Aims of Major

The major aims to provide students with a strong foundation in the core computer and data technologies. Students will be equipped with the theoretical and practical aspects of both hardware and software. In addition, the major provides opportunities for students to develop independent learning, organizational skills and communication skills. On completion of the major, graduates will be able to analyze, design and implement digital and computer systems. They will also be sufficiently prepared to pursue postgraduate studies and will be able to recognize the need for, and to engage in life-long learning.

The Major Educational Objectives of CDE major are to:

• Provide graduates with a solid education in computer engineering and data engineering, and tools that will enable them to identify and solve related engineering problems.
• Provide graduates with the ability and vision that will enable them to become independent life‐long learners in nowadays rapidly changing knowledge-based economy.
• Provide graduates with a solid educational foundation on which they can pursue postgraduate studies in related engineering or their chosen field of interest.
• Provide graduates with the basic skills to communicate and lead effectively and be able to work independently but also collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide graduates with a broad-based education that will prepare them to work with high standards of ethical conduct and societal responsibilities.

Career Prospects

Given the rapid developments in computer technology and multimedia applications, graduates will find ample opportunities in IT products and services, and Data services. Potential employers include computer product development companies, software and system solutions companies, banks, finance and insurance companies and the Hong Kong SAR Government.