The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Department of Applied Mathematics
Department of Computing
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Admission Requirements
General Entrance Requirements:
| Minimum Admission Requirement | Subject | Minimum Grade |
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| Core Subjects | English Language | 3 |
| Chinese Language | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 2 | |
| Liberal Studies | 2 | |
| Two Elective Subjects | Any Subjects (Including M1/M2) | 3 |
Departmental Requirements:
Department of Applied Mathematics
| Programme | Minimum Level Required in HKDSE Examination | ||||
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| English Language | Chinese Language | Mathematics | Liberal Studies | Two Elective Subjects | |
| BSc (Hons) Scheme in Data Science | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 (including M1/M2) |
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Note: Preferred subjects with the highest weighting for admission score calculation include English Language and Mathematics. School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS)
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Department of Computing
| Programme | Minimum Level Required in HKDSE Examination | ||||
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| English Language | Chinese Language | Mathematics | Liberal Studies | Two Elective Subjects | |
| BSc (Hons) Scheme in Computing and AI | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 (preferably Economics, M1/M2, ICT, BAFS, BAFS (Accounting), BAFS (Business Management), and all single and combined science subjects) |
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Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
| Programme | Minimum Level Required in HKDSE Examination | ||||
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| English Language | Chinese Language | Mathematics | Liberal Studies | Two Elective Subjects | |
| BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Scheme in Information and Artificial Intelligence Engineering | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 (no specific subjects are required, but Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, ICT, M1/M2 will get a higher weighting in admission score calculation) |
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School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS)
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Details of Entrance Requirements
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Data Science
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Computing and AI
BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Scheme in Information and Artificial Intelligence Engineering
Programme Structure
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Data Science / BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Analytics
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Computing and AI / BSc (Hons) in Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Computing and AI / BSc (Hons) in Enterprise Information Systems
BEng (Hons)/BSc (Hons) Scheme in Information and Artificial Intelligence Engineering
BEng (Hons) in Electronic Systems and Internet-of-Things
BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence and Information Engineering
BSc (Hons) in Information Security
Useful Links
Internship Opportunities
All PolyU’s undergraduate programmes include a mandatory Work-integrated Education (WIE) component.
List of companies participating in the placement / internship programmes:
Students of Department of Applied Mathematics are expected to take discipline-related internship, e.g. investment, finance, data analysis, programming, etc., for at least 120 hours. Through the internship, students would gain hands-on working experience and receive on-the-job training which will enhance their professional competence, the ability of independent thinking, effective communication skills and develop a global outlook.
| BEECRAZY (BUY Together HK Limited) | IBM |
| BNP Paribas Hong Kong Branch | Jardine OneSolution |
| Bank of China (HK) Limited | Marco Polo Hotels |
| CASH Financial Services Group Limited | Mattel Asia Pacific Sourcing Limited |
| CLP Holdings Limited | Microsoft |
| CSL Limited | Miramar Hotel and Investment Co. Ltd. |
| Cityline (Hong Kong) Limited | New York Life Int’l, LLC |
| ESD Services Limited | Octopus Holdings Limited |
| Esri China (Hong Kong) Limited | Office of the Communications Authority |
| Fevaworks Solutions (Hong Kong) Limited | Office of the Government Chief Information Officer |
| Gammon Construction Limited | Office of the Telecommunications Authority |
| HK YWCA | PCCW Limited |
| Hang Fung Jewellery Co. Ltd. | Philips |
| Hang Seng Bank | Pricewaterhouse Coopers |
| Hewlett-Packard Hong Kong Ltd. | Prudential Assurance Co. Ltd. |
| Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Co. Ltd. | PuraPharm IT Limited |
| Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited | Reuters Hong Kong Limited |
| Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (Mgt.) Ltd. | Ricoh Hong Kong Limited |
| Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board | Sun Hung Kai Real Estate Agency Ltd. |
| Hong Kong Disneyland | The Bank of East Asia Limited |
| Hong Kong Electric Co. Ltd. | The Hong Kong Jockey Club |
| Hong Kong Housing Authority | The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
| Hong Kong Jockey Club | Thomson Reuters Hong Kong Limited |
| Hong Kong Monetary Authority | Time Warner Hong Kong Limited |
| Hong Kong Observatory | Towngas |
| Hong Kong Productivity Council | VCAST (Asia) Ltd. |
| Hong Kong RFID Ltd. | Wharf T&T eBusiness Limited |
| Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital | Wing Hang Bank Limited |
| Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation | Winterthur Life (Hong Kong) Limited |
| Huawei Technologies |
| AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co., Limited | Hospital Authority |
| Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department, HKSAR | Huawei Cloud |
| AIA Group Limited | ITE Smartcard Solutions Limited |
| ASM Pacific Technology Ltd. | Macroview Telecom Limited |
| AXA China Region Insurance Company | Microsoft Research Asia |
| CardApp Limited | MTR corporation Limited |
| Census and Statistics Department | Occupational Safety & Health Council, The Government of the HKSAR |
| China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK) | Office of the Communications Authority, The Government of the HKSAR |
| Civil Engineering and Development Department, The Government of the HKSAR | Office of the Government Chief Information Officer |
| CLP Holdings Limited | Planning Department, The Government of the HKSAR |
| Consumer Council | Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
| Dah Chong Hong Holdings Limited | RF Tech Limited |
| DBS Bank | RS Components |
| DHL | Sa Sa International Holdings Limited |
| Education Bureau, The Government of the HKSAR | Schindler Lifts (Hong Kong) Limited |
| Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, The Government of the HKSAR | Sina.com Technology |
| Environmental Protection Department (EPD), The Government of the HKSAR | Sino Group |
| HKBN Group | Sohu.com |
| Honeywell Limited | Tencent |
| Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) | The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) |
| Hong Kong Housing Society | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Hong Kong Jockey Club | The HongKong Electric Co., Ltd. |
| Hong Kong Monetary Authority | Transport Department, The Government of the HKSAR |
| Hong Kong Observatory, The Government of the HKSAR | Vitasoy International Holding Ltd |
| Hong Kong Telecommunications (HK) Ltd. | West Kowloon Cultural District Authority |
Graduate Prospects
Job Nature
| Job Nature (Based on the result of Graduate Survey conducted in February 2021) | BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Analytics |
|---|---|
| Database Management | 7% |
| IT / Programming | 29% |
| Scientific / Market Research | 7% |
| Software Engineering | 21% |
| Statistical / Data Analysis | 36% |
| Job Nature (According to the Graduate Employment Survey 2020) | BSc (Hons) in Computing | BSc (Hons) in Enterprise Information Systems |
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| Administration & Management | 4.8% | 12.5% |
| Computing | 76.2% | 81.3% |
| Engineering | 7.1% | - |
| Protective Services & Others | - | 6.3% |
| Sales & Marketing | 2.4% | - |
| Teaching/ Research | 9.5% | - |
Note: BSc (Hons) in Computing is retitled to BSc (Hons) in Computer Science starting from the 2022/23 academic year.
Please click here for Graduate Prospects.
Employment Sector:
| Employment Sector (Based on the result of Graduate Survey conducted in February 2021) | BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Analytics |
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| Business & Finance | 7% |
| Consultancy | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Government | 15% |
| IT | 29% |
| Media & Advertising | 7% |
| Property | 14% |
| Public Utilities | 14% |
Professional Recognition:
Graduates are expected to receive partial exemption from the professional assessment of:
- Hong Kong Statistical Society
- Royal Statistical Society of UK
Full accreditation from the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) for the programme will be sought.
