The Bachelor of Engineering in Data Science (Honours) is a new programme offered by Information and Communication Technology Department, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The programme is developed to cater for the growing market demand in data science graduates in various sectors, including but not limited to banking, commercial, industrial, medical, and public sectors. It aims at cultivating talents witha global mindset and analytical capabilities in the face of the constant changing world. Upon completion of the programme, students will be equipped with mathematical, statistical, and computational skills needed in solving complex data problems.
The programme is supported by both local and international team of academicians, including those seconded from the main campus. Our academicians comprise PhD degree holders in their respective specialities. The programme is also supported by prominent academic leaders from Computer Science and Technology Programme, Artificial Intelligence Programme, Software Engineering Programme, and School of Mathematics. Apart from teaching, our academicians are also very active in research and publication. Their diverse backgrounds in the respective niche fields give them an advantage in teaching in view of the fact that data science is a unique yet cross-disciplinary study.