Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Statistics and Computing

統 計 及 電 子 計 算 (榮 譽) 理 學 士 學 位

Stream Code

–

Mode of Study

Part-time

Normal Duration

3 years

Credits Required for Graduation

63

Fund Type

Self-financed

Programme Leader

Dr. Ip Wai-cheung BSc(Hons), MA, PhD, FIS

Deputy Programme Leader

Dr. Choy Yee-hung BSc(Hons), CertEd, MSc, PhD

Programme Secretary

Ms. Ida Man

Tuition Fee per Credit

HK$2,100 (for Year 2007-08 intake)

Fee Charged Initially upon
Admission

3 credits

課程簡介

本課程具有統計、決策分析和計算科技的三合一複合型知識結構，加上財務及金融實務的培訓，使學生充分掌握分析和解決計劃決策問題的技巧。此外，學生將會接受統計，決策分析、電子計算，商業應用各科目的訓練。

Programme Aims

We provide balanced and sound training in statistics, decision analysis and the latest computing technology, including e-commerce and Internet computing. You will gain a solid foundation in problem-solving skills to tackle planning and decision-making problems, with special relevance to business and finance. You will also receive in-depth training in topics selected from statistics, decision analysis, computing and business applications.

This programme will be particularly appealing to Higher Diploma and Associate Degree graduates who are working in the financial sector or in computing or statistics-related industries and wish to gain an honours degree to enhance their careers.

Characteristics

The programme provides practical training in statistics, decision analysis and computing technology with applications in business.

The statistics and decision analysis components will equip you with advanced analytical and quantitative techniques. The computing components will train you in up to date computing technology including e-commerce, Internet computing and data mining. The business components will acquaint you with contemporary practices and analytical techniques in finance and investment.

Programme Structure

• Year One: You will take Compulsory Subjects in mathematics, statistics, business/finance and computing. These will form the essential foundation for more specialised study in later stages.
• Year Two: In addition to studying statistics and computing, you will be introduced to concepts and contemporary practices in finance.
• Year Three: You will learn more advanced quantitative techniques with choices of Elective Subjects.

All lectures and tutorials are on weekday evenings with two to four classes a week, averaging six to twelve hours.

Entrance Requirements

• A Higher Diploma or Associate Degree in Science, Engineering, Computing/Information Technology or a business discipline from PolyU;
  OR
• A similar qualification at an appropriate level from another educational establishment or the equivalent.

Alternative Entry Routes

  Applicants with the following qualifications may be given credit transfers of up to 30 credits.

Enquiries

For further information, please contact

Dr. W.C. IP  葉偉彰博士
(Room FJ610; Tel: 2766 6953; e-mail: mathipwc@polyu.edu.hk)
or
General Office
(Room HJ609; Tel: 2766 6948; Fax: 2362 9045 and 2764 4382)
or
visit our website: www.polyu.edu.hk/~ama/programmes/63019_home.htm

Syllabus

Curriculum

Credit Transfer Information

Suggested Study Pattern

Last updated on July 2007