Master of Science
in Electronic Commerce
Information Session: Spring 2011
Department of Computer Science
Department of Information Systems
City University of Hong Kong
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 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
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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 years
 Typically 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 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.
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CityU Points of Distinction
Department of Computer Science
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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
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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
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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
Technologies
 Video conferencing
from any Lab
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Tutorial Labs
 Remote and walk-in
access
 Teaching labs
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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
2001/2002
2002/2003
2003/2004
2004/2005
2005/2006
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2007/2008
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initial
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Average 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 6223
Website: www.info.gov.hk/sfaa
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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
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MSEC
Q&A
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