Master of Science in Data Science
Programme
Master of Science in Data Science
理學碩士(數據科學)
Award Title
Master of Science in Data Science
理學碩士(數據科學)
Offering Academic Unit
School of Data Science
Mode of Study
Combined mode

Normal Period of Study

- 1 year (full-time)
- 2 years (part-time/combined)

Maximum Period of Study

- 2.5 years (full-time)
- 5 years (part-time/combined mode)

Credit Units Required for Graduation

30

Programme Aims

The programme aims to produce data-analytic graduates to meet the growing demand for high-level data science skills and to prepare graduates to apply data science techniques to knowledge discovery and dissemination in organisational decision-making. It is also intended to help data analytic professionals upgrade their technical management and development skills, and to provide a solid path for students from related quantitative fields to rapidly transition to data science careers.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of science and engineering appropriate to the data science discipline
2. Understand theoretical foundation of contemporary techniques and apply them for managing, mining and analyzing data across multiple disciplines
3. Comprehend computational tools and use data-driven thinking to discover new knowledge and to solve real-world problems with complex structures
4. Recognize the need for and engage in continuous learning about emerging and innovative data science techniques and ideas
5. Communicate ideas and findings in written, oral and visual forms and work in a diverse team environment

Programme Requirements


1. Core Courses (15 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
SDSC5001Statistical Machine Learning I3
SDSC5002Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization3
SDSC5003Storing and Retrieving Data3
SDSC6001Statistical Machine Learning II3Precursor(s): Statistical Machine Learning I
SDSC6002Research Projects for Data Science3
2. Electives (15 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CS5285Information Security for eCommerce3
CS5487Machine Learning: Principles and Practice3
CS6290Privacy-enhancing Technologies3
CS6493Natural Language Processing3
SDSC6003Bayesian Data Analysis3
SDSC6004Data Analytics for Smart Cities3
SDSC6006Dissertation6
SDSC6007Dynamic Programming and Reinforcement Learning3
SDSC6008Experimental Design and Regression3
SDSC6009Machine Learning at Scale3
SDSC6011Optimization for Data Science3
SDSC6012Time Series and Panel Data3
SDSC6013Topics in Financial Engineering and Technology3
SDSC8011Social Foundations of Data Science3