Q: What is the job prospect of HDAI-ICT students? Which industry can I work in?
A: Programmer, Software/Web/App/Developer, Data Analyst.
Q: If I do not meet the basic admission requirements, will I still be enable to study this higher diploma programme?
A: Students could study the Diploma in Foundation Studies of Higher Education and be admitted to HDAI-ICT programme when they graduate from the diploma.
Q: Do I have a higher chance of admission in the HDAI-ICT 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: Would some subjects of the HDAI-ICT be exempted if I have studied some related subjects in the Diploma?
A: We can only exempt subjects that have QF level 4 or above.
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 a Diploma Yi Jin or IVE, can I apply for HDAI-ICT?
A: One who has already complete Diploma Yi Jin may apply for HDAI-ICT.
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: 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: Can I study other courses other than the courses of HDAI-ICT 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 for the students who bridge to BSc(Hon.)AI programme, they choose 2 application areas in the fourth year to apply AI to those areas such as finance, translation, healthcare, education, and engineering.
Q: Does the school provide any supports for the HDAI-ICT students if they have the opportunity to join the Hong Kong or international competitions?
A: Our institute has budget to support students' competitions.
Q: Do HDAI-ICT students have internship opputurnities in technological or digital companies?
A: For students who bridge to BScAI or BScDET in Year 3, we encourage students to intern at Year 3 summer. Our school also has connections with various IT and digital entertainment companies, and will recommend students to intern at these companies.
Q: What are the qualifications of the academic staff of the HDAI-ICT 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.