Data Science focuses on solving problems and advancing societies using vast amounts of data. Students of 1071 will have a free choice of majors (BSc Data Science or BSc Data and Systems Engineering) after one year of study.

Applicants to this programme (admission code: 1071) will be considered for admission to first-year studies at the Department of Data Science. Students will have a free choice of majors (current major options: BSc Data Science, BSc Data and Systems Engineering) offered by the Department after one year of study.

First-Year Curriculum

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.

The Department of Data Science (DS), the first independent school in the region to focus on data science and its applications, aims to nurture future data science talent, which is urgently needed in numerous industries and by society at large. Boasting world-class faculty and an outstanding infrastructure and vision, the School aspires to become a trailblazer in data science in Hong Kong and beyond.  

The DS offers interdisciplinary curricula for undergraduate students. These curricula not only provide a solid foundation in data science and a state-of-the-art spectra of data science subjects, but also offer students the chance to undertake projects and courses connected with promising application areas in data science, such as systems analytics, social media analysis, the Internet of Things (IoT), Smart City, Artificial Intelligence and statistical learning approaches. Fostering intellectual curiosity and autonomy, the DSprovides students with ample opportunities to participate in open-ended projects and realise their dream data science products. Through its extensive industrial partnerships and networks, the DS will prepare a new breed of data science professionals to excel in inter-disciplinary and cross-functional collaboration.

A qualified data scientist or data engineer is trained in a range of computing, mathematics, statistics, and business-oriented topics, gaining a core collection of interdisciplinary skills. The BSc Data Science (BScDS) programme and BSc Data and Systems Engineering (BScDSE) programme will prepare students to become a data science professional with solid theoretical knowledge and rich practical experience. The programmes will offer you a solid foundation in the following areas.

Mathematics and computer programming in data scienceStatistical learning, machine learning and deep learningArtificial intelligenceSystem modelling, simulation and optimization

Three flexible modules of advanced knowledge (BSc Data Science)

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Social Media Analytics
• Statistical Learning

Four flexible categories of advanced knowledge (BSc Data and Systems Engineering)

• FinTech
• Industrial AI
• Smart City
• Internet of Things (IoT)

City University of Hong Kong offers two unique undergraduate programmes, BSc Data Science and BSc Data and Systems Engineering, which are designed to cultivate data science professionals capable of applying and creating the data science knowledge required to support social and economic development in Hong Kong and beyond. Data science, as a rapidly growing field, focuses on solving problems and furthering social progress using vast amounts of data collected in various industries, commerce and applied sciences. A data science professional is trained to use and extract insights from these data,  apply to and solve real-world problems in the data realm responsibly.

BSc Data Science cultivates data scientists and data science professionals with rigorous theoretical and methodological knowledge of data science along with in-depth analysis and evaluation for applied problems.

BSc Data and Systems Engineering cultivates data scientists and advanced data engineers with a solid understanding of the tools and techniques, with a focus on managing data and applying data science techniques to solve social, business and industrial problems.

數據科學發展迅速，着重於利用大量從各行業、商業、應用領域收集的數據去解決相關問題及作出改善。學生在第一學年須修讀數學、電腦、數據科學入門等基礎科學科目。在完成第一學年後，自由選讀「理學士(數據科學)」或「理學士(數據與系統工程)」其中一個主修課程和相關科目。

「理學士(數據科學)」及「理學士(數據與系統工程)」分別針對數據科學的應用和研究範疇。

理學士(數據科學)：旨在培育擁有紥實的數據科學理論及知識基礎的未來數據科學家，並探索新的數據科學研究方法。

理學士(數據與系統工程)：旨在培育擁有紥實的數據科學工具知識及技巧的未來數據科學家。課程着重於數據科學於社會及經濟上的實際應用。

Please refer to the BSc DS and BSc DSE programme information for details.

Scholarships are available, please refer to the details at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/scholarship/.

The Department provides student exchange and internship opportunities to our students to gain international perspectives, global engagement and industry experience.

Students may choose between the overseas student exchange opportunities at world-leading institutions provided by the School or the University. Paying the tuition at CityU, students will spend a study semester abroad and may transfer the academic credits earned at the host institution to fulfil the graduation requirement.

The Department also partners with premier corporates in a wide range of sectors to offer internship opportunities relevant to our majors. With these placements, students are expected to gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience in real-world applications.

Department of Data Science
Undergraduate Catalogue
Flexible Admission Arrangement 
CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents
CityU Talents Programme