Programmes

Master of Science in Information Systems Management

Programme	Master of Science in Information Systems Management 資訊系統管理理學碩士
Award Title	Master of Science in Information Systems Management 資訊系統管理理學碩士
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

* 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.

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 (O1, O7)
Explore and assess the socio-technical issues of information systems management (O2, O7)
Design plans, control mechanisms, and architecture for IS projects for enhanced productivity and quality (O3, O6, O7, O8)
Demonstrate communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to work within a code of professional ethics and conduct (O4, O5)

Programme Requirements

1. Programme Core Courses: (18 credits)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
IS5540	Project Management and Quality Assurance	3
AC5511	Financial and Management Accounting	3
IS5740	Management Support and Business Intelligence Systems	3
IS6400	Business Data Analytics	3
IS6640	Information Systems Planning and Strategy	3
IS6523	Information Systems Infrastructure and Security Management	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. Programme Electives: (12 credits)

A student can select any master level courses offered by any departments in the College of Business (Nexus Consortium) as elective courses. However, students are advised to take one of the three following tracks to obtain specialized skills and knowledge.

Track – Business Intelligence

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
IS6321	Business Intelligence Applications	3
IS5413	Database Management Systems	3
IS6921	Knowledge Management	3

Track – Technology and Entrepreneurship

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

Track – Social Media Management

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
IS5941	Social Media Applications	3
MKT5644	Electronic Marketing	3
IS5314	eBusiness System Integration	3

Each student is expected to select one of the three above tracks to acquire skills and knowledge for specialization. A student should 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

3. Additional Notes: Nil

Related Links

Department of Information Systems