Overview
Explore the intricate world of big data with our comprehensive program designed to equip students with a thorough understanding of its key aspects and real-world applications. Delve into a variety of topics including the mathematical underpinnings such as convex/non-convex optimization and computational methods. Enhance your skills in data analytics, covering everything from data collection, integration, cleansing, mining, and machine learning to business intelligence. Gain hands-on experience with essential data processing infrastructures like MapReduce, Hadoop, Apache Spark, and SQL.
Our courses are delivered by esteemed faculty members from the Computer Science and Engineering Department and the Mathematics Department at HKUST, a university that stands proudly at the 30th and 36th place in Computer Science and Information Systems, and Mathematics respectively in the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject. This program is brought to you by edX & MicroMasters, falling under categories such as Big Data Courses, Data Analysis Courses, and Apache Spark Courses.
Syllabus
Taught by
Jianfeng CAI, Ke YI, Raymond Chi-Wing WONG and Cecia Ki CHAN