HKU's Master of Science program is fully equipped with professional requirements to help expand careers

2023-01-10T22:13:53.900Z

With the rapid development of information technology, its influence on all people is far and wide. It is the most important development of human society in the past 30 years. Any enterprise needs a group of IT professionals to support business needs. The application of IT

With the rapid development of information technology, its influence on all people is far and wide. It is the most important development of human society in the past 30 years.

Any enterprise needs a group of IT professionals to support its business needs. The application of information technology has not only revolutionized the operation mode of public and private organizations around the world, but also changed our way of life.

In view of this, the University of Hong Kong offers a Master of Science in Electronic Commerce and Internet Engineering, a Master of Science in Computer Science, and a Master of Science in Financial Technology and Data Analysis to provide professional and diversified knowledge for those who are working or intend to join the industry. Let students continue to add value and improve their soft and hard power.

The University of Hong Kong's Master of Science in Electronic Commerce and Internet Engineering program was launched as early as September 1999, and it is the first institution of this kind in Asia.

The course is in line with the drastic changes in the global business market, and has achieved an excellent balance between compulsory subjects and elective subjects. Students can flexibly match their interests and professional development.

Another special feature of the course is that half of the professors are from famous overseas universities, as well as local and IT professionals from the United States and Australia.

They are all elites in their subject areas, with an international perspective and experience in inspiring teaching.

At the same time, the department will update the course content from time to time to ensure that it can keep abreast of the latest market trends.

The Master of Science in Computer Science program has been established for more than 20 years. The program focuses on teaching students in-depth computer knowledge and skills, allowing students to master the latest technological trends and information, equip themselves, and make breakthroughs in work and research.

The biggest feature of the course is the flexibility of design and the diversification of subject choices. The 4 professional areas include: comprehensive computer science, network information security, multimedia computing, and financial computing; the content covers data engineering, cloud computing, blockchain technology, man-machine Interaction research, deep learning, financial technology, cyber security, and more.

Students can choose the professional field corresponding to the course according to their personal interests and career development plans.

Students need to take 8 unit courses and a graduation thesis or take 10 unit courses and 1 special report.

In addition, the course will be re-evaluated every year and the course content will be updated to keep pace with the rapid development of computer technology. For example, in recent years, subjects such as <Artificial intelligence of things>, <Natural language processing> and <Machine learning in trading and finance> have been added.

The Master of Science in Financial Technology and Data Analysis program focuses on computer science and technology, and also adds business and law content, hoping to train local talents to develop financial technology projects and solve industry pain points such as data analysis and network security.

In view of the rapid development of the financial technology industry and the blowout financial technology needs of many institutions, the trainees who have completed the course have mastered the latest technological developments in the industry, understood the requirements of the market and the industry, and will be able to give full play to their advantages in different specialized fields in the future and cope with different types of financial technology. Industry needs and challenges.

Courses are now enrolling

E-Commerce and Internet Engineering MSc Program

Inquiry: 3917 1828

Email: admission@ecom-icom.hku.hk

Program Website: https://www.ecom-icom.hku.hk

MSc Computer Science Program

Inquiry: 3917 1828

Email: msccs@cs.hku.hk

Program Website: https://www.msc-cs.hku.hk

MSc in Fintech and Data Analytics Program

Inquiry: 3917 1828

Email: mscftda@cs.hku.hk