The University of Hong Kong
Faculty of Business and Economics
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Science
Admission Requirements
General Entrance Requirements
| Core Subjects | Elective Subjects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | Chinese Language | Mathematics | Citizenship and Social Development | Two Elective Subjects |
| Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 2 | Attained | Level 3& |
Programme Entrance Requirements
| Faculty | Study Programme | English Language | Mathematics | Extended Module of Maths (M1/M2) | Two Elective Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics |
BBA(BA) |
Level 4 | Level 3 | Level 3 or above in Extended Module 1 or Module 2 of Mathematics is preferred (but not required) | Level 3 in one of the following subjects:
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| School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS) | |||||
| Engineering |
BENG |
Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 3 or above in Extended Module 1 or Module 2 of Mathematics is preferred (but not required) | Level 3 in the following subjects:
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| School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS) | |||||
| BEng(DS&E) | Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 3 in two subjects (one of which should be M1/M2) | |
| BASc(Fin Tech) |
Level 4^ | Level 3 | Level 3 or above in Extended Module 1 or Module 2 of Mathematics is preferred (but not required) | Level 3 in two subjects | |
| School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS) | |||||
| Science |
BASc(AppliedAI) |
Level 4^ |
Level 4 | Level 4 | Level 3 in two subjects |
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School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS) |
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& Consideration of Elective Subjects
- The result of the Mathematics Extended Part (Modules 1 and 2) will be recognised as equivalent to that of a full elective in fulfilling the University Entrance Requirement on the condition that one of the elective subjects must be a Senior Secondary Subject (i.e. Category A Subject).
- "Attained with Distinction" obtained prior to 2018, or "Attained with Distinction (I)" or "Attained with Distinction (II)" obtained in or after 2018, in Applied Learning subjects (other than Applied Learning Chinese) will be used as additional supporting information. In the meantime, student learning experiences in Applied Learning subjects may be considered within the context of other learning experiences in their application.
- Other Language subjects will be used as unspecified elective subjects. The minimum requirement is Grade E.
^ Candidates with level 4 in English Language, if admitted, will be required to take 6 additional credits in Core University English to complete their degree studies.
Programme Structure
| Faculty | Study Programme | 4-year Curriculum | Graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | BBA(BA) |
240 credits including:
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BBA in Business Analytics  |
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| Engineering |
BENG |
First Common Year | Computer Science (Professional Core) | BEng in Computer Science |
| Computer Engineering (Professional Core) | BEng in Computer Engineering |
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| BEng(DS&E) | 240 credits including:
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BEng in Data Science and Engineering |
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| BASc(FinTech) | 240 credits including:
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BASc in Financial Technology |
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| Science | BASc(AppliedAI) | 240 credits including:
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BASc in Applied Artificial Intelligence |
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BEng in Data Science and Engineering
BASc in Applied Artificial Intelligence
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Internship Opportunities
Some of the companies / organizations in which the HKU students worked as interns on past three years:
BASc in Applied Artificial Intelligence
| Engineering / Technology | Banking / Business | Government | Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha AI Technology Limited | WorldQuant Consulting (Beijing) Company Limited | Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited | |
| Eureka FinTech Limited | |||
| SOCIF Limited |
BEng in Computer Science and BEng in Computer Engineering
| Engineering / Technology | Banking / Business | Government | Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcatel·Luncent-Shanghai Bell | AIA International Limited | Census and Statistics Department | Asian Art |
| CLP | BNP Paribas | Electrical & Mechanical Services Department | FS education |
| ClusterTech Limited | Convoy Financial Services Limited | Hong Kong Observatory | Galaxy (Asia) Limited |
| Credit Suisse | Inland Revenue Department | Hong Kong Youth and Tertiary Students' Association (NGO) | |
| Deutsche Bank | Office of the Government Chief Information Officer | Nike Inc | |
| Huawei | Goldman Sachs (Asia) | OOCL | |
| IBM | HSBC | TAL Apparel | |
| Lenovo | J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. | ||
| Microsoft (China) | KPMG | ||
| MTR Corporation Limited | Morgan Stanley Asia Limited | ||
| NVIDIA AI Technology Center Hong Kong | The Bank of East Asia Limited | ||
| Thomson Reuters Hong Kong Limited | UBS AG |
Graduate Prospects
Career Prospects of BBA in Business Analytics:
Graduates of the BBA in Business Analytics programme are expected to land on data and analytics related jobs in a wide variety of sectors such as IT, finance, supply chain, marketing, consulting, manufacturing, and so forth. They will also be competitive in pursuing post-graduate degrees in fields such as data science, information management, decision science, big data, etc.
Career path of graduates of BEng in Computer Science:
Career Prospects of BEng in Data Science and Engineering:
The programme aims to nurture professionals who are equipped with core knowledge and technologies in data science and practical training in data engineering, and are capable and passionate in driving different disciplines to excel in the era of big data. It offers graduates new and exciting career choices in the fastest-growing job positions like data engineer/architect, data scientist, data analyst, machine learning engineer, big data engineer, business analyst, and information security analyst.
Career Prospects of BASc in Financial Technology:
The programme prepares graduates with knowledge in both finance and technology. This would allow them to have a broad career pathway as they could take up positions in FinTech industry, finance industry, as well as IT industry. The finance and IT industries have a wide range of jobs for this talent group such as blockchain developer, apps developer, compliance expert, cybersecurity analyst, etc. Graduates can also continue their studies by pursuing a master or doctoral degree in Hong Kong or overseas. Professionally, it is expected that graduates of the programme will become FinTech professionals, leaders in the FinTech industry, and researchers in the FinTech discipline.
Career Prospects of BASc in Applied Artificial Intelligence:
It aims to give students practical knowledge in the design and construction of intelligent systems so that they can apply their skills in a variety of career settings, including but not limited to:
- Banking and finance
- Business
- Environmental protection
- Health care
- Medical informatics
- Neurocognitive science
- Science and technology
- Urban development
Students will be able to acquire the necessary expertise in artificial intelligence and a competitive advantage in becoming vital assets of any organisations which need to formulate intelligent strategies.
