Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
JS9719
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Cyber and Computer Security 網路及電腦安全榮譽理學士
BSc(Hons) Cyber&ComSecy
Short Description
Cyber security is one of the most in-demand skillsets around the world, especially in countries that are developing smart cities. This programme aims to provide students with a breadth of knowledge of theories and professional practices in cyber and computer security. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the specialized areas of computer network, network security, blockchain, IoT, and digital forensics. Graduates may pursue positions such as network engineer, system analyst, digital forensic expert, and cyber security specialist. Potential employers include mobile / network services providers, and corporations / organizations in various sectors, including government, finance, healthcare, and logistics.
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Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| LIBERAL STUDIES | 2 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| One of the following elective subjects: | |
| ANY 1 SUBJECT | 2 |
- Unless otherwise stated in the Specific Subject Requirement & Weighting, HKDSE Category B subjects (Applied Learning) with attainment at “Attained” or above; or Category C subjects (Other Languages) with attainment at grade E or above can be counted as elective subjects.
- Mathematics Extended Part (i.e. Module 1 (Calculus and Statistics) / Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus)) will be counted as an elective subject. If applicants have taken both Module 1 and Module 2, only the module with the best result will be taken into consideration.
- Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) applicants, who have met the specified circumstances as announced by the Education Bureau (EDB), can use one of the following qualifications to replace HKDSE Chinese Language level 3 to meet the entrance requirement for Chinese Language:
- ‘Attained’ or above in HKDSE Applied Learning Chinese
- Grade E or above in GCE (A-Level / AS-Level / O-Level) Chinese
- Grade E / Grade 3 or above in GCSE / IGCSE Chinese
- ‘Attained’ or above in HKDSE Applied Learning Chinese
- In addition to the General Entrance Requirements, individual programme may require specific subject requirements. Also, some programmes may give higher weighting to certain subjects, core and/or elective, and some may also grant preference to certain elective subjects in admission selection. Please refer to the ‘Programme-specific subject requirements’ for details or click here.
- The University accepts combined results of HKDSE examinations. The best results will be counted for meeting the entrance requirements and calculating admissions scores.
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
HKMU will consider the best grade attained for a particular subject from any sittings of HKDSE examinations taken by the applicant. There is no grade penalty for multiple sittings.
First Year Tuition FeeUpdated
HK$ 81,060
Estimated Programme Fees
1st year: HK$81,060
Whole Programme: HK$324,240
Estimated Programme Fees after deducting NMTSS subsidy (HK$33,740/year), if applicable
1st year: HK$47,320
Whole Programme: HK$189,280
Remarks:
- The composite tuition/programme fees listed above have included laboratory/practicum/immersion course fees, etc., if applicable.
- Non-local students will be charged at a higher rate.
- There will be an annual adjustment of tuition fees which will be capped at the actual Composite Consumer Price Index (CCPI) to be announced by the Government. The estimated composite tuition/programme fees for the whole programme have not yet taken the CCPI for the second to fourth (or fifth) year, i.e. 2024/25 to 2026/27 (or 2027/28) academic year, into account.
- Students, who fulfilled the stipulated requirements set by the Education Bureau (EDB), are eligible for the Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong (“NMTSS”) provided by the Government. For details of the scheme and eligibility, please visit http://www.cspe.edu.hk/nmtss.
- The NMTSS subsidy amount of HK$33,740/year set out above is for the 2023/24 academic year (AY).
- A student’s eligibility for the NMTSS and the annual subsidy amount allocated in an academic year is subject to EDB’s final approval.
- Only local students are eligible for subsidy under NMTSS.
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Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2022 | 154 | 240 | 327 | 369 | 411 | 1501 |
| 2021 | 77 | 142 | 205 | 254 | 287 | 965 |
Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 |