|
TEL: 0207 193 7932
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
| Year of entry | : | 2008 | | Mode of funding | : | Non-Government funded | | Programme code | : | P17 | | Mode of programme | : | Combined mode† | | Class schedule | : | Weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons | | Indicative intake target | : | 40 | | Minimum no. of credits required | : | 36 | | Normal duration of programme | : | 3 semesters (Full-time), 5 semesters (Part-time) | | Tuition fee (subject to yearly review) | : | HK$2,500 per credit unit | | Application deadline | : | 29 February 2008 |
The programme is jointly offered by the Department of Computer Science and Department of Information Systems. |
† 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. For undergraduate programmes, student visas will be issued for FT study only. |
This programme aims to produce a new generation of IT professionals who will be competent in evaluating and developing e-Commerce systems and services within a business context, in both the manufacturing and the service sectors. In contrast to similar programmes offered elsewhere in Hong Kong, which tend to concentrate either on technology or business aspects, this programme takes a broad-based inter-disciplinary approach. Students will gain knowledge of core business and technical related subjects, together with an in-depth understanding of the specific business, legal, and technical issues involved in the exploitation of e-Commerce, and the necessary knowledge and skills to analyze, plan, design, develop, and maintain e-Commerce systems. Upon completion of the programme, graduates should have attained skills and competencies in: -
understanding the technologies underpinning the implementation of e-Commerce systems; -
evaluating and developing electronic commerce opportunities for business; -
constructing a variety of electronic commerce systems in support of service and business goals; - evaluating and using software and security methodologies and tools in support of electronic commerce operations;
-
using software technology to support accounting, marketing and analysis of electronic commerce operations; and -
understanding the legal environment surrounding e-Commerce, as well as changes in traditional marketing brought about by e-Commerce.
Entry To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have: - an honours degree in a Computing discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology); or
- an honours degree in a related discipline (e.g., Electronic Engineering, Economics and Finance, Applied Mathematics, Manufacturing Engineering) with at least one year of relevant IT professional experience; or
- have obtained a good alternative qualification with substantial IT professional experience acceptable to the University; and
- sufficient command of the English language.
Students will normally have obtained at least second class honours in their prior degree. 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 6.5 in International English Language Testing (IELTS); or -
Score 450 in the new College English Test (CET6) of China mainland or a pass in the old CET-6 test; or -
Other equivalent qualifications
Course The programme consists of 36 credit units of required courses and elective courses. Students are expected to complete the programme within 2 years. The courses fall into one of the following categories: The required courses are: -
Analysis and Design of e-Commerce Systems - Computer Networks and Internets
-
e-Business System Integration -
e-Commerce Law -
e-Commerce Project -
e-Commerce Strategies and Management -
Internet Application Development -
Information Security for e-Commerce -
Introduction to e-Commerce
A student must take all the 9 required courses. Up to 3 courses can be credit transferred (waived) based on the student's previous studies. There is a rich set of elective courses to choose from. Examples are: -
Algorithms & Techniques for Web Searching -
Cyber Marketing and Customer Relationship Management -
Data Warehousing & Data Mining -
Information Technology Based Organization Transformation -
Knowledge Management - Multimedia Technologies & Applications
-
Supply Chain Management
|
