Overview

The curriculum stays abreast of the latest developments and cutting-edge technologies in the fields of big data analysis and business management. The Data Science (Concentration in Business Statistics) programme from Beijing Normal University - Hong Kong Baptist University offers a systematic and comprehensive curriculum that encompasses crucial topics, including data analytics and programming, statistical inference and modeling, machine learning, quantitative analysis in business, advanced operational research, analytics for decision making, financial and economic modeling, and business management.

Graduation Prospectives

Graduates of this course have a wide range of graduation prospects. According to an analysis of past graduates from the MSc in Operational Research and Business Statistics (hereinafter referred to as "ORBS") programme at Hong Kong Baptist University, graduates can enter fields such as finance, insurance and actuarial science, consulting and credit rating, business intelligence, business analysis, market planning, logistics, accounting, auditing, biopharmaceutical statistics, internet technology, big data analysis, artificial intelligence, etc. Some graduates also choose to pursue a doctorate degree. Specific main destinations include:

Model engineer, product operation post, business analyst, etc. in major banks at home and abroad

Market researcher, data analyst, credit model post, etc. in financial companies

Quantitative engineer, financial analyst, etc. in securities companies

Data analyst in insurance companies

Consultant or accounting supervisor in the Big Four accounting firms

(Senior) software engineer in software development companies

Statistician in government departments

Market analyst in pharmaceutical companies

Research analyst, risk control manager, etc. in investment management companies

Wealth management consultant, etc. in asset management companies

Risk control model post, model algorithm position, data analyst, big data mining and analysis engineer, etc. in information transmission, information technology services industry

Continuing to pursue a doctorate degree, and working in research positions in universities/enterprises/research institutes, etc.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Python for Data Science

Simulation Modelling

Applied Multivariate Analysis

Applied Time Series

Regression Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00

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More details

Since admission offers are highly competitive and subject to quota availability, you are strongly advised to make your application as early as possible.

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Zhuhai, China

Disciplines

Business Administration Statistics Data Science & Big Data View 7 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in China

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized tertiary institution; or

Professional experience would be preferred.

Applicants with academic achievements or who can demonstrate research potential may also be considered.

Applicants whose first language is not English, or previous degree not obtained with English as medium of instruction are required to prove their language abilities by means of performance in any one of the tests accepted.

Personal Statement

CV

Two Reference Letters

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Tuition Fees

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170000 CNY / year

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Overview

Graduation Prospectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Funding

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