Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Building Engineering and Management - Full-time
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Building Engineering and Management - Full-time
Programme Code
84068-BEM (Full-time)
Medium of Instruction
English (except for subjects with Chinese requirements)
Commencement Date
20 Jan 2025
Normal Duration
2 years
Tuition Fee (Local students)
HK$3,410/ credit (DSR subjects)
HK$3,000/ credit (GUR subjects)
Tuition Fee (Non-local students)
HK$3,750/ credit (DSR subjects)
HK$3,300/ credit (GUR subjects)
Academic Division
Division of Science, Engineering and Health Studies
Student and Alumni Stories
Programme Features
- You will acquire the knowledge and ability to contribute effectively to project and facility management teams in complex building projects
- You will be equipped with the latest knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technologies to facilitate your career development in BIM coordination and management
- You may become a highly competent and professional building engineer in Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and the international market
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Professional Recognition
The Programme is fully accredited by The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)* and the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM).
The Programme is also accredited by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). Students are eligible to apply to HKIE as Student Members. For details about the eligibility to Scheme “A” Training for graduates, please refer to the HKIE website at https://hkie.org.hk/en/quali/disciplineforaccreddeg/.
* The programme is a CIOB accredited course, having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding this qualification will have full academic exemption and once they have gained three to five years' relevant work experience, they may enter CIOB membership as an applicant to progress towards Chartered Membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment. Please visit the webpage for detailed eligibility and examination exemption criteria of professional body.
Future Prospects
Career Prospect
- Graduates are able to pursue a wide range of careers, including Engineering posts in Building, Civil, Construction and Quantity Surveying.
- The average employment rate of graduates from 2020 to 2021 was 97.5%*, with the average starting salary around HK$22,000 in 2020*.
* Source: PolyU SPEED Graduate Employment Survey
Further Study Opportunities
- Past graduates have pursued postgraduate studies in famous local universities, such as The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Programme Structure
Students are required to complete the following requirements with satisfactory results for an honours degree:
| Requirements | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements (GUR) Note 1 | 9 | |
| Cluster Area Requirements (CAR) | 2 subjects, 3 credits each | 6 |
| Service Learning (SL) OR Free Elective | 1 subject, 3 credits | 3 |
| Essential Components of General Education (non-credit bearing) | _ | N/A |
| Discipline-Specific Requirements (DSR) Note 2 (Please refer to the table below for details) | 63 | |
| Compulsory | 19 subjects, 3 credits each [except “Analytical Skills and Methods” (2 credits), “Capstone Project” (6 credits) and “International Study” (1 credit)] | 57 |
| Elective | 2 subjects, 3 credits each | 6 |
| Work-Integrated Education (WIE) Note 3 | ||
| 176 hours of work-based learning experience | N/A | |
| Total | 72 | |
Discipline-Specific Requirements (DSR)
Foundation (up to 3 subjects for students from non-construction-related disciplines only) Note 2
- Construction Economics and Finance
- Workshop Training (IC Training/ Drawing/ Safety)
- Construction Technology and Materials I
Compulsory (all 19 subjects)
- Analytical Skills and Methods
- Advanced Construction Technology
- Building Services I
- Building Services II
- Capstone Project
- Chinese Communication for Construction and Environment
- Construction Contract Law and Administration
- Construction Engineering Management
- Construction Technology and Materials II
- Engineering Mathematics
- English for Construction and Environmental Professionals
- Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering
- International Study
- Maintenance Technology and Management
- Measurement, Documentation and Estimating
- Project Management and Procurement
- Structure I
- Structure II
- Temporary Work Design
Elective# (any 2 subjects)
- Building Maintenance for Sustainability
- Design, Adaptation and Conversion
- Environmental Impact and Assessment
- Information Technology and Building Information Modelling for Construction
Notes
1. Students who have not met the equivalent standard of undergraduate degree Language and Communication Requirements (LCR) under GUR are required to take up to 9 additional credits in LCR (2 subjects in English & 1 subject in Chinese, 3 credits each). They will be advised if they are required to take LCR subjects on admission.
2. Students from non-construction-related disciplines (i.e. holders of Associate Degree or equivalent qualification not in Construction) with good academic results may also be considered for admission to this programme. These students will be required to take up to 3 additional foundation subjects if they have not completed similar subjects before.
3. Relevant work experience accumulated during or after sub-degree studies may be considered for fulfilment of WIE. Students will be invited to submit application for consideration after programme commencement.
Entrance Requirements
Holder of a recognised Associate Degree, Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification in related areas. Applicants with qualifications in non-real-estate and non-construction disciplines will also be considered and, if admitted, are required to take appropriate foundation subject(s).
Notes:
- The main medium of instruction of the study programme concerned should be English. An applicant who has completed the programme with other languages as the main medium of instruction should attain the following English Language requirement: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 (paper based)/80 (Internet based).
- An applicant who does not possess the above-mentioned qualification but has reached the age of 25 before 1 September, in the year in which he/she seeks admission, may apply as a mature applicant. He/she must demonstrate sufficient motivation, knowledge and potential to indicate a high probability of being able to complete the programme successfully. In addition, he/she may be required to take appropriate foundation subject(s).
