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Year 3 Entry: 2 Years (Full-Time) / 4 Years (Part-Time Evening Class)
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General Education (GE) : Chai Wan/Tsing Yi Campus
The programme is recognised under the QF Level: 5
Registration No.: 16/000214/L5
Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2016 to 31/08/2026
Programme Aims
This programme aims to provide students with the conceptual and technological knowledge for data and software engineering as well as network development. Emphasis is on integration of theoretical knowledge with practical skills on implementing applications.
Graduates will be able to apply proven principles and techniques to the development and support of computer systems.
A distinguishing feature of the programme is that it will enhance students' abilities and competence to meet the needs of the fast-growing information and communications technology industry in Hong Kong.
Career Prospects
Graduates will be employed as Software Developers, Network Engineers, Data Analysts, AI Engineers, Security Engineers, Game Software Developers, Mobile and Web Application Programmers, rising to challenging prospects such as ICT Project Managers, Data Scientists, Security Consultants/Managers, Game Software Technical Officers, Internetworking Administrators and other managerial positions.
Specific Requirements
For Year 1 Entry :
- For HKDSE, a maximum of two Applied Learning (ApL) subjects can be counted for admission purpose. Relevant ApL subjects include: Computer Game and Animation Design, Magazine Editing and Production, New Media Communication Strategies, Computer Forensic Technology, Multimedia Entertainment Studies, Mobile and Online Apps Development, Internet of Everything Application, Constructing Smart Cities, Data Application for Business, Tech Basics, AI in Business, AI and Robotics.
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
For Year 1 / Year 3 General Entry Requirement, please refer to Admission.
Tuition fee
- The tuition fees are charged according to the number of credit points taken during a semester.
- The tuition fee for academic year 2025/26 per credit:
Local Students Non-local Students HK$ 2,750 HK$ 3,310
Programme Curriculum
Year 1
- GE Core Module: Chinese 1
- GE Core Module: Creativity & Innovation in Society
- GE Core Module: English for Academic Studies 1
- Discrete Mathematics, Probability & Statistics
- IT Essentials
- Introduction to Programming
- Network Fundamentals
- Database Principles
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Multimedia Websites Design & Practices
- Applied Mathematics for Science & Technology
Year 2
- GE Core Module: A.I. and Blockchain in Society & Work
- GE Core Module: Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Operating Systems & Architecture
- Web Applications Development
- Software Engineering & Project Management
- Object-Oriented System Analysis & Design
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- ICT Professionalism
- Software Development Project
- GE Elective Module 1
- GE Elective Module 2
Year 3
- GE Core Module: Chinese 2
- GE Core Module: English for Academic Studies 2
- GE Core Module: English for Professional Purposes
- Program Elective Module 1
- Advanced Database Systems
- Mobile Applications Development
- Game Engines & Game Development
- Cloud Computing
- Network Switching & Routing
- Enterprise Architecture & System Development
- GE Elective Module 3
- Work-Integrated Learning
Year 4
- Cybersecurity Operations
- Machine Learning
- Data Science
- Modern Web Technology & Development
- Enterprise Network Technologies
- Advanced Topics in Information & Communications Technology
- Program Elective Module 2
- Program Elective Module 3
- Final Year Project 1
- Final Year Project 2
- GE Elective Module 4