Programme Information for New Students
Programme Regulations
Note: Enrolled students who cannot find their course here should click on the above link 'Programme Regulations'.
Programme Regulations |
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Note: Enrolled students who cannot find their course here should click on the above link 'Programme Regulations'. |
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Communications Technology (through Pathway 2)
All Communications Technology programmes, including those with pathways, are phasing out starting from the 2021 Spring Term. For new admission, please consider other programmes.
Programme description
This programme provides comprehensive knowledge of the basic principles of telecommunications and computer communications, their applications in communications technology, and the basis of existing communications practices. Students will also be able to analyse and design advanced communication systems. The Honours programme provides students with advanced knowledge and specialization, as well as the training needed to handle independent project work.
Graduates will be qualified to take up employment as communications technologists and network administrators/managers in the communications industry.
Programme requirements
Programme-specific entry requirement: This programme admits students who are holders of a recognized Higher Diploma in one of the following disciplines:
- Computer and Information Engineering
- Computer Systems Administration
- Internet and Multimedia Engineering
- Multimedia Web Development and Digital Entertainment
- Network Applications
- Web-based Technology for Business
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Students pursuing this programme must successfully complete 90 credits as follows:
(a) |
70 credits from:
Course code (Click the course code for details) |
Course title |
Credits |
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ELEC S211 |
Fundamentals of Communications Technology |
10 |
Middle |
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ELEC S323 |
Information Theory and Digital Communications |
10 |
Higher |
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ELEC S403 |
Communications Technology Project |
20 |
Higher |
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(b) |
10 credits from courses:
Course code (Click the course code for details) |
Course title |
Credits |
Level |
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COMP S359 |
Relational Databases: Theory and Practice |
10 |
Higher |
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ELEC S321 |
Internet Technology for Business Applications |
10 |
Higher |
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(c) |
10 credits from courses:
Course code (Click the course code for details) |
Course title |
Credits |
Level |
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COMP S201 |
Computing Fundamentals with Java |
10 |
Middle |
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COMP S258 |
Computer Programming and Problem Solving |
10 |
Middle |
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Students are required to complete 90 credits but they may opt to graduate with the Bachelor of Science in Communications Technology [BSCCT2] (50 credits) after completing the required number of credits and fulfilling the requirements of the programme regulations. |
Choosing the first courses to get started
Students should consider initially registering for one or more of the following foundation level courses, which count towards qualification.
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MATH S122 A Foundation Course in Applied Mathematics
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IT S123 Introduction to Internet Services and Applications or MATH S121 A Foundation Course in Pure Mathematics
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