Fast-track Integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programme
Undergraduate Programme
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Taught Postgraduate Programme
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Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Computing and AI
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Enterprise Information Systems
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Master of Science in Information Technology
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Programme Overview
The fast-track integrated Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Computing and AI and Master of Science in Information Technology programme offers a time-saving and cost-effective pathway for high-achieving and ambitious students to accelerate the advanced and specialised IT/computing knowledge. The programme equips students to keep abreast of innovative, up-to-date and advanced technologies and excel in lifelong independent learning pursuits.
Students can enrol in the programme either in Year 1 or Year 3, depending on their academic standing. The selection process is competitive and merit-based, with limited study places available. Interested students should consult their academic advisors to plan effectively and maximise these opportunities upon admission.
Entry Path and Admission Requirements
Year 1 Entry
- JUPAS (Local):
At least Level 5** in 2 subjects and with HKDSE Best 5 score of 26 or above (Conversion scale: 5**=8.5; 5*=7; 5=5.5; 4=4);
- Non-JUPAS (Local) and Non-JEE (Mainland and Non-local Non-Mainland):
IB score of 39 or above (or equivalent); OR
- JEE (Mainland): Total score within the Top 3% of the province of the examination year
Year 3 Entry
- Attained a cumulative GPA (cGPA) of 3.30 or above at the end of Semester 2 of Year 2; and
- Recommended by the Programme Leader
Normal Study Duration
Students enrolled in the Fast-track programme can normally complete both Ug and TPg programmes in full-time mode within 5 years including 4 years for Ug plus 1 year for TPg.
Level 5 Master’s degree subjects to be included in the Ug curriculum
Fast-track programme students can take up to 9 credits (~30% of the credit requirement of the TPg curriculum) from the following Level 5 subjects within their Ug curriculum, and these credits will count towards the TPg programme award.
Below are details of how Level 5 subjects available to students of the Fast-track programme can replace the original subjects in the Ug curriculum.
Level 5
subjects
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Credits
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Original
Ug subjects to be replaced
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Credits
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COMP5152 Advanced
Data Analytics
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3
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DSR COMP Elective
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9
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COMP5322 Internet
Computing and Applications
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3
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COMP5327 Wireless Networking and Mobile Computing
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3
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COMP5355 Cyber
and Internet Security
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3
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COMP5422 Multimedia
Computing, Systems and Applications
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3
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COMP5423 Natural
Language Processing
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3
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COMP5425 Multimedia
Coding and Networking
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3
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COMP5513 Financial
Computing
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3
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COMP5521 Distributed
Ledger Technology Cryptocurrency and E-Payment
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3
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COMP5542 Optimization
and Applications
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3
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Maintain Enrollment in the Fast-track Programme
Students are required to maintain a CGPA of 3.30 or above to stay on the Fast-track programme.
Further Information
For further details of the programme requirements, please refer to the website below.
EnquiriesFor further programme information, please reach out to us through the channels listed below:
Ug Programme
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TPg
Programme
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Contact information:
Address: PQ806, Mong Man Wai Building, The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Email: comp.ug@polyu.edu.hk
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Contact information:
Address: PQ806, Mong Man Wai Building, The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Email: comp.pg@polyu.edu.hk
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