Information
Systems Management Concentration
The Information Systems
Management (ISM) Concentration of the BBA (Hons) Degree
Programme meets the growing needs for managers and end-users
of computer-based information systems. The Concentration
provides students with a solid understanding of the
business framework for computer applications. Graduates
are able to make effective use of information technology
to enhance productivity, accuracy, and managerial effectiveness.
The specific objectives are:
1. To gain an appreciation
of the potential and limitations of computer-based information
systems.
2. To understand and interpret the requirements of an
organisation in terms of its information needs and to
recognise strategic opportunities for the application
of computer-based information systems.
3. To contribute to a team which applies formal methods
to planning, controlling and implementing an information
system.
4. To liaise with information technology professionals
and end-users in catering to management needs.
5. To be practical problem solves and effective communicators.
Concentration Curriculum
Core Courses
- BBA Project
- Business and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Business Communications
- Financial Management
- Management Information Systems / Accounting Information
Systems
- Marketing Management
- Mathematics for Business
- Organisational Behaviour
- Principles of Accounting I
- Principles of Accounting II
- Principles of Law
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Statistics for Business
- Strategic Management
Concentration Courses
- Business Systems Analysis and Design
- Data Management in Business
- Decision Support and Intelligent Systems in Business
- Development of Small Management Information Systems
- Electronic Commerce
- Management Science
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Multimedia and Automated Systems in Business
- Production and Operations Management
- Programming for Business Applications
- Seminar in Information Systems Management
- Strategic Planning for Management Information Systems
- Supply Chains and Enterprise Resource Planning
- Telecommunications and Networking in Business
- Web Site Design and Business Applications
Complementary Studies Courses
- Business Information Systems
- University Chinese
- English I & II
- University Life
- Two Physical Education courses
- Values and the Meaning of Life course
- Any two courses outside Business, of which one
must be Science course
- Any two courses outside 1st concentration
- Any three free elective courses
What makes
a good ISM student?
Good Information Systems Management students should
be interested in information technologies and their
applications to modern organisations. They should be
logical and analytical. Applicants don't need to be
experts in computer technology and programming; our
programme will provide the necessary training.
What are the career opportunities
of graduates?
Graduates can develop careers as developers and managers
of information technology in public and private organisations,
and in marketing/sales or management.
What professional
recognition can graduates get?
1. Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Graduates can directly enter the Advanced Certificate
Stage 2.
2. Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS)
Graduates are eligible to register as Graduates Member
of the Society.
3. The Hong Kong Institute of Company Secretaries (HKICS)
and The Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators
(ICSA)
Exemptions are granted from all subjects in the Foundation
Programme of the HKICS/ICSA.
4. International Institute of Management (IIM)
Enrolled students and graduates are eligible to register
as Associate Members of the Institute.
Career Paths after Graduation
