Program Overview

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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Building Engineering and Management

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Building Engineering and Management is a 4-year full-time programme offered by the Faculty of Construction and Environment at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Programme Overview

The programme provides an excellent opportunity for students who would like to pursue an education in building engineering and construction management. The growing building construction industry in Hong Kong and neighbouring regions requires graduates who possess highly specialised skills in technology, management, and communication.

Programme Aims and Learning Outcomes

The programme aims to provide students with a comprehensive education in building engineering and management, enabling them to become professional building engineers and construction managers. The programme learning outcomes include:

• Highly specialised skills in technology, management, and communication
• Ability to plan, coordinate, supervise, and control complex building projects
• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the construction industry
• Development of necessary expertise to work in the construction industry

Programme Characteristics

The programme requires students to take 120 credits and 2 training credits during the 4-year period. The subjects include:

• Building Engineering and Technology
• Management
• Construction Economics
• Project Works
• A Capstone Project
• Languages

Site visits and guest lectures are arranged throughout the course of study. Practical training/internship (Work-Integrated Education, WIE) is a compulsory element of the curriculum. Students usually complete an internship during the summer period.

Recognition and Prospects

The programme has been granted professional accreditation by the following institutions:

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

Graduates of the programme can become building engineers and/or construction managers. Continued growth in Hong Kong’s building and infrastructure development sector has provided ample opportunities for challenging and rewarding careers.

Curriculum

The programme covers the following subject components:

• Core/Major Subjects: Construction Technology, Structural Mechanics, Building Services, Temporary Works Design, Project Management & Procurement, Maintenance Technology & Management, Measurement, Documentation & Estimating, and Building Information Modelling (BIM) Applications and Development
• General University Requirement Subjects: Students are required to take 27 credits of General University Requirement (GUR) subjects
• Free Electives: Students are required to take 6 credits of Free Electives
• Capstone Project: Students are required to complete a 6-credit Capstone Project
• Work-Integrated Education: The Department’s WIE element has a minimum duration of 4 weeks in full-time placement (equivalent to 22 full days) or 176 hours in part-time placement

Secondary Major Details

Students in the BSc (Hons) BEM programme have the option to pursue a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA). The total credits required for graduation from the BSc(Hons) in BEM programme with the Secondary Major in AIDA are 146.

Credit Required for Graduation

The credit required for graduation is 120 (plus 2 training credits).

Scheme/Programme Leader

The Award Coordinator is Prof. Hung-Lin Chi, BSc, MSc, PhD.

Entrance Requirements

Please refer to the university's website for entrance requirements for international applicants.

Interview Arrangement

The interview arrangement varies depending on the type of applicant (Local JUPAS, Local Non-JUPAS Year 1, Non-Local International/Other Qualification, Non-Local 內地应届高考生).

• Local JUPAS:
  • Aims: To obtain a better understanding of the overall academic and non-academic qualities and achievements of the applicants
  • Date of Interview: After the announcement of HKDSE results
  • Duration: About 20 minutes
  • Medium: English
  • Mode: Group interview
• Local Non-JUPAS Year 1:
  • Aims: To evaluate the aptitude and interest of applicants in the programme, and to assess their language and communication skills
  • Date of Interview: Between December 2025 and July 2026
  • Duration: About 15 - 30 minutes
  • Medium: English
  • Mode: Individual / Group Interview
• Non-Local International/Other Qualification:
  • Aims: To obtain a better understanding of the overall academic and non-academic qualities and achievements of the applicants
  • Date of Interview: Between December 2025 and July 2026
  • Duration: About 15 - 30 minutes
  • Medium: English
  • Mode: Individual / Group Interview

Student Message

A student, LUI Wing Chi, Michele, shared her experience of studying in the Department of Building and Real Estate (BRE) at PolyU, which deepened her learning exposure and prepared her to pursue and advance her career in the industry. She spent a summer exchange semester at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, and participated in significant projects, such as Xiqu Centre and modular integrated construction projects. She was honoured by the Construction Industry Council as the MiC Champion 2022 for her project expertise.