
Overview
The Information Technology MSc programe from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology give students insight into the application areas of all the subject materials that they study.
The dual emphasis on a strong theoretical foundation and practical application, combined with extensive skill-set training, gives our students a broad array of expertise to draw on, enabling them to meet both the present and future needs of the IT industry.
Key facts
Students are required to complete a total of 30 credits of coursework. Subject to approval, students may take a maximum of 3 credits of courses from the Master of Science in Big Data Technology.
Career opportunities
Graduates of this program have gone on to find jobs in technology and financial companies as Program Analysts, Business Analysts, Cloud Architects, Cyber Security Analysts, Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Database Administrators, IT consultants, IT Specialists, Information Systems Managers, Machine Learning Engineers, System Engineers, and others.
Many found such jobs in their home countries, while others stayed in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, some have decided to pursue further study, and enrolled in MPhil and PhD programs at HKUST or other universities around the world.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Engineering Reliable Object-Oriented Software Systems
- Multimedia Development
- Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
- Computer Networks: An Internet Perspective
- Cryptography and Security
- Machine learning
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Information Technology (IT) Machine Learning View 4 other Masters in Machine Learning in Hong Kong (SAR)Explore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must possess a bacheor's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science, or a related field from a recognized university or tertiary institution.
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International
220000 HKD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 220000 HKD per year during 12 months. -
National
220000 HKD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 220000 HKD per year during 12 months.
- Part-time study is HK$187,000 (paid in 4 installments) respectively.
Living costs for Hong Kong
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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