Information
Systems Management Major
The Information Systems
Management (ISM) Major of the BBA (Hons) Degree Programme
meets the growing needs for managers and end-users of
computer-based information systems. The Major 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.
Major Curriculum
Core Courses
- Principles of Accounting I & II
- Introduction to Business
- Mathematics for Business
- Statistics for Business
- Principles of Law
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Business Communications
- Organisational Behaviour
- Financial Management
- Strategic Management
- BBA Project
Major Courses
- Programming for Business Applications
- Management Information Systems
- Business Systems Analysis and Design
- Data Management in Business
- Development of Small Management Information Systems
- Telecommunications and Networking in Business
- Seminar in Information Systems Management
- Management Science
- Production and Operations Management
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Web Site Design and Business Applications
- Electronic Commerce
- Strategic Planning for MIS
- Decision Support and Intelligent Systems in Business
- Multimedia and Automated Systems in Business
Complementary Studies Courses
- Business Information Systems
- University Chinese
- English I & II
- University Life
- Two Physical Education Subjects
- Values and the Meaning of Life Subject
- Any two subjects outside Business, of which one
must be Science subject
- Any two non-major subjects
- Any three free elective subjects
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
