Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Information and Communications Technology
- 4 years
- Duration
- 109,230 HKD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Hong Kong
- Location
Program description
Programme Objectives
This degree seeks to provide students with the conceptual and technological understanding required for data and software engineering, as well as network development. The emphasis is on the integration of academic knowledge with practical abilities for implementing applications. Graduates will be able to apply established ideas and methodologies to the design and maintenance of computer systems. The programme's distinctive feature is that it will prepare students to fulfill the demands of Hong Kong's rapidly increasing information and communications technology industry.
Career Prospects
Graduates will work as Software Developers, Network Engineers, Data Analysts, AI Engineers, Security Engineers, Game Software Developers, Mobile and Web Application Programmers, and advance to more challenging positions such as ICT Project Managers, Data Scientists, Security Consultants/Managers, Game Software Technical Officers, Internetworking Administrators, and other managerial positions.
Program structure
General Education Modules
- Chinese
- English for Academic Studies
- Creativity and Innovation in Society
- Technology, Society and Work
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- English for Professional Purposes
- GE Electives
Industry/Profession Specific Modules
- Discrete Mathematics, Probability and Statistics
- IT Essentials
- Introduction to Programming
- Network Fundamentals
- Database Principles
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Multimedia Websites Design and Practices
- Applied Mathematics for Science and Technology
- Operating Systems and Architecture
- Web Applications Development
- Software Engineering and Project Management
- Object-Oriented System Analysis and Design
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- ICT Professionalism
- Software Development Project
- Advanced Database Systems
- Mobile Applications Development
- Game Engines and Game Development
- Cloud Computing
- Network Switching and Routing
- Enterprise Architecture and System Development
- Cybersecurity Operations
- Machine Learning
- Data Science
- Modern Web Technology and Development
- Enterprise Network Technologies
- Advanced Topics in Information and Communications Technology
- Programme Elective Modules
- Final Year Projects
Price
- Tuition fee: 109,230 HKD/year
- Registration fee: 5,000 HKD (will be deducted from the first instalment of tuition fees)
- Student service fee (inclusive of student visa application fee and student insurance coverage in Hong Kong): 2,000 HKD
- Application fees:
- Regular application fee: 500 HKD
- Early Bird discounted application fee: 200 HKD
Requirements for applicants
- Completed THEi application form
- Appropriate level of English: IELTS Academic 5.5/TOEFL iBT 79
- High school certificate and transcript
- Final examination results (GCSE, USE, AISSE, etc.)
- Admission interview
About the university
The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) was founded in 2012 and is a Vocational Training Council (VTC) member institute. THEi provides over 20 professional "Applied Science-Oriented" degree programs in seven academic areas: Product and Fashion Design, Sports and International Event Management, Digital Construction and Building Services, Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management, Chinese Medicine and Food Science, Hotel Management and Culinary Arts and Technology, and Digital Technology and Innovative Business. These courses focus on industries with strong development potential in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. The programs combine practical applications and academic knowledge to guarantee that students can successfully apply what they have learnt.
THEi degree courses are approved by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, as well as the relevant professional associations when applicable. THEi's outstanding applied degree and professional education courses prepare graduates to be Work Ready and Future Ready. The institute also works closely with industry partners to give students with valuable platforms for their growth. All programs include work-integrated learning (WIL) and engage students in active learning pedagogies, with a heavy emphasis on project-based learning that involves real-world problem solving with and for local firms and professions.
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