BEMTE 2009/2010 Entry
Model Study Path for BEMTE 2008/2009 Entry

Student Handbook (PDF)

2010/11 | 2009/10 | 2008/09
(Note: The handbooks are updated as at the beginning of the corresponding academic years.)

Last modified on 10 March, 2011