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Abbreviation FT / PT
MDASC FT / PT

The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science and Department of Computer Science jointly offer a postgraduate curriculum leading to the degree of Master of Data Science, with two study modes: full-time mode with one and a half academic years and part-time mode with two and a half academic years.  The curriculum is designed to provide graduates with training in the principles and practice of data science. Candidates should have knowledge of calculus and algebra, computer programming and introductory statistics and should have taken at least one university or post-secondary certificate course in each of these three subjects or related areas.

Expected graduation period for normal course of studies
Full Time: Summer (July 2026)
Part Time: Summer (July 2027)

Mode of Attendance

Full Time (one and a half years, including daytime, evenings and weekends)

Part Time (two and a half years, including evenings and weekends)

Medium of Instruction

English

Programme Entrance Requirements

1. A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification; and

2. Applicants should have taken at least one university or post-secondary certificate course in each of the following three subjects (calculus and algebra, computer programming and introductory statistics) or related areas.

Programme Admissions Advisor(s)

Professor Marius Hofert
Tel: 3917 4152
Fax: 2858 9041
Email: mdasc@hku.hk

Contacts

Tel: 3917 4152
Website: https://www.scifac.hku.hk/ or https://saasweb.hku.hk/programme/mdasc-index.php

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