Associate Degree

Programme Code:	8C112-SDS
Academic Division:	Division of Science, Engineering and Health Studies
Programme Leader:	LO, Ching-on
Assistant Programme Leader:	LUI, Wing-shing Peter
WhatsApp:	66399071

Programme Code:	8C112-SDS
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What is this programme about?

• Why this programme?Articulation rate over 92% in 2025
  A programme introduced for those who wish to pursue a future career in statistics ...

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  • Articulation rate over 92% in 2025
  • A programme introduced for those who wish to pursue a future career in statistics and also the fast-expanding field of data science in the IT industry
  • Offers a balanced introduction to the fundamental knowledge of statistics, computer programming, database management and decision making based on statistical data analysis
  • Provides training in popular statistical and data mining software including Python and R
  • Accredited and recognised by Hong Kong Statistical Society

  This programme equips you with essential skills in statistical analysis and knowledge of information and communications technology (ICT) through professional training in data management, data storage, and statistical data analysis.  You can choose to focus on either statistical techniques or modern ICT through elective subjects.  
  
  Upon graduation, you may apply for degree programmes in Statistics, Decision Analytics, Data Science and Analytics, Investment Science, Computer Science, Information Security, Information Management or Business Analysis. 

  HKCC Associate Degree/ Higher Diploma programmes are listed on the Qualifications Register (QR) of The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR); the qualification is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF) and is commensurate with Level 4 of the Generic Level Descriptors.
  

  QF Level: 4 QR Registration No.: 16/000602/L4 Registration Validity Period:  28/06/2016 to ongoing

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• What will I learn?Curriculum Structure
  You are required to take, in two years, 21-23 subjects in total, ...

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  Curriculum Structure⁺

  You are required to take, in two years, 21-23 subjects in total, comprising 13-15 General Education Subjects and 8 Discipline-specific Subjects.

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  General Education Subjects

  9-10 Compulsory Subjects

  Language subjects

  • Academic English (Science and Technology) I OR English for Academic Studies (Science and Technology) I
  • Academic English (Science and Technology) II OR English for Academic Studies (Science and Technology) II
  • Chinese Communication for College Students (Cantonese Version) ^C OR Chinese Communication for College Students (Putonghua Version) ^C OR Elementary Chinese ^{E & C ~}

  Mathematics, IT and Critical Thinking subjects

  • Applied Computing
  • Calculus and Linear Algebra
  • Critical and Ethical Thinking ^{E & C}
  • Foundation Mathematics*

  Discipline-relevant General Education subjects 

  • Computer Programming
  • Introduction to Probability and Statistics

  Essential Components of General Education (Non-credit bearing)
  

  • Two e-modules:

  1. Academic Integrity
  2. National Education 

  ^~ Students who are non-Chinese speakers, or whose Chinese standards are at junior secondary level or below are required to take this subject.

  4-5 Elective Subjects^*# (from the following cluster areas)

  • Chinese History and Culture
  • Cultures, Organisations, Societies and Globalisation
  • Human Nature, Relations and Development
  • Language and Communication
  • Science, Technology and Environment.

  * Exemptions

  HKDSE Result	Subject Exempted
  Level 2 or above in Mathematics Extended Module 1 / Module 2	Foundation Mathematics
  Level 3 or above in any one subject (other than English)	One General Education elective subject

  For the full list of more than 70 General Education subjects, please click here.

  Medium of Instruction: Most subjects are taught in English, although due to their nature and objectives, some subjects are taught in Chinese. Language subjects are taught in the language in question.

  E & C English and Chinese
  C        Chinese

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  Discipline-specific Subjects

  5 Compulsory Subjects

  • Data Science with Programming
  • Database Systems
  • Foundations of Data Science
  • Introduction to Big Data Analytics
  • Regression Analysis

  3 Elective Subjects^# (from the following subjects)

  • Data Structures
  • Discrete Structures
  • Economic and Social Statistics
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing
  • Introduction to Data Mining
  • Introduction to Management Science
  • Mathematical Methods for Data Science
  • Mobile Apps Development
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Survey Design and Analysis

  ⁺For students admitted from 2022/23
  ^#Offering of individual elective subjects is subject to resources and quota availability.
  
  Medium of Instruction: Most subjects are taught in English, although due to their nature and objectives, some subjects are taught in Chinese. Language subjects are taught in the language in question.

  E & C English and Chinese
  C        Chinese

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  Intended Learning Outcomes

  Upon successful completion of this programme, graduates will be able to achieve its intended learning outcomes. For details, please click here.

• Where will I go after HKCC?Career Prospects
  Data Analyst
  Marketing Research Assistant ...

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  Articulation Track Record of Graduates

  More than 100 local and overseas bachelor's degree programmes have admitted graduates from HKCC's Associate Degree Scheme in Science and Technology. For the articulation track record of graduates, please click here.

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  Career Prospects

  • Data Analyst
  • Marketing Research Assistant
  • Programmer
  • Statistical Officer

  Among the employed graduates of this programme in 2022, 100% found a job within 3 months after graduation.

  Source: HKCC Graduate Survey 2022 (figures as of October 2022)

• Admission Score

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  Admission Score for this programme (2024/25 Cohort):

  15.07 (Mean); 22 (Highest)

  Click here to view admission score (2025/26 Cohort) for all programmes.