MScISM Brochure

Master of Science in Information Systems Management

Data Insights for Business Performance

Data Insights for Business Performance

The MScISM program equips future leaders with the skills to harness technology and information systems for innovative business solutions. Guided by world-class faculty, students explore cutting-edge topics like blockchain, big data, and IT strategy, while benefiting from hands-on projects, enrichment talks, and networking opportunities with industry professionals.

Program Characteriistiics

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Program Curriculum Our interdisciplinary curriculum will set you up for success in any technical or nontechnical profession. You’ll take a deep dive into the core concepts and newest developments in technology management, gaining crucial skills along the way to become a competent, confident and creative leader. The minimum graduation requirement is 30 credits (15 courses) of core, required and elective courses. Students can take up to 34 credits without extra costs and choose to declare up to two concentrations: (1) Financial Technology and (2) Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

5 Core

3 Required

7 Electives

15 Courses

Big Data Analytics Computer and Internet Security Management Digital Business and Web Analytics Information Strategy and Management Project Management

Financial Technology Concentration Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Concentration General Electives

Graduation Requirement (30 Credits)

Fundamentals of Database Management Information Systems Analysis and Design Python Programming

for Business Applications

Electives Courses

Financial Technology

Doing Tech in Asia and China Privacy Management in the Digital Age Technology Entrepreneurship Technology and Innovation Management Technology Consulting Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship

General Electives

Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and Their Business Applications Deep Learning Business Applications with Python Financial Technology for Business Professionals FinTech Regulation and Compliance Privacy Management in the Digital Age Programming R for Analytics

Applied Network Management Business Modeling with VBA Capital Raising Strategies for Technology Entrepreneurs Digital and Social Media Strategy Information Systems Auditing Machine Learning in Practice

The MScISM program offers full-time and part-time modes to accommodate students with different time commitments. Full-time students complete the program in one year, whereas part-time students complete the program over two years. Program Schedule

1-year Full-time Sample Schedule :

Fall Term

Winter Term

Spring Term

Sep – Dec 7-8 Courses (14-16 Credits)

Jan

Feb- May

0-2 Course (0-4 Credits)

5–8 Courses (10-16 Credits)

2-year Part-time Sample Schedule :

Fall Term

Winter Term

Spring Term

Sep – Dec

Jan

Feb- May 4 Courses (8 Credits)

4 Courses (8 Credits)

0-1 Course (0-2 Credits)

Fall Term

Winter Term

Spring Term

Sep – Dec

Jan

Feb- May 1-3 Courses (2-6 Credits)

4 Courses (8 Credits)

0-1 Course (0-2 Credits)

Admission Requirements 01 Satisfactory Undergraduate Degree 02 English Proficiency

03 Satisfactory GMAT/GRE Score

A bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution or an approved equivalent qualification and evidence of satisfactory academic performance.

A satisfactory TOEFL or IELTS score is required for applicants whose first language is not English or whose bachelor’s degree was awarded by an institution where the medium of instruction is not English.

Applicants are highly recommended to have a satisfactory GMAT/GRE score. A GMAT/GRE score is not compulsory but will be taken into consideration.

Work Experience 04

Applicants for the part-time mode should have at least two years of post- qualification work experience. For the full-time mode, work experience is not required, but applicants with relevant work experience will have an advantage.

Application Deadline

12 Oct 2025 Phase 1

30 Nov 2025 Phase 2

11 Jan 2026 Phase 3

1 Mar 2026 Phase 4

14 Dec 2025 Phase 1

8 Feb 2026 Phase 2

12 Apr 2026 Phase 3

3 May 2026 Phase 4

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HKUST Business School Master of Science in Information System Management

Room 2042, 2/F, Lee Shau Kee Business Building, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 3469 2869

Email: mscism@ust.hk

https://mscism.hkust.edu.hk/

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