The Bachelor of Science in Surveying programme [BSc(Surv)] is the first fully integrated undergraduate surveying programme world-wide. It covers the full spectrum of real estate and construction business, including land and property development, construction management, real estate finance and investment, facility management, conservation, urban renewal, and digitalisation. In addition to lecture courses, the programme offers surveying studios which provide an environment within which the interdisciplinary nature of the programme can be fully explored and boundaries tested through an extensive use of real-life case studies and student-centred project works. Furthermore, students are provided with various experiential learning opportunities, such as credit-bearing internship, study tour, and a semester-long international exchange programme which does not defer graduation. Taking advantage from the unique interdisciplinary programme nature, our students have won various prestigious awards in local and international competitions in the past. Throughout all these years, the programme has remained popular and competitive. The admissions number has increased by 30% over the past 3 years. The employment rate of our students is also highly satisfactory (>98% of employment and further studies, and nearly 70% having ≥2 job offers). The programme is professionally accredited by four local and international bodies:

• The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS, five surveying divisions)
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and
• Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS)

The Master of Science in Construction Project Management [MSc(ConstProjectMan)] programme prepares students for a professional role in the management of construction projects by introducing the general skills of strategic, organisational and people management and the technical, financial and administrative skills appropriate to professionals, within the context of the construction process. The individual courses combine to cover the procedures involved in the effective management of all phases of construction and the economic, institutional and legal constraints which determine them.

Each student must complete
(1) twelve courses including prescribed and elective courses; or
(2) nine courses including prescribed and elective courses plus a dissertation.

The prescribed courses are:

• Construction economics
• Development case studies
• Information management in construction
• Law for the real estate and construction industry
• Management theory and projects
• Modern developments in the law of construction contracts
• Occupational health, safety and well-being in construction
• Procurement systems
• Project risk management; and
• Project workshop (CPM) or Dissertation

The elective courses can be chosen from a wide range of options depending on the choice of the following majors:

• MSc(ConstProjectMan)
• MSc(ConstProjectMan) majoring in Quantity Surveying
• MSc(ConstProjectMan) majoring in Construction Law
• MSc(ConstProjectMan) majoring in Management of Projects

MSc(ConstProjectMan) including all its majors is accredited by CIOB and RICS. The MSc(ConstProjectMan) programme majoring in Quantity Surveying is accredited by the Quantity Surveying Division of HKIS and PAQS.

The Master of Science in Digital Management of Built Assets [MSc(DMBA)] provides innovative and unique management education to professionals working in the field of Smart Built Environment.

The built environment faces digital transformation, health and safety, digital trust, carbon neutrality and other sustainability issues. MSc(DMBA) offers cutting-edge knowledge and a new way of working with digital twin technologies, building information modelling (BIM), geographic information system (GIS), artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), PropTech, blockchain and metaverse/gaming technologies available in the MetaBIM Research Lab (one of the HKUrbanLabs at the Faculty of Architecture) that focuses on Internationalisation, Innovation, Interdisciplinarity, Impact and A.I.

With the learning experience of disruptive digital technologies, students will be able to close the gap between virtual and reality while managing the built assets, for example, through the effective use of a single source of information within a Common Data Environment (CDE) and other digital twin technologies, setting up information requirements for asset owners, developing a successful project execution plan, understanding standards harmonisation across a project’s life-cycle, and integrating Systems of Systems (SoS) and other organisational processes to ensure the built assets can last longer and perform better.

Overall, students, through classwork, case method courses, tech simulations, and semester-long projects, will learn and develop skills in:

• Strategic technology management, developing skills in the direction of digital twin technologies, CDE, BIM, GIS, AI/ML, PropTech, blockchain and metaverse/game technologie
• Change management in organisations and projects
• Team building, collaborative design, project management and built assets management
• Understanding and managing interdisciplinary and cross-cultural differences in teams
• Understanding the lifecycle of the best practice project, information and built assets management experiences for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Owner-operated (AECO) industry
• Broaden their global horizon regarding innovation and  contextualising digital tools for a smart built environment on issues such as carbon neutrality and sustainability goals, e.g. The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The course is designed to provide real estate and construction professionals (e.g. facilities managers, asset managers, architects, designers, surveyors, civil and structural engineers) with advanced education in key aspects of the land conversion or development process that involve decisions using digital technologies related to the through-life operation of built assets in both the private and public sectors. We aim to train future leaders to drive the transformation of the world's largest ecosystem and to reshape the next generation of smart built environment in Hong Kong and the GBA region.

The programme is offered with contributions from the local industry and internationally renowned visiting professors. It is professionally accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Professional accreditation is being sought from the Construction Industry Council (CIC-Accredited BIM Manager Course).

The Master of Science in Real Estate [MSc(RealEst)] programme approaches real estate from a business and economic perspective. The aims of the programme are threefold. The first aim is to introduce students to real estate assets and markets, within the overall framework of law, institutions, and urban economies. The second aim is to provide students with the theoretical insight and analytical skills to identify and evaluate real estate investment opportunities in both private and public sectors, including land development, asset management, financial market transactions (e.g. REIT), and innovative land conversion ventures (e.g. PERE). The third aim is to equip students with the necessary management skills to understand and participate in functional and general management of enterprises active in real estate markets.

Each student must complete
(1) twelve courses including prescribed and elective courses; or
(2) ten courses including prescribed and elective courses plus a dissertation.

The prescribed courses are:

• Real estate management;
• Land economics;
• Law for the real estate and construction industry;
• Real estate investment;
• Real estate finance;
• Property valuation – principles and practices;
• Institutional analysis for urban studies; 
• Real estate development; and
• Project workshop (RE) or Dissertation

The elective courses can be chosen according to the choice of the following majors:

• MSc(RealEst)
• MSc(RealEst) majoring in Real Estate Investment and Finance
• MSc(RealEst) majoring in Real Estate Analysis and Research
• MSc(RealEst) majoring in International Real Estate

MSc(RealEst) including all its majors is recognized by RICS and HKIS in both the General Practice Division and the Planning and Development Division.

The MPhil degree is a postgraduate programme that focuses on research work.  The programme is available in all faculties and schools/departments, allowing candidates to select their field of study from a wide spectrum of subjects and specialise their research in distinct fields on offer. Students can register on either a full-time (2-year) or part-time (3-year) basis.  The programme offers an introductory experience to research studies and is suitable for those who wish to later pursue a PhD degree or become professionals in their specialised area.

MPhil students will receive ongoing advice and guidance from a dedicated academic or a team of academics in conducting research and thesis writing.  The programme also provides students with solid academic training and diverse educational experiences.  Coursework has been incorporated into the curriculum, introducing students to research techniques and also discipline-specific knowledge.  Students may take part in different workshops, conferences, and competitions to further develop their research skills and perspectives.  The award of the MPhil degree is based on satisfactorily completing courses, submitting a thesis that displays some originality and demonstrates a sound understanding of the field of study and the appropriate research methods, and satisfying the examiners in an oral examination, unless waived, (and any other examination if required) in matters relevant to the subject of the thesis.

Selected full-time MPhil students who have attained good academic qualifications will be provided financial assistance in the form of Postgraduate Scholarships.  Various scholarships and conference/travel support are also available to enrich students’ learning experience and promote professional and personal development.

The PhD degree is a highly recognised advanced research postgraduate programme.  It is available in both full-time and part-time mode.  Candidates can select their field of study from a wide spectrum of subjects as the programme is available in all faculties and schools/departments.  The PhD programme is intellectually demanding, requiring strong analytical skills, critical thinking ability, and language proficiency for undertaking independent research to produce original ideas with significant impact.  It aims to cultivate competent researchers who would like to develop their career in research, academia, and other professional areas.  The 4-year PhD programme is available for candidates who have obtained a good bachelor’s degree with honours and/or a taught master’s degree, while the 3-year PhD programme is offered to those with a research master’s degree.

PhD study focuses on conducting independent research, under the supervision of a dedicated academic or a team of academics, leading to the final submission of a thesis.  In addition, the 4-year PhD programme has a compulsory coursework component, which encompasses advanced specialist knowledge and language and research skills to enhance students’ abilities in different stages of their research studies and prepare them for research work and thesis writing.  The award of the PhD degree is based on satisfactorily completing courses, where prescribed, submitting a thesis that should be an original contribution to knowledge and worthy of publication, and satisfying the examiners in an oral examination (and any other examination if required) in matters relevant to the subject of the thesis.

Selected full-time PhD students who have attained good academic qualifications will be provided financial assistance in the form of Postgraduate Scholarships.  Various scholarships, fellowships, and conference/travel support are also available to enrich students’ learning experience and promote professional and personal development.