Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
This is a broad entry programme to the Department of Decision Analytics and Operations (DAO). We are interested in developing and applying models, concepts, and tools to gain insights from data and achieve operational efficiency. These problem-solving and decision-making skills are becoming increasingly popular in the big data era and the competitive business environment.
In your first academic year, you will study business foundation and Gateway Education (GE) courses. After one year, you will enter either BBA Business Decision Analytics (BDAN) or BBA Global Operations Management (GOM) as your major.
Note: this programme and the department were formerly known as Management Sciences before 1 January 2025.
The BBA in Business Decision Analytics (BDAN) programme aims to develop students' qualitative and quantitative ability to solve business problems and make decisions via data analytics. We provide comprehensive training in business analytics, statistics, business intelligence, risk management, marketing analysis, business knowledge and communication skills.
The BBA in Global Operations Management (GOM) programme aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to tackle the operational challenges of contemporary managers. Students learn to identify operations improvement opportunities for companies, propose and implement improvement solutions, and present their findings and results to senior executives.
After one year of study, you will go through a major allocation exercise and enter either BDAN or GOM as your major. The top 40% of students in the department will have a free choice of majors (based on CGPA with at least 30 credit units and no failed grades). The remaining 60% of students will be allocated a major subject to the availability of places and the selection criteria set by individual majors.
Rich opportunities at DAO
- Subsidised overseas exchange programme
- Subsidised study tours to destinations like Tokyo, Nanjing and Sydney
- Internship and placement referral
- Undertake double majors and/or minors
- Joint Programmes:
- 3+1 Joint Programme with University of Southampton (3yr BBA BDAN/GOM + 1yr MSc@Southampton)
- 2+2 Joint Bachelor's Degree Programme with Columbia University (2yr BBA BDAN + 2yr BA@Columbia)
- 3+1 CityUHK Talent Programme (3yr BBA GOM + 1yr MSc OSCM)
- 3+1 Joint Programme with University of Southampton (3yr BBA BDAN/GOM + 1yr MSc@Southampton)
- 2+2 Joint Bachelor's Degree Programme with Columbia University (2yr BBA BDAN + 2yr BA@Columbia)
- 3+1 CityUHK Talent Programme (3yr BBA GOM + 1yr MSc OSCM)
- BDAN programme is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS); graduates can join the Graduate Statistician professional membership by RSS
- Prepare for professional qualifications such as RSS Chartered Statistician, SAS Programming Certification and/or FRM Examinations
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Career Opportunities
Many of our students are able to find summer internship, either by themselves or through our referral, in various industries.
BDAN graduates are prepared for statistical, analytical, and managerial positions in financial, commercial, and government sectors.
GOM graduates are prepared for positions like management trainees, operations analysts, and project managers in consulting, financial operations, health care operations, procurement and sourcing, retail management, and supply chain management areas.
Scholarships and Funding
Entrance Scholarships for Undergraduate Studies
The University identifies high-calibre students with outstanding academic and/or non-academic achievement for the entrance scholarships upon successful admission; students do not have to submit an application separately. Entrance scholarships are available for both local and non-local students.
Studentships and Financial Aids for Research Degree Students
Various forms of internal and external financial aid/scholarships are provided by the University/the Government to recognise research degree students with outstanding academic performance and to support their research studies. The University Grants Committee has also introduced a “Tuition Waiver Scheme” for all local students enrolled in full-time UGC-funded Research Postgraduate programmes in local institutions, to cover their tuition fees.
Other Scholarships for Existing Students
CityUHK offers various types of scholarships and prizes, which are donated by individuals, private organizations, professional bodies, and academic departments, in order to recognize the academic and non-academic achievements of our students.