1. Programme Aim

The programme provides well-structured training for IT professionals who want to keep abreast with the dynamics in multimedia and information technology. It aims at equipping students with in-depth knowledge of the state-of-the-art multimedia information technology and the necessary skills to meet the needs from the community. On completion of the programme, students with different technical backgrounds and aspirations can:

	have a strong theoretical foundation in multimedia systems and applications, mobile computing, Internet computing and networking;
	acquire analytical ability that enables them to conduct high-level research and development in the rapidly changing IT industry;
	enhance their capacity to continue professional and career development

2. Programme Intended Learning Outcomes

With the global trend towards the adoption of the outcomes based approach to education, City University embarked on the Outcomes-based Teaching and Learning (OBTL) project in 2005 to signify its determination to continue to enhance the education experience for its students. All taught postgraduate programmes and courses of EE have adopted this outcomes based approach since 2009. Sets of intended learning outcomes on both course level and programme level have been developed. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) of individual courses and their constructive alignment with programme outcomes can be found in respective course syllabuses while Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) are listed below for students' reference:

1.	Describe current and anticipated trends in the selected areas including multimedia systems and applications, mobile computing, Internet computing and networking.
2.	Evaluate and analyze new technologies in the selected areas.
3.	Apply specialist knowledge in the selected areas.
4.	Assess, evaluate and formulate solutions to problems or specifications, in the selected areas.
5.	Carry out research and develop new technologies and products in the selected areas.
6.	Apply effective communication skills in their professions.
7.	Manage teams of technologists with good senses of business and marketing (BM option only).
8.	Manage a research project and develop strong ability to do academic/ industrial research (IR option only)

3. Programme Requirement

MSMIT

Student must complete a total of 30 CUs of which :

At least 24 CUs of Technical elective¹ courses where at least 6 CUs must be multimedia technology related courses (denoted by an asterisk * on the list below), and at least 12 CUs must be level-6 courses

15 CUs of EE6691 Applied Research Internship Scheme in Electronic Engineering

Minimum 18 CUs of EE courses excluding EE6691

Industrial Research (IR) Option²

Student must complete a total of 45 CUs of which :

At least 24 CUs of Technical elective¹ courses where at least 6 CUs must be multimedia technology related courses (denoted by an asterisk * on the list below), and at least 12 CUs must be level-6 courses
15 CUs of EE6691 Applied Research Internship Scheme in Electronic Engineering
Minimum 18 CUs of EE courses excluding EE6691

Business Management (BM) Option³

Student must complete a total of 45 CUs of which :

At least 24 CUs of Technical elective¹ courses where at least 6 CUs must be multimedia technology related courses (denoted by an asterisk * on the list below), and at least 12 CUs must be level-6 courses
At least 15 CUs but not more than 18 CUs must be Business Management (BM) elective courses (denoted by sign # on the list below)
Minimum 18 CUs of EE courses

Click here to download the application form and the guidance.

PGD - Intermediate Award

At least 18 CUs of Technical elective¹ courses where at least 6 CUs must be multimedia technology related courses, and no more than 9 CUs of level 5 technical elective courses
Minimum 15 CUs of EE courses

Notes:
1. Technical elective courses consist of all EE and CS elective courses.

2. The award title will be “Master of Science in Multimedia Information Technology with Industrial Research”

3. The award title will be “Master of Science in Multimedia Information Technology with Business Management”.

Elective courses :
3 credit units each, except for EE6680 Dissertation (9 CUs) and EE6691 Applied Research Internship Scheme in Electronic Engineering (15 CUs). Elective courses offered are under continuous review. The electives available in any particular year are therefore subject to change.

Tentative Timetable for 2020/21

Curriculum Structure for MSMIT, IR Option and BM Option

The following table show the curriculum structure of the programme and its exit options. For course details and offering term, please click the course code. Please refer to the above session for the Programme Requirements for the programme or exit options.

Course Code	Course Title	IR Option	MSMIT/ BM option/ PGD
CS5187	Vision and Image
CS5282	Practical Optimization Algorithms and Techniques
CS5284	Mobile Computing
CS5285	Information Security for eCommerce
CS5367	Computer Games Design
CS5481	Data Engineering
CS5487	Machine Learning: Principles and Practice
CS6290	Privacy-enhancing Technologies
EE5410*	Signal Processing
EE5412	Telecommunication Networks
EE5414	Development and Design in Embedded Systems
EE5415*	Mobile Applications Design and Development
EE5425	Fundamentals of Radio Frequency (RF) Circuit Engineering
EE5434*	Machine Learning for Signal Processing Applications
EE5435*	Advanced Topics in Applied Electromagnetic
EE5436*	Fundamentals and Applications of Photonics
EE5437*	Internet of Things Technologies for Future City Applications
EE5604	Applied Electromagnetics in Electronic Design
EE5805*	Java Network Programming
EE5806*	Topics in Image Processing
EE5808*	Topics in Computer Graphics
EE5809*	Digital Audio Processing and Applications
EE5815*	Topics in Security Technology
EE6432	Topics in Digital Video Broadcasting
EE6426	Radio Frequency (RF) Circuit Engineering
EE6428	Optical Communications
EE6435	Multi-Dimensional Data Modeling and its Applications
EE6453	Mobile Communication and Networks
EE6603	Wireless Communication Technologies
EE6605	Complex Networks: Modeling, Dynamics and Control
EE6610	Queueing Theory with Telecommunications Applications
EE6611	Directed Studies for Taught Postgraduate Students
EE6613	Green Electronics-Theory, Eco-design, Experiments and Applications
EE6615	Nanotechnology for Devices and Microsystems
EE6617	Detection and Estimation - Theory and Applications in Communications
EE6618	Three Dimensional (3D) Video Display Technology
EE6619	Antenna Design for Wireless Communications
EE6620	Linear Systems Theory and Design
EE6680μ	Dissertation
EE6690	Internship Scheme in Electronic Industry
EE6691	Applied Research Internship Scheme in Electronic Industry
EF5042#	Corporate Finance
IS5414#	Analysis and Design of ecommerce Systems
MGT5204#	Organizational Behaviour
MGT5205#	Strategic Management
MGT5316#	Human Resources Management
SEEM6015#	Supply Chain Management
SEEM6037#	Managing Strategic Quality
SM5304	Animation : Principles and Practice
SM5306	Cinematic Arts Workshop
SM5307	Digital Media & Moving Images

*	Multimedia Technology (MT) related course - Students are required to earn at least 6 CUs of MT related courses.

#	Business Management (BM) elective course – Students choose Business Management (BM) option are required to earn at least 15 CUs, but not more than 18 CUs from BM elective courses.

μ	Upon successful completion of the programme requirement, students who have taken EE6680 Dissertation (9 credit units) will be considered eligible to apply PhD programme of CityU, provided that the English proficiency requirements are met.
@	EE6691 Applied Research Internship Scheme in Electronic Engineering (15 credit units) is for full-time students who opt for Industrial Research (IR) exit award only.
	This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. The mother course (Master of Science of Electronic Information Engineering) of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [6 ])

4. Mode of Attendance and Study Duration

MSMIT MSMIT with BM MSMIT with IR

Full-time Part-time/
combined mode Full-time Part-time/
combined mode Full-time Part-time/
combined mode

Normal period of study
1 year

2 years

1.5 year

3 years

1.5 years

N/A

Maximum period of study
2.5 years

5 years

3.5 years

7.5 years

3.5 years

N/A

5. Academic Regulations and Guidelines

Please observe the Academic Regulations and Guidelines

	Academic Regulations

	Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure

	Rules on Academic Honesty

	University Assessment Policy and Principles for Taught Programmes

6. Tuition Fees and Leave of Absence

Tuition Fees

	Tuition fee : $4,000 per credit unit ( Local Students ) and $ 5,200 per credit unit ( Non Local Students )

	Minimum tuition fee of two credit units should be paid before the start of Semesters A and B

	Cut-off date for calculating the balance of tuition fee: At the end of University Web Registration Period which is normally the first teaching day in Week 2

Leave of Absence

	If a student does not wish to take any courses in any semester, he/ she has to apply for Leave of Absence before the Web Registration Period ends in a semester/term. Successful applicant is required to pay a Continuation Fee of $1,500 to maintain an active enrolment status in the University.

	Late application for Leave of Absence
	Ø	If a student applies for Leave of Absence from Week 3 till the end of Week 6^# in Semester A/B (or the end of Week 3^# in Summer Term), the student will be liable for 50% of the tuition fee payable for that semester/term, or the minimum tuition for two credit units (for programmes charged on a per credit unit basis), whichever is higher.

	Ø	If a student applies for Leave of Absence in Week 7^# and afterwards in Semester A/B (or Week 4^# and afterwards in Summer Term), the student will be liable for 100% of the tuition fee payable for that semester/term, or the minimum tuition for two credit units (for programmes charged on a per credit unit basis), whichever is higher.

	^#	Sunday is the first day of the week

7.Financial Assistance (For HK citizen only)

Government's Non-means Tested Loan Scheme

Application forms are obtainable from District Office and the Student Financial Assistance Agency. For details shall refer to https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk or make enquiries at 2150 6223

Continuing Education Fund

The CEF support is applicable to students in the self-financing mode only and who are Hong Kong residents having the right of abode or the right to land or to remain in Hong Kong without restriction (i.e. “A” (right of abode), “R” (right to land) or “U” (remain in Hong Kong without restriction) should appear below the date of birth on the HK smart ID card). For details of the meaning of symbols, please visit the website of the Immigration Department. Holders of one-way permits from Mainland China may also apply. (A copy of the one-way permit and the HK Smart ID card should be attached to the Application Form (SFO 192 (2015) Rev).

The following courses have been included in the reimbursable course list of the Continuing Education Fund (CEF).

Course Code	Title	CEF Code	Name of Institution/ Course Provider	Institution Code	Offered in
EE5806	Topics in Image Processing (Module from Master of Science in Multimedia Information Technology)	28Z04745-A	City University of Hong Kong	005	Semester A, 2020/21
EE5808	Topics in Computer Graphics (Module from Master of Science in Multimedia Information Technology)	28Z04742-5	City University of Hong Kong	005	Semester B, 2020/21
EE5809	Digital Audio Processing and Applications (Module from Master of Science in Multimedia Information Technology)	28Z07313-2	City University of Hong Kong	005	Not offered in 2020/21
EE6613	Green Electronics-Theory, Eco-design, Experiments and Applications (Module from Master of Science in Multimedia Information Technology)	22Z081627	City University of Hong Kong	005	Not offered in 2020/21
EE6614	Reliability Engineering in Electronics Industry (Module from Master of Science in Multimedia Information Technology)	22Z082399	City University of Hong Kong	005	Not offered in 2020/21
EE6804	Networked Multimedia (Module from Master of Science in Multimedia Information Technology)	28Z04743-3	City University of Hong Kong	005	Not offered in 2020/21
CS5367	Computer Games Design	28C04293-4	City University of Hong Kong	005	Not offered in 2020/21
CS6175	Virtual Reality and Game- Engine Technologies	28C04296-9	City University of Hong Kong	005	Not offered in 2020/21
SEEM6015	Supply Chain Management	25Z03874-6	City University of Hong Kong	005	Semester B, 2020/21
SEEM6037	Managing Strategic Quality	21Z04187-8	City University of Hong Kong	005	Semester A, 2020/21
SEEM6044	China Engineering Enterprise Management	21Z04174-6	City University of Hong Kong	005	Not offered in 2020/21

Remarks: Students will be notified via email if more courses are included in the reimbursement course list of CEF in the future

Application and Reimbursement Procedures

Please visit the CEF website for eligibility and reimbursement procedures. Some CEF enhancement measures has been taken effect since 1 April 2019, please refer to the announcement on CEF website for details.

Also, student please take note of the special arrangement for CEF courses under the novel coronavirus infection in Hong Kong. For more details, please visit updated news for CEF from time to time to check the update.

Below are some key highlights about CEF matters and students are advised to always refer to CEF website for the most updated information.

With effect from 1 April 2019, applicants who apply for CEF for the first time are only required to complete [SFO 302 (2019)], which is a combined application form for both account opening and fee reimbursement. This combined form is also applicable to applicants who have opened a CEF account before 1 April 2019 to apply for fee reimbursement only.

Applicants must be aged between 18 and 70 (i.e. before reaching the age of 71) when an application is submitted and the application must be submitted within ONE year upon the successful completion of the course. Late applications will not be accepted.

To be able to obtain reimbursement from the CEF Office, you MUST satisfy ALL of the following completion requirements:

A minimum attendance rate of 75% (Students should sign on the attendance record during class)
At least 50% passing mark for the final course assessment
A receipt showing that you have settled the tuition fee before the due date

The instructions for lodging claims to students:

Please complete the Reimbursement Claim Form provided by the CEF office.
Then drop the Reimbursement Form together with a self-addressed stamped envelope into the Drop-in Box at the EE General Office OR send it by post to Ms Kate Szeto, Department of Electrical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong.
Please do NOT send any receipts or bank statements to us.

Eligible claimants will receive the verified Form together with a Letter of Completion within 4 weeks after submission of the Reimbursement Claim Form for verification by EE Department. Unsuccessful claimants will also be notified by phone or email.

Please visit the SEEM website for reimbursement details of SEEM courses.

Please visit the CS website for reimbursement details of CS courses.

Office Hours of EE General Office:

Monday – Friday :

8:30am - 12:15pm
1:30pm - 6:30pm

Enquiries:
Continuing Education Fund Office:
3142 2277

Department of Electrical Engineering
3442 7869 (Ms Kate Szeto); 3442 7740 (General Enquiries)

Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management:
3442 9321 (General Enquiries)

Department of Computer Science:
3442 8580 (General Enquiries)

8. Communication Channels

Students are welcome to share your concerns and opinions with staff of the Department through the following formal and informal channels. You may simply drop in the staff’s office or send an email to arrange a meeting with him/her.

Course Leaders
Your course leaders are here to guide you through your studies. If you encounter any difficulties in a particular course, speak directly to the lecturer responsible for the course.

Programme Leader
Your programme leader concerns about students’ overall performance and curriculum design. He/She is also responsible for the day-to-day management of the programme. Let him/her hear your voice!

Associate Head (Research and Graduate Programmes)
The Associate Head is responsible for coordinating the academic affairs of the Department and overseeing the quality of all taught programmes. He/She welcomes suggestions for enhancing teaching and learning quality.

EE Student Intranet
The most updated information about the programme can be found at the Student Intranet under the EE homepage at http://www.ee.cityu.edu.hk (i.e. the page that you are surfing now).

Emails
The Department will also interact with students via email and informal contacts by staff members, as appropriate. Since important announcements will be sent to students via email, students are requested to check their emails frequently.

Programme Committee
This is a formal consultative channel between staff and students. It typically meets once per semester.

Constitution

Chairman	Programme Leader
Ex-officio Members	Associate Head (Research and Graduate Programmes)
Nominated Members	At least one programme advisor from each level of the course One staff representative of each servicing department
Student Members	One student representative from current students studying the programme
Co-opted Members	No more than two co-opted members

The term of office of all nominated, elected and co-opted members shall be one year.

Terms of Reference
Within the policies and procedures of the Senate and the College Board to be responsible for the College Board for –

1. The maintenance of the quality of the programme to ensure the attainment of its aims and objectives, including:

Systematic monitoring and evaluation of the programme;

The review of examination results of the programme;

Consideration of external examiners’ reports on the programme and monitoring of any consequential action;

The development of the programme and modifications to it;

The consideration of the student feedback on the programme.

2. The development of policy to meet the needs of the programme in relation to:

The recruitment and selection of students;

Assessment;

Teaching and learning methods.

3. Recommending to the College Board the appointment of proposed external examiners.

4. The preparation of such reports as may be required by the College Board or Senate including submission to the Head of Department each year of an annual report on the programme.

9. Programme Management Team

A/	*General Enquiries*	*Tel*	*Email*
	Programme Assistant (Student Liaison)
	Ms Kate Szeto (First contact)	3442 7869	kmkszeto@cityu.edu.hk
	Executive Officer I
	Ms Teresa Chow	3442 7087	lychow@cityu.edu.hk
	Fax No.: 3442-0562 Web Site: http://www.ee.cityu.edu.hk

B/	*Programme Management Team*

	Associate Head (Research and Graduate Programme)

	Dr Nelson Chan	3442 4227	scchan@cityu.edu.hk

	Programme Leader

	Dr Steve Wong	3442 5935	hang.wong@cityu.edu.hk

	Graduate Student Support

	Dr Kelvin Yuen	3442 7717	kelviny.ee@cityu.edu.hk

10. Frequency Asked Question

Q1:	How can I register for courses? Check the announcements from the Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies (SGS) or visit this website for details: http://www.sgs.cityu.edu.hk/student/tpg/coursereg.
Q2:	When and how can I apply for credit transfer? Application period for courses taken before you entered the University: 15 July to 29 August 2020. Application for courses completed after admission: made immediately in the semester following attainment of the additional qualification. For details and application method, please visit SGS website: http://www.sgs.cityu.edu.hk/student/TPg/record/credittransfer
Q3:	How can a student graduate? A student can graduate if he/she has fulfilled all programme requirements AND achieved a CGPA of 2.0 or above.
Q4:	How can I select elective courses? Students will be notified of the course pre-registration exercise for next academic year via email around June/July each year. Students can select electives through the EE on-line course pre-registration system. EE and other servicing departments will determine whether to offer certain courses based on the data collected in this exercise. Pre-registration for selected courses will be done for the students. Anyhow, students are requested to check their final registered course list during the University Registration (Add/Drop Period) to ensure the courses on list are those they plan to take. Updated elective list is available from the ‘Programme Information’ section under the ‘Student Page’ of EE homepage.
Q5:	What is the deadline for adding/dropping courses? What is the penalty for late drop? It is usually the second Monday of a semester. Students should pay attention to announcements from SGS and the Department. After the Add/Drop period, students will need to seek concerned Course Leader’s and Programme Leader’s approval with strong justifications. If you apply for late drop after the end of week 2 and before the end of Week 6 in Semester A/B (Week 3 in summer term), you will be liable for 50% of the tuition fee payable for that semester/term or the minimum tuition fee of two credit units, whichever is higher. If you apply for late drop in Week 7 and afterwards in Semester A/B (Week 4 or afterwards in summer term), you will be liable for 100% of the tuition fee payable for that semester/term or the minimum tuition fee of two credit units, whichever is higher.
Q6:	If I do not wish to take any course in a semester, what should I do? If you do not wish to take any courses in any semester, you have to apply for Leave of Absence before the end of Week 2 in a semester/term. Successful applicant is required to pay a Continuation Fee of $1,500 to maintain an active enrolment status in the University.
Q7:	What about if I apply for leave of absence after the end of Week 2? If a student applies for Leave of Absence from Week 3 till the end of Week 6^# in Semester A/B (or the end of Week 3^# in Summer Term), the student will be liable for 50% of the tuition fee payable for that semester/term, or the minimum tuition for two credit units (for programmes charged on a per credit unit basis), whichever is higher. If a student applies for Leave of Absence in Week 7^# and afterwards in Semester A/B (or Week 4^# and afterwards in Summer Term), the student will be liable for 100% of the tuition fee payable for that semester/term, or the minimum tuition for two credit units (for programmes charged on a per credit unit basis), whichever is higher.
Q8:	How can I register for courses which are non web-enabled? Once the students’pre-registration schedules are available in AIMS, usually a week before the Web Registration Period, students can make use of the Add/Drop Form in AIMS to submit their add/drop requests for courses which are non web-enabled to the Department via the EE General Office. Students will automatically be notified by e-mail of successful add/drops.
Q9:	How can I apply for Business Management (BM) option? Students intending to transfer to the BM option should return the application form to EE General Office for further endorsement process as soon as possible, preferably not in the last semester where students will be able to graduate from the parent MSEIE programme. The latest to do so is no later than week 2 of the aforesaid last semester. Application forms are available here.
Q10:	How can I apply for Industrial Research (IR) option? Details for transferring to IR option will be advised via email in due course. Please check email regularly for the update. A briefing session of IR option will usually be arranged around the end of Semester A each year.

11. Other Information

	Staff List Academic Calendar 2020/21 Location map of EE Laboratories