Sept 2026 Entry
4 years
120 (plus 2 training credits)
Faculty of Construction and Environment International Student Scholarships (FCE ISS) are offered to eligible international students. Please click here for more details.
Students in the BSc (Hons) Building Engineering and Management (BEM) programme have the option to pursue a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA). Admission to this Secondary Major programme is on a competitive basis, and admitted students are subject to a different credit requirement for graduation.
What's New
- Undergraduate
- Undergraduate
All admitted students will embark on a Common Year One curriculum. Towards the end of year one, students can decide whether to continue with their initial choice or switch to another choice within the Faculty. Those who wish to change to another choice need to join a competitive process through a ranking assessment, which considers a combination of entrance qualification score, Year One GPA, and interview performance.
Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes
This programme provides an excellent opportunity for students who would like to pursue an education in building engineering and construction management. The growing building construction industry in Hong Kong and neighbouring regions requires graduates who possess highly specialised skills in technology, management, and communication. Our students face intellectual challenges that promote self-development and enhance their problem-solving skills. Our well-trained graduates are in great demand as professional building engineers and construction managers because they can easily adapt to the changing needs of the construction industry and have developed the necessary expertise to plan, coordinate, supervise, and control complex building projects.
Programme Characteristics
Students are required to take 120 credits and 2 training credits during this 4-year programme. The subjects include Building Engineering and Technology, Management, Construction Economics, Project Works, a Capstone Project, and Languages.
Site visits and guest lectures are arranged throughout the course of study.
Practical training/internship (Work-Integrated Education, WIE) is a compulsory element of the curriculum. Students usually complete an internship during the summer period.
The Department maintains a mentorship scheme in which students are matched with senior professionals in the construction and real estate industry to gain insights into professional practice.
The Department also operates a student exchange programme, providing opportunities to study abroad for one academic semester at universities in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Taiwan, Mainland China, and elsewhere.
Professional Recognition
The programme has been granted professional accreditation by the following institutions:
- The Hong Kong Institute of Engineers (HKIE);
- Chartered Institute of Building in the UK (CIOB); and
- Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM).
Career Prospects
Following appropriate training in industry, our graduates become building engineers and/or construction managers. Continued growth in Hong Kong’s building and infrastructure development sector has provided ample opportunities for challenging and rewarding careers. Our graduates usually take positions with construction companies or real estate development companies.
The programme covers the following subject components:
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Core/Major Subjects
Construction Technology, Structural Mechanics, Building Services, Temporary Works Design, Project Management & Procurement, Maintenance Technology & Management, Measurement, Documentation & Estimating, and Building Information Modelling (BIM) Applications and Development. -
General University Requirement Subjects
Students are required to take 27 credits of General University Requirement (GUR) subjects. -
Free Electives
Students are required to take 6 credits of Free Electives. -
Capstone Project
Students are required to complete a 6-credit Capstone Project. -
Work-Integrated Education
The Department’s WIE element has a minimum duration of 4 weeks in full time placement (equivalent to 22 full days) or 176 hours in part-time placement. The Department has developed opportunities for students to work in firms or organizations during the summer in Hong Kong or overseas. - Information on the subjects offered is available at www.polyu.edu.hk/bre/.
- The programme curriculum can be viewed at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/bre/study/undergraduate-programmes/.
Students in the BSc (Hons) BEM programme have the option to pursue a Secondary Major.
Features
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Innovative new structure programme pathway
Students can attain an Award Major in BEM and a Secondary Major in AIDA during their 4 years of undergraduate studies.
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Digital technology and innovation in construction
This programme is designed to train students to become digitalisation specialists and leading innovators in the field of construction industry by adopting advanced digital technologies and data-driven approaches. Through interdisciplinary and hands-on training, students are equipped with core principles and practical knowledge in traditional construction technology and management, together with an in-depth and integrated understanding of various artificial intelligence and data analytics approaches.
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Wide range of core and elective subjects
As their Secondary Major (AIDA) requirements, students can select core and elective subjects that range from basic programming fundamentals to advanced data science and artificial intelligence techniques, which are offered by different departments at PolyU (e.g. Building and Real Estate, Applied Mathematics, Computing, Electronic and Information Engineering, Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics). Courses are selected with consideration of their interests in specific fields of AIDA. Additionally, all BRE Level 3 and Level 4 subjects of a particular Major or discipline are offered as electives to students of another Major within the Department.
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Internship and field study
Through internships and field studies, students can acquire practical skills and knowledge, learn industry best practices and the latest technology applications, and explore the changing digital technological needs of various stakeholders in the construction industry.
Remarks
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The total credits required for graduation from the BSc(Hons) in BEM programme with the Secondary Major in AIDA are 146 [including 144 academic credits and 2 training credits (WIE)]. The details are as follows:
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General University Requirements (GUR): 27 academic credits
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Free Electives: 6 academic credits
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BEM Major: 87 academic credits + 2 training credits
- Secondary Major (AIDA) Requirements: 36 academic credits (core: 30 credits and elective: 6 credits)
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12 credits are double counted as both BEM Major and Secondary Major (AIDA) requirements (3 subjects, including a 6-credit Integrated Capstone Project)
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Total academic credits required: 27 credits (GUR) + 6 credits (Free Electives) + 87 credits (BEM) + 36 credits (AIDA) – 12 credits (double-counted for BEM and AIDA) = 144 credits
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The BSc (Hons) in Building Engineering and Management programme is accredited by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM).
120 (plus 2 training credits)
Award Coordinator
Prof. Hung-Lin Chi
BSc, MSc, PhD
Please click here to view the entrance requirements for international applicants.
For further programme information, please contact:
The General Office (tel.: 3400 3819/3400 8120/3400 8121; email: bsyywu@polyu.edu.hk).
I truly cherish my experience of studying in the Department of Building and Real Estate (BRE) at PolyU, which has deepened my learning exposure and prepared me to pursue and advance my career in the industry.
Spending a summer exchange semester at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, one of the most notable countries for engineering, with a focus on transport engineering and urban planning, certainly enriched my global perspective.
Our hands-on learning and contribution through voluntary renovation service to a special-needs primary school under the guidance of lecturers from PolyU's Industrial Centre led our team to receive a Certificate of Excellence from PolyU.
Under the mentorship programme, I was paired with an industry expert as my mentor to deepen my understanding of the construction field and work environment. After graduation, I joined Hip Hing Construction Group as a Management Trainee and was promoted to the role of Project Manager. I participated in significant projects, such as Xiqu Centre and modular integrated construction projects. I was honoured by the Construction Industry Council as the MiC Champion 2022 for my project expertise.
Serving as a Council Member in various organisations, including The Chartered Institute of Building, Construction Industry Council and Hong Kong Construction Association Young Members’ Society, I received the HKSAR Chief Executive’s commendation in 2022 in recognition of my contributions to the industry. I was also awarded the RICS Hong Kong Young Achiever of the Year 2021, CIOB Construction Manager Gold Winner of the Year 2020 and CIC Outstanding Construction Manager Sustainability Award 2020.
PolyU and BRE have provided a solid foundation and played a crucial role in shaping my professional pathway, which will undoubtedly be instrumental in my future career development.
To obtain a better understanding of the overall academic and non-academic qualities and achievements of the applicants.
About 20 minutes
Only selected Band A applicants will be invited to attend an interview after the announcement of HKDSE results, which is scheduled to occur in late July 2026.
Required
To evaluate the aptitude and interest of applicants in the programme, and to assess their language and communication skills.
About 15 - 30 minutes
Selected applicants will be invited to interviews.
Required
To obtain a better understanding of the overall academic and non-academic qualities and achievements of the applicants.
About 15 - 30 minutes
Selected applicants will be invited to interviews.
