School of Engineering

• Big Data Technology (BDT)• Information Technology (IT)

Master of Science ProgramAsia’s Foremost Engineering University

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International SuccessHKUST is a relatively new institution at only 25-years-old, but it has consistently been ranked amongst the world’s top 30 research universities over the past decade.

15th

QS University Rankings 2017 – Engineering and Technology

19th

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016 – Engineering and Technology

13th

Global Employability University Rankings 2016

Master of Science (MSc) in • Big Data Technology (BDT)• Information Technology (IT)

Thinking of preparing yourself for senior positions in the engineering industry? Looking for reliable support to empower you to pursue your academic goals?

Welcome to the School of Engineering of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), a global engineering powerhouse and one of Asia’s top academic faculties.

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QS World University Rankings 2017 –Computer Science & Information Systems

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Why study at HKUST• Located in Hong Kong – A vibrant cultural and business hub in Asia and a gateway to mainland China.

• English language instruction – Enable a broad range of students to access the world-class teaching and facilities.

• A broad range of specializations available – Ensure students’ academic potential and interests are ful�lled.

• Affordable tuition – Between one-third and one-half of a comparable MSc in US and the UK.

• Guaranteed 12-month visa to work in Hong Kong – Enable non-local students to explore the myriad of opportunities available to them.

• International faculty – Majority originate from the world-class universities.

MSc (BDT) Program ObjectiveThis unique program is jointly offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and the Department of Mathematics. The program integrates a variety of disciplines to allow students to learn all the important facets of big data and how it is used in the real world.

Students will learn the major components of big data, including infrastructure, data integration, storage, modeling and management, computing systems, analytic and mining systems, security, policy and social implications, as well as human factors and big data applications in various �elds (data science).

CurriculumStudents are required to complete 30 credits of coursework, including 12 credits of core courses and 18 credits of elective courses. Students may take a maximum of 6 credits of courses from the Master of Science in Information Technology, subject to approval.

Core Courses

• Big Data Computing

• Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery

• Foundations of Data Analytics

• Mathematical Methods for Data Analysis

A Selection of Elective Courses

• Advanced Statistics: Theory and Applications

• Data Visualization

• Image Processing and Analysis

• Independent Project

• Introduction to Social Computing

• Machine Learning

• Optimization and Matrix Computation

• Parallel Programming

• Quantitative Analysis of Financial Time Series

• Statistical Prediction

Please refer to program website for the most updated course list:http://www.seng.ust.hk/msc/bdt

MSc (IT) Program ObjectiveThe program is designed for those who wish to obtain broad-based and leading-edge skills in Information Technology and provides students with a strong theoretical foundation in all areas of IT.

The courses give students insight into the application areas of all the subject materials that they study. The dual emphasis on a strong theoretical foundation and practical application, combined with extensive skill-set training, gives our students a broad array of expertise to draw on, enabling them to meet both the present and future needs of the IT industry.

CurriculumStudents are required to complete 30 credits of IT courses. An Independent Project can also be undertaken for a maximum of 6 credits.

A Selection of Courses

• Advanced Database Systems

• Building Applications for Computational Finance

• Computer Graphics

• Computer Networks: An Internet Perspective

• Cryptography and Security

• Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery

• Digital Forensic and Legal Issues

• Multimedia Development

• Reasoning and Decision under Uncertainty

• Recognition Systems

Please refer to program website for the most updated course list: http://www.seng.ust.hk/msc/it

Program Duration and Credit Requirment

Classes are normally held on weekday evenings or Saturday afternoons. Each course typically meets once a week for approximately three hours.

Term

Fall

Spring

Summer

Full-time1 year to complete 30 credits

12 - 15 credits

12 - 15 credits

3 - 6 credits, if applicable

Part-time2 - 2.5 years to complete 30 credits

6 - 9 credits

6 - 9 credits

3 - 6 credits, if applicable

International Student BodyThe MSc students are from all corners of the world. Their culture and academic background bring a unique quality to our engineering programs and allow them to learn from peers with remarkably diverse backgrounds.

Countries of Origin:

Postgraduate Career Opportunities

System Analysis / Computer Programming 53%

Engineering 24%

Banking / Finance 7%

Scientific / Research Work 7%

Administration / Management 4%

Marketing / Sales 2%

Others 1%

Accounting / Auditing / Taxation 1%

Teaching / Lecturing 1%

Some of the companies which our graduates are working in:

Accounting / Banking / Finance

• Bank of China

• China Merchants Bank

• DBS Bank

• Deutsche Bank

• HSBC

• J.P. Morgan Chase

• KPMG

• Morgan Stanley

• The Prudential Assurance

Technology

• Accenture

• SAGE Technologies

• ASM Pacific Technology

• ASTRI

• Baidu

• Google

• HP Pavilion

Telecommunications

• China Mobile International

• China Telecom

• Huawei

• PCCW

• IBM

• Alibaba

• Oracle

• Thales Group

• Tencent

• Xiaomi Tech

AustraliaMauritius

South Korea

PhilippinesThailand

China

India

Russia

Sweden

MalaysiaSingaporeNigeria

United Kingdom

France

BrazilChile

Colombia

Mexico

United States

Canada

Indonesia

MSc (IT)

I’ve loved my year of MSc IT study at HKUST. It offered me a

wide selection of courses that are a great asset in my career. My classmates are from

diverse cultures and academic backgrounds, all sharing same interest in technology. Collaborating to accomplish course projects are unforgettable experiences. I wish the program

could have been longer.

CAO Hengrui(China, 2016)

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The BDT program at HKUST provided with an insight into the �eld of

big data. The teaching and supervision here is top-notch and the courses in this program are well

designed, covering not only professional knowledge, but also frontier research in mathematics, arti�cial intelli-

gence, �nance and computer science…

Although courses here are dif�cult, the progress I’ve made during the program is huge and I am well prepared to begin a career as a data scientist. Moreover, I also received meticulous instruction from the supervisor on my

independent project, which gave me hands-on experience to develop relevant job skills...

GU Jiani (China, 2017)

My overall experience of MSc BDT program at HKUST has been

excellent from the very beginning. While this is the �rst cohort of the program, the courses offered by

the world-class professors are well designed, which address both the theoretical and practical perspectives of

topics related to big data technologies…

The courses have broadened my horizons and aroused my interest in the �elds of arti�cial intelligence and machine learning, so I am now very interested in pursuing further

studies and research in these areas.

In this era of big data and AI, this program is de�nitely one of the best of its kind.

LAU Tsz Kit(Hong Kong, 2017)

The MSc IT has been my most ful�lling year of my education so far. The

diversity among the students, as well as outstanding professors, provided an unparalleled

learning atmosphere. There is a broad selection of courses which has been relevant for my future career…

HKUST has one of the best study environments I’ve encountered and is extremely accessible… Whenever I wanted a break, I was able to put on my hiking boots and explore any of the breath-taking trails all over

the city…

Joergen Fosseng DULEY(Norway, 2017)

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To expand my existing knowledge base, pursuing a Master's

degree was essential and being accepted to one of the many competitive programs at HKUST

de�nitely conferred a measure of prestige.

The courses are constructed to equip students with the most up-to-date skills and knowledge, and the teaching is of a quality that far exceeds the time and money invested. Moreover, an esteemed teaching faculty encourages you to follow your passions and provides

you with all their expertise and resources to achieve them...

SUBLEEN KAUR(India, 2017)

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