{"id":34356,"date":"2023-06-03T17:49:39","date_gmt":"2023-06-03T09:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/st\/?page_id=34356"},"modified":"2023-11-10T15:39:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T07:39:59","slug":"bcompu-bcith","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/st\/computing\/programmes\/part-time\/undergraduate\/3-credit-unit\/bcompu-bcith\/","title":{"rendered":"Bachelor of Computing (BCOMPU)\/ Bachelor of Computing with Honours in Internet Technology (BCITH)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"34356\" class=\"elementor elementor-34356\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider wavo-column-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dc28a62 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dc28a62\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;947551a&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-feb0e5f\" data-id=\"feb0e5f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86d9ad5 bcompu-bcith elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86d9ad5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Bachelor of Computing (BCOMPU)\/<br \/>Bachelor of Computing with Honours in Internet Technology (BCITH)<\/h3><p><span class=\"label\">Distance Learning Mode<\/span> <span class=\" label\">Part-time<\/span><\/p><p class=\"\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">This programme aims at providing students with an all-rounded understanding and practical training in computing as an encompassing and dynamic discipline.<\/p><p class=\"\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">The BCOMPU programme provides students with the breath of understanding of theories and practices in the field of computing, while the honours programme further enhances students&#8217; knowledge and skills in developing applications on and for the Internet.<\/p><p class=\"\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">On successful completion of the BCOMPU programme, students should be able to:<\/p><ul class=\"content\"><li>Identify, formulate, and solve computing problems in a professional context<\/li><li>Utilize computer programming for problem-solving<\/li><li>Analyze critically the computing needs in various contexts in the society<\/li><li>Design and develop computing solutions with techniques in relational databases, object-oriented programming, computing theories, and computer system design<\/li><li>Apply, independently and collaboratively, software engineering methods for developing software systems to meet practical budgetary, operational, cultural and social constraints<\/li><li>Demonstrate proficiency in language communication and information literacy<\/li><li>Elaborate current issues in computing by keeping abreast of professional knowledge and techniques in the global context<\/li><li>Recognize the need for life-long learning in the computing sector<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\">In addition to the above, BCITH graduates should be able to:<\/p><ul class=\"content\"><li>Utilize knowledge and skills of advanced areas in Internet Technology and demonstrate awareness of the important issues as a professional in the field<\/li><li>Apply specialized knowledge and skills in Internet technologies for developing computing solutions for complex problems<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"title\">Characteristics<\/div><ul class=\"content\"><li>Multi-exits for reaping your rewards quicker<\/li><li>Credit exemption allowing a shorter time to get a degree<\/li><li>Entry pathways for students with a computing Higher Diploma and Associate Degree to complete an ordinary degree with as few as 33 credits<\/li><li>Distance learning study mode allowing greater flexibility in studying<\/li><li>Open education policy allowing admission of anyone 17 years of age and with a HK local address<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"title\">Programme Structure<\/div><p><strong>Bachelor of Computing (BCOMPU)<\/strong><\/p><p>To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Computing, a student shall:<\/p><ul><li>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:<ul><li>18 credit-units from courses labelled FD in Table 1;<\/li><li>42 credit-units from courses labelled CM and CD in Table 1;<\/li><li>12 credit-units from course labelled EM or EL in Table 1;<\/li><li>3 credit-units from any courses at 1000\/2000\/3000\/4000-level offered by the University;<\/li><li>6 credit-units of University English courses labelled UE in Table 1;<\/li><li>9 credit-units of University Core courses labelled UC in Table 1; and<\/li><li>attain the CGPA for graduation as prescribed in the Regulations for the Award of Undergraduate Degrees<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Bachelor of Computing with Honours in Internet Technology (BCITH)<\/strong><\/p><p>To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Computing with Honours in Internet Technology, a student shall:<\/p><ul><li>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:<ul><li>18 credit-units from courses labelled FD in Table 1;<\/li><li>42 credit-units from courses labelled CM and CD in Table 1;<\/li><li>36 credit-units from course labelled EM or EL in Table 1;<\/li><li>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;<\/li><li>6 credit-units of University English courses labelled UE in Table 1;<\/li><li>9 credit-units of University Core courses labelled UC in Table 1; and<\/li><li>attain the CGPA for graduation as prescribed in the Regulations for the Award of Undergraduate Degrees<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\"><i>The programme regulations and the courses on offer are subject to revisions.<\/i><\/p><p class=\"\"><i>Follow the requirements exactly. Email us for consultation.<\/i><\/p><p class=\"\">Table 1.<\/p><div><table width=\"100%\"><thead><tr class=\"tbhead\" style=\"background-color: #979998;\"><td>Course Code<\/td><td>Course Title<\/td><td>Credit-units<\/td><td>Course label<\/td><td class=\"term\">Earliest Term Available*<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>IT 1010SED<\/td><td>Introduction to Information and Communications Technology<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>FD<\/td><td class=\"term\">2023 Autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IT 1230SED<\/td><td>Introduction to Internet Services and Applications<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>FD<\/td><td class=\"term\">2023 Autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MATH 1210SED<\/td><td>A Foundation in Pure Mathematics<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>FD<\/td><td class=\"term\">2023 Autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>COMP 2010SED<\/td><td>Computing Fundamentals with Java<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>CM<\/td><td class=\"term\">2024 Autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>COMP 2580SED<\/td><td>Computer Programming and Problem Solving<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>CM<\/td><td class=\"term\">2023 Autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>COMP 2600SED<\/td><td>Computer Architecture and Operating Systems<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>CM<\/td><td class=\"term\">2023 Autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>COMP 3590SED<\/td><td>Relational Databases: Theory and Practice<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>CM<\/td><td class=\"term\">2024 Autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>COMP 3630SED<\/td><td>Discrete Structures<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>CM<\/td><td class=\"term\">2023 Autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>COMP 3110SED<\/td><td>Advanced Java Programming and Mobile Application Development<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>CD<\/td><td class=\"term\">2024 Autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>COMP 4560SED<\/td><td>Software Engineering and Project Management<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>CD<\/td><td class=\"term\">2024 Autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IT 2340SED<\/td><td>Web Site Design<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>EM<\/td><td class=\"term\">2024 Autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>COMP 2120SED<\/td><td>Network Programming and Design<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>EM<\/td><td class=\"term\">2023 Autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>COMP 4500SED<\/td><td>Applied Computing Project<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>EL<\/td><td class=\"term\">2024 Autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>COMP 4680SED<\/td><td>Networks and Distributed Systems<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>EL<\/td><td class=\"term\">2024 Autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>COMP 4910SED<\/td><td>Machine Learning and Applications<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>EL<\/td><td class=\"term\">2024 Autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ELEC 3320SED<\/td><td>Computer Networks<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>EL<\/td><td class=\"term\">2024 Autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"5\"><center><br \/>University Core Courses<\/center><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNI 1001ABW<\/td><td>University Core Values<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>UC<\/td><td class=\"term\">2024 Spring<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNI 1011ABW<\/td><td>Social Responsibilities<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>UC<\/td><td class=\"term\">2024 Autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNI 2001BEW<\/td><td>Effective Communication and Teamwork<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>UC<\/td><td class=\"term\">2024 Autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNI 3001BEW<\/td><td>Entrepreneurial Mindset and Leadership for Sustainability<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>UC<\/td><td class=\"term\">2025 Spring<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"5\"><center><br \/>University English Courses<\/center><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ENGL 1101AED<\/td><td>University English: Reading and Writing<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>UE<\/td><td class=\"term\">2023 Autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ENGL 1202EED<\/td><td>University English: Listening and Speaking<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>UE<\/td><td class=\"term\">2024 Spring<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p class=\"\">Remarks:<\/p><p class=\"term\">* Students are required to take the course in\/after the mentioned academic year and term.<\/p><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"title\">Admission Requirement<\/div><p class=\"\">Admission is open to anyone in Hong Kong over the age of 17.<\/p><div class=\"title\">Course Scheduling<\/div><p class=\"\">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.<\/p><p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.hkmu.edu.hk\/dl\/courses\/\">https:\/\/admissions.hkmu.edu.hk\/dl\/courses\/<\/a><\/p><div class=\"title\">Credit Exemption<\/div><p class=\"\">Students with recognized qualifications such as Higher Diploma or Associate Degree may be granted credit exemption.<\/p><ul class=\"content\"><li>Holders of local recognized HD\/AD in computing should apply through the BCITH1\/BCOMPU1 pathways. 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