Master of Science in Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation
Programme
Master of Science in Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation
理學碩士(數碼化轉型及科技創新)
Award Title
Master of Science in Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation
理學碩士(數碼化轉型及科技創新)
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

Credit Units Required for Graduation
30

Programme Aims
This programme aims to educate and train the IS managers and professionals of the future to understand the opportunity, principles and impact of digital transformation and technological innovation in organisations. The programme does not assume that students have prior knowledge in these areas, but a background in business or organisation studies will be an advantage. The programme incorporates a special focus on and the potential for strategic advantage that digital transformation and technological innovation can bring.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)
Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:
  1. Describe, communicate, and gain insights into the nature and scope of Information Systems in the context of Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation opportunity in organisations
  2. Critically analyze and evaluate current organisational practices with a view to their potential for Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation
  3. Identify, develop and plan strategic Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation initiatives that create value for all salient organisational stakeholders
  4. Draw original supportable conclusions from data collected in the context of a project that involves elements of digital transformation and technological innovation
  5. Analyse both the ethical and the ESG (environment, social and governance) aspects of Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation initiatives

Programme Requirements


1. Core Courses (18 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
IS5313Foundations of Information and Electronic Business Systems3
IS5940Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship3
IS6000Research Methods for the IS Manager3
IS6602Information Systems Consulting3
IS6608Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation in the Organisation3
IS6640Information Systems Planning and Strategy3


 2. Electives (12 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
IS5312Analytical Programming with Python3
IS5413Database Management Systems3
IS5540Project Management and Quality Assurance3
IS5542Outsourcing and Offshoring Management3
IS5740Management Support and Business Intelligence Systems3
IS6200Blockchain Technology and Business Applications3
IS6321Business Intelligence Applications3
IS6335Data Visualization3
IS6400Business Data Analytics3
IS6523Information Systems Infrastructure and Security Management3
IS6912Information Systems Project6
IS6914Information Analytics Management Project3
IS6940CInformation Technology Leadership Forum3
IS6941Machine Learning & Social Media Analytics3
EE5437Internet of Things Technologies for Future City Applications3

Note: Students may also take up to 6 credits of electives offered by the departments within the College of Business including Accountancy, Economics and Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing and Management Sciences.