Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing and Networking (through Pathway 1) (BSCHCN1)

School of Science and Technology Computing Programmes Part-time Programmes Pathways 5 credit-unit Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing and Networking (through Pathway 1) (BSCHCN1)

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing and Networking Pathway 1 (BSCHCN1)

Distance Learning Mode Part-time Credit Exemption

This programme is designed for holders of a recognized local Higher Diploma or Associate Degree in Computing to receive 80 credits of exemption towards the BSCHCN/BSCCN degrees.

Admission Requirement

A recognized local Higher Diploma or Associate Degree in Computing or a closely related area, in addition to general university’s requirements.

View Assessed Qualifications Recognized for Pathway Entry

Students with qualifications not listed above should consult the Computing Programme Team for other possibilities.

How to Apply?
  1. Contact the Computing Programme Team for an assessment of your qualification (or view the list in the previous section)
  2. Select suitable courses offered in the coming semester.
    1. Register these courses using Online Application.
    2. Indicate the “intended programme” to be BSCCN1 or BSCHCN1.
Programme Structure:

Bachelor of Science in Computing and Networking Pathway 1 (BSCCN1)

Complete at least 40 credits as follows:

  • (a) Obtain 20 credits from courses labelled CD of which at least 10 credits must be at Higher level.
  • (b) Obtain 10 credits from courses labelled D1.
  • (c) Obtain 10 Higher level credits from courses labelled D2. #

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing and Networking Pathway 1 (BSCHCN1)

Complete at least 80 credits as follows:

  • (a) Obtain 40 credits from Higher level courses labelled CH.
  • (b) Obtain 10 credits from COMP S411, COMPS491 or COMP S450.
  • (c) Obtain 30 other credits from courses labelled ED or middle level courses labelled CH.

#Higher level courses have course code started with 3 or 4 (e.g. 3XX or 4XX courses)

Table 1. BSCHCN Course Table (Updated in July 2021) (currently offered courses only)

CodeTitleCreditsBSCCNBSCHCN
ELEC S212Network Programming and Design10CDCH
COMP S201Computing Fundamentals with Java10CDCH
COMP S258Computer Programming and Problem Solving10CDCH
COMP S260Computer Architecture and Operating Systems10CDCH
ELEC S332Computer Networks10CDCH
COMP S356Software Engineering and Project Management10CDCH
     
COMP S311Advanced Java Programming and Mobile Application Development10D1CH
COMP S359Relational Databases: Theory and Practice10D1CH
     
COMP S491Machine Learning and Applications10D2ED-C
COMP S450*Applied Computing Project10ED-C
     
COMP S368Networks and Distributed Systems10D2ED
ELEC S224Computers and Processors10D2ED
ELEC S323Information Theory and Digital Communications10D2ED
TC S319Quality Management for Science and Technology5D2ED
TC S409Safety and Reliability for Science and Technology5D2ED
BIS B322%Networking Applications and Electronic Commerce10D2ED
BIS B422%Advanced Electronic Commerce10D2ED

(*) COMPS450 registration requires a student to have completed 140 credits for the BSCHCN programme, or 60 credits for the pathway BSCHCN1 programme.

(%) No longer be offered

The programme regulations and the courses on offer are subject to revisions. Follow the requirements exactly. Email us for consultation.

Examples of Study Plan
  • Qualification: VTC – Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tuen Mun) Higher Diploma in Computer Systems Administration (3-year full-time) (All Years)
  • Intended Programme: Pathway BSCCN1
Study Plan: 1 Year
CourseOffer CycleAutumn Year + 0Spring Year + 1Autumn Year + 1Spring Year + 2
COMPS260 (CD)Every Autumn  
COMPS356 (HL CD)Every Autumn  
COMPS311 (D1)Every Autumn  
COMPS491 (D2)Every Autumn  
Study Plan: 1.5 Years
CourseOffer CycleAutumn Year + 0Spring Year + 1Autumn Year + 1Spring Year + 2
COMPS201 (CD)Every Spring  
ELECS332 (HL CD)Every Autumn  
COMPS359 (D1)Every Autumn  
COMPS368 (D2)Every Autumn  
Study Plan: 2 Years
CourseOffer CycleAutumn Year + 0Spring Year + 1Autumn Year + 1Spring Year + 2
COMPS201 (CD)Every Spring  
COMPS356 (HL CD)Every Autumn  
COMPS311 (D1)Every Autumn  
COMPS368 (D2)Every Autumn  
Enquiries

Computing Team

Tel: 3120 2504

Email: cteam@hkmu.edu.hk