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Master of Science in Electronic Commerce
Programme
Master of Science in Electronic Commerce
理學碩士(電子商貿)
Award Title
Master of Science in Electronic Commerce
理學碩士(電子商貿)
Offering Academic Unit
This Programme is jointly offered by:
Department of Computer Science
Department of Information Systems
Mode of Study
Combined mode

Normal Period of Study

- 1 year (full-time)
- 2 years (part-time/combined mode)

Maximum Period of Study

- 2.5 years (full-time)
- 5 years (part-time/combined mode)

Credit Units Required for Graduation

33

Programme Aims

The programme aims to equip students with the skills necessary to become IT professionals that are competent in evaluating and developing eCommerce systems and services within a business context. Students will gain knowledge and skills in core business and technical related subjects, together with an in-depth understanding of the specific managerial, regulatory, and technical issues involved in the exploitation of eCommerce. Students will also acquire the necessary knowledge and skill to analyze, plan, design, develop, and maintain eCommerce systems.


Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

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

1. evaluate and critique eCommerce opportunities and models;
2. use inquisitive approach to develop innovative applications and solutions for eCommerce systems;
3. apply software tools and components in support of eCommerce system development;
4. work effectively as member of a project team in eCommerce system development;
5. recognise the regulatory, security, and ethical issues of eCommerce.


Programme Requirements



1. Core Courses: (27 credit units)

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
EC5001Introduction to eCommerce3CSE/CB
EC6001eCommerce Project6CSE/CB
CS5222Computer Networks and Internets3CSE
CS5281Internet Application Development3CSE
CS5285Information Security for eCommerce3CSE
IS5314eBusiness System Integration3CB
IS5414Analysis and Design of ecommerce Systems3CB
IS6641eCommerce Business Strategies and Management3CB


2. Electives: (6 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
AC5511Financial and Management Accounting3CB
AC5803Financial Statement Analysis3CB
CS5185Multimedia Technologies and Applications3CSE
CS5187Vision and Image3CSE
CS5282Practical Optimization Algorithms and Techniques3CSE
CS5286Algorithms and Techniques for Web Searching3CSE
CS5288Cryptography: Theory and Practice3CSE
CS5293Topics on Information Security3CSE
CS5294Information Security Technology Management3CSE
CS5296Cloud Computing: Theory and Practice3CSE
CS5348Software Quality Engineering3CSE
CS5481Data Engineering3CSE
CS5483Data Warehousing and Data Mining3CSE
CS5486Intelligent Systems3CSE
CS5487Machine Learning3CSE
CS5488Big Data Algorithms and Techniques3CSE
CS6175Virtual Reality and Game-Engine Technologies3CSE
CS6187Vision and Language3CSE
CS6288Topics on eCommerce Technologies3CSE
CS6290Privacy-enhancing Technologies3CSE
CS6534Guided Study3CSE
EF5010Economics for Business3CB
EF5042Corporate Finance3CB
IS5540Project Management and Quality Assurance3CB
IS5740Management Support and Business Intelligence Systems3CB
IS5743Information Technology Based Organization Transformation3CB
IS6400Business Data Analytics3CB
IS6523Information Systems Infrastructure and Security Management3CB
IS6921Knowledge Management3CB
IS6940CInformation Technology Leadership Forum3CB
LW5946E-Commerce Law3SLW
LW5621Legal Systems of Hong Kong and Mainland China3SLW
LW5643Cyber Law3SLW
LW5962Law Relating to Business and Companies3SLW
SEEM6012Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship3CSE
MKT5630Cyber Marketing and Customer Relationship Management3CB
MS6721Supply Chain Management3CB


3. Additional Notes:

    N/A


Additional Information

CEF approved courses: EC5001, EC6001, IS6641.