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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

Thank you! Keep in touch!Visit us at www.comp.polyu.edu.hk

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