We are excited to announce that Dr. Muhammad Azhar ( Programme Director of the BSc in Applied Data Science (ADS)) has shared key insights on data science education at the recent forum on Sharing on SSSDP, held on 24 May 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

As the Programme Director of the BSc in Applied Data Science (ADS) under the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP), Dr. Azhar presented detailed information about the BSc-ADS programme in ADS department of HKSYU. His presentation covered the programme’s cross-disciplinary curriculum, which includes applied data science fundamentals, business analytics, digital humanities/social science, and data visualization, designed to equip graduates with skills to interpret large volumes of data and solve real-world problems.

At the conclusion of the forum, Dr. Azhar also addressed questions from parents and the audience regarding the ADS programme and discussed the broader future landscape of artificial intelligence and data science, especially in the context of the generative AI era. He emphasized the growing importance of data science skills and AI literacy in shaping career opportunities and the evolving digital economy.