Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Review of applications will start before the deadline and continue until all places are filled. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
† Combined mode:Local students taking programmes in combined mode can attend full-time (12-18 credit units per semester) or part-time (no more than 11 credit units per semester) study in different semesters without seeking approval from the University. For non-local students, they will be admitted to these programmes for either full-time or part-time studies. Non-local students must maintain the required credit load for their full-time or part-time studies and any changes will require approval from the University.
The programme aims to produce graduates who are able to develop business application systems, to work closely with computer professionals in the development of corporate information systems, to contribute effectively to the development of strategic systems plans and to evaluate business information systems technology for strategic advantage.
Entrance Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following to be eligible for admission:
hold a recognized Bachelor's degree in any subjects, preferably not in Information Systems or Computer Science related discipline, from one of the tertiary education institutions in Hong Kong funded by the University Grant Committee (UGC), or equivalent; and
have gained a basic level of computer literacy
Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:
TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or
Overall band score of 6 in International English Language Testing (IELTS); or
Score 450 in the new College English Test (CET6) of Chinese mainland or a pass in the old CET-6 test; or
Other equivalent qualifications
Course Description
Core Courses
Advanced Business Software Construction
Business Software Construction
Database Management Systems
Foundations of Information and Electronic Business Systems
Information Systems Planning and Strategy
Systems Analysis and Design
Electives (minimum 12 credits)
eBusiness System Integration
Dissertation
Human-Computer Interaction and Multimedia
Information Systems Infrastructure and Security Management
Information Technology Based Organisation Transformation
Information Technology Leadership Forum
Internet and World-Wide Web Application Development
IS Project
Management Support and Business Intelligence Systems
Outsourcing and Offshoring Management
Project Management and Quality Assurance
Residential Trip
Bonus Features
Participants can choose to take a Residential Trip (spaces are limited) elective in the form of a field study of normally 7 to 8 days outside Hong Kong.
Continuing Education Fund (CEF): Some courses offered in this programme are eligible for the application of a subsidy from the CEF and each applicant may receive up to HK$10,000 refund within a two-year application period.#
