Overview

This demanding programme is designed to equip students with solid fundamental knowledge in information and computer sciences, and mathematics, providing a good foundation for further studies at the graduate school level or pursuing independent research or careers in various sectors. This is an interdisciplinary programme jointly offered by Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science, with Department of Information Engineering and Department of Mathematics being responsible for the management and actual running of it.

Programme Features

Jointly offered by the Faculties of Engineering and of Science, and managed by the Departments of Information Engineering and of Mathematics, this interdisciplinary programme has been restructured from the BSc-BEng double degree since its 2006-07 inception to a BSc double major since 2013-14. It:

• builds a solid foundation in mathematics and engineering,
• provides good prerequisites for further studies at postgraduate level,
• emphasizes research strongly,
• encourages independent studies under the supervision of professors from both Departments, and
• enables students to pursue independent research or careers in various sectors.

Career Prospects

Students who delight in pure mathematics are known to worry about their competitiveness in the job market, not knowing that many industries require abstract thinking more than they can imagine. The industry of all industries in the 21st century is IT, or information technology, which includes cryptography, image processing, telecommunication networks, artificial intelligence and emerging "smart" products.

A major in Information Engineering prepares these students for careers in IT. Very promising and diverse career prospects arise from the unique combination of abstract mathematical thinking abilities and solid engineering expertise in solving problems, including:

1. Research Studies - To pursue postgraduate studies in areas related to Mathematics and/or Information Engineering.
2. Information Analysis - To analyse and process information in quantifiable forms for financial and banking industries.
3. Engineering - To develop engineering careers in networking, security, and system management.
4. Consultancy - To advise industries and government agencies on optimal strategies and technologies.
5. Education - To teach mathematics- and IT-related subjects in schools and contribute to scholastic IT development.
6. General - To pursue a broad spectrum of professional careers that require the combination of logical thinking, analytical power, problem-solving skills, and understanding of technology.