Bachelor of Science in Automation and Systems Engineering
Program Introduction
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Duration of Study
The normal duration of this program is 4 years,and the maximum duration is 7 years.
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Teaching Approach
Face-to-face Teaching
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Teaching Language
English
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Course Introduction
**Automation and Systems Engineering** is an interdisciplinary field within information technology. The rapid development of next-generation information technologies, represented by artificial intelligence, has brought new opportunities for the advancement of the automation discipline. The purpose of this program is to strengthen students’ theoretical foundations, foster innovative thinking in the engineering domain, and cultivate lifelong learning abilities. Building on a solid foundation in mathematics and physics, the program integrates theories and technologies from control engineering, artificial intelligence, robotics, systems engineering, electrical engineering, intelligent manufacturing, and related fields. It aims to cultivate scientists and outstanding engineers in the automation field who possess innovative thinking and an international perspective, and can proficiently apply artificial intelligence technologies and tools.
By incorporating knowledge from the artificial intelligence discipline into the talent cultivation model, the program introduces new approaches, namely:
(1) Enhancing and optimizing teaching and learning by applying new technologies to update educational concepts and innovative teaching models;
(2) Leveraging a strong faculty team to closely integrate research innovation with teaching;
(3) Pursuing internationalization and diversification goals;
(4) Integration into the Greater Bay Area and the nation.
To be awarded a bachelor’s degree, students must meet all of the following requirements and obtain approval from the University’s Academic and Teaching Committee:
1. Successfully complete the requirements of the degree program’s study plan* within the prescribed period of study for the program;
2. Comply with the University’s regulations on study;
3. Settle all prescribed fees and return any University property borrowed.
* A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above is required for graduation.
# This program introduction applies only to students admitted from the 2026/2027 academic year onwards.
^ All program syllabi and study plans are subject to the versions published in the Official Gazette of the Macao Special Administrative Region.
Study Plan
1) Academic area: Information and Communication Technology
2) Program Duration: 4 years.
3) Medium of Instruction: English.
4) Total credits need for the completion of the program: 137 credits.
5) 137 credits can be allocated as below:：
Complete 81 credits of core course in Table 1.
Complete 25 credits of elective course in Table 2
Complete 31 credits of the General Studies Courses in Table 3 which are assigned as below:
Complete 27 credits of required courses.
Complete 2 credits of Social Sciences elective courses.
Complete 2 credits of Humanities and Arts elective courses.
Students are not allowed to re-take completed academic units/courses, unless approved by the university, and the credits of the academic units/courses taken are not repeatedly accumulated into the total credits of the completed course.
Table 1
Course Name | Type | Teaching Hours | Credit |
University Calculus I | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
University Calculus II | " | 45 | 3 |
Probability and Statistics | " | 45 | 3 |
Computer Programming | " | 45 | 3 |
Physics I | " | 45 | 3 |
Physics II | " | 45 | 3 |
Biology | " | 45 | 3 |
Introduction to Sensors and Instruments | " | 45 | 3 |
Integrated Engineering Practice | " | 45 | 3 |
Introduction to Entrepreneurship | " | 30 | 2 |
Innovative Product & Service Design | " | 30 | 2 |
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | " | 30 | 2 |
Final Year Project | " | - | 12 |
Discrete Mathematics | " | 45 | 3 |
Operations Research | " | 45 | 3 |
Linear Algebra | " | 45 | 3 |
Principles of Automatic Control | " | 45 | 3 |
Experiments of Automatic Control Principles | " | 15 | 1 |
Signal Processing and Systems | " | 45 | 3 |
MATLAB With Applications | " | 30 | 2 |
Chemistry | " | 45 | 3 |
Algorithm Design and Data Structure | " | 45 | 3 |
Circuit Analysis | " | 45 | 3 |
Analog Circuits | " | 45 | 3 |
Experiments of Analogs Circuits | " | 15 | 1 |
Digital Circuits | " | 45 | 3 |
Experiments of Digital Circuits | " | 15 | 1 |
Professional Ethics and Communication Skills | " | 15 | 1 |
Table 2
Course Name | Type | Teaching Hours | Credit |
Modern Control Theory | Elective | 45 | 3 |
Programmable Logic Controllers | " | 30 | 2 |
Electric Motor and Drive | " | 45 | 3 |
Functions of Complex Variable and Integral Transforms | " | 45 | 3 |
Systems Modelling and Simulation | " | 30 | 2 |
Production Planning and Scheduling | " | 30 | 2 |
Formal Methods | " | 45 | 3 |
Computer Organization | " | 45 | 3 |
Database Systems | " | 45 | 3 |
Computer Networks | " | 45 | 3 |
Intelligent Algorithms and Control | " | 45 | 3 |
Robotics | " | 45 | 3 |
Robot Dynamic and Control | " | 45 | 3 |
Machine learning and Pattern Recognition | " | 30 | 2 |
Computer Vision and Image Processing | " | 45 | 3 |
Internship | " | 320 | 3 |
Special Topics in Automation and Systems Engineering I | " | 45 | 3 |
Special Topics in Automation and Systems Engineering II | " | 45 | 3 |
Table 3
Course Name | Type | Teaching Hours | Credit |
English I | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
English II | " | 45 | 3 |
English III | " | 45 | 3 |
English IV | " | 45 | 3 |
Chinese Reading and Writing | " | 45 | 3 |
General Study of Chinese & Western Cultures | " | 45 | 3 |
Masters Series of Science and Technology | " | 30 | 2 |
Speaking and Debating Skills | " | 45 | 3 |
University Life | " | 15 | 1 |
Introduction to Constitutional Law and Basic Law | " | 15 | 1 |
Physical Education and Sports | " | 30 | 2 |
Social Sciences | |||
Introduction to Politics | Elective | 30 | 2 |
Sociology | " | 30 | 2 |
Introduction to Psychology | " | 30 | 2 |
Introduction to International Relations | " | 30 | 2 |
Public Administration | " | 30 | 2 |
History of Macau | " | 30 | 2 |
Chinese History | " | 30 | 2 |
Introduction to Philosophy | " | 30 | 2 |
Global Issues | " | 30 | 2 |
Special Topic in Social Science | " | 30 | 2 |
Humanities and Arts | |||
Films Appreciation | Elective | 30 | 2 |
Selective Readings of Modern Chinese Literature | " | 30 | 2 |
Appreciation of Traditional Chinese Poems | " | 30 | 2 |
Selective Readings of Masterpieces in World Literature | " | 30 | 2 |
Music Appreciation | " | 30 | 2 |
Fine Arts Appreciation | " | 30 | 2 |
Appreciation of Culture and Arts | " | 30 | 2 |
World Cultural Heritage | " | 30 | 2 |
Special Topic in Language Learning | " | 30 | 2 |
Special Topic in Humanities and Arts | " | 30 | 2 |
*All syllabi and study plans are in accordance with the information published on the Macau SAR Official Gazette.
Degree Requirements
137 credits can be allocated as below:： Complete 81 credits of core course in Table 1. Complete 25 credits of elective course in Table 2 Complete 31 credits of the General Studies Courses in Table 3 which are assigned as below: Complete 27 credits of required courses. Complete 2 credits of Social Sciences elective courses. Complete 2 credits of Humanities and Arts elective courses. Students are not allowed to re-take completed academic units/courses, unless approved by the university, and the credits of the academic units/courses taken are not repeatedly accumulated into the total credits of the completed course.
