Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Social Data Science

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Degree Components	Credit Units
Major in Social Data Science - introductory courses: 24 credits - advanced courses: 36 credits - capstone experience: 12 credits	72
Language Enhancement Course	6
Common Core Courses	12
Free Elective Courses	30
Total	120

The programme offers courses that address a variety of topics in social data science including:

Social data science foundations
Social computing: methods and applications
Data structure and algorithms
Data mining
Introduction to statistics
Application of big data analytics in social sciences
Geographic information systems
Media and culture in modern societies
Policy evaluation

Henry Ma

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Social Data Science

Graduate

The programme offered me an insight into the data science field. It helped me locate social and business issues in a totally new perspective with data analysis. There is no doubt that a well-structured curriculum and good teaching quality are the essential requirements of...

Daniel Tsang

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Social Data Science

Current Student

Being a student of the BASc(SDS) has enabled me to learn several statistical methods and programming languages. The courses of social data science are well-designed, which enables us to apply the knowledge learnt from the lectures. The assessment and the presentation of...

Tim Lee

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Social Data Science

Current Student

Joining the BASc(SDS) led to a remarkable educational odyssey. From day one, the programme immersed me in the world of data science with a practical approach. Engaging courses equipped me with skills to analyze the nuances of data and extract meaningful insights. Collaborating...

Keizer Cheng

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Social Data Science

Graduate

The BASc(SDS) programme has provided me with the opportunity to delve into the application of data science techniques to solve different problems in business and social contexts. The well-structured courses have helped me to acquire a variety of skills, and to drive and...