Electronic and Communication Engineering
Major
Electronic and Communication Engineering
電子及通訊工程學
Degree / Award Title
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Communication Engineering
工學士(電子及通訊工程學)
Offering Academic Unit
Department of Electronic Engineering
Mode of Study
Full-time

Aims of Major

The aims of this major are to provide students with an education in electronics and communications, and to prepare graduates to have the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to pursue a career as professional engineers. The contents covered aim to have breadth to allow graduates to work across boundaries, as well as depth to equip and prepare them to meet the demands of employers as well as the demands for pursuing postgraduate studies. Through this experience, our graduates will also have the ability and vision that will enable them to become independent life-long learners in this rapidly changing high-tech industry.


Intended Learning Outcomes of Major (MILOs)

  1. Be able to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
  2. Be able to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data.
  3. Be able to design a system, component, or process that conforms to a given specification within realistic constraints.
  4. Be able to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
  5. Be able to identify, evaluate, formulate and solve engineering problems.
  6. Be aware of professional and ethical responsibilities.
  7. Be able to communicate effectively.
  8. Have knowledge in contemporary issues and an awareness of the impact of engineering solutions in a broad, global and societal context.
  9. Recognise the need for life-long learning.
  10. Be able to use necessary engineering tools.

Degree Requirements

Requirements Normative 4-year
Degree		 Advanced Standing I1 Advanced Standing II2
Gateway Education requirement 30 credit units 21 credit units 12 credit units
College requirement 6 credit units 0 credit unit 0 credit unit
Major requirement

84 credit units

 75 credit units 63-72 credit units
Free electives / Minor (if applicable) 0 credit units 0 credit unit 0 credit unit
Minimum Graduation Requirement: 120 credit units 96 credit units 75 credit units
Maximum Credit Units Permitted: 144 credit units 114 credit units 84 credit units
Note 1: For students with recognised Advanced Level Examinations or equivalent qualifications.
Note 2: For Associate Degree/Higher Diploma graduates admitted as senior-year intake students.

Professional Recognition
The major is accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).