Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Civil and Environmental Engineering

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(NCEE)

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Programme Code

JUPAS

Non-JUPAS (Local) / Mainland(NCEE) / Overseas

Non-JUPAS (Local) / Overseas

Year 1 Entry : JS9722

Year 1 Entry : BENGHCEEJ1

Senior Year Entry : BENGHCEEJS

•Language: English •Subsidy: NMTSS (Local)

Introduction

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Cyber and Computer Security is offered by the School of Science and Technology. It aims to provide students with a solid foundation in cyber security, networking, and computer engineering, as well as specialized knowledge in advanced topics, including digital forensics, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and Internet-of-Things (IoT).

Admission Requirements and Application

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JUPAS

Non-JUPAS (Local)

Mainland (NCEE)

Overseas

Career Prospects

Cyber security is one of the most in-demand skillsets around the world, particularly in developed areas which are paving ways for smart city infrastructures and technologies. This progarmme will train talents for fulfilling the society’s increasing needs for cyber security professionals. Graduates may pursue job positions such as network engineer, system engineer, system analyst, digital forensic expert, programmer, as well as cyber security consultant / specialist. Potential employers include mobile and network services providers, system solutions companies, cyber security consultants, and large companies and organizations in various sectors, including government, finance, healthcare, logistics, and retails.

Further Studies

Opportunities are available for the graduates to pursue postgraduate studies in Hong Kong and abroad. Some will continue to study for a Master’s degree by course or by research. Others will pursue professional qualifications in network and cyber security while working full-time.

Year 1 Entry
Year 3 Entry

Programme Structure

General Structure

Students admitted to the programme through Year-1 Entry are required to successfully complete at least 120 credit-units of which at least 24 credit-units should be taken at 3000-level and another 24 credit-units at 4000-level.

Year 1 Courses

Term	Course Code	Course Title	No. of Credits
Autumn Term	MATH 1410SEF	Algebra and Calculus	3
	ELEC 1010SEF	Digital Logic Design *	3
	SCI 1000SEF	Basic Sciences for Engineers	3
		General Education Course#	3
		University English	3
Spring Term	ELEC 2010SEF	Basic Electronics	3
	ELEC 2100SEF	Integrated Project	3
	STAT 1510SEF	Probability and Distributions	3
		General Education Course#	3
		University English	3

Year 2 Courses

Term	Course Code	Course Title	No. of Credits
Autumn Term	COMP 1080SEF	Introduction to Computer Programming	3
	COMP 2640SEF	Discrete Mathematics	3
	COMP 2660SEF	Computer Architecture	3
	ELEC 2410SEF	Electronic Circuit Design	3
	ELEC 2620SEF	Information System Administration	3
Spring Term	COMP 2090SEF	Data Structures, Algorithms and Problem Solving	3
	COMP 2670SEF	Operating Systems	3
	ELEC 2050SEF	Signal and Systems	3
	IT 2900SEF	Human Computer Interface and User Experience Design	3
	STAT 2610SEF	Data Analytics with Applications	3

Year 3 Courses

Term	Course Code	Course Title	No. of Credits
Autumn Term	COMP 3810SEF	Server-Side Technologies and Cloud Computing	3
	ELEC 3050SEF	Computer Networking	3
	ELEC 3250SEF	Computer and Network Security	3
	ELEC 3630SEF	Advanced Computer Design	3
		University Core Values	2
		The Effective Communicator and Teamwork	3
Spring Term	ELEC 3150SEF	Routing and Switching Technologies	3
	ELEC 3650SEF	Ethical Hacking Techniques	3
	ELEC 3720SEF	Professional Practice in Cyber Security	3
		One 3000-level or 4000-level Designated Elective Courses	3
		Social Responsibilities	1
		Entrepreneurial Mindset and Leadership	3
Summer Term	ELEC 4020SEF^	Professional Placement (elective)	3

Year 4 Courses

Term	Course Code	Course Title	No. of Credits
Autumn Term	ELEC 4110SEF	Final Year Project	6
	ELEC 4480SEF	IoT Security	3
		Three 3000-level or 4000-level Designated Elective Courses	9
Spring Term	ELEC 4110SEF	Final Year Project	-
	ELEC 4710SEF	Digital Forensics	3
		Two 3000-level or 4000-level Designated Elective Courses	6

Remarks

^ Student who has completed ELEC 4020SEF (Professional Placement) in Year-3 Summer Term may take one less elective course in Year-4 study.

#General Education course:
Students should take General Education courses from fields of study which are different from those of their programmes.

The programme structure is subject to timely review

Year 3 Courses

Course Code	Course Title	No. of Credits
COMP S266F	Computer Architecture	5
COMP S381F	Server-side Technologies and Cloud Computing	5
ELEC S305F	Computer Networking	5
ELEC S363F	Advanced Computer Design	5
COMP S267F	Operating Systems	5
ELEC S315F	Routing and Switching Technologies	5
ELEC S372F	Professional Practice in Cyber Security	5
ELEC S425F	Computer and Network Security	5

Year 4 Courses

Course Code	Course Title	No. of Credits
ELEC S306F	Wireless Networks	5
( Elective )	( Elective )	5
( Elective )	( Elective )	5
ELEC S411F	Electronic and Computer Engineering Project	10
ELEC S371F	Digital Forensics	5
(Elective )	(Elective )	5
( Elective )	( Elective )	5