Q: What is the job prospect of BSAI students? Which industry can I work in?
A: Machine learning engineer/analyst, big data engineer, systems analyst, software architect, software engineer, front/back end engineer, computing graphic developer/engineer. Machine learning for finance, healthcare, translation, education, or engineering company/organizations. Good knowledge and skills in AI puts one at great advantage in seeking above jobs, in getting higher pay and faster promotion.
Q: What is the market demand for AI specialists?
A: According to the local job search website in July 2021, there are as many as 1,069 AI-related vacancies in just one month.
Q: If I do not meet the basic admission requirements, will I still be able to study this bachelor degree programme?
A: Students meeting HDAI-ICT admission requirements could study HDAI-ICT programmes which bridges smoothly to BScAI programme at Year-3 entry when they graduate from the HDAI-ICT.
Q: Do I have a higher chance of admission in the BSAI programme if I have studied ICT? Does ICT have a higher weighting than other electives e.g. Economy?
A: In the selection process, the applicant's scores in two elective subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination will be considered as additional scores. Although prior study in ICT may help, other factors such as interview, motivation and interests of the applicant are also considered.
Q: Will there be interview after the annoucement of JUPAS result?
A: Yes. If students are interested in our programme, welcome to give us a call or WhatsApp to 52693846, so we can arrange special interview.
Q: I have already complete HD/AD, BSc or BA, can I apply for BScAI?
A: One who has already complete HD/AD in related area (Computer science, IT, etc.) may apply for Year 3 entry. If the HD/AD is not in related area, one may apply for Year 2 entry.
Q: What are the characteristics and features of the BSAI programme when few universities are offering this programme in the world?
A: As the first artificial intelligence (AI) degree course offered by a self-financing institution in Hong Kong, we have a Distributed AI Laboratory. The course design is from simple to deep, step-by-step, and qualified liberal arts/science students can apply.
Q: Would it be difficult to understand the contents if I have never studied and contacted any related topics or knowledge?
A: No. When we design the programme, we do not require that the students have studied any related topics or knowledge.
Q: What are the course contents of the BSAI programme? What skills can we learn?
A: The BSAI programme has covered both artificial intelligence and information science, including the popular courses like machine learning and deep learning. Using the AI skilled learned in this programme. Graduates could develop various AI applications in different areas.
Q: Can I study other courses other than the courses of BSAI if I have interest in other industries?
A: AI is already applied in almost every other field. Students will choose 2 interdisciplinary subjects in the first two year. Then in the fourth year, they choose 2 application areas to apply AI to those areas such as finance, translation, healthcare, education, and engineering.
Q: Would the school have any support e.g. related equipment and software for the BScAI students to complete their project?
A: The school is equiped with AI laboratory and Digital Entertainment laboratory. The laboratories are open to students to enable using them to complete homework and projects.
Q: Does the school help the BASI students buy the expensive professional softwares for their personal use?
A: The school has established AI laboratory and installed the needed software. Students may use the lab facilities without having to buy their own.
Q: Do BScAI students have internship opputurnities in technological or digital companies?
A: Yes, we encourage students to intern at Year 3 summer. Our school also has connections with various IT and AI companies, and will recommend students to intern at these companies.
Q: What are the qualifications of the academic staff of the BScAI programme?
A: The teaching faculty is composed of both local and international experts in AI, ICT, and 5G, including some staff with rich industry experience and Fellows of IEEE.