1017 - Department of Information Systems (options: BBA Global Business Systems Management, BBA Information Management) | Undergraduate Admissions

Department of Information Systems (options: BBA Global Business Systems Management, BBA Information Management)

資訊系統學系 [選項: 工商管理學士(環球商業系統管理)、工商管理學士(資訊管理)]

Academic Year of Entry	2023/24
Mode of Funding	Government funded
Admission Code	1017 Department of Information Systems (options: BBA Global Business Systems Management, BBA Information Management)
Mode of Study	Full time
Indicative Intake Target	Local Places : click here (for JUPAS and non-JUPAS) Non-local Places : click here
Normal Duration of Programme	4 years
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Admissions Tutor	Ms Tania Yuenkei LAU MBusSys, BBusSys tania.lau@cityu.edu.hk
Programme Leader	Dr David XU PhD (UBC) davidxu@cityu.edu.hk
General Enquiries	+852 3442 8521 BBAIS@cityu.edu.hk
	WhatsApp: 34428522

Remark: For JUPAS applicants, the admission code is JS1017

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Why Study Information Systems?

Business IS Smart

Amazon, Facebook and Google have propelled business into a world of smart business. Business is made smart with information systems, such as those based on artificial intelligence (AI), big data and cloud services (ABC).

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 with careers of the future.

Technology IS Changing the World

AI, big data and cloud services have played important roles in business transformation today. Together with social networks, 5G mobile, FinTech and other information systems, these 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 Information Systems in the world. Our faculty members are doing cutting-edge research in information systems for business innovations. Our students are encouraged to conduct undergraduate research with faculty members in the Department.

Practice IS Useful

Our students will have opportunities to experience business in real-world contexts with leading business executives from our EMBA programmes and alumni.

The Department provides Smart Business Scholarships to recognise students with outstanding performance and support them in 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, AI, big data analytics, cloud services and FinTech. Our students will not only be equipped with the latest knowledge but also with communication and project management skills and professional attitudes. Our graduates will be well prepared to help companies make business smart with information systems.

Today IS Good

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

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.

[1] Research Ranking of the Association for Information Systems (www.aisnet.org)

Why Information Systems at CityU College of Business?

Students will have a choice to choose from one of the two majors, i.e., BBA Global Business Systems Management (GBSM) and BBA Information Management (IFMG) by the end of year one.
To support the Government’s Smart City Blueprint for the better future of Hong Kong, the BBA Information Management aims to equip students with competent knowledge and skills of applying innovative technologies for business innovation, our students change the way of doing business in Hong Kong and the region.
The Department of Information Systems is committed to nurture smart people for smart business, with careers of the future. We support our students to choose a second major in the College of Business.
College of Business is among the top four business schools in Asia (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/aboutus/recognition/rankings/)
Entrance scholarships up to HK$265,000 are available for elite students (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/apply/scholarships)
Overseas exchange and summer programmes are available in over 200 partner universities around the globe! (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/exchange)
Over 80% of students secure local and global internship opportunities in areas including banking, accounting, IT and consulting.

Admission Arrangements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

Applicants to this programme (admission code: 1017) will be considered for admission to first-year studies at the Department of Information Systems. Students will enter a major (current major options: Global Business Systems Management; BBA Information Management) after one year of study. The top 40% of students^# will have a free choice of majors offered by the Department. The other 60% of students will be allocated a major within the Department, subject to the availability of places and the selection criteria set by individual majors.

# based on CGPA with no failed grades and completion of at least 30 credit units including College/Department required courses

Please click here for details.

Applicants seeking advanced standing entry can submit an application for the following programmes:

BBA Global Business Systems Management (admission code: 1171A)
BBA Information Management (admission code: 1092A)

Click here for the qualifications eligible for advanced standing entry.

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have studied a subject related to Mathematics at a high school or post-secondary institution.

Co-curricular Activities and Learning Support

Regularly, we organize “Internet+” study tours to visit new economic companies like AAAF (Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Facebook) in USA and BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent) in China. We are committed to nurture smart people for smart business, with great careers of the future.

Curriculum Structure

Please visit the following website for the detailed curriculum:

GBSM 2021 Suggested Study Plan (Please refer to the Year 1 courses)

IFMG 2021 Suggested Study Plan (Please refer to the Year 1 courses)

Useful Links

1018 BBA Global Business Systems Management (GBSM)
1019 BBA Information Management (IFMG)
Department of Information Systems
CityU Talents Programme
Undergraduate Catalogue (The catalogue for the 2021 cohort is for reference only. The 2022 catalogue will be published around July 2022.)

Major Option(s) Currently Available (The University reserves the right to make changes to the major offerings.)

Information Management (IFMG)

Programme Title	BBA Information Management 工商管理學士(資訊管理)
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Business made Smart with Information Systems (IS)	Why Study BBA Information Management? BBA Information Management (IFMG) nurtures students to become smart business professionals. IFMG IS Smart Double Major Our students have great flexibilities to complete a double major degree in Information Management and in Accounting, Finance or Marketing. Local core industries, such as financial services, professional services, logistics and trading services, are being transformed by big data and artificial intelligence (AI). Our graduates have outstanding opportunities to play a major role in this digital transformation process. IFMG IS Smart Innovation Our students gain the knowledge and skills to apply modern information systems (e.g., AI, big data and cloud services) to business innovations. They can participate in a one-week Smart Business Study Tour to Stanford University and visit AAAF companies (Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook) in Silicon Valley, or join a one-month Smart Business Project Tour for visits and work experience in FinTech and/or BAT companies (Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent) closer to home. IFMG IS Smart Business Our students gain a business mindset from exposure to new IS business strategies and Internet business models. They will gain the knowledge and skills to analyse high-growth technology companies and make wise investment decisions. They will also gain good communication and project management skills that will qualify them for project management jobs in multinational companies. IFMG IS Smart Choice Our students have opportunities to conduct undergraduate research or consulting projects with faculty members in the largest IS department in Hong Kong and one of the best IS department in the world for research productivity [1]. The Department provides Smart Business scholarships to support our undergraduate students in regional and international business competitions. Our students make business smart with information systems. IFMG IS Smart Future Our graduates begin their careers as business analysts, data scientists, IT auditors, systems analysts and programmers in global banks, consulting and technology firms, such as HSBC, BOC, PWC, Apple, Alibaba, Facebook, Google and IBM. In 2018, 99% of our graduates were hired immediately after graduation and 1% went overseas for further studies. The highest, average and lowest monthly salaries of BBA Information Management graduates were HK$24K, HK$18K and HK$13K, respectively. [1] Research Ranking of the Association for Information Systems (www.aisnet.org)
Why BBA Information Management at CityU College of Business?	BBA Information Management offers you: Smart Financial Services, Auditing and Internet Services Social media, mobile apps, big data/artificial intelligence and cloud services for business innovations Flexibilities of choosing streams from Business Intelligence (BI), Information Systems Auditing (ISA), Internet Services and Social Networks (ISSN), and Data Informatics (DI). Flexibility to take a double major in BBA Information Management and Accounting, BBA Information Management and Finance, BBA Information Management and Marketing or BBA Information Management and Business Analysis. To support the Government’s Smart City Blueprint for the better future of Hong Kong, the BBA Information Management aims to equip students with competent knowledge and skills of applying innovative technologies for business innovation, our students change the way of doing business in Hong Kong and the region. The Department of Information Systems is committed to nurture smart people for smart business, with careers of the future. We support our students to choose a second major in the College of Business. College of Business is among the top four business schools in Asia (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/aboutus/recognition/rankings/) Entrance scholarships up to HK$265,000 are available for elite students (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/apply/scholarships) Overseas exchange and summer programmes are available in over 200 partner universities around the globe! (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/exchange) Over 80% of students secure local and global internship opportunities in areas including banking, accounting, IT and consulting.
Co-curricular Activities and Learning Support	Regularly, we organize “Internet+” study tours to visit new economic companies like AAAF (Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Facebook) in USA and BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent) in China. We are committed to nurture smart people for smart business, with great careers of the future.
Curriculum Structure	Please visit the following website for the detailed curriculum: I FMG 2021 Suggested Study Plan for Advanced Standing I Students IFMG 2021 Suggested Study Plan for Advanced Standing II Students (Note: The catalogue for the 2021 cohort is for reference only. The 2022 catalogue will be published around July 2022.)
Useful Links	1017 Bachelor's Degree in Information System (BDIS) 1018 BBA Global Business Systems Management (GBSM) 1019 BBA Information Management (IFMG) Department of Information Systems Undergraduate Catalogue (The catalogue for the 2021 cohort is for reference only. The 2022 catalogue will be published around July 2022.)
Admissions Tutor	Ms Tania Yuenkei LAU MBusSys, BBusSys tania.lau@cityu.edu.hk
Major Leader	Dr David XU PhD (UBC) davidxu@cityu.edu.hk
Stream Advisor	Mrs Rupa BANDYOPADHYAY (Business Intelligence stream) MSc rbandyop@cityu.edu.hk
Stream Advisor	Ms Janet K M YU (Information Systems Auditing stream) janetyu@cityu.edu.hk
Stream Advisor	Mr Albert Y K CHUNG (Internet Services and Social Networks stream) MSc, BSc ykchung@cityu.edu.hk
Stream Advisor	Dr David XU (Data Informatics stream) PhD (UBC) davidxu@cityu.edu.hk
General Enquiries	+852 3442 8521 BBAIS@cityu.edu.hk
	WhatsApp: 34428522