CUHK Business School Master’s Programmes
MSc in Information Science and Technology Management (Full-time)Sha Tin, Hong Kong
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
HKD 300,000
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
The MSc in Information Science and Technology Management (MSc in ISTM) is a curriculum-evolution of the long-established full-time programme of MSc in Information and Technology Management. It is designed to equip students with business and management principles and practices of information technology as well as in-depth related technical knowledge and broad business skills for pursuing a successful career in many parts of the world.
Interdisciplinary
With synergy of the strength from the Department of Decisions, Operations and Technology (DOT Department), CUHK Business School and the Department of Information Engineering (IE Department), Faculty of Engineering, MSc in ISTM covers topics of latest developments in both theories and applications of information science, technology, and business management, such as big data management, blockchain, business intelligence, fintech, information security, internet of things, project management, social media analytics, etc. The programme provides solid training to students while accommodates their different interests and background.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Admission scholarships
Students with outstanding entrance qualifications may be awarded a scholarship up to the full tuition amount. All new students are eligible and are automatically considered, so no separate application is necessary. However, it is advisable to send in your applications early.
For more details, please refer to the school's financial page.
Merit-based scholarships
Students in the top 10 percentile with a GPA of 3.60 or above are awarded up to HK$2,000.
Loans for non-local students
Prodigy Finance offers postgraduate loans for students studying abroad. The loans can cover only tuition and are not available to citizens and permanent residents of Hong Kong.
Curriculum
MSc in ISTM is for graduates with an engineering or business background, who want to acquire both the cutting-edge IT proficiency and gain a solid foundation in technology management.
To complete the programme, you will need to attain 30 units of coursework, comprising of 12-unit required courses, 9-unit option core courses and 9-unit elective courses. All courses offered by MSc in ISTM are equivalent to 3 units each.
Full-time program (1 year)
- Pre-term | August (orientation activities and/or foundation course)
- 1st Trimester | September-December
- 2nd Trimester| December-March
- 3rd Trimester | March-June
Course list
- Required courses (Total 4 courses / 12 units)
- Optional core courses (Total 3 courses / 9 units)
- Elective courses (Total 9 units)
Career Opportunities
MSc in ISTM is designed to equip future business leaders with a mastery of technology innovations and propel them to the forefront of the industry.
Examples of graduate careers include:
- IT consultancy services
- Systems analyst
- Computer network architect
- Business process analyst