Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Logistics Engineering with Management

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Logistics Engineering with Management is a comprehensive programme that aims to produce logistics engineers and professionals who are competent in the design, implementation, control, and execution of logistics systems and related technologies.

Programme Aims and Learning Outcomes

The programme aims to develop the ability of students to manage complex systems of business, logistics, and technology for increasingly technology-enabled logistics businesses. It involves the effective management of materials, information, and finance in a network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers.

Programme Characteristics

The programme provides comprehensive training in logistics, ranging from logistics systems, facility design, logistics information systems, supply chain management, to operations management. It also provides essential general management and business skills needed to manage and run modern logistics companies.

Recognition and Prospects

The programme has been granted full accreditation by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) as a professional engineering degree programme recognised by other Washington Accord signatories. Graduates will also be granted full exemption from the Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) leading to the Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK).

Career Prospects

Graduates typically become management trainees, logistics engineers, distribution analysts/officers, logistics analysts, logistics officers in government offices, business executives/analysts, system analysts/designers, or young entrepreneurs. A wide range of job opportunities are available in industry, business, services, and the government sector.

Curriculum

• General University Requirement (GUR) (minimum 9 credits)
  • Subjects mandated by the University as part of broad-based education for every student
• Core Subjects (2 subjects of 2 credits each, 15 subjects of 3 credits each, total 49 credits)
  • Professional Communication in English for Engineering Students (2 credits)
  • Professional Communication in Chinese (2 credits)
  • Industrial Engineering Techniques and Methods
  • Packaging and Storage Technology
  • Logistics Automation
  • Planning of Production and Service Systems
  • Business Law
  • Mobile Technologies for Logistics Systems
  • Management Science
  • E-Commerce and Logistics
  • Production Logistics
  • Simulation of Logistics Systems
  • Logistics Information Management
  • Supply Chain Analytics
  • Society and the Engineer
  • Project Management
  • Green Legislation and Supply Chain Logistics
• Individual Project (6 credits)
• IC Training (6 training credits)
  • Computing Tools in Resources Planning and Analysis
  • Integrated Project
  • ERP Advanced
• Work-Integrated Education (WIE)
  • Each student must attain a minimum of one WIE training credit before graduation
• Summer Placement
  • Opportunities may be provided to students to gain practical work experience
• Student Exchange Programme
  • Students have the opportunity to participate in a student exchange programme with universities in countries such as the United States, Canada, Sweden, and Finland for one semester

Credit Required for Graduation

Normally 64 (plus 6 training credits)

Scheme/Programme Leader

Prof. Nick Chung, BEng (HKU), MPhil (HKU), PhD (HKU)

Entrance Requirements

• An Associate Degree or a Higher Diploma in Engineering, Business, or related disciplines
• Suitable applicants will be invited to attend an interview to evaluate their potential for and interest in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills

Interview Arrangement

• Date of Interview: Between November 2025 and July 2026
• Duration: About 10-15 minutes
• Medium: English
• Mode: Individual interview (online)

Additional Documents Required

Transcript / Certificate

Entry Scholarship

To recognise the outstanding academic performance of students, the department will grant an entry scholarship with a total amount up to HK$30,000 to eligible students admitted to the programme via Non-JUPAS local senior year admission.