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Computing and Data Science Data Science

Big Data and Machine Learning in Real Life Applications: An Understanding

Course Code
IMAT9119
Application Code
2185-1445NW
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
25 May 2024 (Sat)
Duration
5 weeks
Language
Cantonese, suppl with English
Course Fee
HK$2680
Deadline on 27 Apr 2024 (Sat)
Enquiries
2587 3228
2571 8480
How to Apply

Highlights

The programme is designed to help students in developing skills and understanding of the real life applications of big data and machine learning. The programme involves introducing students to the key concepts of big data and machine learning as well as applying those concepts into different industries.
 

Programme Details

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Articulate what global companies are using big data and machine learning for in their respective fields
  2. Comprehend the relationships between Big Data – Machine Learning – IoT.
  3. Learn basic concepts of how Machine Learning and Big Data work.
  4. Understand the different types of Machine Learning: Natural Language Processing, Clustering and Regression
  5. Apply basic Machine Learning and Big Data techniques to different industries.
  6. Understand the flow of how to complete a Machine Learning and Big Data project

Topics:

  1.    Introduction to Machine Learning (6 hours)
  • Machine Learning Clustering : Supervised
  • Machine Learning Clustering : Unsupervised
  • Real life application of Clustering
  • Machine Learning Regression
  • Real life application of Regression

2.    Introduction to Natural Language Processing (3 hours)

  • Topic Modeling
  • Sentiment Analysis
  • Real life application of topic modeling
  • Real life application of sentiment analysis

3.    Introduction to Big Data and IoT (3 hours)

  • Big Data Analytics : Map Reduce
  • Real life application of Big Data in IoT
  • Tools to analyze Big Data

4.    Introduction to Data Visualization (3 hours)

  • Data Visualization Key Concepts
  • Tableau
  • Real life application of Dashboard Visualization
Application Code 2185-1445NW -

Days / Time
  • Saturday, 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Duration
  • 3 hours per session
    1 session per week
    Total 5 weeks
Venue

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$2680

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. 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.
3. VISA/Mastercard

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.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (course enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, continuing students of award-bearing programmes, if their programmes offer online service, may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay and Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

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.
  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • 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.