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Electronic Commerce

City University of Hong Kong
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #52
Tuition USD 495 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 418 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline May, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Language English

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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 495 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 418 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Electronic Commerce programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Computer Networks and Internets
  2. Internet Application Development
  3. Information Security for e-Commerce
  4. Introduction to e-Commerce
  5. e-Commerce Project
  6. e-Business System Integration
  7. Analysis and Design of e-Commerce Systems
  8. e-Commerce Business Strategies and Management
  9. Algorithms & Techniques for Web Searching
  10. Cloud Computing: Theory and Practice
  11. Cyber Law
  12. Data Warehousing & Data Mining
  13. Information Technology Based Organization Transformation
  14. Knowledge Management
  15. Multimedia Technologies & Applications
  16. 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.
Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:
  • 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

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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