Master of Science in Smart Engineering and Construction (Mixed-mode)

• Acquire Cutting-Edge Skills — Learn the latest smart construction technologies
• Cultivate Leadership Abilities — Apply automation, data analysis, digital solutions, and advanced engineering techniques to drive industry innovation
• Forge a Professional Path — Graduates can hold senior positions in areas such as engineering planning and design, system maintenance, project management, and innovation and research

Career Prospects 

• Graduates of the MSc in Smart Engineering and Construction programme can embark on rewarding careers in senior positions across a variety of sectors, including government departments, engineering consulting companies, construction contractors, and international engineering enterprises. 
• Given the rapid growth in the construction and electrical & mechanical industries in Hong Kong, our graduates will be presented with numerous attractive employment opportunities in engineering planning and design, system installation, product manufacturing, system maintenance and servicing, project management, and innovation and research.

Further Study Opportunities

Graduates of the MSc in Smart Engineering and Construction programme are eligible to pursue their further studies at the doctoral level, including the Engineering Doctorate and Doctor of Philosophy programmes.

Students are required to complete 11 subjects for a total of 31 credits* with satisfactory results as well as passing an e-learning course (non-credit bearing) to fulfil the National Education Requirement in order to obtain a master’s degree.

Classes will be scheduled on weekdays and / or weekends, both during the day and / or evening, to provide flexibility. They may also be arranged in block teaching format. Please plan accordingly to ensure your availability.

The subject list below will be reviewed from time to time and will be updated without prior notice.

^# Offering of any elective subjects is subject to sufficient enrolment. 

* Individual students who have not fulfilled the English language requirements before admission are required to take an additional Adjunct English subject (3 credits). Please refer to the “Entrance Requirements” section for details. The additional credit / subject requirements will be reflected on the “My Graduation Requirements” accessible from the Student Portal as the programme commencement approaches.  Students concerned are required to pay additional fees after programme commencement.

Holders of a recognised bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification in engineering, science or technology. 
 
Applicants without a bachelor’s degree but with other relevant qualifications and/or appropriate work experience will also be considered.  

Notes: 

1. An applicant who is not a native speaker of English, and does not possess a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification for which English was the primary medium of instruction, is expected to fulfil the following minimum English language requirements:
   1. An overall Band Score of 6.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); OR
   2. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 for the Internet-based test or 550 for the paper-based test; OR
   3. Satisfactory results in other recognised English language assessments

Individual cases may be considered on their own merit, and applicants concerned may be required to take an additional 3-credit Adjunct English subject upon admission.

2. An applicant who does not possess the above-mentioned qualifications but has reached the age of 25 before 1 September, in the academic year in which he/ she seeks admission, may apply as mature applicant.  He/ She must demonstrate sufficient motivation, knowledge and potential to indicate a high probability of being able to complete the programme successfully.