Sept 2024 Entry
2 years
Normally 60 (plus 4 training credits) (See the Remarks section below)
The curriculum of this programme, including the credit requirements, is subject to review.
The exact study duration and number of credits to be transferred will depend on the entry qualification of individual AD/HD admittees.
The BSc (Hons) Scheme in Computing and AI (電⼦計算及人工智能(榮譽)理學⼠組合課程) comprises the following awards:
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science [計算機科學(榮譽)理學士學位];
BSc (Hons) in Enterprise Information Systems [企業信息管理(榮譽)理學士學位]; and
- BSc (Hons) in Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence [金融科技及人工智能(榮譽)理學士學位].
Students will be admitted to either one of the 3 specialisms: Computer Science, Enterprise Information Systems or Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence.
Programme Aims
The BSc (Hons) Scheme in Computing and AI comprises the following awards:
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The BSc (Hons) in Computer Science aims to equip graduates with solid computing foundations in areas such as programming, computational thinking and data structure to develop professional computer systems and software. Students develop strong problem-solving abilities and become highly competent in software development for virtually all sectors.
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The BSc (Hons) in Enterprise Information Systems aims to provide graduates with a good balance of business and technical background. Graduates develop strong competence in investigating business systems, identifying options for improving those systems and bridging the needs of business with the use of IT. They also gain strong abilities to develop information systems and manage business projects in the commercial sector.
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The BSc (Hons) in Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence aims to cultivate financial technologists who can develop intelligent software applications and innovative finance solutions, by equipping them with good fundamental computing knowledge with a focus on AI, sound finance concepts and strong intellectual and practical skills, which enable them to apply computing technologies in finance and related areas. They are expected to be adaptive to the fast-changing technology, economic and social environments of today.
Characteristics
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Computing and AI
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Applied and practical, both in content and teaching methodology.
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Master's degree: the Department provides articulation to students for admission into the Master's programme it offers. They can receive the Master's degree with one extra year of study.
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Many departmental scholarships are available, including the Entrance Scholarship for students with good academic results.
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science:
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Features a rich set of Electives that cover real-life applications, such as Biometrics, Data Mining, Multimedia, E-Commerce, Workflow, Logistics, Finance and Mobile Computing.
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Students with backgrounds in Arts, Science or Business can apply.
BSc (Hons) in Enterprise Information Systems:
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A balanced curriculum that covers technology, management and business, with strong emphasis on computing techniques and applications, and software design and development skills in the business sector.
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Students with backgrounds in Arts, Science or Business can apply.
BSc (Hons) in Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence:
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An interdisciplinary curriculum that covers software engineering, systems security, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptocurrency, crowdfunding and e-finance, big data and other related areas.
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Students with backgrounds in Arts, Science or Business can apply.
Professional Recognition
The programmes have been granted full accreditation by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).
Graduates of all programmes can become members of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).
Those with appropriate work experience can become professional members of the ACM Hong Kong Chapter (HK Chapter) and enjoy the right to vote for the LEGCO Technology and Innovation functional constituency representative. Graduates can also join the IEEE Computer Society Hong Kong Chapter (CS Hong Kong Chapter).
Career Prospects
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science graduates can become programmers, system developers and software engineers, sales engineers or webmasters. Our graduates find employment opportunities in such sectors as the government, software houses, e-commerce, banking, finance, public facilities and freight forwarding.
BSc (Hons) in Enterprise Information Systems graduates can take up such technical positions as programmers, system analysts, system developers, software engineers and system administrators, and less technical positions including technical sales and sales engineers, project managers, web administrators and web services designers.
BSc (Hons) in Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence graduates are expected to become financial technologists who can fill the talent gap of the fast growing FinTech field. Opportunities in FinTech are extensive both in Hong Kong and worldwide, and include careers such as financial consultants, AI consultants, financial data analysts, FinTech system developer and entrepreneurs.
Students are admitted to the senior year of the 4-year degree programme. They must complete all of the following requirements for graduation.
General University Requirements (9 credits)
a. 6 credits in Cluster-Area Requirement (CAR)
Students should not take more than 3 credits from the same cluster area. They also need to fulfil the English and Chinese reading and writing requirements. Students may apply for a waiver if they have fulfilled the English and Chinese reading and writing requirements in their previous studies.
b. 3 credits in Service-Learning
c. Essential Components of General Education (a non-credit bearing subject)
Students will be required to take the General Education which comprises of National Education, Online Tutorials in Academic Integrity, Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA) and Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE) e-modules.
Remarks: Students not meeting the equivalent standard of the Undergraduate Degree Language Communication Requirements (LCR) based on their previous studies in AD/HD programmes and their academic performance will be required to take additional credits (6 in English and 3 in Chinese) on top of the programme's normal credit requirements.
Core Subjects and Electives (51 credits)
Students are required to opt for a specified stream when they are admitted to the programme. Detailed study patterns depend on award requirements and are determined on an individual basis.
Capstone Project (6 credits)
Work-Integrated Education
To graduate, every student must complete at least 312 hours of Work-Integrated Education (WIE). The department has developed opportunities for students to work in accounting or financial firms during summer in Hong Kong or the Chinese mainland. These, and other forms of work experience, can count towards the WIE requirement.
Proposed study pattern
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Award |
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| BSc (Hons) in Computer Science | BSc (Hons) in Enterprise Information System | BSc (Hons) in FinTech & AI | |
| Sem 1, Year 1 | COMP3211 Software Engineering | COMP2121 E-business | AF1605 Introduction to Economics |
| COMP3423 Human-Computer Interaction | COMP3134 Business Intelligence and Customer Relationship Management |
AF2108 Financial Accounting or AF2111 Accounting for Decision Making |
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| COMP Elective 1 | COMP3211 Software Engineering | COMP3211 Software Engineering | |
| CAR 1 | COMP3423 Human-Computer Interaction | CAR 1 | |
| CLC3242P Chinese for Professional Communication in Computing (2 credits) | CLC3242P Chinese for Professional Communication in Computing (2 credits) | CLC3242P Chinese for Professional Communication in Computing (2 credits) | |
| GE Essential Components (0 credit) | GE Essential Components (0 credit) | GE Essential Components (0 credit) | |
| Sem 2 | COMP2421 Computer Organization |
AF2108 Financial Accounting or AF2111 Accounting for Decision Making |
AF3313 Business Finance |
| COMP2432 Operating Systems | COMP3235 Software Project Management | COMP3334 Computer Systems Security | |
| COMP3334 Computer Systems Security | COMP3511 Legal Aspects and Ethics of Computing (2 credits) | COMP3511 Legal Aspects and Ethics of Computing (2 credits) | |
| COMP3511 Legal Aspects and Ethics of Computing (2 credits) | COMP Elective 1 | COMP Elective 1 | |
| CAR 2 | CAR 1 | CAR 2 | |
| Service Learning | Service Learning | Service Learning | |
| GE Essential Components (0 credit) | GE Essential Components (0 credit) | GE Essential Components (0 credit) | |
| 31 credits | 31 credits | 31 credits | |
| Summer | WIE (4 training credits) | ||
| Sem 1 | COMP3438 System Programming | COMP4913 Capstone Project | COMP4142 E-Payment and Crypto Currency |
| COMP4913 Capstone Project | COMP Elective 2 | COMP4431 Artificial Intelligence | |
| COMP Elective 2 | COMP Elective 3 | COMP4432 Machine Learning | |
| COMP Elective 3 | CAR 2 | COMP4913 Capstone Project | |
| ELC3524 Professional Communication for Computing Students (2 credits) | ELC3524 Professional Communication for Computing Students (2 credits) | ELC3524 Professional Communication for Computing Students (2 credits) | |
| Sem 2 | COMP4913 Capstone Project | COMP4913 Capstone Project | COMP4531 Emerging Topics in FinTech |
| COMP Elective 4 | COMP Elective 4 | COMP4913 Capstone Project | |
| COMP Elective 5 | COMP Elective 5 | Finance Elective 1 | |
| COMP Elective 6 | COMP Elective 6 | Finance Elective 2 | |
| COMP Elective 7 | COMP Elective 7 | COMP Elective 2 | |
| 29 credits | 29 credits | 29 credits | |
| Total | 60 credits | 60 credits | 60 credits |
Normally 60 (plus 4 training credits) (See the Remarks section below)
Dr LEONG Hong-va
BSc, MPhil(CUHK), PhD(California), MACM, MIEEE
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A Higher Diploma or an Associate Degree in Business, Commerce, Computing, and other IT disciplines.
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Applicants’ academic results and interview performance (if applicable) will be considered.
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Selected applicants will be invited to attend an interview, which aims to understand the potential for and interest of applicants in the award, to ascertain their understanding and expectations of the discipline of study and career, and to evaluate their language and communication abilities.
For further programme information, please contact:
The General Office (Tel: 2766 7300; Email: comp.ug@polyu.edu.hk).
Required
To understand the potential for and interest of applicants in the award, to ascertain their understanding and expectations of the discipline of study and career, and to evaluate their language and communication abilities.
About 30 minutes
Only selected applicants will be invited to interviews.
