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Executive Certificate in Big Data and Predictive Analytics
行政人員證書《大數據與預測分析》
- Course Code
- EP105A
- Application Code
- 2265-EP105A
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Start Date
- 07 Jan 2025 (Tue)
- Next intake(s)
- Mar 2025
- Duration
- 1 month to 2 months
- Language
- English
- Course Fee
- Course Fee: $8900 per programme (* course fees are subject to change without prior notice)
- Enquiries
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2867 8331 / 2867 84242861 0278
Today and Upcoming Events
Confirmed launch for Jan 2025 intake! There will be practical classes in the computer laboratory. Predictive analytics is an essential branch of data analytics. This programme will introduce data preprocessing, data transformation, data mining, SQL programming and R programming. Also, statistical analysis, hypothesis test and regression will be discussed. Our experienced lecturer will share the practical application of predictive analytics from practitioner viewpoints. Welcome to your online application!
Programme Overview
Highlights
Programme Details
On completion of the programme, students should be able to:
1. apply knowledge and skills in the procedure of processing and cleaning of Big Data;
2. build simple hypothesis modelling to gain insights from voluminous data within a business setting;
3. identify the limits and potentials of data mining and predictive analytics;
4. utilize existing Big Data algorithms and tools made available online for predictive analysis;
5. self-explore commonly available off-the-shelf Big Data tools, algorithms and methodologies;
6. differentiate the role of Data Scientist from Business Analyst.
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Days / Time
- Tue, Thu, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
- 30 hours per module
- 10 meeting(s)
- 3 hours per meeting
- Hong Kong Island Campus
- Kowloon East Campus
- Kowloon West Campus
Modules & Class Details
Modules
Course Content
Data preprocessing
- Data mining
- Data cleaning
- Handling missing data
- Identifying misclassifications
- Data transformation
- Flag variables
- Transforming categorical variables into numerical variables
- Removing useless variables
Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
- Analyzing data sets to summarize their main characteristics
- Initial data analysis (IDA) to check assumptions for model fitting and hypothesis testing, handling missing values and make transformations of variables
Univariate Statistical Analysis
- Data mining to discover knowledge in data
- Statistical approaches to estimation and prediction
- Statistical tools for testing hypotheses and deriving estimates
- Confidence interval estimation of mean
- Hypothesis testing
- Access strength of evidence against Null Hypothesis
- Regression Models
Prediction Effect
- The limits and potential of predictions
- Financial Services Case Studies
Big Data Tools and Algorithm Exploration
- Usage of different off-the-shelf tools & algorithm
- Additional Freewares introduction for predictive analysis
Role of Data Scientist
Challenges and opportunities with Big Data
- Data acquisition and recording
- Information extraction and cleaning
- Data integration, aggregation and representation
- Query processing, data modelling and analysis
- Interpretation
- Heterogeneity and incompleteness
- Scale
- Timeliness
- Privacy
- System architecture
The popular Big Data & Predictive Analytics Tools & Technique
- Usage of different off-the-shelf tools & algorithm
- Additional Freeware introduction for predictive analysis
Exploratory Data Analysis Overview
- Data profiling & cleaning
- Initial data analysis to check assumptions for model fitting and hypothesis.
SQL Programming & R Programming Overview
- Query processing by SQL
- Predictive Modeling by R
Practical Predictive Modeling Overview
- Regression Models Overview
Project & Case Studies
Assessment method: class participation + assignment
The Executive Certificate will be conferred to candidates who have attained PASS grade and achieved at least 70% attendance of the programme.
Teacher
(1) Mr. Alex Hung
Mr. Hung, Data Analytics Manager APAC at an international insurance firm, is a seasoned Data Analytics professional with more than 10 years of project experience in data analytics (Fraud Risk Analytics / Customer Analytics / Performance Management / Balance Scorecard / Business Intelligence / Data mining / Big data) solution design and development. He has in-depth knowledge and experience in the Banking and Insurance industries and proven track record of shaping and delivery complex large-scale data analytics projects. Mr. Hung received an MBA from CUHK and is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
(2) Dr. Jason Liao
Dr. Jason Liao obtained his Bachelor and Master degrees from Tsinghua University and PhD from HKUST. He is a Qlik Sense Data Architect with certification. He has lots of working experience and wide expertise in big data, business intelligence, machine learning and FinTech innovation. He is proficient in BI data model/dashboard development, R, Python, SQL, etc. During his past working experience, either internal or external training took a rather large portion, and he elicited favorable comments froms trainees.
Class Details
Timetable
| Lecture | Date | Time |
| 1 | 7 Jan 25 (Tue) | 19:00-22:00 |
| 2 | 9 Jan 25 (Thu) | 19:00-22:00 |
| 3 | 14 Jan 25 (Tue) | 19:00-22:00 |
| 4 | 16 Jan 25 (Thu) | 19:00-22:00 |
| 5 | 21 Jan 25 (Tue) | 19:00-22:00 |
| 6 | 23 Jan 25 (Thu) | 19:00-22:00 |
| 7 | 6 Feb 25 (Thu) | 19:00-22:00 |
| 8 | 11 Feb 25 (Tue) | 19:00-22:00 |
| 9 | 13 Feb 25 (Thu) | 19:00-22:00 |
| 10 | 18 Feb 25 (Tue) | 19:00-22:00 |
Remarks:
-Tentative timetable is subject to change, and course commencement is subject to sufficient enrollment numbers.
-To ensure that students’ academic progress is not affected, the School may substitute face-to-face classes with online teaching if face-to-face classes cannot be held.
Articulation Pathways
Progression Path
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
HK$150 (Student only needs to pay one time application fee for all EC in Big Data Series)
Course Fee- Course Fee: $8900 per programme (* course fees are subject to change without prior notice)
Entry Requirements
Applicants shall hold:
a) a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognized University or equivalent; or
b) an Associate Degree/ a Higher Diploma or equivalent, and have at least 2 years of working experience
Applicants with other qualification and substantial senior level work experience will be considered on individual merit.
**Please upload copy of HKID and proof of degree while applying online.
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Enrolment MethodOnline Enrolment
HKU SPACE provides 24-hour online application and payment service for students to apply to selected award-bearing programmes and to enrol in most open admission courses (courses enrolled on a first come, first served basis) via the Internet. Applicants may settle the payment by using either "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard online. Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS) are also available for continuing enrolment in the same programme, if online service is offered.
For first time enrolment
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Complete the online application form
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Pay the application or programme/course fees by either using:
"PPS by Internet" - You will need a PPS account and a PPS Internet password. For information on how to open a PPS account and how to set up a PPS Internet password, please visit http://www.ppshk.com.
*Credit Card Online Payment - Course fees can be paid by VISA or Mastercard including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”.
* HKU SPACE Mastercard cardholders who wish to enjoy 10-month interest free instalment scheme must pay their tuition fees in person at any of our HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
To know more about first-time online application/enrolment and payment, please refer to the user guide of Online Application / Enrolment and Payment:
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
Selected programmes offer online continuing enrolment service. Programme staff will inform students if they offer this service and offer further enrolment details.
Online Payment can be made via "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard, Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS)
In Person / Mail
For first time enrolment
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For first come, first served short courses, complete the Application for Enrolment Form SF26 and bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
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Award-bearing and professional courses may require other information. Forms are usually available at the enrolment centres or on request from programme staff. Bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
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The standard ‘Enrolment/Payment Slip’ is designed for students of award-bearing programmes or remaining programmes in a suite of programmes requiring continuing enrolment and it applies to most programmes.
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Students should complete the “Enrolment/Payment Slip” which will be made available by relevant programme staff and return the slip to any HKU SPACE enrolment centre or post it to the relevant programme staff with appropriate fee payment.
Please refer to available Payment Methods for fee payment information. If you are in doubt about the procedures, please check the individual course details, or contact our programme staff or enrolment centres.
Please note the followings for programme/course enrollment:
- To make an application online, you will need a computer with connection to the Internet and a web browser with JavaScript enabled. Google Chrome is recommended.
- Applicants should not leave the online application idle for more than 10 minutes. Otherwise, applicants must restart the application process.
- Only Early Bird Discount is supported for Online Applicants (Application). To enjoy other types of discount, please visit one of our enrolment centres.
- During the online application process, asynchronous application and payment submission may occur. Successful payment may not guarantee successful application. In case of unsuccessful submission, our programme staff will contact you shortly.
- Applicants are reminded that they should only apply for the same programme/course once through counter or online application.
- For online enrolment, a payment confirmation page would be displayed after payment has been made successfully. In addition, a confirmation email would also be sent to your email account. You are advised to keep your payment confirmation for future enquiries.
- Fees paid are not refundable except as statutorily provided or under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment).
- If admission is by selection, the official receipt is not a guarantee that your application has been accepted. We will inform you of the result as soon as possible after the closing date for application. Unsuccessful applicants will be given a refund of programme/course fee if already paid.
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1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay
Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
2. Cheque Or Bank draft
Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:
- bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
- or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard
Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.
4. Online Payment
Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment for details.
Notes
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If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.
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Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment.
- In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
- Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
- HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
- For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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