Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence - Full-time 4 Years

• Nurtures data science and AI talents
• You will acquire knowledge of a range of data management, data analytics, and AI tools, including Python, R, SQL Server, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, TensorFlow, and PyTorch
• You will be well prepared for career development through professional exam preparation workshops. Some students in the past obtained the credentials from SAS and Microsoft before graduation
• Opportunities to participate in data analytics and AI-related internships. Past students have undergone internship training in companies such as PCCW Solutions, ICO Limited, lpsos and Nielsen
• You will be able to learn predictive analytics, machine learning, data visualisation, and AI cutting-edge technologies, such as large language model, computer vision and deep learning
• Offers an interdisciplinary curriculum with a selection of subjects emphasising applications of AI in computer science, finance and health informatics

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Career Prospect

• Graduates are able to pursue a wide range of careers, including Data Scientist, LLM Engineer, AI Engineer, Data Engineer, Data Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Management Specialist and Statistical Analyst
• The average starting salary of graduates was around HK$19,560 in 2024
• * Source: PolyU SPEED Graduate Employment Survey

Further Study Opportunities

• Past graduates have pursued postgraduate studies in famous local and overseas universities, such as The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Hong Kong Baptist University

The programme of study  consists of at least 120 credits. All students are also required to complete 300 hours of non-credit-bearing Work-Integrated Education component.

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For HKDSE qualification holders:

• Level 3 in Chinese Language and English Language;
• Level 2 in Mathematics;
• “Attained” level in Citizenship and Social Development; and
• Level 2 or “Attained” level in one elective.

For holders of other qualifications:  

• The equivalents of the above requirements.

For those who do not possess the above-mentioned qualifications but have reached the age of 25 before 1 September in the admission year, they may apply as “mature” applicants. They must demonstrate sufficient motivation, knowledge and potential to indicate a high probability of being able to complete the programme successfully.