Decision Analytics The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Overview

Students enrolled in the Decision Analytics program at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology are trained to analyze real-world data, build and fit models that are consistent with these data, develop algorithms, simulate models, and design process and system innovations to find optimal solutions to important decision problems. They pursue careers in domain-specific areas such as financial engineering or consulting services, including risk management, supply and demand analytics, e-commerce, revenue optimization, health-care analytics, and even sports analytics. 

Career prospects

Graduates of this program possess strong analytical skills and are able to develop algorithms, simulation models, and process and system innovations to find optimal or near-optimal solutions to important decision problems in specific domains of finance sectors and service operations, driven by real-world data. They become managers, engineers, consultants, and analysts with supervisory and managerial roles in various sectors, such as: 

• Banking and finance 
• Consulting 
• E-commerce 
• Healthcare 
• Information technology 
• Travel and leisure