City University of Hong Kong

Master of Science in Electronic Commerce

Department of Computer Science

Department of Information Systems

Information Session: Spring 2011

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MSc in Electronic Commerce

Initiated in 2000 with aim to produce a new generation of IT professionals with competence in evaluating and developing electronic 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

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MSEC Curriculum

Integrated Curriculum Covers technical, managerial and

business aspectsStructured 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

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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 yearsTypically 3 – 5 Semesters

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MSEC Curriculum

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

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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)

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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

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Global Interaction

Joint Course Projects Global systems analysis course with

collaborators in France, the Netherlands, US, China.

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State-of-the-Art Facilities

Advanced Lab Facilities

Computing E-Commerce

Software Communication

TechnologiesVideo conferencing

from any Lab

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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.

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MSEC Progression Track Record

Good student progression track records

initial registration now

graduated+

2001/2002 cohort 35 0 312002/2003 cohort 47 0 452003/2004 cohort 45 0 402004/2005 cohort 43 0 402005/2006 cohort 36 0 33 2006/2007 cohort 45 1 412007/2008 cohort 44 422008/2009 cohort 38 35Average class attendance rate > 80%.~ 90% graduate on time.+30% graduated with classification of credit or above.

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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.)

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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 6223Website: www.info.gov.hk/sfaa

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For More Information …

Check out MSEC programme information in the CS or IS Departmental Web siteshttp://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

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