Program Overview

Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics

The Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics is a postgraduate program designed to nurture graduates with expertise across the core disciplines of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. The program aims to develop students' analytical and critical thinking as well as their problem-solving skills, enabling them to pursue careers as data analysts in various industries.

Programme Aims

The program aims to create value from large data sets by combining techniques from mathematics, statistics, and computer science. It develops students' analytical and critical thinking as well as their problem-solving skills, enabling them to pursue careers as data analysts in various industries, such as finance and information technology.

Recognition & Prospects

Graduates with highly developed mathematical, statistical, and computing skills are in great demand globally, in both industry and academic settings. Some of the program's graduates have joined renowned tech companies, while others have been admitted to PhD programs in different universities.

Curriculum

Programme Structure

Students must complete:

• Option 1: 6 Compulsory Subjects (18 credits) and 4 Elective Subjects (12 credits)
• Option 2: 6 Compulsory Subjects (18 credits), 1 Elective Subject (3 credits), and a Dissertation (9 credits) There is also a 1-credit compulsory subject, Academic Integrity and Ethics in Science.

Credit Required for Graduation

31 credits are required for graduation.

Programme Leader(s)

• Programme Leader: Prof. QI Houduo, BSc, MSc, PhD
• Deputy Programme Leader: Prof. LIU Yang, BSc, PhD

Subject Area

Data Science and Analytics

Entrance Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree with Honours in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, I.T., Engineering, Economics, and Science, or the equivalent.
• Applicants with a Bachelor's degree in another discipline and an adequate background in mathematics or IT will also be considered.
• Non-native English speakers must fulfill the University's minimum English language requirement for admission purpose.

Tuition Fee

HK$12,900 per credit for local and non-local students. There is no tuition charge for the 1-credit Academic Integrity and Ethics subject.

Additional Documents Required

• Transcript / Certificate: Required
• Curriculum Vitae: Required
• Personal Statement: Required

Admission Requirements

Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.

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• Operational Research and Risk Analysis - MSc - Master of Science
• Quantitative Finance and FinTech - MSc - Master of Science
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