The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Courses

Differential Equations for Engineers

387 ratings

This course is about differential equations and covers material that all engineers should know. Both basic theory and applications are taught.

• Coursera
• 6 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Matrix Algebra for Engineers

905 ratings

This course is all about matrices, and concisely covers the linear algebra that an engineer should know. We define matrices and how to add and multiply them, and introduce some special types of matrices.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 5 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Ratio

276 ratings

In this course, we learn the origin of the Fibonacci numbers and the golden ratio, and derive a formula to compute any Fibonacci number from powers of the golden ratio.

• Coursera
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Vector Calculus for Engineers

268 ratings

This course is about vector calculus, and covers material that all engineers should know.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

800 ratings

In the course you will explore risks of information systems, and how to mitigate the risks by proper IS Controls. You will also get familiar with the IS Audit procedures and how they are applied during the IS development throughout the Systems Developmen…

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech)

176 ratings

Learn how RegTech reshapes finance: examine AML and KYC rules, fraud and digital forensics, open banking APIs, and cryptocurrency and ICO regulation across the US, Europe, China and Asia.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

FinTech Foundations and Overview

304 ratings

Our primary goal is to help you to understand FinTech and to become more confident and persuasive in your ability to analyze and make recommendations to executives within the finance industry regarding how to react to these changes.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

The Science of Gastronomy

204 ratings

This course introduces a number of basic scientific principles underpinning the methodology of cooking, food preparation and the enjoyment of food. All topics covered have a strong basis in biology, chemistry, and physics application.

• Coursera
• 7 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis

678 ratings

Due to python’s simplicity and high readability, it is gaining its importance in the financial industry. The course combines both python coding and statistical concepts and applies into analyzing financial data, such as stock data.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

135 ratings

Explore Yin-Yang balance, Five Elements organ interactions and the pharmacology of Chinese tonifying herbs, comparing Chinese and Modern Medicine approaches to preventive health.

• Coursera
• 6 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction to Indoor Air Quality

130 ratings

This course provides a basic knowledge of an emerging area – Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in buildings. Learners will realize the importance of maintaining proper IAQ.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

FinTech Risk Management

127 ratings

Analyse FinTech risk: financial and regulatory compliance, corporate governance, operational risk tools, IT system changeover controls, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Numerical Methods for Engineers

79 ratings

Solve engineering problems numerically in MATLAB: root finding with Newton's method, Gaussian elimination, quadrature and interpolation, Runge-Kutta ODE solvers, and finite difference PDE schemes.

• Coursera
• 6 weeks, 7 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Psychology of Personal Growth

76 ratings

Learn to understand personal growth from a comparative perspective.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

47 ratings

Analyze China's party-state structure, elite politics, policy process, and political economy, then weigh whether democratization or flexible authoritarianism shapes its future.

• Coursera
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course