Data Science Beijing Normal University - Hong Kong Baptist University United International College

Overview

UIC is one of the second batch of universities in China to offer this major. Data is the “new power” in information era; it is also the core of computation systems and artificial intelligence. In the Data Science Programme at Beijing Normal University - Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, students will first learn the fundamental knowledge of computer science and statistics before they get their hands “dirty” in the skill trainings related to the whole life circle of data, including data collection, organization, analysis, and visualization. 

By enforcing the “learning by doing” principle, our students will be able to understand and apply the knowledge and skills to solve real world problems. Soon enough they will be fully prepared to step in the fierce career competition and proceed with confidence in their path to the future.

Programme Aims

Graduates will master the basic knowledge in big data science such as multi-dimensional analysis, large-scale and distributed data storage technologies, and network data collection. They are proficient in the methods of data pre-processing and data mining and confident with professional application software and programming languages. They possess data modeling capabilities and can generate data visualizations. Graduates of this major will become versatile professionals who can engage in positions in data management, artificial intelligence innovation, and research and development. They can research for both commercial companies or research departments of universities or government.