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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Building Engineering and Management

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Building Engineering and Management is a two-year full-time programme that provides students with an excellent opportunity to pursue an education in the building engineering and construction management profession. The programme is designed to equip students with highly specialized skills in technology, management, and communication, making them adaptable to the changing needs of the construction industry.

Programme Aims

The programme aims to provide students with the necessary expertise to plan, coordinate, supervise, and control the complex process of building projects. The curriculum is derived from the four-year full-time undergraduate programme BSc (Hons) in Building Engineering and Management.

Characteristics

• The senior year curriculum requires students to take 69 credits and 2 training credits.
• Site visits and guest lectures are arranged throughout the study to provide students with a better understanding of the practice in the industry.
• The Department maintains a mentorship scheme, matching students with employers and senior members of the professions to gain practical insights into professional practice.
• The Department operates Work-Integrated Education (WIE) in collaboration with the University to help students in placement.
• The Department also operates a student exchange programme, providing students with opportunities to study abroad for one academic semester at universities in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Taiwan, and Chinese Mainland.

Curriculum Structure

The general curriculum design of the programme comprises:

• General University Requirements (GUR) Subjects 9 credits
• Discipline Specific Requirements (DSR) Subjects 60 credits
• Work Integrated Education (WIE) - 2 credits (training credits)

Discipline Specific Requirements (DSR) Subjects

The following subjects are included in the DSR:

• AMA290: Engineering Mathematics
• CLC3231P: Chinese Communication for Construction and Environment
• ELC3421: English for Construction and Environmental Professionals
• BRE204: Structure I
• BRE302: Structure II
• BRE326: Maintenance Technology & Management
• BRE345: Measurement, Documentation & Estimating
• BRE350: Project Management & Procurement
• BRE370: Intermediate Construction Technology & Materials
• BRE364: Construction Contract Law & Administration
• BRE365: International Study
• BRE366: Analytical Skills & Methods
• BRE4393: Temporary Work Design
• BRE426: Geotechnical & Foundation Engineering
• BRE4281: Construction Engineering Management
• BRE453: Building Services II
• BRE461: Environmental Impact & Assessment
• BRE462: Advanced Construction Technology
• BRE466: Capstone Project
• BRE470: Information Technology and Building Information Modelling for Construction
• BRE299: Work-Integrated Education (WIE)

Career Prospects

The sustainable growth of the region offers a wide variety of challenging and rewarding careers in the construction industry. Graduates can take up technical and managerial roles as building engineers, planning engineers, project coordinators, and construction project managers.

Professional Recognition

The programme is accredited by:

• The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE)
• The Chartered Institute of Building in the UK (CIOB)
• The Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM)

Entrance Requirements

A Higher Diploma or an Associate Degree in a relevant discipline is required for admission.

Programme Details

• Programme Code: 32405-SYB
• Mode of Study: Full-time
• Normal Duration: 2 years
• Programme Intake: 18 senior year places
• Fund Type: Government-Funded
• Credits Required for Graduation: 69 plus 2 training credits
• Programme Leader: Prof. Hung-Lin CHI