Joint Program

BSc in Data Science and Technology

Award

Duration

Jupas code (for HKDSE students)

JS5102 Science (Group A) / JS5282 Engineering with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence

Application Choice(s)

(for international qualifications)

Science (Group A)

Students who wish to spend more time exploring their interests in the field of physical science may apply and be admitted to Science (Group A) without a major. They can opt to declare BSc in Data Science and Technology as their major upon completing their first year of study.

Engineering with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence

Students who wish to spend more time exploring their interests in engineering may apply and be admitted to Engineering with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence without a major. They will be able to apply to declare BSc in Data Science and Technology as their major after completing the first year of study. Students are also required to drop the Extended Major in AI if they join the BSc in Data Science and Technology.

Overview

The Data Science and Technology (DSCT) program is jointly offered by the School of Science and the School of Engineering. Various business and industry sectors have a huge demand for data specialists/scientists to conduct an in-depth analysis of the valuable datasets collected during the business process. Data Science and Technology graduates are a perfect fit for these emerging job opportunities in the market. The program will equip students with various mathematical tools, data analytical skills and IT technologies to make sense of data obtained from various sources.

DSCT students use a wide spectrum of mathematical and IT tools to develop basic knowledge of data analysis and programming skills that will allow them to understand and analyze actual phenomena of massive data obtained from rich information sources. Additionally, students will receive hands-on experience and expert guidance to acquire practical skills in data analysis that will provide them with an excellent step in their future. Areas of expertise in this program include machine learning, classification, clustering, data mining, database management, cloud computing, data visualization, etc.

Rankings:
#32 in Computer Science and Information Systems (No.1 in Hong Kong)
#43 in Statistics and Operational Research (No.1 in Hong Kong)
#47 in Mathematics (No.1 in Hong Kong)
(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

Career Prospects

Many data specialist/scientist positions are created every day in various business and industry sectors to make use of the massive datasets collected there. Graduates of DSCT are in high demand in today’s job market, and most of them will be employed in those sectors such as IT, engineering, and finance. There will be other career opportunities such as management and sales etc.

Program Website

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JUPAS

International Qualifications

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