The Department of Information Systems in the College of Business is the largest Information Systems department in Hong Kong and one of the top three in the world for research productivity [1]. The Department is committed to nurturing smart people for smart business and the careers of the future.
AI, big data, and cloud services have become the new ABC in the world of technology. Together with social networks, 5G mobile, FinTech and other information systems, technologies are driving business innovations in financial services, accounting and professional services, online services and marketing.
Research IS Driving Innovation
We are among the best in the world. Our faculty members are doing cutting-edge research in information systems for business innovations. Undergraduates are encouraged to conduct research with faculty members in the Department.
Practice IS Perfect
You will also have opportunities to experience business in a real-world context with leading business executives from our EMBA programmes and alumni.
The Department provides Smart Business Scholarships to recognize students’ outstanding performance and support them for regional and international business competitions. Our students make business smart with information systems.
Information Systems IS Smart Business
The Department offers new and comprehensive information systems courses to meet the rapidly changing nature of information technologies such as social networks, mobile apps, big data analytics/AI, cloud services and FinTech. You will not only be equipped with the latest knowledge but also with communication and project management skills and professional attitudes. You will be well prepared to help companies make business smart with information systems.
Today IS Good: Two Paths to Success on the BBA Journey
When you are admitted to the Department of Information Systems (options: BBA Global Business Systems Management, BBA Information Management), you will study general BBA courses in year one. At the end of year one, you can choose to major in either BBA Global Business Systems Management (GBSM) or BBA Information Management (IFMG).
Tomorrow IS Even Better: Career Prospects
Our graduates start their careers as management trainees, business analysts, data scientists, system analysts and programmers in global banks, consulting and technology firms such as HSBC, BOC, PWC, Apple, Alibaba, Facebook, Google and IBM.