This programme aims to provide inter-disciplinary education to nurture professionals in Land Surveying (LS), Geo-Information Technology (GIT) and Underground Utility Surveying (US).
The programme will change from BSc(Hons) in Geomatics to BSc(Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics from 2018-19.
Three specialisms – Land Surveying, Geo-Information Technology and Utility Management and Surveying – will be combined with effect from the 2018-19 Year One intake.
Professional Recognition
This programme is accredited by:
The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS)
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES)
The Hong Kong Institution of Engineering Surveyors (HKIES)
Land Surveyors Board Malaysia (LJT)
Career Prospects
Graduates become professional land surveyors, geo-information technology specialists or utility specialists.
Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes
This programme is underpinned by the philosophy that our graduates should be capable of coping with rapidly changing market conditions in Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and the region, and with the demands of their future professions in land surveying, geo-information technology and utility management and surveying. The Department has close links with professional bodies and invites industry experts to give guest lectures to students whenever appropriate.
The aims of the programme are to
Provide a land surveying education to meet the requirements of Hong Kong and overseas professional bodies; and
Equip students with geo-information technology and utility management, so that graduates can work competently and confidently as Geo-Information Systems (GIS) professionals in disciplines such as transport and logistics, and environmental, socio-economic, commercial and construction surveying; or as utility professionals in discipline related to the formation, maintenance and management of underground facilities.