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This programme is designed to help students develop basic skills in big data analytics. It provides students with the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of a range of issues and concepts in Big Data Analytics.
"Big data" is a term for the collection of large and complex data sets and the analysis of these data sets for relationships. Big data is characterized by 5 Vs: volume, variety, velocity, veracity and value.
The quantity of data in these sets is so large that prevents traditional methods of analysis from being effective. Rather than focusing on precise relationships between individual pieces of data, big data uses various algorithms and techniques to infer general trends over the entire set.
Good management of big data can lead to great insights; can help to figure out the root cause of problems and failures as well as deceitful behaviour that affects the revenues of a business. Therefore, big data analytics today becomes a key basis of competition and it will drive new waves of productivity, growth and innovation.
On completion of the programme, students should be able to
- Apply big data analytics approach to solve business problems.
- Apply big data concept in marketing and retailing.
- Apply security solution in big data environment.
- Apply the knowledge of business intelligence and skills of mathematical modeling to evaluate information.
- Identify problems using graph analytics approach .
Curriculum
This is a 1 year programme consisting of 8 modules. Each module includes 48 lecture hours and 2 hours of written examination.
Delivery
The programme will be delivered in part-time mode. Teaching will be mainly by formal lectures, laboratory, classes and seminars will also be organized complement formal lectures
GRADUATION
The Advanced Diploma in Big Data Analytics and Applications is conferred upon students who have successfully:
- passed both the continuous assessment and written examination of each module; AND
- achieved at least 70% attendance of lectures for each module.
Application Code | 2145-IT057A | Apply Online Now |
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Core Modules Title |
Contact hours |
1. Introduction to Big Data Applications and Analytics |
48 |
2. Search Engine Optimisation and Web Analytics |
48 |
3. Big Data Privacy and Information Security |
48 |
4. Big Data and Information Systems |
48 |
5. Big Data and Marketing Analytics |
48 |
6. Big Data and Business Intelligence |
48 |
7. Big Data and Mathematical Modeling |
48 |
8. Graph Analytics for Big Data |
48 |
Applicants shall
- have gained in the HKDSE Examination Level 2 in 5 subjects, including English Language; OR
- have gained in the HKALE Grade E in 1 AL or 2AS subjects, and HKCEE Level 2 in English Language* or equivalent
* With effect from 2007, HKU SPACE recognizes Grade E previously awarded for English Language (Syllabus B) (Grade C in the case of English Language (Syllabus A)) at HKCEE as an acceptable alternative to Level 2 in this subject at HKCEE.
HK$150
Course Fee- HK$52,000 (to be paid in 2 instalments)
- The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses | ||
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Advanced Diploma in Big Data Analytics and Applications | ||
COURSE CODE 34F104400 | FEES $52,000 | ENQUIRY 2975-5781 |
Introduction to Big Data Applications and Analytics (Module from Advanced Diploma in Big Data Analytics and Applications) | ||
COURSE CODE 34Z104411 | FEES $6,000 | ENQUIRY 2975-7581 |
Search Engine Optimisation and Web Analytics (Module from Advanced Diploma in Big Data Analytics and Applications) | ||
COURSE CODE 34Z10442A | FEES $6,500 | ENQUIRY 2975-5781 |
Big Data Privacy and Information Security (Module from Advanced Diploma in Big Data Analytics and Applications) | ||
COURSE CODE 34Z104438 | FEES $6,500 | ENQUIRY 2975-5781 |
Big Data and Information Systems (Module from Advanced Diploma in Big Data Analytics and Applications) | ||
COURSE CODE 34Z104446 | FEES $6,500 | ENQUIRY 2975-5781 |
Big Data and Marketing Analytics (Module from Advanced Diploma in Big Data Analytics and Applications) | ||
COURSE CODE 34Z104454 | FEES $6,500 | ENQUIRY 2975-5781 |
Big Data and Business Intelligence (Module from Advanced Diploma in Big Data Analytics and Applications) | ||
COURSE CODE 34Z104462 | FEES $6,500 | ENQUIRY 2975-5781 |
Big Data and Mathematical Modeling (Module from Advanced Diploma in Big Data Analytics and Applications) | ||
COURSE CODE 34Z104470 | FEES $6,500 | ENQUIRY 2975-5781 |
Graph Analytics for Big Data (Module from Advanced Diploma in Big Data Analytics and Applications) | ||
COURSE CODE 34Z104489 | FEES $6,500 | ENQUIRY 2975-7581 |
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Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. |
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Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course (selected modules only) Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. |
Advanced Diploma in Big Data Analytics and Applications
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Enrolment Method- All applicants are required to complete one Application Form (SF26) and, either submit them in person or post them to Ms Katrina Knip, College of Life Sciences and Technology, HKU SPACE, at any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
- All applications, either by post or in person must be accompanied by:
- Certified photostat copies of full educational certificates and transcripts.
Note: When submitting your application in person at any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centers, please bring along the originals of your educational certificates / transcripts for certification. If you are posting your application, please arrange to bring the originals of the relevant documents for certification at any of HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres before the commencement of classes.
Payment Method1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay
Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
2. Cheque Or Bank draft
Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and the applicant’s name.. You may either:
- bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
- or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment sent by mail.
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Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.
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Notes
- If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolement Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circustance.
- Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque or PPS (for online payment only) will normally be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will normally be reimbursed to the payment cardholder's credit card account.
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- Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be repsonsible for any loss of receipt sent by mail.
- For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to "HKU SPACE" to any of our enrolment centres.
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