Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development
Entrance Year Sept 2024
Programme Code 31476-SYE
Mode of Study Full-time
Normal Duration
2 years
Programme Intake 12 senior year places
Fund Type Government-Funded
Credits Required for Graduation
Normally 67 (plus 5 practical training credits)
A student's actual study pattern will depend on the subjects taken in previous Higher Diploma or Associate Degree study as well as successful credit transfers according to the relevant criteria.
Programme Leaders
Ir. Dr. Shao-Yuan Leu
PhD, M.S., B.S.
Remarks
- The credit requirements of this programme are indicative only. They are subject to review.
The number of credits to be transferred will depend on the academic background and entry qualifications of individual AD/HD admittees.
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes & Characteristics
This programme is the first of its kind offered by Hong Kong institutions, with emphasis on environmental engineering, sustainable development, and occupational safety and health.
In addition to knowledge of environmental engineering, water and waste management, circular economics, energy sustainability, carbon neutrality, and urban development are adequately covered in this programme. Graduates of this programme will be able to devise practical solutions to environmental and safety problems as well as to contribute to policy formulation which will lead to sustainable development.
Attractive features
- Two-year full-time comprehensive programme.
- Opportunities to join exchange programmes for 1-2 semesters at internationally famed universities.
- Summer placement in Hong Kong, Mainland China or overseas.
- Global learning experience for each student.
- Scholarships are available for students demonstrating excellent academic performance.
- A Higher Diploma or an Associate Degree in applied science or engineering, or a relevant discipline.
- Applicants will be shortlisted based on their academic merit. Interviews/written tests may be arranged, if necessary.
Full accreditation has been granted by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). Graduates of this programmare are expected to be qualified for Corporate Membership of HKIE after appropriate trainings. Graduates are eligible to join Scheme A training in the Environmental Discipline of HKIE.
Our graduates are ready for employment as environmental engineers, sustainable development, and safety professionals in both public and private sectors with good career prospect, such as civil servants, managers, analysts, government officers, and environmental consultants.
For general enquiries, please contact:
Ms Joyce Wong
Tel: (852) 2766 6052
Email: joyce-cy.wong@polyu.edu.hk
For further information on academic matters, please contact:
Ir Dr Shao-Yuan Leu
Tel: (852) 3400 8322
Email: shao-yuan.leu@polyu.edu.hk
Personal Website: http://www.polyu.edu.hk/cee/~syleu
