Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Computing and AI
Hung Hom, Hong Kong
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
HKD 145,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* per academic year payable by two equal instalments before the start of the first and second semesters of the academic year
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Introduction
Programme Characteristics
- Common first year. Students admitted to the Scheme do not need to decide on their final degree in the first year of study and can select their study paths in the second year.
- Rich study pathways. The programme’s relatively few core credits give students the flexibility to take on a Minor study in other disciplines they are interested in, such as Business Administration, Financial Services, Social Science or other Engineering disciplines. They can also take additional Computing subjects to continue or specialise in one or more technical streams.
- Applied and practical. The curriculum covers up-to-date practical skills in both content and teaching methodology, e.g., iPhone technology.
- Master’s degree. Students can be admitted into the Department’s Master’s programme. They can gain a Master’s degree with one extra year of study.
- Recognition and Scholarship. Many departmental scholarships are available for students, recognising both their academic and non-academic performance.
Computer Science - BSc (Hons)
- Features a rich set of electives that cover real-life applications, such as data mining, multimedia and game programming, e-commerce, or financial and social computing.
- Minor option. Students can apply to pursue a Minor study in any discipline.
- Students with backgrounds in arts, science or business can apply.
Enterprise Information Systems - BSc (Hons)
- A balanced curriculum that covers technology, management and business and emphasises both computing techniques and applications and software design and development skills in the business sector, covering areas such as logistics, customer relations, auditing and control.
- Minor option. Students can apply to pursue a Minor study in any discipline.
- Students with backgrounds in arts, science or business can apply.
Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence - BSc (Hons)
- An interdisciplinary curriculum that covers software engineering, systems security, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptocurrency, crowdfunding and e-finance, big data and other related areas.
- Minor option. Students can apply to pursue a Minor study in any discipline.
- Students with backgrounds in arts, science or business can apply.
Program Outcome
Programme Aims and Learning Outcomes
The BSc (Hons) Scheme in Computing and AI consists of the following degrees. It aims to give students the flexibility to choose their degree in their first year of study.
- The BSc (Hons) in Computer Science aims to equip graduates with solid computing foundations in areas such as programming, computational thinking and data structure, which will allow them to develop professional computer systems and software. Students develop strong problem-solving abilities and become highly competent in software development for virtually all sectors.
- The BSc (Hons) in Enterprise Information Systems aims to provide graduates with a good foundation in both business and technical skills. Graduates are extremely competent in investigating business systems, identifying options for improving those systems and bridging the needs of the business with the use of IT. They also have the ability to develop information systems and manage business projects in the commercial sector.
- The BSc (Hons) in Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence aims to cultivate financial technologists who can develop intelligent software applications and innovative finance solutions by equipping them with good fundamental computing knowledge with a focus on AI, sound finance concepts, and the strong intellectual and practical skills they need to apply computing technologies in finance and related areas. They will be able to adapt to today’s fast-changing technologies, economies and societies.
Curriculum
All students are admitted to the BSc (Hons) Scheme in Computing and AI. In the first year, they take a common set of subjects to lay a foundation for university study and gain a taste of the Scheme. In the second year, they can select the individual degree and study the corresponding content. All of these pathways feature a Minor option and an individual or a group integrative Capstone Project in the final year.
Computer Science - BSc (Hons)
- Year One: Fundamental knowledge, laying the foundation for university study, a taste of the Scheme.
- Year Two: Generic broad computing skills, and basic business and management concepts.
- Year Three: Strengthening computing technologies and applications in IT.
- Final Year: Specialisation in different areas such as data mining, computer graphics, e-commerce, Internet computing, multimedia computing and game programming.
Enterprise Information Systems - BSc (Hons)
- Year One: Fundamental knowledge, laying the foundation for university study and gaining a taste of the Scheme.
- Year Two: Basic computing and IT concepts, underlying technologies, business, accounting and management concepts.
- Year Three: A broadening year featuring various aspects of computing skills and knowledge of enterprise information systems.
- Final Year: Specialisation in areas such as information system management, audit & control, decision support, knowledge & project management, business process management, logistics and workflow.
Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence - BSc (Hons)
- Year One: Fundamental knowledge, laying the foundation for university study and gaining a taste of the Scheme.
- Year Two: Broadening computing skills, basic economics, accounting and finance concepts.
- Year Three: A strengthening year with core subjects like software engineering, systems security as well as computing/finance electives.
- Final Year: Specialisation in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning & pattern recognition, crowdfunding & e-finance, and e-payment & cryptocurrency.
Career Opportunities
- BSc (Hons) in Computer Science graduates can become programmers, system developers, software engineers, sales engineers or webmasters. Our graduates find employment opportunities in sectors such as the government, software businesses, e-commerce, banking, finance, public facilities and freight forwarding.
- BSc (Hons) in Enterprise Information Systems graduates can take up technical positions as programmers, system analysts, system developers, software engineers and system administrators, and less technical positions including technical sales and sales engineers, project managers, web administrators and web services designers.
- BSc (Hons) in Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence graduates are expected to become financial technologists who can fill the talent gap of the fast-growing FinTech field. Opportunities in FinTech are extensive both in Hong Kong and worldwide and include careers such as financial consultants, AI consultants, financial data analysts, FinTech system developers and entrepreneurs.
Professional Recognition
The programmes (except BSc (Hons) in Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence^) have been granted accreditation by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).
Graduates of all programmes can become members of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Those with appropriate work experience can become professional members of the ACM Hong Kong Chapter (HK Chapter) and enjoy the right to vote for the LEGCO IT functional constituency representative. Graduates can also join the IEEE Computer Society Hong Kong Chapter (CS Hong Kong Chapter) and be entitled to vote for the IT functional constituency representative.
^ The Department will seek accreditation from the HKIE for BSc(Hons) in Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence.