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Master of Science in Electronic Commerce

Master of Science in Electronic Commerce. Information Session: Spring 2011. Department of Computer Science Department of Information Systems. MSc in Electronic Commerce.

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Master of Science in Electronic Commerce

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  1. Master of Science in Electronic Commerce Information Session: Spring 2011 Department of Computer Science Department of Information Systems

  2. MSc in Electronic Commerce • Initiated in 2000 with aim to produce a new generation of IT professionals with competence in evaluating and developingelectronic commerce systems and services within a business context. • Programme is jointly offered by • Department of Computer Science College of Science and Engineering • Department of Information Systems College of Business • Master’s degree awarded by City University of Hong Kong

  3. MSEC Curriculum Integrated Curriculum • Covers technical, managerial and business aspects • Structured curriculum to equip students with technical, managerial, business, and legal know-how to develop eCommerce systems and services • Focus on applied subjects and also build solid foundations

  4. MSEC Curriculum 27 - 36 credit units • 9 required courses • Up to 9 credit units can be transferred based on previous study • Typically student takes 30 – 33 credits • 2-3 elective courses • Can study full-time or part-time • Duration: 1 – 2 academic years • Typically 3 – 5 Semesters

  5. MSEC Curriculum Core courses cover • Networking • Internet application development • Information Security • eCommerce system analysis and integration • eBusiness strategy and management • eCommerce Laws • eCommerce Project Electives provide flexibility and additional training • Supply Chain Management • Internet Marketing and CRM • Knowledge management • Data Mining and Web Searching • Mobile and pervasive computing • etc.

  6. CityU Points of Distinction Department of Computer Science • BSc in Computer Science (since 1987) • MSc in Computer Science (since 1991) • MSc in Electronic Commerce (since 1999) • by Research: MPhil and PhD (since 1990) • Strong teaching and research performance • Highest research citation rating among local CS Depts • 36 academic staff • over 70 research staff • over 60 PhD students • 5 Research Labs and Centres • Prominent visiting professors (incl. 2 Turing Award winners)

  7. CityU Points of Distinction Department of Information Systems • MSc in Electronic Commerce (since 1999) • MA in Electronic Business (since 1999) • BBAIS ranked number 1 in Hong Kong for 2001 • 26 academic staff (Largest IS department in Hong Kong) • Among the largest IS departments in the world • 6 consecutive university teaching excellence awards • Especially recognized for use of technology in teaching • 4 Research Labs and Centres • over 40 MPhil and PhD students

  8. Global Interaction Joint Course Projects • Global systems analysis course with collaborators in France, the Netherlands, US, China.

  9. State-of-the-Art Facilities Advanced Lab Facilities • Computing • E-Commerce Software • Communication Technologies • Video conferencing from any Lab

  10. Tutorial Labs • Remote and walk-in access • Teaching labs • Information Systems • Information security • Software engineering • Mobile and pervasive computing • Cooperative donations from major vendors IBM Microsoft Sun Microsystems RSA Security etc.

  11. MSEC Progression Track Record Good student progression track records initial registration now graduated+ 2001/2002 cohort 35 0 31 2002/2003 cohort 47 0 45 2003/2004 cohort 45 0 40 2004/2005 cohort 43 0 40 2005/2006 cohort 36 0 33 2006/2007 cohort 45 1 41 2007/2008 cohort 44 42 2008/2009 cohort 38 35 Average class attendance rate > 80%. ~ 90% graduate on time. +30% graduated with classification of credit or above.

  12. Why THIS MSEC Programme • Programme is integrated and comprehensive, covers both technology, management and business aspects of eCommerce • Excellent student learning and progression records. • Up to 9 units of credit transfer available. • All teaching delivered by professors and lecturers from CityU. • All teaching done on City University main campus. • Availability of financial aids • CEF (Continuing Education Fund) • MSEC Scholarships • Full access to support facilities (library, sports, IS and CS laboratories, etc.)

  13. Financial Aids … • Continuing Education Fund (CEF) All students are legible for applying for CEF for those course modules so qualified. Eligible applicants will be reimbursed 80% of the course fee, subject to a maximum sum of HK$10,000, on successful completion of the course module. • Department Student Scholarship Students with good performance are legible for student scholarships of up to $10,000 each. • Fee Reduction with Credit Unit Transfer Based on previous study and performance, up to 9 credit units can be transferred. The fees for the transferred credits are waived. • Education Loan Enquiries: 2150 6223 Website: www.info.gov.hk/sfaa

  14. For More Information … • Check out MSEC programme information in the CS or IS Departmental Web sites http://www.cs.cityu.edu.hk/academic/msec • Application form:http://www.sgs.cityu.edu.hk/prospective/apply/notestpg • (use programme code/title P17/MSc Electronic Commerce in application form) • Further Enquiry: Phone: 2788 8580 Email: csadm@cityu.edu.hk

  15. MSEC Q & A

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