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BSc (Hons) Scheme in Computing (JS3868)
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BSc (Hons) Scheme in Computing(JS3868)
Career Prospects
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Employment Rate: over 95%
What did our graduates say?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCSNgfzlZQY&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F3bg8EKQi8&feature=youtu.be
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Science + Art + Engineering
Theory + Design + Problem Solving
Being creative Technology that shapes
tomorrow’s future Solving problems in fast and
creative ways Connecting people through CHIHaving power to change the
world
Creative Technology
People
SolvingPower to Change
e.g. Google, Facebook,
Youtube, Taobao, & Smart Phone
Computer Vision & Graphics
Data Mining & KD Human-Computer Interface
Digital Special EffectsComputer Simulation Biometrics and informatics
Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Robotics 3D Scanning and Printing
New: FinTech and Artificial Intelligence
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• FinTech companies have raised over US$1.1 billion.1
• Government committed to allocate over HK$100 billion in promoting I&T development, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, FinTech and Smart City.2
• Government is planning for the use of the Faster Payment System (FPS) in paying taxes, rates and water charges.2
• HKMA has granted banking licenses to a total of 8 virtual banks that will only offer online services.3
Sources:1 ‘Gov’t backs FinTech future’, news.gov.hk, April 20192 ‘2019/20 Budget Speech’, the Financial Secretary of the HKSAR, February 20193 ‘HKMA grants four more virtual banking licenses’ , ejinsight.com, May 2019
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45 Years’ Proud History
> Founded in 1974: among the first computing department in Hong Kong;
> Leader in education in multi-disciplinary areas of computer science, IT and enterprise information systems
> Started with around 30 students in 1974 and by now has groomed over
10,000 Undergraduates
4,500 MSc students
200 PhD / MPhil students
1974 2019
International Recognition
With 45 years of proud history, COMP has been recognized globally evidenced by its high positions in various world university rankings.
International Recognition
51-1002019 World Ranking in Computer Science & Information Systems
2019 World Ranking in Computer Science & Engineering
2019 World Ranking in Computer Science
50th
34th
74th 2019 World Ranking in Computer Science
Excellent Facilities
Grooming Talents
BSc inComputing
(COMP)
Final Year
Year 2Dr Henry Chan, Associate ProfessorComputer Science and Engineering
Undergraduate Teaching Award 2015 (IEEE Computer Society)
Award-winning Teachers
Dr Stephen Chan (left) , Associate ProfessorDr Grace Ngai (right), Associate Professor
UGC Teaching Award 2016
Other Teaching Awards: President’s Awards (Teaching), Faculty of Engineering Awards (Teaching)
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• Unique common first year with flexible programmes to choose
• Unique FinTech & AI Programme with attractive career opportunities
• Choice of minor in other departments or faculties
• Internship option to gain up to 32-week work experience
• Overseas exchange and international learning opportunities to enhance global outlook
• Professional Training/ Certification Programmes to strengthen employability
Programme(Curriculum)
WIE/Internship
General education & service learning
International learning activities
(e.g., exchange)
Other learning activities
(e.g., competition)
Student
Student-centered Learning –Holistic Framework
SMILE: Student-centered Model with Integrated Learning Elements
Specializing Year
Strengthening YearFinTech and AI“Computing x
Finance”
Computing“Computing x
Science”
Enterprise Information System
“Computing x Business”
Fundamental Year
Choose one programme during the Broadening Year
Programme – Flexible Choice in Second Year No Worry Now, No Quota
Programme – Internship OptionUp to 8 months of Full-time Working Experience While Graduating in 4 Years
Specializing Year
Strengthening Year
Broadening Year
Fundamental Year
Internship Option (Sem 2 + Summer: up to 32 weeks)
Major Study
(78 Credits + Training Credits)
Curriculum
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GURGeneral University
Requirements(30 Credits)
Capstone Project
WIE/Internship
Discipline-specific Subjects
Minor
Free Electives(12 credits)
Total: 120 Credits + Training Credits
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Work-Integrated Education (312 hours)/ Internship
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Semester 2 + Summer
Internship Option
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Internship Option – Student Comments
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International Learning
• Exchange
• Global Computing Programme (International Summer Programmes)
• Undergraduate Summer Research Abroad Sponsorship Scheme (USRA)
• International WIE/Internship
• Study Tour
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Exchange
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Global Computing Programme -International Summer Programmes
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Global Computing ProgramWe strongly encourage and support students to apply for joining international summer programmes (e.g., University of Cambridge, University of British Columbia)
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Study TourWithin the first semester, we would take our students to Singapore for an optional study tour. The department subsidizes the majority expenses.
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Undergraduate Summer Research Abroad Sponsorship Scheme (USRA) (e.g., MIT, NTU (Singapore))
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International WIE – Working Overseas
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Training/ Certification Programme (TCP)
Learning Experience
Award-winning Students (50+ External Awards)
Champion of “Innovation” category, Microsoft Imagine Cup 2016 Hong Kong Final
- Ho Man Fai
Champion Award in the 2016 Pan-Pearl River Delta Region University IT Project
Competition (Hong Kong SAR Region) - Pun Chi Ho
Second Runner-up Award in ACM Collegiate Programming Contest 2016
- Fu Kuohao, - Gu Jinshan
- Ouyang Xiating
2nd Runner-up in the Best Smart Glass App Competition 2016 (Practice Group -
Tertiary Student Group)- Lam Ping Him
Bronze award in the 1st YouthPro Technology and Social Innovation Contest 2016
- Lam Ping Him- Yeung Tung Hoi
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• Finance/ AI Consultant
• Financial Data Analyst
• FinTech System Developer
• FinTech Entrepreneur
Career
Typical Career ofBSc in FinTech & Artificial Intelligence
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Subject Highlights – BSc in FinTech & AI
• Business Finance
• E-Payment and Crypto Currency
• Machine Learning
• Emerging Topics in FinTech
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• Software Engineer/ Architect
• Game Developer
• System Analyst
• Database Scientist
Career
Typical Career ofBSc in Computing
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Subject Highlights – BSc in Computing
• Game Design and Development
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Big Data Analytics
• Data Mining and Data Warehousing
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Typical Career of BSc in Enterprise Information Systems
• Business Analyst
• Project Manager
• Information Systems Manager
Career
• Management Executive
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• Business and Information Systems Strategies
• Software Project Management
• IT Entrepreneurship
• Information Systems Audit and Control
Subject Highlights –BSc in Enterprise Information Systems
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Entrance Requirements & QuotaStudents must satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirements of 4 core and 2 elective subjects with:
Level 3 in English Language and Chinese Language and two elective subjects (including M1/M2); and Level 2 in Mathematics and Liberal.
2020 Intake quota: 110
Preferred subjects: English; Mathematics; Extended Modules of Mathematics (M1/M2); Information and Communication Technology (ICT); Physics/ Biology/ Chemistry (Single or Combined Science); Economics; and Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (BAFS)
These subjects are given the highest weighting!
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Interview and ActivitiesAbout Interview
Yes, we do interview JUPAS applicants on a selective basis. Basically, only Band A applicants will be invited to attend our
interviews. Interview scores will be added to your DSE scores for
prioritization. Interview Time: June-July
Other Activities We will have consultation day and other activities to be
organized for better understanding of our programmes and our department.
Please provide your contact information.
• Unique computing curriculum with flexible programmes to cater for student career needs
• New FinTech and AI programme
• Work-Integrated Education and Internship Option (up to 32 weeks of full-time working experience)
• Many international learning opportunities (e.g., exchange, Global Computing Programme) to enhance global outlook
