Programmes Aims and Objectives
The Management of Intelligent Systems Stream aims to train students in the core domains of business and cutting-edge information systems that underpin the contemporary information society, so that graduates can excel in careers with professional positions that require both advanced business knowledge and IT-enabled problem solving skills.
The MIS Stream is offered to applicants with a non-IT background and focuses on developing their competence in evaluating cutting-edge IT, coordinating IT-enabled business initiatives, and managing the operation of business information systems, so as to meet the business needs of organizations. With the growing trend towards Artificial Intelligence, such information systems are increasingly imbued with greater intelligence.
Programmes Details
Admission Code
P05A
Year of Entry
2026
Intake Target
175
Mode of Study
Combined
Credit Requirement
30
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Mode of Funding
Non-government-funded
Tuition Fee
HKD 315,000
Normal Study Period
Full-time: 1 year;
Part-time: 2 years
Part-time: 2 years
Max Study Period
Full-time: 2.5 years;
Part-time/Combined mode:
5 years
Part-time/Combined mode:
5 years
Class Schedule
Weekday (daytime and evening) and possibly Saturday
Mode of Processing
Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Review of applications will start before the deadline and continue until all places are filled. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
Programme Leader
Prof LIAO Shaoyi Stephen
General Enquiries
+852 3442 8521
Entrance Requirements
Applicants must
Applicants must satisfy the following to be eligible for admission:
- hold a recognized Bachelor's degree in any subjects, preferably not in Information Systems or Computer Science related discipline, from one of the tertiary education institutions in Hong Kong funded by the University Grant Committee (UGC), or equivalent
Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is NOT English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement
- 79 (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 new College English Test (CET6) of Chinese mainland; 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.
# Applicants are required to arrange with the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send their TOEFL results directly to the University. The TOEFL institution code for CityUHK is 3401.
## Applicants are required to arrange for sending their IELTS result(s) via the IELTS Results Service e-delivery to the University. Please note that applicants with an overall band score of 6.0 will be required to pass an interview for English proficiency conducted by the concerned academic unit. Interviews for other applicants may not be required.
# Applicants are required to arrange with the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send their TOEFL results directly to the University. The TOEFL institution code for CityUHK is 3401.
## Applicants are required to arrange for sending their IELTS result(s) via the IELTS Results Service e-delivery to the University. Please note that applicants with an overall band score of 6.0 will be required to pass an interview for English proficiency conducted by the concerned academic unit. Interviews for other applicants may not be required.
Course Description
Core Courses (15 credits within the group)
Analytical Programming with Python
Database Management Systems
Foundations of Information and Electronic Business Systems
JAVA Programming for Business Applications
Project Management and Quality Assurance
Systems Analysis and Design
Electives (15 credits)
Data Visualization
Information Systems Infrastructure and Security Management
Information Systems Planning and Strategy
Information Technology Based Business Transformation
Management Support and Business Intelligence Systems
Blockchain Technology and Business Applications
Business Data Analytics
Business Practice Internship
Corporate Finance
eBusiness System Integration
Financial and Management Accounting
Human-Computer Interaction and Multimedia
Information Systems Project
Information Technology Leadership Forum
Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship
Generative Artificial Intelligence for Business
Artificial Intelligence for Business Applications
Large Language Model with Prompt Engineering for Business
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.
Other Programmes
