The MSc in Artificial Intelligence in Business (AIB) is designed to prepare the next generation of business leaders who understand and use AI effectively. Our graduates will develop the skills needed to navigate the challenges of the business world by 1) using AI to improve business efficiency, 2) managing AI projects for business success, and 3) creating AI solutions that benefit both society and industry.

This programme is aimed at those with a background in IT/IS or business, helping them build a well-rounded AI + business mindset. Graduates will be ready for both technical and management roles, driving digital transformation in various industries.

The MScAIB teaches students the latest AI technologies and important soft skills for working well with AI, enabling them to lead digital transformation efforts. By combining advanced AI tools with core business concepts, our graduates will play a key role in shaping the business environment in Hong Kong and beyond.
 

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Hold a recognized Bachelor's degree from a tertiary education institution in Hong Kong funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC), or an equivalent degree. Applicants should have intermediate-level knowledge in IT/IS or business, demonstrated by completing relevant undergraduate courses or having related work experience.

Additionally, applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should fulfil the following minimum English proficiency requirement:

• a score of 79 (for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) or 4 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards) (Internet-based Test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)^@#; or
• an overall band score of 6.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) ^@#; or
• a score 450 in the Chinese Mainland’s College English Test (CET-6); or
• other equivalent qualifications 

^@TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years. Applicants are required to provide their English test results obtained within the two years preceding the start of the University's application period. 'TOEFL iBT Home Edition', ‘TOEFL MyBest Score’, ‘IELTS Indicator’, ‘IELTS One Skill Retake’ and ‘IELTS Online’ are not acceptable. All TOEFL results must be sent directly by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) using CityUHK’s institution code 3401, while IELTS results must be sent via the IELTS Results Service e-delivery to 'City University of Hong Kong - Graduate School'.

^#Applicants with an IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or a TOEFL overall score of 4 will be required to pass an interview for English proficiency conducted by the concerned academic unit. Applicants with a comparable overall score of 79 or above shown on the TOEFL report may be exempt from the interview requirement. Interviews for other applicants may not be required.
 

AI Core Courses (9 credits)

• AI Ethics and Regulations
• Generative Artificial Intelligence for Business
• Artificial Intelligence for Business Applications

Business Core Courses (9 credits within the group)

• Fintech and AI in Finance
• Artificial Intelligence Accounting
• Advanced Marketing Analytics
• People Analytics
• AI-Enhanced Business Analytics with Excel and Python
• Predictive Modeling and Forecasting for Business

Electives (12 credits)

• Business Practice Internship
• Analytical Programming with Python
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Database Management Systems
• Project Management and Quality Assurance
• Management Support and Business Intelligence Systems
• Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship
• Data Visualization
• Business Data Analytics
• Large Language Model with Prompt Engineering for Business
• Information Systems Planning and Strategy
• Information Systems Project
• Machine Learning and Social Media Analytics
• Students may also take two elective courses as approved by the Programme Leader, one of which can be offered by other departments within the College of Business including Accountancy, Economics and Finance, Information Systems, Management, Decision Analytics and Operations, and Marketing.

Outstanding applicants will be offered with a scholarship of HK$50,000.

Department of Information Systems