The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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JS5260
Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics 工業工程及決策分析學系
IEDA
Short Description
Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics is the engineering discipline focused on making smart decisions based on domain-specific knowledge, data, models and analysis.
Students enter the Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics can enroll in one of the following majors:
- BEng in Decision Analytics (DA)
- with a concentration in Financial Engineering / Consulting Services
Our major in Decision Analytics is designed to equip students to meet the current and future societal needs of the knowledge economy. Students enrolled in this program are trained to analyze real-world data, build and fit models that are consistent with this data, develop algorithms, simulate models, and design process and system innovations to find optimal solutions to important decision problems. Graduates pursue careers in domain-specific areas such as financial engineering or consulting services, including risk management, supply and demand analytics, e-commerce, revenue optimization, healthcare analytics, and even sports analytics.
- BEng in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM)
Our major in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management equips students with predictive and prescriptive analytical tools, statistical models, machine learning algorithms, simulation, and creative modeling, aligning with the needs of the modern economy. Graduates pursue careers in domain-specific areas, ranging from operations planning and scheduling to transportation systems and policies, from supply chain management to quality control, and from product design to the management of technology and innovation.
Both of our programs are accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), and BEng in IEEM is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in Hong Kong, allowing our graduates to become recognized professional engineers worldwide.
To recognize outstanding students and nurture the next generation of leaders in Decision Analytics and Financial Engineering, the IEDA program offers a range of initiatives designed to enhance the educational experience. These initiatives include admissions scholarships, prestigious internship opportunities at leading corporations, bonuses for global exchange applications at premier institutions, and dual mentorship from faculty and industry leaders etc. For more information, please click here.
Rankings:
#42 in Engineering — Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing (No.1 in Hong Kong)
(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
#26 in Statistics and Operational Research (No.2 in Hong Kong)
(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
Remarks:
Students interested in exploring new technologies and emerging topics may opt into the Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Media and Creative Arts (DMCA), or Sustainability (SUST) after Year 1. Students can only enroll in one of the three Extended Majors. Those enrolled will take extra credits in their chosen Extended Major alongside their Major Program. By following a structured pathway, students can complete both the Major and the Extended Major within 4 years. Students who are interested in the Extended Major in AI may also choose the School-based program choice JS5282 Engineering with Extended Major in AI.
Programme Website
Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote1 | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 3 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| BIOLOGY or CHEMISTRY or PHYSICS or INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| ANY 1 SUBJECTNote2 | 3 |
| Or | |
| BIOLOGY or CHEMISTRY or PHYSICS or INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
Notes:
- The result(s) of Liberal Studies (Level 2 or above) achieved in previous sitting(s) will also be considered.
- The above subjects refer to Category A subjects.
For more details about admissions score calculation, please refer to: https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions/jupas/.
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote2 | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote4 | 3 |
| Or | |
| ANY 1 SUBJECT | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
- Non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students may use an alternative Chinese subject, an HKDSE Other Language subject, or an HKDSE Applied Learning Chinese subject to satisfy the University’s Chinese language requirement.
- The result(s) of Liberal Studies in previous sitting(s) will also be considered in HKUST General Entrance Requirement. Level 2 or above is required.
"Attained" level in Citizenship and Social Development and the result(s) of Liberal Studies will not be considered in the admissions score calculation. - The above subjects refer to Category A subjects. Please refer to https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions/jupas/ for the conversion of HKDSE levels/grades to scores.
- A score of 3 or above in Category C (Other Languages) subjects will also be considered as a 2nd Elective for programs JS5411 and JS5812.
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
Once the minimum entrance requirements have been met, the best results achieved in all sittings will be used for calculating admissions scores.
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 47,000
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Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2025 | 77 | 40 | 88 | 117 | 106 | 428 |
Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2025 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 35 |