Programme 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.

Programme Details

Admission Code

P05A

Year of Entry

2026

Intake Target

175

Mode of Study

Combined

Credit Requirement

Level of Study

Master's Degree

Mode of Funding

Non-government-funded

Tuition Fee

HKD 330,000

Normal Study Period

Full-time: 1 year;
Part-time: 2 years

Max Study Period

Full-time: 2.5 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.

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Entrance Requirements

@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.

*Applicants holding CET6 results may refer to the score requirement as specified for individual programmes on the admissions website.

Course Description

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MSc Business Information Systems-Management of Intelligent Systems Stream