Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Data and Systems Engineering (BSc DSE) program offers a solid foundation in data science and intelligent systems, equipping students with strong analytical and decision-making skills. This enables them to analyze, manage, and improve enterprise-class systems, which may include businesses, governmental institutions, or service-oriented engineering organizations.

Program Details

• Admission Code: JS1074 (JUPAS) / 1074 (Direct Application for Normative 4-year Entry) / 1718A (Direct Application for Advanced Standing I & II Entry)
• Normal Period of Study: 4 years (Normative 4-year Study) / 3 years (Advanced Standing I) / 2 years (Advanced Standing II)
• Mode of Study: Full-time
• Mode of Funding: UGC-funded
• Programme Leader: Professor Xiao QIAO
• Deputy Programme Leader: Professor Samuel LAU

What You Will Be Studying

The BSc Data and Systems Engineering program provides students with a solid foundation in data science and intelligent systems. It covers main data science application subjects such as data-driven financial technologies, smart city, artificial intelligence, and industrial internet of things. Students are nurtured to become analytically minded and versatile graduates capable of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting big data, transforming vast amounts of information into actionable insights, and enhancing decision-making in their respective organizations.

Program Structure

The program offers three flexible categories of advanced knowledge:

• FinTech & Decision Analytics
• Industrial AI
• Smart City

Graduate Opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Data and Systems Engineering program are equipped with the skills and knowledge to pursue various career paths in data science and systems engineering.

Entrance Requirements

• JUPAS (HKDSE)
• Non-JUPAS (Direct Application)
• International Admissions
• Mainland Admissions (Gaokao / Non-Gaokao)

Major Structure / Major Requirements

• Normative 4-year Degree
• Advanced Standing I (ASI)
• Advanced Standing II (ASII)

Student Handbook and Model Study Path

The student handbook and model study path are available for the following academic years:

• 2025/26
• 2024/25
• 2023/24
• 2022/23
• 2021/22
• 2020/21
• 2019/20

DS students who are admitted directly to BScDS or BScDSE, and BDDS students who have declared major after Year 1, are NOT eligible for switching major within DS.