Program Overview
The Electronic Commerce at City University of Hong Kong is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Electronic Commerce programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hong Kong and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 495 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 418 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Electronic Commerce programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Computer Networks and Internets
- Internet Application Development
- Information Security for e-Commerce
- Introduction to e-Commerce
- e-Commerce Project
- e-Business System Integration
- Analysis and Design of e-Commerce Systems
- e-Commerce Business Strategies and Management
- Algorithms & Techniques for Web Searching
- Cloud Computing: Theory and Practice
- Cyber Law
- Data Warehousing & Data Mining
- Information Technology Based Organization Transformation
- Knowledge Management
- Multimedia Technologies & Applications
- Supply Chain Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have:
- a recognised bachelor\'s degree in a Computing discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology); or
- a recognised bachelor\'s degree in a related discipline (e.g., Electronic Engineering, Economics and Finance, Applied Mathematics, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Information Technology) preferably with applicable IT experience; or
- have obtained a good alternative qualification with substantial IT professional experience acceptable to the University; and
- sufficient command of the English language.
- a TOEFL score 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or
- an overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
- a score of 450 in the new College English Test (CET6) of Chinese mainland or a pass in the old CET-6 test; or
- other equivalent qualifications.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 495 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 418 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 495 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 418 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact City University of Hong Kong directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About City University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
TheCity University of Hong Kong(CityUHK) is apublic universityinKowloon Tong,Kowloon,Hong Kong. It was founded in 1984 as the City Polytechnic of Hong Kong and formally established as the City...
University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
