Program Overview

Introduction to the Programme

The programme provides a unique and inter-disciplinary land surveying and geo-informatics (LSGI) education in Hong Kong. It nurtures students to develop essential knowledge in spatial data science and smart cities, extending to application areas and job markets such as survey and mapping, engineering surveying, and underground utility imaging and diagnosis, transportation, and logistics.

Programme Overview

The programme is the only local bachelors degree programme in land surveying and geo-informatics accredited by the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and other related local and international professional bodies.

Programme Details

• Programme Code: JS3130
• Mode of Study: Full-time
• Normal Duration: 4 years
• Programme Intake: 327 (Combined intake for programmes JS3004, JS3211, JS3791, JS3789, JS3214, JS3739, and JS3375)
• Fund Type: Government-Funded
• Credits Required for Graduation:
  • BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics: 120 (plus 1 credit for industrial safety training and non-credit bearing summer training)
  • BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities: 120 (plus 1 credit for industrial safety training and non-credit bearing summer training)

Programme Leadership

• Scheme Leader and Programme Leader of BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics: Prof. ZHU Xiaolin, BSc, MSc, PhD
• Deputy Programme Leaders of BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics:
  • Prof. SHI Guoqiang, PhD
  • Dr. CHEN Si, Sissi, BA, BSc, MSc, PhD
• Programme Leader of BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities: Prof. ZHUGE Cheng-xiang, Tony, PhD
• Deputy Programme Leader of BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities: Prof. YIN Tiangang, BSc, MEng, PhD

Programme Structure and Awards

Students will be awarded one of the following degrees upon successful completion of the graduation requirements:

• BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
• BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities Students are subject to further assessment criteria, such as students choice, GPA, and interview performance, for their selection of degrees/majors at the end of Year One.

Secondary Major in AI and Data Analytics

The option of a Secondary Major in AI and Data Analytics (AIDA) is available to students in the BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics. Admission to a Secondary Major is competitive and subject to different credit requirements for graduation.

Aims and Characteristics

The aims of the LSGI Scheme are based on the philosophy that graduates must be able to cope with the rapidly changing market conditions in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, and the region, and with the demands of their future professions in land surveying, geo-information technology, utility management, and surveying, as well as urban informatics and smart cities.

Programme Characteristics

Applicants to the LSGI Scheme can choose between two programmes:

• BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics: Equips students with skills in land surveying/geomatics, geo-information technology, and utility surveying/management.
• BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities: Enables students to address the challenges of global cities related to rapid urbanization, educating them on the principles and theories of urban science and equipping them with practical skills in urban analytics.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the programmes, students will be able to:

• Apply appropriate mathematical and computing skills to solve problems and analyze data
• Comprehend and apply the concepts and theories of geomatics and smart cities
• Understand geomatics and smart city technologies and apply them appropriately
• Integrate various geomatics and smart city technologies to solve problems in a professional, timely, and cost-effective manner
• Carry out and manage geomatics and smart city projects
• Work with and supervise others in accordance with and in compliance with societys legal, ethical, and professional standards
• Respond to advances in geomatics and related technologies as part of their lifelong learning.