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College of Engineering City University of Hong Kong MSc in Electronic Information Engineering

College of Engineering City University of Hong Kong

MSc in Electronic Information Engineering

MSc

1 up to

3 years

English

Full time, Part time

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HKD 7,200 / per credit *

On-Campus

* for students admitted in 2025/26, the tuition fee indicated in the above schedule will apply until the end of your study in this programme

Key Summary

    About : The MSc in Electronic Information Engineering program focuses on modern trends in information technology and electronic systems. Students will gain a solid understanding of both theoretical concepts and practical applications in electronics, information processing, and communication systems. The course typically spans one year of full-time study and is designed to prepare graduates for the evolving tech landscape.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates of this program can pursue various career paths, including roles as electronic engineers, systems analysts, or information technology specialists. They may find opportunities in sectors such as telecommunications, IT services, and electronics manufacturing, contributing to advancements in electronic information systems.

Introduction

The MSc programme aims to provide an enhancement of specialist technical knowledge in strategically selected areas, such as RF and Microwaves Circuits and Applied Electromagnetics, Wireless Communications, Networking and Data Communications, and Optical Communications that are relevant to the current and anticipated future needs from industry. Due to the rapid advances of existing technologies, the programme is designed for practising engineers who want to upgrade and update their knowledge in this field.

The programme offers a good selection of business management electives, preparing engineers with knowledge on top of their technical fronts to take up managerial positions in their engineering careers.

The programme also offers Industrial or Research Internship experience via the Applied Research Internship Scheme, preparing students for full employment immediately after their research internships, or for further studies as PhD candidates in their related technology areas, either locally or in overseas countries.

Key Facts

  • Mode of Study: Combined †
  • Mode of Funding: Non-government-funded
  • Intermediate Award:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Information Engineering (PGD)
  • Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) in:
  • Networking and Information Engineering
  • Optical Communications
  • RF Circuits and Applied Electromagnetics
  • Wireless Communications
    • Networking and Information Engineering
    • Optical Communications
    • RF Circuits and Applied Electromagnetics
    • Wireless Communications
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Information Engineering (PGD)
  • Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) in:
  • Networking and Information Engineering
  • Optical Communications
  • RF Circuits and Applied Electromagnetics
  • Wireless Communications
  • Indicative Intake Target: 105
  • Minimum Number of Credits Required:
  • 45 (Master's Degree with Industrial Research option); 45 (Master's Degree with Business Management option); 30 (Master's Degree); 24 (Postgraduate Diploma); 12 (Postgraduate Certificate)
    • 45 (Master's Degree with Industrial Research option); 45 (Master's Degree with Business Management option); 30 (Master's Degree); 24 (Postgraduate Diploma); 12 (Postgraduate Certificate)
  • Class Schedule:
  • Daytime and evening sessions
    • Daytime and evening sessions
  • Normal Study Period:
  • Full-time: 1 year, 1.5 years for Industrial Research option and Business Management option
  • Part-time: 2 years, 3 years for Business Management option
    • Full-time: 1 year, 1.5 years for Industrial Research option and Business Management option
    • Part-time: 2 years, 3 years for Business Management option
  • Maximum Study Period:
  • Full-time: 2.5 years, 3.5 years for Industrial Research option and Business Management option
  • Part-time: 5 years, 7.5 years for Business Management option
    • Full-time: 2.5 years, 3.5 years for Industrial Research option and Business Management option
    • Part-time: 5 years, 7.5 years for Business Management option
  • Mode of Processing:
  • Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Review of applications will start before the deadline and continue until all places are filled. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
    • Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Review of applications will start before the deadline and continue until all places are filled. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

Combined mode

Local students taking programmes in combined mode can attend full-time (12-18 credit units per semester) or part-time (no more than 11 credit units per semester) study in different semesters without seeking approval from the University. Non-local students will be admitted to these programmes for either full-time or part-time studies. Non-local students must maintain the required credit load for their full-time or part-time studies, and any changes will require approval from the University.

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