Department of Business Information Systems

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	General Programme Information		Faculty and Staff
	Programme Aims and Objectives		Professional Recognitions
	Programme Structure		Information for Students
	Course Description		Scholarly Activities

Programme Information

Programme Characteristics

Providing Services for Different Business Sectors
With a broad spectrum of knowledge about business, management, logistics, resources planning, accounting and finance, students are capable of developing highly reliable, secure, effective and structured information systems to support various business sectors including:

• Business and Management
• Logistics
  
• Accounting
• Finance
  

Developing Customized Information Systems with Sound Software Engineering Methodology
Integrated Software Development
Students will learn the major functions and characteristics of different kinds of business information systems. Students after completing this programme will understand more about the business needs, before they start developing IT systems in the future.
Software Engineering and System Development
Students are trained to possess the knowledge of software engineering, system analysis and implementation and the skills for problem solving, analyzing, designing, and implementing skills for information management, process design and project management, allowing them to become competent in different stages of a software system development cycle.

Strong Focus on Technology
We continue to place a strong focus on the technical aspects of information technology. The programme aims at providing students with both essential and advanced technology theory and practice. Students are well-trained in programming techniques and methodologies, network and electronic commerce technology. Students are well-prepared to solve complex technical problems by developing worldwide information systems for global business operations.

Practical Experience through Industry-Related Projects
Practical experience is particularly important to BIS students as they have to consolidate and apply knowledge and skills on IT and business to develop systems which meet all possible user requirements. Students possess practical experiences in developing information systems from small transactional processing systems to large advanced integrated enterprise-wide systems suitable for planning and analysis.

Students are required to take the final-year project in which customized systems are developed for business corporations. This gives students the opportunity to face the real users, to collect and to analyze real user requirements. Furthermore, students will gain valuable experience through team work, collaboration, problem solving, technical skills and project management.

Awareness of Globalization and Management of the Global Enterprise
Our programme emphasizes managing business with global perspectives. It provides students with the knowledge, skills, attributes and networks required for leadership and success in the global economy.

Moreover, the globalization and the emerging China market have resulted in the increase of demand for Hong Kong consulting expertise in manufacturing, business training, information technology, and environmental management. In view of this changing trend, our programme has incorporated appropriate coverage on the Chinese and global business elements in the courses Management in Chinese Enterprises, Economic and Financial Development of China, etc.

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