MSc Data Science (NCR# 252794) – NITTP Approved: NI-UOS/1/2024(NI)

• This master’s programme of Data Science can be completed in 21 months.
• Each module consists of 72 hours of face-to-face tutorials.

• There is one assessment for each module (Four in total).
• There is one project for this programme.

• Access to an online study platform where all study materials and student handbooks are available and accessible
• A dedicated tutor for academic support who you can contact for any academic queries
• Access to the Student Support Team for administrative support
• An induction day before attending tutorials

• A bachelor’s degree with honours (2:2 or above / lower second class level) in computing or related non-computing discipline (i.e. mathematics, statistics, engineering); OR
• A bachelor’s degree with honours (2:1 or above / upper second class level) in relevant non-computing discipline (i.e. degree with numeracy included and/or application of big data as a significant theme); OR
• Applicants with five years of relevant business or industry experience; AND
• English proficiency is equivalent to HKDSE Level 3 / IELTS 6.0. Candidates whose first language is English or whose previous verified qualification was taught and assessed in English are exempted from the aforementioned English Language requirement.

• Postgraduate Certificate Stage: HKD45,000* / 6 months
• Postgraduate Diploma Stage: HKD45,000* / 6 months
• MSc Data Science Stage: HKD45,000* / 9 months

• Eligibility
  Companies applying for training grants under the NITTP should fulfil the following requirements:
  (a) registered in Hong Kong under the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310);
  (b) must be a non-government and non-subvented organisation; and
  (c) the employee nominated is a Hong Kong permanent resident under full-time employment of the company with the necessary background/experience relevant to advanced technology.
• Funding Ceiling
  Each company is subject to a funding ceiling of HK$500,000 in each financial year at the course commencement date. NITTP will sponsor 2/3 of the tuition fee and companies should contribute 1/3 of the tuition fee. Companies may also apply for partial advance payment of 50% of the total approved training grant by indicating its preference in the training grant application form, and copy of the tuition fee receipt must be submit to NITTP.
• Application Procedures
  Companies should send their applications for training grants to the NITTP at least five weeks before course commencement. Late applications may not be processed. Companies should apply via the online system https://nittp.vtc.edu.hk/rttp/login?lang=en and provide the required documents, or submit the application form to NITTP in person, by post, by fax or by email to [email protected] together with the required documents. Details procedure please refer to Guidance Notes for Training Grant Applications and application form, or visit NITTP website https://nittp.vtc.edu.hk/en

For further information please contact us by phone (852) 2992 0133 or by email ([email protected])

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