Department of Construction and Quality Management

School of Science and Technology Department of Construction and Quality Management

About Department of Construction and Quality Management

The Department of Construction and Quality Management (CQM) is a new academic department established in 2022 under the School of Science and Technology (S&T) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU). CQM offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the fields of civil engineering, building services engineering, surveying, engineering management, testing science and certification.
CQM aims to produce graduates who have a strong theoretical foundation, practical skills, and leadership abilities. Its programmes are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the construction, testing and certification industry and its management, with the goal of producing professionals who can meet the challenges of the rapidly-evolving industry. The undergraduate programmes offered by CQM are widely recognised by the international professional institutions, such as HKIE and HKICA. On the other hand, the postgraduate programmes offered by the CQM provide students with specialised and in-depth knowledge and skills in areas such as engineering project management, construction cost management, testing science and certification management.
The Department places great emphasis on research and innovation, and its faculty members are actively engaged in research projects on topics related to construction engineering, management, and smart technology. Students have the opportunity to participate in research projects, and the Department's research outputs have been highly regarded in the industry. In addition to education and research, the Department is also actively engaged with the industry. It collaborates with industry partners to provide students with practical experience and internship opportunities, as well as to develop research projects on real-world issues facing the industry.
Overall, CQM at HKMU is committed to providing high-quality education, research, and industry engagement in the field of construction and quality management, with the aim of producing graduates who are well-equipped to lead and succeed in the construction, testing and certification industry.

Certificate in Testing and Certification

Practical-Route Admissions of JSSU61 (Applications open for 2025 intake!)

The Certificate course in Testing and Certification aims to provide students with practical skills and knowledge in testing, inspection, and certification. Students will examine and apply relevant fundamental knowledge and skills associated with physical and mechanical testing, electronic and electrical testing, chemical and biological testing, and quality assurance as a T&C practitioner.

Students who enrolled in JSSU61 in JUPAS application and passed this short course are eligible to be admitted to the degree programme Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours in Integrated Testing, Inspection and Certification (JSSU61).

More information:

Practical-route Admissions of JSSU61 
JSSU61 programme website

TIC_Practical-route with CTC course

Programmes

SSSDP has further expanded to include first-year-first-degree (FYFD) and top-up degree (TUD) programmes with effect from the 2023/24 academic year.

More information: https://admissions.hkmu.edu.hk/tc/ug/student-finance/government-subsidies

We are delighted to arrange Programmes Admissions Talk (課程講座), guided laboratory workshops (實驗淺嘗工作坊)(👉🏻 here) or Career Talk (就業專題講座) at your schools/institutes or HKMU to explain the details or career prospects of our full-time undergraduate programmes to your students and colleagues.

Make a request 👉🏻 here Our staff will contact you and discuss the details  with you shortly. (Department Promotion: Dr Winnie CHIU (Tel: 3120 2695; Email: wchiu@hkmu.edu.hk)

Video

Career Development in Testing and Certification, Building and Construction Industries

Testing and Certification Create Your Future

The testing and certification (T&C) sector plays a crucial role in our daily life by upholding the quality and safety of a wide range of products and services. A number of industry representatives and experienced T&C practitioners introduce the sector's mission and value, and job exposure and career prospect of T&C practitioners.

Young Testing and Certification Practitioners Talks

A group of testing and certification practitioners share their thoughts and experiences e.g. reasons for joining the testing and certification sector, interesting cases and challenges, job satisfaction, etc.

Electronic Product Testing & Food Management System Certification

A Senior Manager, Electrical Division, and a Food Auditor working in testing and certification organisations share with you the job nature, requirements, and experiences gained.

Textile Testing & Construction Material Product Certification

A Laboratory Manager and an Audit Manager working in testing and certification organisations share with you the job nature, requirements, and experiences gained.

Building/Construction Testing & Indoor Air Quality Inspection

A Technical Manager and an Assistant Manager, Environmental Division, working in testing and certification organisations share with you the job nature, requirements, and experiences gained.

Contact Us

Head of Construction and Quality Management
Ir Dr Tony Lee
Tel: 3120 2680
Email: cclee@hkmu.edu.hk
General Enquiry:
WhatsApp: 3120 2700
Email: cqm@hkmu.edu.hk
Jonathan Chiu
Marketing Director
3DP Technology Limited

Jonathan handles all external affairs include business development, patents write up and public relations. He is frequently interviewed by media and is considered a pioneer in 3D printing products.

Krutz Cheuk
Biomedical Engineer
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital

After graduating from OUHK, Krutz obtained an M.Sc. in Engineering Management from CityU. He is now completing his second master degree, M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, at CUHK. Krutz has a wide range of working experience. He has been with Siemens, VTech, and PCCW.

Hugo Leung
Software and Hardware Engineer
Innovation Team Company Limited

Hugo Leung Wai-yin, who graduated from his four-year programme in 2015, won the Best Paper Award for his ‘intelligent pill-dispenser’ design at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering’s International Conference on Consumer Electronics – China 2015.

The pill-dispenser alerts patients via sound and LED flashes to pre-set dosage and time intervals. Unlike units currently on the market, Hugo’s design connects to any mobile phone globally. In explaining how it works, he said: ‘There are three layers in the portable pillbox. The lowest level is a controller with various devices which can be connected to mobile phones in remote locations. Patients are alerted by a sound alarm and flashes. Should they fail to follow their prescribed regime, data can be sent via SMS to relatives and friends for follow up.’ The pill-dispenser has four medicine slots, plus a back-up with a LED alert, topped by a 500ml water bottle. It took Hugo three months of research and coding to complete his design, but he feels it was worth all his time and effort.

Hugo’s public examination results were disappointing and he was at a loss about his future before enrolling at the OUHK, which he now realizes was a major turning point in his life. He is grateful for the OUHK’s learning environment, its industry links and the positive guidance and encouragement from his teachers. The University is now exploring the commercial potential of his design with a pharmaceutical company. He hopes that this will benefit the elderly and chronically ill, as well as the society at large.

Soon after completing his studies, Hugo joined an automation technology company as an assistant engineer. He is responsible for the design and development of automation devices. The target is to minimize human labor and increase the quality of products. He is developing products which are used in various sections, including healthcare, manufacturing and consumer electronics.

Course Code Title Credits
  COMP S321F Advanced Database and Data Warehousing 5
  COMP S333F Advanced Programming and AI Algorithms 5
  COMP S351F Software Project Management 5
  COMP S362F Concurrent and Network Programming 5
  COMP S363F Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing 5
  COMP S382F Data Mining and Analytics 5
  COMP S390F Creative Programming for Games 5
  COMP S492F Machine Learning 5
  ELEC S305F Computer Networking 5
  ELEC S348F IOT Security 5
  ELEC S371F Digital Forensics 5
  ELEC S431F Blockchain Technologies 5
  ELEC S425F Computer and Network Security 5
 Course CodeTitleCredits
 ELEC S201FBasic Electronics5
 IT S290FHuman Computer Interaction & User Experience Design5
 STAT S251FStatistical Data Analysis5
 Course CodeTitleCredits
 COMPS333FAdvanced Programming and AI Algorithms5
 COMPS362FConcurrent and Network Programming5
 COMPS363FDistributed Systems and Parallel Computing5
 COMPS380FWeb Applications: Design and Development5
 COMPS381FServer-side Technologies and Cloud Computing5
 COMPS382FData Mining and Analytics5
 COMPS390FCreative Programming for Games5
 COMPS413FApplication Design and Development for Mobile Devices5
 COMPS492FMachine Learning5
 ELECS305FComputer Networking5
 ELECS363FAdvanced Computer Design5
 ELECS425FComputer and Network Security5