MSc Business Information Systems

MSc Business Information Systems

Award Title : Master of Science in Business Information Systems

Program Aims and Objectives

This program is strategically designed to provide education in fundamental business principles and advanced information systems, crucial for thriving in today's information-centric society. It prepares graduates for professional roles that demand in-depth business acumen combined with strong IT-enabled problem-solving skills. Tailored specifically for those without an IT background, the program focuses on building competencies in evaluating cutting-edge IT technologies, orchestrating IT-based business projects, and managing the operations of intelligent business information systems to meet organizational objectives. The Marketing Informatics Stream is offered to applicants with intermediate marketing knowledge and aims to complement each student's skills with a complete set to face challenges in marketing and intelligent technology applications.

Program Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  • Process, analyze, and manage business data, information, and knowledge.
  • Elaborate on and address key issues in specific business domains for information systems, such as finance or marketing.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking abilities and communication skills in the development and management of cutting-edge information systems and technologies.
  • Discover opportunities and identify competitive advantages for organizations via information systems management, planning, and strategies.
  • Cope with emerging information systems and information technology issues such as IS risks and security in the contemporary information society and internet-enabled businesses.

Curriculum Structure

Requirements

Credit Units

University requirement

3

Core courses

24

Elective courses

12

Graduate research and innovation

6

Total Credits

45

 

Study Plan

Study Plan

* Study plan is subject to updates.

Students in the Marketing Informatics stream should take Digital Marketing Technologies and Marketing Analytics in Year 1, Sem B, and Marketing Data Science in Year 2, Sem A.