Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science and Analytics

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science and Analytics is a government-funded, full-time program with a normal duration of 2 years. The program code is 62428-SYD, and the entrance year is September 2025.

Programme Details

• Programme Leader: Prof. HAN Ruijian, BSc, PhD
• Deputy Programme Leader: Prof. LIN Wanyu, BEng, MSc, PhD, MIEEE
• Mode of Study: Full-time
• Normal Duration: 2 years
• Fund Type: Government-Funded
• Credits Required for Graduation: Normally 70 credits depending on the student's entry qualification (plus 2 training credits of Work-Integrated Education)

Aims and Characteristics

Programme Aims

The programme aims to produce graduates with expertise that cuts across the core disciplines of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. It focuses on turning large-scale data into intelligence through the application of cutting-edge techniques in mathematics, statistics, and computer science.

Characteristics

The articulation programme is focused on the acquisition of analytical skills based on mathematics, statistics, and computing, and their application to the management and analysis of data, as well as to the discovery of lawfulness from very large data sets or systems, now generally referred to as Big Data. Upon successful completion of the programme, students should be able to manage massive datasets and help to make appropriate decisions in whatever careers they pursue.

Related Programmes

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (62401)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science and Analytics (62428-DSA/XID)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence (62435-FFT)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence (62435-SYF)

University Programmes

The university offers various programmes, including:

• Undergraduate Programmes
  • Prospective Students
  • Current Students
  • Minor Programme
• Taught Postgraduate Programme
  • Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Computing
  • Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics
• Research Postgraduate Programme
  • PhD and MPhil in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
  • Dual PhD Degree Programme
  • Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
• Fast-track Programme - DSA
• Subjects on Offer
• Programme Requirement Documents

Support and Resources

The university provides various support and resources, including:

• Academic Advising
• Career Development
• Student Counselling
• Student Exchange
• Student Handbook
• Work-Integrated Education (WIE)

Research

The university has various research areas, including:

• Research Directions
• Research Centers
• Research Postgraduate Study
• Research Projects