Data Empowerment: Learn, Transform and Achieve (DELTA)

Flagship Programme

Data Empowerment: Learn, Transform and Achieve (DELTA)

Admission Code: 1070 (JS1070)*
Director of Flagship Programme: Professor Lishuai LI
General Enquiries: ccflagship@cityu.edu.hk

* for JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions

The Programme

Data Empowerment: Learn, Transform and Achieve (DELTA) is one of the Flagship Programmes offered by CityUHK aims at empowering students with vital knowledge and skills, cultivating their global leadership abilities, and connecting them with leading professionals.

Free Choice of Major
Students admitted to the DELTA programme will have the free choice to select their preferred major upon accepting the offer.

BSc Computer Science (DELTA stream)*
The major provides students with a thorough grounding in the theoretical and practical aspects of the computer science discipline necessary for successful careers as professional software developers, system architects/analysts, technology officers, etc., in the continually developing information technology environment.

BSc Cybersecurity (DELTA stream)*
The major provides a comprehensive undergraduate education with a balanced emphasis on both foundational computer science and systematic cybersecurity training. The curriculum is designed to ensure that students gain a solid understanding of the cybersecurity principles, practical skills in various security domains, and the managerial knowledge required to oversee or contribute to a cybersecurity team, all built upon a solid foundation of computer science education.

BSc Data Science (DELTA stream)
The major 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 (DELTA stream)
The major 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 and economic problems.

* Subject to approval

Programme Leaflet

BSc Computer Science

BSc Cybersecurity

BSc Data Science /
BSc Data and Systems Engineering

Highlighted Features

Personalized one-to-one advising: a dedicated faculty member will be assigned to students for providing personalized guidance and support throughout the academic studies.
Elite work placement: an opportunity for students to gain practical experience, expand professional network, be exposed to high level tasks, and supervised by senior level staff through placement at reputable companies.
Executive Mentor Scheme: to be paired with a senior professional who will serve as the executive mentor, aim at deepening the understanding of the industry and enhancing the entrepreneurship skills.
Premium overseas exchange/ internship exchange: to pursue an attachment at a prestigious overseas university such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Imperial College London, for exchange or engage in a summer programme.

Global Exposure and Global Vision

Sponsorship for eligible students to undergo an overseas exchange or engage in a summer program at a prestigious overseas university.
Priority to participate in the Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme for enhancing cross-cultural competence and global perspectives.

CityUHK Flagship Scholarships

Students admitted to the DELTA programme shall be considered for the Flagship Scholarships, including:

Tuition fees and hall fees incurred at CityUHK and is tenable for the normal duration of the programmes concerned.
- Full Scholarship: 100% tuition and hall fee
- Half Scholarship: 50% tuition and hall fee
Guaranteed berth in the Halls of Residence
A one-off special sponsorship of a maximum amount of HK$500,000 for an overseas exchange of up to one year at a top-ranked university.

For more details about the Flagship Programmes and the Flagship Scholarships, please visit https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pvdp/flagship/.