SYLLABUS FOR THE DEGREE OF

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE [BEng(EngSc)]

The syllabus applies to students admitted in the academic year 2017-18 under the four-year curriculum.

Curriculum Structure

Candidates are required to complete not fewer than 240 credits in accordance with the regulations and
syllabuses for the Bachelor of Engineering degree in Engineering Science. The curriculum structure of the
Bachelor of Engineering degree in Engineering Science is as follows:

Course Categories No. of credits

UG5 Requirements
 English language enhancement courses 12
 Chinese language enhancement courses 6
 Common Core Curriculum Courses 36
Sub-total 54

Major option in Engineering Science

 General Engineering Courses 18 to 24
 Discipline Introductory Courses 18 to 30
 Discipline Advanced Courses 12 to 30
 Capstone Experience 6 to 12
 Discipline Elective Courses 6 to 36
Sub-total 96

Elective Courses 90
(including Discipline Elective Courses, Second Major/Minor
option; Free Electives)
Total 240

Major Options

 Environmental Engineering
 Energy Engineering
 Materials Engineering
 Biomedical Engineering
 Computing & Data Analytics

Curriculum

The Curriculum comprises 240 credits of courses as follows:

General Engineering Courses

Students are required to complete 18 to 24 credits of General Engineering Course.

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Discipline Core Courses
Students are required to complete ALL discipline core courses in accordance with the syllabuses of major
option concerned (30 to 60 credits), comprising introductory core courses and advanced core courses.

Discipline Elective Courses

Students are required to complete 6 to 36 credits of discipline elective courses in accordance with the
syllabuses of major option concerned.

Elective Courses
Students are required to complete at least 90 credits of elective course(s) offered by departments within or
outside of the Faculty of Engineering.

University Requirements
Students are required to complete:
a) 12 credits in English language enhancement, including 6 credits in “CAES1000 Core University
English” and 6 credits in English-in-the-Discipline course of respective major option;
b) 6 credits in Chinese language enhancement course “CENG9001 Practical Chinese for Engineering
Students” and
c) 36 credits of courses in the Common Core Curriculum, comprising at least one and not more than
two courses from each Area of Inquiry with not more than 24 credits of courses being selected
within one academic year except where candidates are required to make up for failed credits.

Capstone Experience
Students are required to complete 6-credit or 12-credit capstone experience course of respective major
option to fulfill the capstone experience requirement for the degree of BEng in Engineering Science.

Internship
Students may enroll in the 6-credit internship of respective departments as discipline elective course subject
to the approval of the Programme Director. The internship normally takes place after their third year of
study.

Degree Classification

The degree of Bachelor of Engineering shall be awarded in five divisions in accordance with ES16 of the
Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science and UG9 of the Regulations
for the First Degree Curricula.

The details of the distribution of the above course categories are as follows:

The curriculum of BEng in Engineering Science degree comprises 240 credits of courses with the following
structure:

A. Common Requirements for all major options in BEng in Engineering Science

UG 5 Requirements (54 credits)

Course Code Course No. of credits

CAES1000 Core University English 6
CAES95## English in the Discipline course* 6
CENG9001 Practical Chinese for engineering students 6

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CC##XXXX University Common Core Course (6 courses)** 36
Total for UG5 Requirements 54

*English in the Discipline course of respective major options of BEng in Engineering Science curriculum
is as follows:

Course Course Title Major option of Year/

Code BEng(EngSc) Semester
CAES9544 Technical English for Mechanical Materials Engineering Semester 2,
Engineering Year 4
CAES9531 Technical English for Medical Biomedical Engineering Semester 1,
Engineering Year 3
CAES9540 Technical English for Civil Environmental Engineering Semester 1,
Engineering Year 4
CAES9541 Technical English for Electrical and Energy Engineering Semester 2,
Electronic Engineering Year 4
CAES9542 Technical English for Computer Computing & Data Semester 1,
Science Analytics Year 4
** Students have to complete 36 credits of courses in the Common Core Curriculum, comprising at least
one and not more than two courses from each Area of Inquiry with not more than 24 credits of courses
being selected within one academic year except where candidates are required to make up for failed
credits.

B. Specific Requirements for Individual Major Option of BEng in Engineering Science degree

1. Environmental Engineering

General Engineering Courses (24 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

MATH1851 Calculus and ordinary differential equations 6
MATH1853 Linear algebra, probability & statistics 6
ENGG1111 Computer programming and applications 6
PHYS1050 Physics for engineering students 6
Total for General Engineering Courses 24

Discipline Core Courses (30 credits)

Introductory Courses (18 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

CIVL1105 Environmental engineering 6
CIVL2103 Fluid mechanics 6
ENGG1201 Engineering for sustainable development 6
Total for Introductory Discipline Core Courses 18

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Advanced Courses (12 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

CIVL2104 Hydraulics and hydrology 6
MECH2407 Multivariable calculus and partial differential equations 6
Total for Advanced Discipline Core Courses 12

Capstone Experience (6 - 12 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

CIVL4101 Capstone design project 6
OR
CIVL4102 Project 12
Total for Capstone Experience 6 - 12

Discipline Elective Courses (30 - 36 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

CIME2101 Water & air quality: concepts & measurements 6
CIVL3106 Engineering hydraulics 6
CIVL3107 Environmental impact assessment of civil engineering projects 6
CIVL3111 Wastewater treatment 6
CIVL3115 Solid and hazardous waste management 6
CIVL3121 Water resources engineering 6
CIVL3122 Wind engineering 6
MECH3420 Air pollution control 6
MECH4428 Sound and vibration 6
Total for Discipline Elective Courses 30 - 36

Elective Courses (90 credits)

At least 90 credits of elective course(s) offered by departments within or outside the Faculty of Engineering.

Note: Students can take Research Postgraduate courses as discipline elective course subject to the approval
of the Programme Director.

Reference Table for BEng in Engineering Science (Environmental Engineering)

Year Language Common General Engineering/ Discipline Electives Elective Total

Core Core/Capstone Courses
Experience
1 6 24 30 0 0 60
2 0 12 18 12 18 60
3 12 0 12 - 18 18 - 24 12 60
4 0 0 0 0 60 60
Total 18 36 60 - 66 30 - 36 90 240

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 2. Energy Engineering

General Engineering Courses (24 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

MATH1851 Calculus and ordinary differential equations 6
MATH1853 Linear algebra, probability & statistics 6
ENGG1111 Computer programming and applications 6
PHYS1050 Physics for engineering students 6
Total for General Engineering Courses 24

Discipline Core Courses (54 credits)

Introductory Courses (24 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

ENGG1203 Introduction to electrical and electronic engineering 6
ELEC2147 Electrical energy technology 6
ELEC2346 Electric circuit theory 6
ELEC2441 Computer organization and microprocessor 6
Total for Introductory Discipline Core Courses 24

Advanced Courses (30 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

ELEC3141 Power transmission and distribution 6
ELEC3142 Electrical energy conversion 6
ELEC3143 Power electronics 6
MECH2407 Multivariable calculus and partial differential equations 6
MECH3402 Engineering thermodynamics 6
Total for Advanced Discipline Core Courses 30

Capstone Experience (6 – 12 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

ELEC3848 Integrated design project 6
OR
ELEC4848 Senior design project 12
Total for Capstone Experience 6 - 12

Discipline Elective Courses (6 - 12 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

ELEC2243 Introduction to electricity and magnetism 6
ELEC3241 Signal and linear systems 6
ELEC3844 Engineering management and society 6
ELEC4141 Electric railway systems 6
ELEC4142 Power system protection and switchgear 6
ELEC4144 Electric vehicle technology 6

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ELEC4145 Building services – electrical services 6
ELEC4146 Building services – electrical installations 6
ELEC4147 Power system analysis and control 6
MECH3418 Dynamics and control 6
MECH4409 Energy conversion systems 6
MECH4411 Heat transfer 6
Total for Discipline Elective Courses 6 - 12

Elective Courses (90 credits)

At least 90 credits of elective course(s) offered by departments within or outside the Faculty of Engineering.

Note: Students can take Research Postgraduate courses as discipline elective course subject to the approval
of the Programme Director.

Reference Table for BEng in Engineering Science (Energy Engineering)

Year Language Common General Engineering/ Discipline Electives Elective Total

Core Core/Capstone Courses
Experience
1 6 24 30 0 0 60
2 0 12 24 0 24 60
3 12 0 30 - 36 6 - 12 6 60
4 0 0 0 0 60 60
Total 18 36 84 - 90 6 - 12 90 240

3. Materials Engineering

General Engineering Courses (24 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

MATH1851 Calculus and ordinary differential equations 6
MATH1853 Linear algebra, probability & statistics 6
ENGG1111 Computer programming and applications 6

PHYS1050 Physics for engineering students 6

Total for General Engineering Courses 24

Discipline Core Courses (54 credits)

Introductory Courses (30 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

ENGG1205 Introduction to mechanical engineering 6
MECH2404 Drawing and elements of design and manufacture 6
MECH2413 Engineering mechanics 6
MECH2419 Properties of materials 6
ELEC2243 Introduction to electricity and magnetism 6
Total for Introductory Discipline Core Courses 30

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Advanced Courses (24 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

ELEC2347 Fundamentals of optics 6
ELEC3347 Electronic materials and quantum physics 6
MECH4414 Materials for engineering applications 6
MEDE3600 Biomaterials science and engineering 6
Total for Advanced Discipline Core Courses 24

Capstone Experience (6 - 12 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

MECH3427 Design and manufacture 6
OR
MECH4429 Integrated capstone experience 12
Total for Capstone Experience Courses 6 - 12

Discipline Elective Courses (6 - 12 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

IMSE3106 Manufacturing technology 6
ELEC4248 Photonic systems technologies 6
MECH3409 Mechanics of solids 6
MECH3416 Fundamentals of aeronautical engineering 6
MECH4412 Product design and development 6
MECH4415 Applied stress and strength analysis 6
MEDE4500 Biomedical instrumentation and systems 6
Total for Discipline Elective Courses 6 - 12

Elective Courses (90 credits)

At least 90 credits of elective course(s) offered by departments within or outside the Faculty of Engineering.

Note: Students can take Research Postgraduate courses as discipline elective course subject to the approval
of the Programme Director.

Reference Table for BEng in Engineering Science (Materials Engineering)

Year Language Common General Engineering/ Discipline Electives Elective Total

Core Core/Capstone Courses
Experience
1 6 24 30 0 0 60
2 0 12 24 0 24 60
3 12 0 30 - 36 6 - 12 6 60
4 0 0 0 0 60 60
Total 18 36 84 - 90 6 - 12 90 240

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 4. Biomedical Engineering

General Engineering Courses (24 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

MATH1851 Calculus and ordinary differential equations 6
MATH1853 Linear algebra, probability & statistics 6
ENGG1111 Computer programming and applications 6
PHYS1050 Physics for engineering students 6
Total for General Engineering Courses 24

Discipline Core Courses (42 credits)

Introductory Courses (30 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

ENGG1203 Introduction to electrical and electronic engineering 6
ENGG1205 Introduction to mechanical engineering 6
ENGG1206 Introduction to biomedical engineering 6
ENGG1207 Foundations of biochemistry for medical engineering 6
MEDE2301 Life sciences I (Biochemistry) 6
Total for Introductory Discipline Core Courses 30

Advanced Courses (12 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

MEDE2302 Life sciences II (Cell Biology & Physiology) 6
MEDE3301 Life sciences III (Physiology) 6
Total for Advanced Discipline Core Courses 12

Capstone Experience (6 - 12 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

MEDE3010 Integrated Project 6
OR
MEDE4010 Final year project 12
Total for Capstone Experience 6 - 12

Discipline Elective Courses (18 - 24 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

MEDE3500 Electromagnetics in biomedicine 6
MEDE3501 Medical imaging 6
MEDE3600 Biomaterials science and engineering 6
MEDE3602 Thermofluids for medical engineering 6
MEDE4500 Biomedical instrumentation and systems 6
MEDE4501 Biophotonics 6
MEDE4602 Molecular and cellular biomechanics 6
MEDE4603 Transport phenomena in biological systems 6

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MEDE4604 Cell and tissue engineering 6
ELEC4252 Robotic control and vision 6
Total for Discipline Elective Courses 18 - 24

Elective Courses (90 credits)

At least 90 credits of elective course(s) offered by departments within or outside the Faculty of Engineering.

Note: Students can take Research Postgraduate courses as discipline elective course subject to the approval
of the Programme Director.

Reference Table for BEng in Engineering Science (Biomedical Engineering)

Year Language Common General Engineering/ Discipline Electives Elective Total

Core Core/Capstone Courses
Experience
1 6 18 36 0 0 60
2 0 18 24 0 18 60
3 12 0 12 - 18 18 - 24 12 60
4 0 0 0 0 60 60
Total 18 36 72 - 78 18 - 24 90 240

5. Computing & Data Analytics

General Engineering Courses (18 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

COMP2121 Discrete mathematics 6
ENGG1111 Computer programming and applications # 6

MATH1013 University mathematics II* 6

Total for General Engineering Courses 18

# Non-BEng students are required to complete “COMP1117 Computer programming” (6 credits) in place
of ENGG1111.

*Students can be waived for taking “MATH1013 University mathematics II” and take another elective
course in lieu, should they complete “MATH1851 Calculus and ordinary differential equations” and
“MATH1853 Linear algebra, probability & statistics”.

Pre-requisite for “MATH1013 University mathematics II”:

 Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics plus Extended Module 1; or
 Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics plus Extended Module 2; or
 Completed “MATH1011 University mathematics I”

Discipline Core Courses (54 credits)

Introductory Courses (30 credits)

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 Course Code Course Title No. of credits
COMP2119 Introduction to data structures and algorithms 6
COMP2123 Programming technologies and tools 6
MATH2014 Multivariable calculus and linear algebra 6
STAT2601 Probability and statistics I 6
STAT2602 Probability and statistics II 6
Total for Introductory Discipline Core Courses 30

Advanced Courses (24 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

COMP3250 Design and analysis of algorithms 6
COMP3278 Introduction to database management systems 6
COMP3407 Scientific computing 6
STAT3600 Linear statistical analysis 6
Total for Advanced Discipline Core Courses 24

Capstone Experience (6 - 12 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

COMP4804 Computing and data analytics project 6
OR
COMP4801 Final year project * 12
Total for Capstone Experience 6 - 12

* The project must be related to Computing and Data Analytics.

Discipline Elective Courses (12 - 18 credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of credits

STAT3609 The statistics of investment risk 6
STAT3612 Data mining 6
STAT3613 Marketing engineering 6
STAT3615 Practical mathematics for investment 6
STAT3618 Derivatives and risk management 6
STAT3622 Data visualization 6
STAT4601 Time series analysis 6
STAT4607 Credit risk analysis 6
STAT4608 Market risk analysis 6
STAT4609 Big data analytics 6
Total for Discipline Elective Courses 12 - 18

Elective Courses (90 credits)

At least 90 credits of elective course(s) offered by departments within or outside the Faculty of Engineering.

Note: Students can take Research Postgraduate courses as discipline elective course subject to the approval
of the Programme Director.

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Reference Table for BEng in Engineering Science (Computing and data analytics)

Year Language Common General Engineering/ Discipline Electives Elective Total

Core Core/Capstone Courses
Experience
1 6 24 30 0 0 60
2 0 12 12 0 36 60
3 6 0 30 12 - 18 6 - 12 60
4 6 0 6 - 12 0 42 - 48 60
Total 18 36 78 - 84 12 - 18 90 240

Programme Structure of BEng in Engineering Science - Reference

Major Option/ General Introductory Advanced Capstone Discipline Total

Course Type Engineering Course Course Experience Electives

Environmental
24 18 12 6 - 12 30 - 36 96
Engineering
Energy
24 24 30 6 - 12 6 - 12 96
Engineering
Materials
24 30 24 6 - 12 6 - 12 96
Engineering
Biomedical
24 30 12 6 - 12 18 - 24 96
Engineering
Computing &
18 30 24 6 - 12 12 - 18 96
Data Analytics

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Candidates will be required to do the coursework in the respective courses selected. Not all courses are
offered every semester.

General Engineering Courses

ENGG1111 Computer programming and applications (6 credits)

MATH1851 Calculus and ordinary differential equations (6 credits)
MATH1853 Linear algebra, probability & statistics (6 credits)
MECH2407 Multivariable calculus and partial differential equations (6 credits)
PHYS1050 Physics for engineering students (6 credits)
ENGG1201 Engineering for sustainable development (6 credits)
ENGG1202 Foundation of computer science (6 credits)
ENGG1203 Introduction to electrical and electronic engineering (6 credits)
ENGG1205 Introduction to mechanical engineering (6 credits)
ENGG1206 Introduction to biomedical engineering (6 credits)
ENGG1207 Foundations of biochemistry for medical engineering (6 credits)

Please refer to the General Engineering Courses in the syllabus for the degree of BEng for details.

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University Requirements on Language Enhancement Courses

All the students admitted to the Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science curriculum are required to
take two English language enhancement courses and one Chinese language enhancement course in the study
year as specified in the syllabuses:

CAES1000. Core University English

CENG9001. Practical Chinese for engineering students (to be taken at the first semester of third year of
study)

Please refer to the University Language Enhancement Courses in the syllabus for the degree of BEng for
details.

CAES95##. English in the Discipline course for respective BEng curriculum and BEng(EngSc)
major option

Please refer to the syllabus of the respective BEng programmes for course description.

University Common Core Curriculum

Successful completion of 36 credits of courses in the Common Core Curriculum, comprising at least one
and not more than two courses from each Area of Inquiry with not more than 24 credits of courses being
selected within one academic year except where candidates are required to make up for failed credits:

 Scientific and Technology Literacy

 Humanities
 Global Issues
 China: Culture, State and Society

Discipline Core/Discipline Elective/Capstone Experience Courses

CIME2101. Water and air quality: concepts and measurement

CIVL1105. Environmental engineering (6 credits)
CIVL2103. Fluid mechanics (6 credits)
CIVL2104. Hydraulics and hydrology (6 credits)
CIVL3106. Engineering hydraulics (6 credits)
CIVL3107. Environmental impact assessment of civil engineering projects (6 credits)
CIVL3111. Wastewater treatment (6 credits)
CIVL3115. Solid and hazardous waste management (6 credits)
CIVL3121. Water resources engineering (6 credits)
CIVL3122. Wind engineering (6 credits)
CIVL4101. Capstone design project (6 credits)
CIVL4102. Project (12 credits)
CAES9540. Technical English for Civil Engineering (6 credits)

Please refer to the syllabus of the Civil Engineering programme for course description.

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COMP2119. Introduction to data structures and algorithms (6 credits)
COMP2121. Discrete mathematics (6 credits)
COMP2123. Programming technologies and tools (6 credits)
COMP3250. Design and analysis of algorithms (6 credits)
COMP3278. Introduction to database management systems (6 credits)
COMP3407. Scientific computing (6 credits)
COMP4801. Final year project (12 credits)
COMP4804. Computing and data analytics project (6-credits)
CAES9542. Technical English for Computer Science (6 credits)

Please refer to the syllabus of the Computer Science programme for course description.

ELEC2147. Electrical energy technology (6 credits)

ELEC2243. Introduction to electricity and magnetism (6 credits)
ELEC2346. Electric circuit theory (6 credits)
ELEC2347. Fundamentals of optics (6 credits)
ELEC2441. Computer organization and microprocessors (6 credits)
ELEC3141. Power transmission and distribution (6 credits)
ELEC3142. Electric energy conversion (6 credits)
ELEC3143. Power electronics (6 credits)
ELEC3241. Signals and linear systems (6 credits)
ELEC3347. Electronic materials and quantum physics (6 credits)
ELEC3844. Engineering management and society (6 credits)
ELEC3848. Integrated design project (6 credits)
ELEC4141. Electric railway systems (6 credits)
ELEC4142. Power system protection and switchgear (6 credits)
ELEC4144. Electric vehicle technology (6 credits)
ELEC4145. Building services- electrical services (6 credits)
ELEC4146. Building services- electrical installations (6 credits)
ELEC4147. Power system analysis and control (6 credits)
ELEC4252. Robotic control and vision (6 credits)
ELEC4248. Photonic systems technologies (6 credits)
ELEC4848. Senior design project (12 credits)
CAES9541. Technical English for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (6 credits)

Please refer to the syllabus of the Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Electronic Engineering

programme for course description.

IMSE3106. Manufacturing technology (6 credits)

Please refer to the syllabus of the Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management programme for course
description.

MECH2404. Drawing and elements of design and manufacture (6 credits)

MECH2413. Engineering mechanics (6 credits)
MECH2419. Properties of materials (6 credits)
MECH3402. Engineering thermodynamics (6 credits)

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MECH3409. Mechanics of solids (6 credits)
MECH3416. Fundamentals of aeronautical engineering (6 credits)
MECH3418. Dynamics and control (6 credits)
MECH3420. Air pollution control (6 credits)
MECH3427. Design and manufacture (6 credits)
MECH4409. Energy conversion systems (6 credits)
MECH4411. Heat transfer (6 credits)
MECH4412. Product design and development (6 credits)
MECH4414. Materials for engineering applications (6 credits)
MECH4415. Applied stress and strength analysis (6 credits)
MECH4428. Sound and vibration (6 credits)
MECH4429. Integrated capstone experience (12 credits)
CAES9544. Technical English for Mechanical Engineering (6 credits)

Please refer to the syllabus of the Mechanical Engineering programme for course description.

MEDE2301. Life sciences I (Biochemistry) (6 credits)

MEDE2302. Life sciences II (Cell Biology & Physiology) (6 credits)
MEDE3010. Integrated project (6 credits)
MEDE3301. Life sciences III (Physiology) (6 credits)
MEDE3500. Electromagnetics in biomedicine (6 credits)
MEDE3501. Medical imaging (6 credits)
MEDE3600. Biomaterials science and engineering (6 credits)
MEDE3602. Thermofluids for medical engineering (6 credits)
MEDE4010. Final year project (12 credits)
MEDE4500. Biomedical instrumentation and systems (6 credits)
MEDE4501. Biophotonics (6 credits)
MEDE4602. Molecular and cellular biomechanics (6 credits)
MEDE4603. Transport phenomena in biological systems (6 credits)
MEDE4604. Cell and tissue engineering (6 credits)
CAES9531. Technical English for Medical Engineering (6 credits)

Please refer to the syllabus of the Medical Engineering programme for course description.

MATH1013. University mathematics II (6 credits)

MATH2014. Multivariable calculus and linear algebra (6 credits)
STAT2601. Probability and statistics I (6 credits)
STAT2602. Probability and statistics II (6 credits)
STAT3600. Linear statistical analysis (6 credits)
STAT3609. The statistics of investment risk (6 credits)
STAT3612. Data mining (6 credits)
STAT3613. Marketing engineering (6 credits)
STAT3615. Practical mathematics for investment (6 credits)
STAT3618. Derivatives and risk management (6 credits)
STAT3622. Data visualization (6 credits)
STAT4601. Time-series analysis (6 credits)
STAT4607. Credit risk analysis (6 credits)
STAT4608. Market risk analysis (6 credits)

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STAT4609. Big data analytics (6 credits)

Please refer to the syllabus for the degree of BSc for course description.

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