Programmes

Master of Science in Information Systems Management

Programme	Master of Science in Information Systems Management 理學碩士(資訊系統管理)
Award Title	Master of Science in Information Systems Management 理學碩士(資訊系統管理)
Offering Academic Unit	Department of Information Systems
Mode of Study	Combined mode

Normal Period of Study

Full-time: 1 year
Part-time/Combined mode: 2 years

Maximum Period of Study

Full-time: 2.5 years
Part-time/Combined mode: 5 years

Credit Units Required for Graduation

Programme Aims

This programme aims to present at postgraduate level the theories, methods, support techniques and skills required for efficient and effective management of the information systems function in the business, commercial, industrial and public sectors.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:

Recognize and elicit of the scope and responsibilities of IS management and of its relationship to the wider IS-user and general management community
Explore and assess the socio-technical issues of information systems management
Design plans, control mechanisms, and architecture for IS projects for enhanced productivity and quality
Demonstrate communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to work within a code of professional ethics and conduct

Programme Requirements

1. Core Courses (18 credit units)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
AC5803	Financial Statement Analysis	3
IS5413	Database Management Systems	3
IS5540	Project Management and Quality Assurance	3
IS5740	Management Support and Business Intelligence Systems	3
IS5941	Social Media Applications	3
IS6640	Information Systems Planning and Strategy	3

The following course can be offered at the College of Business Shenzhen campus subject to the satisfactory enrolment numbers. However, IS5540 and IS5540M are mutually exclusive.

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
IS5540M	Project Management and Quality Assurance	3

2. Electives (12 credit units)

Students may select taught Master level courses offered by IS department or other departments within College of Business as elective courses. However, students are advised to enroll one of the following two optional tracks by acquiring specialized skills and knowledge.

Track – Business Intelligence

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
IS6321	Business Intelligence Applications	3
IS6400	Business Data Analytics	3
IS6921	Knowledge Management	3

Track – Technology and Entrepreneurship

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
IS5743	Information Technology Based Business Transformation	3
IS5940	Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship	3
IS6940C	Information Technology Leadership Forum	3

Students may also opt for one of the two project courses (IS6912 or IS6914) for an in-depth study through a supervised project in the area of a chosen specialization.

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
IS6912	Information Systems Project	6
IS6914	Information Systems Management Project	3

Related Links

Department of Information Systems