Bachelor of Science (BSCICN)/ Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing and Networking (BSCICNH)

Bachelor of Science in Computing and Networking
(BSCICN)/
Bachelor of Science With Honours in Computing and Networking (BSCICNH)

Distance Learning Mode Part-time

This programme aims at producing graduates who are well versed with the principles and application of computing and networking.

Graduates will be equipped with the know-how to apply computing and networking technologies in business and industry leading to careers as computing and networking engineers, analysts, managers and consultants.

The Honours degree programme further equips graduates with in-depth understanding in important areas of computing programming and database systems, computer architectures, systems design, network management and programming.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Computing and Networking, students will be able to:

1. 1. Perform the work of a computing professional competently.
   2. Utilize fundamental computing and mathematics principles to solve computing problems.
   3. Design and develop computer networks.
   4. Write programs with a high level programming language.
   5. Apply, independently or collaboratively, software engineering methods for developing software to meet practical budgetary and operational constraints.
   6. Demonstrate proficiency in language communication and information literacy.
   7. Deal with current issues in computing by keeping abreast of professional knowledge and techniques in the global context.
   8. Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing and Networking, in addition to (a) – (h), students will also be able to:

• Discuss important issues in advanced areas in computing.
• Apply knowledge and skills in important topics such as database systems, object-oriented programming, networking and switching technology, and network programming in developing computing solutions.

• Multi-exits for reaping your rewards quicker
• Credit exemption allowing a shorter time to get a degree
• Entry pathways for students with a computing Higher Diploma and Associate Degree to complete an ordinary degree with as few as 40 credits.
• Distance learning study mode allowing greater flexibility in studying
• Open education policy allowing admission of anyone 17 years of age and with a HK local address

Bachelor of Science in Computing and Networking (BSCICN)

To be eligible for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Computing and Networking, a student shall:

• obtain 90 credit-units as prescribed below, of which no more than 30 credit-units shall be at 1000-level, and at least 24 credit-units shall be at 3000-level and/or 4000-level:
  • 18 credit-units from courses labelled FD in Table 1;
  • 36 credit-units from courses labelled CD in Table 1;
  • 6 credit-units from courses labelled D1 in Table 1;
  • 12 credit-units from course labelled D2 in Table 1;
  • 3 credit-units from any courses at 1000/2000/3000/4000-level offered by the University;
  • 6 credit-units of University English courses labelled UE in Table 1;
  • 9 credit-units of University Core courses labelled UC in Table 1; and
  • attain the CGPA for graduation as prescribed in the Regulations for the Award of Undergraduate Degrees.

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing and Networking (BSCICNH)

To be eligible for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing and Networking, a student shall:

• obtain 120 credit-units as prescribed below, of which no more than 30 credit-units shall be at 1000-level, and at least 24 credit-units shall be at 3000-level and 24 credit-units at 4000-level:
  • 18 credit-units from courses labelled FD in Table 1;
  • 36 credit-units from courses labelled CD in Table 1;
  • 12 credit-units from course labelled D1 in Table 1;
  • 24 credit-units from course labelled D2 in Table 1;
  • 6 credit-units from course labelled D3 in Table 1;
  • 9 credit-units from any courses at 1000/2000/3000/4000-level offered by the University with no more than 3 credit-units at 1000 level;
  • 6 credit-units of University English courses labelled UE in Table 1;
  • 9 credit-units of University Core courses labelled UC in Table 1; and
  • attain the CGPA for graduation as prescribed in the Regulations for the Award of Undergraduate Degrees.

The programme regulations and the courses on offer are subject to revisions.

Follow the requirements exactly. Email us for consultation.

Table 1.

Admission is open to anyone in Hong Kong over the age of 17.

Most computing core courses are offered in the Autumn term, and a few are offered in the Spring term. Refer to the following links for the details.

https://admissions.hkmu.edu.hk/dl/courses/

Students with recognized qualifications such as Higher Diploma or Associate Degree may be granted credit exemption.

• Holders of local recognized HD/AD in computing should apply through the BSCICNH1/BSCICN1 pathways. (link to be updated)
• Holders of other qualifications including partially completed qualifications should apply through advanced standing.