- Declaration of Minor is open for application on CUSIS from October to May each year.
- The Registration and Examination Section (RES) will post information of the timeline and application procedure on the website during the period.
Background and Mission
In today’s digital age, the integration of information technologies and network systems is ubiquitous across various professions, including science, business, and education. This trend necessitates a comprehensive understanding of these technologies and their practical applications.
To meet this growing demand, the Department of Information Engineering is excited to introduce the Information Engineering (IE) Minor Programme, commencing in the 2004-05 academic year. This initiative aims to provide students from diverse disciplines with a robust foundation in telecommunications and networking.
Target Audience
The IE Minor Programme is specifically designed for first-year students from all fields, particularly those studying science, education, and business administration. Participants can expect to gain several key benefits:
- Enhanced Career Prospects: By adding IT expertise to their resumes, students will significantly improve their employability and career advancement opportunities.
- Pathway to Major Transition: Students who develop an interest in Information Engineering may apply to switch their major to IE.
- Opportunities in IT Careers: Graduates with a minor in IE will be well-positioned to pursue careers in telecommunications and networking.
- Postgraduate Study Options: High-performing students in the IE Minor Programme may qualify for admission into various postgraduate programmes within the field.
This minor not only enriches students’ academic experience but also equips them with essential skills that align with the demands of a technology-driven workforce. The IE Minor Programme is a strategic step towards fostering interdisciplinary knowledge and preparing students for future challenges in their respective careers.
Minor Programme Requirement
Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 units of courses, with at least 6 units at 3000 or above level, as follows:
| Required Courses | IERG2051/ESTR2302 or MIEG2051/ESTR2360, IERG2310/ESTR2300, IERG3310/ESTR3310 | 9 units |
| Elective Courses | (a) IERG3010/ESTR3300, IERG3070, IERG3280/ESTR3302, IERG4004, IERG4030/ESTR4320, IERG4060, IERG4090/ESTR4302, IERG4100/ESTR4304, IERG4110/ESTR4314, IERG4120/ESTR4328, IERG4150/ESTR4322, IERG4180/ESTR4308, IERG4220, 4240, IERG4320/ESTR4324, IERG4340, IERG4360/ESTR4326, IERG5020, IERG5040/ENGG5392, IERG5090, IERG5100/ENGG5303, IERG5110, 5140, IERG5154/ENGG5301, IERG5200, 5230, IERG5240/ENGG5383, IERG5254, 5280, 5290, IERG5300/ENGG5302, IERG5310, 5320, 5330, 5350, 5360, 5380, 5400, 5590 | 6 units |
| (b) CSCI3150/ESTR3102, CSCI3160/ESTR3104, IERG3050, IERG3300/ESTR3304, IERG3320/ESTR3306, IERG4080/ESTR4312, IERG4130/CSCI4130/ESTR4306, IERG4160/ELEG4512, IERG4190, 4210, 4230, IERG4300/ESTR4300, IERG4330/ESTR4316, IERG4350, 5130 | 3 units | |
| 18 units |
Important notes applicable for Students Admitted in 2025-26:
- Students should take at least 6 units of courses at 3000 level or above.
- Courses used to fulfill the University Core Requirements or requirement of any Major/Minor programme cannot be used to fulfill more than 50% of the requirement of the proposed Minor programme.
- For a Minor programme with a corresponding Major, students of the Major programme concerned are not allowed to declare that Minor.
- for a Minor programme with a different title from the Major programme offered by the same Department, students of the Major programme concerned are not encouraged to declare that Minor, unless there are strong justifications and with approval by the Faculty Board.
- For students admitted in other academic years, please refer to the IERG minor requirements on the study scheme of the corresponding year on the Undergraduate Student Handbook
- Students minoring in Information Engineering are required to declare the courses to be counted for fulfillment of the minor programme requirement at their final term of attendance.