MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

CIVIL ENGINEERING
(Infrastructure Construction and Management)
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
* Commencement of the MSc course is subject to the formal approval of the Chief Executive-in-Council of the HKSAR.

Programme Overview and Aims

The Programme aims to provide advanced education in preparing civil engineering practitioners:
1. to carry out the planning of large scale infrastructure projects and the financial management of these projects;
2. to effectively carry out project management and construction management of complex infrastructure projects;
3. to utilise the knowledge of contract law and dispute resolution in infrastructure projects;
4. to utilise the knowledge in the construction of infrastructure development, bridge structures, tall buildings and
foundations;
5. to best utilise latest IT approach and facilities to manage construction process so as to achieve better accuracy and
efficiency and optimise manpower and plant resources;
6. to apply the quality management and assurance systems to construction in infrastructure projects; and
7. to carry out an individual capstone project.

Programme Structure
This is a two-year part-time programme. It consists of a total of seven modules and one capstone project. The seven
modules include five core modules and two elective modules. All modules comprise 13 lectures / tutorials, each of which
lasts three hours and are to be held once per week. The capstone project is carried out in the second year and spans over
the whole year. Students need to complete all seven modules and the capstone project within a maximum of three years.
The structure of the Programme is as follows:

Type Course Title Teachers

(a) Ir Professor MAK Chai Kwong

^Project Planning and Financial Management
(b) Ir Dr Patrick W T CHAN
(Fridays, from September to December, tentative)
(c) Ir KONG Nai Kui Eva

^Advanced Construction Management

Ir Dr Robin YIP Chi Po
(Tuesdays, from September to December, tentative)

Core modules ^Infrastructure and Building Project Management

Ir Professor George CHENG Chi Wai
(Thursdays, from January to May, tentative)

^Contract Law and Contract Management

Ir Samuel WONG Kwok Hay
(Tuesdays, from January to May, tentative)
#
Innovative IT Applications in Construction Engineering
Ir Professor Louis LAM Chi Hung
(from September to December)
#
Construction Technologies for Infrastructure and
(a) Ir Professor LAU Ching Kwong
Bridge Structures
(b) Ir Professor FUNG Chak Tin
(from September to December)
#
Elective modules Testing and Certification for Construction Materials
Ir Professor Joseph MAK Yiu Wing
(choose two) (from September to December)
#
Construction Technologies for Tall Buildings and
Foundations Ir Professor Joseph MAK Yiu Wing
(from January to May)
#
Capstone Project Supervised by experienced industrial
Project module
(from September to May) practitioners

Remarks: ^ to be offered from 2019/20 onwards

# to be offered from 2020/21 onwards
 Medium of Instruction
English

Mode of Attendance
Part-time, two years

Venue of Class
Most classes will be held in the evening (7:00pm to 10:00pm) at the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), 78 Tat Chee
Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon. Some practical classes under Innovative IT Applications in Construction Engineering
will be held at the College on Saturdays.

Staff List
1. Ir Professor MAK Chai Kwong, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Vice President and Professor of the University of
Hong Kong, previously Permanent Secretary for Development, HKSAR
2. Ir Dr Patrick W T CHAN, ICE Council Member, previously Executive Director and General Manager of Shui On Civil
Contractors Limited and Regional Director of ICE
3. Ir KONG Nai Kui Eva, ICE Regional Director, Hong Kong, previously Bid Manager and Corporate Risk Manager for
Leighton Asia
4. Ir Dr Robin YIP Chi Po, Adjunct Professor of the University of Hong Kong, previously Programme and Course
Director, HKU SPACE
5. Ir Professor George CHENG Chi Wai, previously General Manager of Maeda Corporation – Hong Kong Branch and
Past Chairman of ASCE, Hong Kong Section
6. Ir Samuel WONG Kwok Hay is a lawyer, engineer, quantity surveyor, arbitrator, and consultant solicitor of Kevin L H
Kwong & Co.
7. Ir Professor Louis LAM Chi Hung, Professor of Chu Hai College of Higher Education
8. Ir Professor LAU Ching Kwong, Executive Director of AECOM, previously Director of Civil Engineering Department,
HKSAR
9. Ir Professor FUNG Chak Tin, previously Director of VSL, Board Chairman of FT Laboratories Limited, President of
VSL Taiwan Limited
10. Ir Professor Joseph MAK Yiu Wing, Head of Department of Civil Engineering, Chu Hai College of Higher Education,
previously Chief Structural Engineer, Hong Kong Housing Authority, Past Chairman of Structural Division, Hong Kong
Institution of Engineers (HKIE), Current Chairman of Materials Division, HKIE
11. Ir Professor John CHAN Kwok Wong, Professor of Chu Hai College of Higher Education
12. Ir Professor Amithirigala Widhanelage JAYAWARDENA, Visiting Professor of Chu Hai College of Higher Education
13. Mr Ronald LAM Chun Yu, Associate Professor of Chu Hai College of Higher Education
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Holding a recognised bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or in construction engineering management with Second Class Honours
(Division II), or equivalent qualification; and meeting one of the following English language proficiency requirements:
a) holding a degree from any institution where the medium of instruction is English; or
b) having scored Level 3 in English in Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE); or
c) having attained one of the following scores:
• TOEFL: writing not lower than 550; machine test not lower than 213; online test not lower than 79
• IELTS (Academic Paper): total score not lower than 6.0; OR
2. Holding a professional membership of relevant disciplines plus substantial relevant working experience. Admission through this
route will be considered on a case-by-case basis;
3. Holding a right of abode in Hong Kong or holding a working visa.

Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee of HK$300 in the form of cheque payable to CHU HAI COLLEGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

Deadline of Application
First Round: 30 April 2019
Second Round: 29 June 2019

Tuition Fee
To complete the programme, satisfactory completion of a total of seven modules and one capstone project is required. The tuition
fee is HK$10,500 for each module and HK$31,500 for the capstone project. The total tuition fee for completion of the programme is
HK$105,000.

Commencement
September 2019*
* Commencement of the MSc course is subject to the formal approval of the Chief Executive-in-Council of the HKSAR.
For modules to be offered in the first semester of 2019-2020, please refer to the departmental website.

Enquiry
Tel: 2972-7200 | Email: info@chuhai.edu.hk

Application Procedures
Applicants should submit in person, or mail the following to:
Admission Unit [MSc in Civil Engineering (Infrastructure Construction and Management)],
Chu Hai College of Higher Education, 80 Castle Peak Road, Castle Peak Bay, Tuen Mun, N.T. Hong Kong.
1. Completed application form 4. Academic transcripts
A completed application form duly signed by the applicant, Certified true copies of transcript from each university /
together with one recent photo (photo size: 1 1/2inch) and institution attended, with class of honours and credits
one photocopy of the applicant’s HKID Card or Passport. awarded.
2. Academic References 5. Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Nominate 2 referees with their email addresses in support of Certificate of relevant examination.
your application. The College may invite referees to provide 6. Proof of working experience (if applicable)
letters of recommendation. Letters of proof from employers.
3. Personal statement 7. Proof of professional membership (if applicable)
A Personal Statement in English (800 words maximum) of Membership certificate.
the applicant to describe the applicant’s background, work
experience in the civil engineering industry, plans of graduate
study and/or professional career.

Chu Hai College of Higher Education

80 Castle Peak Road, Castle Peak Bay, Tuen Mun, N.T., Hong Kong.
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APPLICATION FORM FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME

Academic Year Application No.

APPLICATION FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

(INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT) (2-YEAR-PART-TIME MODE)*
* Commencement of the MSc course is subject to the formal approval of the Chief Executive-in-Council of the HKSAR.

APPLICANT’S INFORMATION
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4. I declare that all information submitted in this application is complete and accurate. I understand that the provision of any false or misleading information will lead
to disqualification of my application. Any fees paid are non-refundable.

Applicant’s Signature Application Date

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Mar 2019