UIC plans to add new undergraduate programmes in the 2021-2022 academic year, including Artificial Intelligence, Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management, Animation and Interactive Media, as well as Chinese Culture and Global Communication. Furthermore, Applied Mathematics Programme is to be added to UIC Research-oriented MPhil/PhD Programme.
1. Artificial Intelligence Programme
The new Artificial Intelligence Programme aims to train high-level professionals in AI, including data analysis, technical research, and product development. Graduates will have a complete knowledge structure and solid theoretical background. As a result, they will be able to use AI technology to solve practical problems from enterprises and institutions. In addition, the programme will also provide a large number of algorithm research opportunities and necessary training of application development skills for students who intend to further their studies.
Proposed Courses
Calculus I (for science and engineering students)
Linear Algebra
Python Programming
Artificial Intelligence Workshop
Discrete Structures
Object-Oriented Programming
Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
Probability and Statistics
Database Management Systems
Introduction to Computer Systems
Machine Learning
Bayesian Networks
Neural Networks and Deep Learning
Machine Learning Workshop
Natural Language Processing
Computer Vision
Optimisation for Machine Learning
Future Prospects
Graduates of the Artificial Intelligence Programme can further their Artificial Intelligence theory and practice studies or directly go for employment. Artificial Intelligence applications cover a wide range of fields, including communications, automation, medicine, manufacturing, software engineering, finance, media, and energy. In addition, graduates can be engaged in developing, applying, innovation and data analysis of artificial intelligence products in various fields.
2. Chinese Culture and Global Communication
The Chinese Culture and Global Communication Programme aims to cultivate cultural communicators who have profound literacy of Chinese culture and an international academic vision. They will have both Chinese and English communication skills, good theoretical literacy and practical application ability. The programme takes Chinese traditional culture and modern communication studies as the main body. It integrates related fields such as literature, history, philosophy, and mass media to enhance students' understanding, appreciation, and global communication ability of Chinese traditional culture.
The programme combines overseas Sinology research to help establish students' comprehensive knowledge structure. In addition, the programme will train students to study and inherit Chinese culture from a globalised perspective. Furthermore, by relying on UIC's international education platform and the unique cultural and historical resources of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao region, the programme will be devoted to training more academic research talents who would continue their studies in this field.
Proposed Courses
Introduction to Traditional Chinese Culture
Topics in Chinese Intellectual History
Introduction to Chinese literature
Introduction to Comparative Literature
Chinese Literature and Society
Introduction to Communication Theories
Introduction to Media Studies
New Media, Culture and Society
Language and Cross-Cultural Communication
Popular Culture and Mass Media
History of Western Sinology
History of Sino-Foreign Cultural Exchanges
Eminent Sinologists and Their Works
Study on Intercultural Communication Issues
Lingnan Culture Studies
Chinese Cultural Resources
Creative Industries
Future Prospects
Graduates can develop their careers in a wide range of fields, such as culture communication, education and training, overseas Chinese education, editing and publishing, media and public relations, multimedia art, in the cultural and creative industry as well as government agencies and enterprises. In addition, they could also further their studies in Chinese studies and international Sinology and engage in academic research.
3. Animation and Interactive Media
Animation and Interactive Media Programme aims to train professionals who have comprehensive theoretical knowledge of film, television and animation, and knowledge in interactive media, new media and games. Graduates would master the basic ability of original animation design and professional production. In addition, they will be able to create animation modelling and use Chinese and English to write animation scripts. At the same time, through the close combination of the programme and industry, students can fully understand the development trend and application prospect of the animation industry and the abilities in research, production, management, and operation required by the industry.
Proposed Courses
Fundamentals of Computer Graphics
Visual Communication, Scenery Design
Interactive Graphics
Interactive Media Workshop
3D Modelling, Multimedia Storytelling
3D Animation
Animation Sound Design and Mixing
Production Methods
Interactive Media Arts: Origins to the Present
Introduction to Media Aesthetics
Communication Research Methods
Introduction to Communication Theory
Final Year Project
Future Prospects
Graduates of this programme would have broad fields for employment, including film and television animation, interactive media, new media, games, wireless TV, radio, cable TV, multimedia, online and interactive application development, visual and creative communication. In addition, many industries use media, such as news, public relations and advertising, art and media administration and management.
4. Tourism, Hotel and Event Management
The Tourism, Hotel and Event Management Programme aims to provide comprehensive and cutting-edge theoretical knowledge and professional skills for students interested in tourism, hotel and leisure activities and train them to become excellent service-oriented managers and leaders in the future.
Through comprehensive and in-depth learning, students can master cutting-edge knowledge and skills at home and abroad, such as catering operation, hotel management and event planning. In addition, students would be trained to use advanced digital equipment to solve problems in the industry creatively. They would also receive guidance in applying creativity, professional knowledge and ethics perfectly to their career.
Proposed Courses
Event Planning and Management
Basic Studies of Cultural Tourism in China
Cultural Heritage and Tourism
Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
Introduction to Entertainment Business
Club Management
Resort Management
Sustainable Tourism
Big Data Analytics in Tourism and Hospitality
Intercultural Management in Tourism and Hospitality
Human Resources Management in Tourism and Hospitality
Digital Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality
Strategic Management in Tourism and Hospitality.
Future Prospects
Graduates of this programme can engage in planning, development, operation and management in tourism, hotels and leisure activities, especially in a series of technical-support work under the background of big data and the digital age. They could also choose to further their studies.
For more information of undergraduate programmes, please consult the Admission Office. Admission Hotline: (0756) 3620011, 3620022, 3620033, 3620044.
5. Research postgraduate programme in Applied Mathematics
The postgraduate research programme in Applied Mathematics offers an interdisciplinary programme of graduate study in applied mathematics leading to the PhD degree. This programme is designed to give students thorough training in fundamental applied mathematics and develop their research ability in a specific application field. The fields of application include a wide range of areas such as fluid mechanics, materials science and mathematical biology, engineering applications, image processing, and mathematical finance. In addition, the training essential for future careers in applied mathematics in academia, national laboratories, or industry is provided by completing the requirements for a PhD degree in applied mathematics.
List of supervisors
Name | Field of Study |
Prof Tang Tao | Computational Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations |
Prof Huang Huaxiong | Mathematical Modeling and Scientific Computing, Financial and Industrial Mathematics, Biomathematics and Fluid Mechanics |
Prof Sun Weiwei | Numerical PDEs, Scientific Computing, Mathematical Modeling and Matrix Analysis |
Prof Zhang Qiang | Financial mathematics and fluid dynamics |
Prof Di Yana | Numerical Methods for PDEs, Computational Fluid Dynamics |
Dr Jin Peng | Stochastic Analysis and its Financial Applications |
Dr Wang Yuliang | Modelling, Analysis, Simulations for Inverse Problems and Applications |
Dr Hui Man Wa | Finite Geometry, Combinatorial Design Theory and Graph Theory |
Dr Zhou Zhefang | Financial Econometrics and Applied Statistics |
Dr Zhu Shengxin | Approximation Theory and Numerical Algebra, Computational Statistics and Data Science, High performance computing |
Dr Chen Xiaoyi | Mathematical modelling of soft material, Biomechanics and Beam/Plate theory |
Dr Meng Xucheng | Computational fluid dynamics, Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations |
Dr Zhang Wei | Artificial boundary methods for PDEs/Nonlocal models on unbounded domain and Image processing |
Dr Zhang Sicong | Symplectic and contact topology |
Duration
Master's degree: 24 months
Doctoral degree: 48 months
Language of instruction
English
Deadline for application
15 July 2021
Diploma
Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy degree issued by Hong Kong Baptist University, and certificate issued by the Ministry of Education.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, UIC's research postgraduate/doctoral enrollment programme includes Applied Mathematics, Probability and Mathematical Statistics, Computer Science and Technology.
For more details, please consult the UIC Graduate School.
Tel: (0756) 3620377
Email: gs_rpg@uic.edu.cn
At present, the construction of the second-phase campus is under planning. UIC will continuously promote talent training and scientific research output to make more contributions in the construction of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. We look forward to welcoming more UIC students.
From MPRO
Reporters: Xia Meng, Covee Wang
Editors: Samuel Burgess, Deen He
