Program Overview

Master of Science in Information Technology

The Master of Science in Information Technology is a postgraduate program designed to nurture Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or other Science graduates to become IT professionals and to enrich Computing/Computer Science graduates with advanced knowledge and skills.

Programme Aims

The objectives of the program are:

• To produce graduates with fundamental and advanced IT/computing knowledge, sound intellectual and practical skills, and critical thinking ability
• To produce graduates who can think holistically and analytically, and apply IT/computing to solve problems, and to develop systems/applications both in a team or individually
• To produce graduates with professional ethics, social responsibilities, and all-round capabilities which can contribute to the society and the development of Hong Kong and China
• To produce graduates who can keep abreast of innovative, up-to-date, and advanced technologies and will be able to engage in life-long independent learning

Programme Structure

Students must complete 31 credits for MScIT. All subjects carry 3 credits, unless otherwise specified. Elective subjects include Dissertation (9 credits) and Project (6 credits). The program structure is as follows:

• With Dissertation: 3 P-Core + 4 Electives + 1 Academic Integrity Ethics subject + 1 Dissertation
• With Project: 3 P-Core + 5 Electives + 1 Academic Integrity Ethics subject + 1 Project
• Without Dissertation/Project: 3 P-Core + 7 Electives + 1 Academic Integrity Ethics subject

Recognition and Prospects

The graduates are expected to be equipped for jobs such as consultants in Big Data, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Financial Technology, or IT managers, IT project officers, and software engineers.

Curriculum

The program offers a range of subjects which are in line with the latest information technology development. It serves as a bridging program for those who may either have some or no previous academic computing experience. The program is also suited for computing and computer science graduates who want to further advance their knowledge and professionalism.

Entrance Requirements

• A Bachelors degree in Computing/Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or other Science disciplines
• Applicants with a Bachelors degree in other disciplines who have at least five years of significant IT relevant work experience will also be considered
• If the applicant is not a native speaker of English, and their Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, they are expected to fulfill the Universitys minimum English language requirement for admission purpose

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee is HK$8,300 per credit for local and non-local students.

Additional Documents Required

• Employer's Recommendation (preferred but not compulsory)
• Transcript/Certificate (copies of transcripts, graduation certificates, and other relevant certificates are required)

Credit Required for Graduation

31 credits are required for graduation.

Programme Leader

Prof. CAO Yixin, BEng (Harbin Engineering University), MS (BUAA), PhD (TAMU), MACM, MCCF, MSIAM.

Subject Area

Information Technology.

Study Mode and Duration

The program is offered in Mixed Mode, with a duration of 1.5 years (Full-time) and 2.5 years (Part-time).

Application Deadline

The application deadline for local and non-local students is not specified in the provided context.