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Higher Diploma in Engineering Design
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Programme description

This programme provides comprehensive knowledge of the communication skills, basic sciences, engineering sciences and design required for employment in this industry. Graduates are qualified to take up a career as technical personnel at the supervisory level in an engineering firm.

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Programme requirements

Students pursuing this programme must successfully complete at least 90 credits as follows:

(a) 10 credits from courses:

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ENGL E070 English for Post-secondary Study 5 Pre-foundation
ENGL A122 Presentation Skills 5 Foundation
MGT B160 Business Management Fundamentals 5 Foundation
PTH E150C 普通話基礎課程 5 Foundation
(b) 10 credits from:

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IT S101 Introduction to Information and Communications Technology 10 Foundation
(c) 20 credits from courses:

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 Course title Credits Level
MECH S264 Design: Principles and Practice 10 Middle
PHYS S271 Discovering Physics 10 Middle
(d) 20 credits from courses:

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MATH S122 A Foundation in Applied Mathematics 10 Foundation

SCI S121

 A Foundation Course in Physics and Chemistry 10 Foundation
(e) 20 credits from courses:

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 Course title Credits Level
ELEC S224 Computers and Processors 10 Middle
MECH S213 Materials: Engineering and Science 10 Middle
MECH S235 Engineering Mechanics: Solids 10 Middle
MECH S236 Introduction to Thermofluid Mechanics 10 Middle
TC S319 Quality Management for Science and Technology 5 Higher
TC S409 Safety and Reliability for Science and Technology 5 Higher
(f) 10 credits from courses:

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 Course title Credits Level
ELEC S354 Inside Electronic Devices 10 Higher
ENGG S356 Engineering Small Worlds: Micro and Nano Technologies 10 Higher
MECH S395 Mechatronics 10 Higher
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Choosing the first courses to get started

Students should consider initially registering for not more than two of the following foundation level courses, which count towards qualification.

  • ENGL E070 English for Post-Secondary Study

  • PTH E150C A Foundation Course in Putonghua

  • ENGL A122 Presentation Skills

  • MGT B160 Business Management Fundamentals
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Enquiries

For enquiries about the programmes, please contact:

Prof. Paul Kwok 郭始剛教授
Tel: 2768 6824
Email: ckkwok@ouhk.edu.hk

Dr Tony Lee 李至博士
Tel: 2768 6862
Email: cclee@ouhk.edu.hk

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