Faculty of Social Sciences Geospatial Data Science

Offered As:	Major	Minor
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*Open to students of other Faculties:	Yes	Yes
Credits:	72	36
What is it about?	Second Major and Minor in Geospatial Data Science Provide advanced education in geospatial theory, technology, and applications. These programs aim to equip students with the skills needed to address pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges, contributing to the development of sustainable communities. The proposed programs will have a STEM designation, which is expected to attract a diverse pool of highly skilled local and international students. Geospatial data science has a wide range of applications, including resource management, agriculture, population and health, transportation logistics, climate change, emergency management, environmental research, urban planning, and sustainable development.
Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute	Faculty of Social Sciences

Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor	GEOG1005 / GEOG1020 / COMP1117 and two 6-credit introductory courses from the Faculty of Social Sciences
Career opportunities	Demand for well-trained professionals with geospatial data sciences skills and knowledge is growing much faster than supply. Upon completion of the program, students will be well-equipped with spatial data analytic skills along with an in-depth understanding of diverse social issues. They will also be prepared for careers in GIS and related technologies, which will enable them to pursue relevant certifications after gaining a few years of work experience.
Further information	The proposed programs are scheduled to launch in September 2025. It will be offered in four-year full-time mode under the Bachelor of Social Sciences. For a Major, students will have a total of 72 credits of courses, including 12 credits of Faculty core, 6 credits of introductory course, 42-48 credits of advanced courses, 6-12 credits of capstone experience. For a Minor, students will have a total of 36 credits, including 6 credits of compulsory courses and 30 credits of advanced courses. The proposed programs are designed students across faculties who aspire to obtain a solid and comprehensive skillset in geospatial data sciences, geospatial data collection, analysis, and modeling with a specific focus on GIS and remote sensing.
Contact	Telephone: 3910 3306 Email: geogug@hku.hk

* Note: Students pursuing curricula with major / minor programme(s) must complete at least one major programme from their home Faculties upon graduation. Disclaimer: The information mainly applies to students admitted in 2025-26 and thereafter. For students from different cohorts, the information is only for reference. Please check with Faculty/offering department for details. The pre-requisite requirements / conditions are subject to changes by Faculties from time to time, and students are advised to check with their Faculty Office in case of doubt.