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Major in Statistics |
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Offered to students admitted to Year 1 in |
2025
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Objectives:
The Major in Statistics focuses on the study of statistics, a scientific discipline characterized by the development and applications of analytical and quantitative tools which involve logical thinking, problem formulation, probability reasoning and intensive data analyses. The programme aims to equip students with powerful mathematical, analytical and computational skills, which are in great demand in practical areas where data are obtained for the purpose of extracting information in support of decision making. It gives students a strong background in statistical concepts, and provides broad and solid training in applied statistical methodologies. The curriculum is constantly revised to meet a steadily rising demand for specialist statisticians or quantitative analysts in government, business, finance, industry, as well as in research and teaching in local and overseas institutions.
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Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this programme, students should be able to:
| PLO 1 : |
receive solid training in probability and statistics, gain insight into their underlying theory and be acquainted with their state-of-the-art applications in the modern world
(by means of coursework, tutorial classes and/or project-based learning in the curriculum) |
| PLO 2 : |
conduct meticulous data analyses, supported by rigorous statistical reasoning, to make informed decisions in the face of uncertainty that arises in all sorts of institutions and companies, and appraise the related ethical issues
(by means of coursework, tutorial classes and/or project-based learning in the curriculum) |
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equip with hands-on experience in data analysis using statistical software, and be competent for data-analytic jobs which require advanced computational skills
(by means of coursework, tutorial classes and/or project-based learning in the curriculum) |
| PLO 4 : |
be highly motivated to explore cross-disciplinary applications of statistics in a broad variety of academic or professional areas including, in particular, mathematics, natural sciences, economics, finance, business, risk management, actuarial work, social sciences and engineering
(by means of coursework, tutorial classes and/or project-based learning in the curriculum) |
| PLO 5 : |
communicate and collaborate with people effectively on probability and statistical issues
(by means of coursework, tutorial classes, project-based and/or capstone learning in the curriculum) |
| PLO 6 : |
through the understanding and application of statistical concepts and techniques, gain confidence to meet challenges posed by increasingly complicated real-life problems encountered in the modern era in a creative and rational manner
(by means of coursework, tutorial classes, project-based and/or capstone learning in the curriculum) |
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Impermissible Combinations:
Bachelor of Statistics
Major in Decision Analytics
Major in Risk Management
Minor in Risk Management
Minor in Statistics
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Required courses (96 credits)
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Notes:
1. If the same courses are listed as disciplinary core in both this major (as a second major) and the primary major (or programme/professional core) undertaken by a student, the student must make up the number of credits by taking replacement course(s) stipulated by the second major. Double counting of credits is not permissible.
2. Students should have level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics Extended Module 1 or 2 or equivalent to take this major. Students who do not fulfill this requirement are advised to first take MATH1011 University Mathematics I.
3. Students who have completed MATH2014 Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra to fulfil the requirement of their primary major should apply for course replacement with MATH2101 Linear Algebra I and MATH2211 Multivariable Calculus in lieu.
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Remarks:
Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisites of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the curriculum of the declared major in order to satisfy the requirements of the major.
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