BA/BS in Data Science and Big Data Technology

Data Science and Big Data Technology was launched in 2020 and covers the full data workflow, from acquisition and storage to analysis and processing. The programme aims to develop graduates who can think with big data, apply analytical techniques, and design, build and maintain big data systems. It is an applied, interdisciplinary degree that serves both data analysis and project management roles. The curriculum draws on marine and biological data laboratories and is organised around acquisition, storage, computation and visualisation as one integrated system. Practice runs through training, internships and graduation projects, supported by industry partnerships. The programme is part of a national industry-education integration pilot. Teaching staff include doctoral holders, returned overseas scholars and external industry instructors with dual expertise.