MSc in

Information Technology
IT

Introduction
In this new millennium, Information Technology is the
foundation stone for many applications in industry,
government and other institutions. To stay ahead
professionally, Computer Engineering and Computer
Science graduates and professionals working in
computer-related fields need to engage in continuous
learning and in continuous upgrading of their Information
Technology skills.
The Master of Science in Information Technology, MSc (IT),
is a postgraduate program that has been developed to assist
and encourage Bachelor's graduates to build on their
undergraduate knowledge in Information Technology.
The program is deliberately broad-based. We believe that
this approach is the most useful way of enhancing students'
knowledge and skills. It will make the graduates of the MSc
(IT) more attractive and competitive.
Program Objectives
The program offers postgraduate courses for both full-time
and part-time students. The courses are designed for those
who wish to obtain broad-based and leading-edge skills in
Information Technology. Our aim in offering this program is
to make its graduates more marketable and also better
prepared for more challenging career paths.
Program Commencement and Schedule
September every year. February intake may be available.
Approximately 1 year for full-time and 2 years for
par t-time study.
Recommended Pattern of Study
Full-time Part-time
1 year to complete 22.5 years to complete
30 credits 30 credits
Fall 12-15 credits Fall 6-9 credits
Spring 12-15 credits Spring 6-9 credits
Summer 3-6 credits Summer 3-6 credits
if applicable if applicable
Postgraduate courses are normally scheduled on weekday
evenings or Saturday afternoons.
Target Students
The target students for this MSc are graduates of
computer-related Bachelors programs and working
professionals in industry, government or other institutions.
Fresh graduates who have good academic record are also
our targets.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must possess a bachelors degree in Computer
Engineering or Computer Science, or a related field from a
recognized university or tertiary institution.
All classes will be conducted in English. Applicants from
Universities where English is not the major medium of
instruction will be considered on a case-by-case basis. In
general, English proof such as Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing
System (IELTS) is required.
Course Assessment and Graduation
Requirements
Regular attendance of courses is expected. Courses are
assessed according to the grading scheme used for
postgraduate courses. Students in the program must
complete 30 credits with a graduation grade average of
2.850 (of a 4-point scale) in the courses used to satisfy the
program requirements.
Program Fee and Student Financials
The nominal program fees for 2016/17 are HK$125,000
(full-time mode) and HK$120,000 (part-time mode)
respectively. Updated rates for 2017/18, please refer to the
program webpage. Students admitted with credit transfer
are also required to pay the full nominal program fee. If the
graduation requirements are not met within 3 years
(excluding study leave), additional fees will be charged on a
pro rata basis for additional course credits taken beyond
this time limit.
Successful applicants may apply for Governments Extended
Non-means Tested Loan Scheme (ENLS), and Continuing
Education Fund (CEF) for reimbursement up to a maximum
of HK$10,000.
 CSIT 5300 Advanced Database Systems

CSIT 5400 Computer Graphics

CSIT 5410 Recognition Systems

CSIT 5510 Mobile Application Development

CSIT 5600 Internet Infrastructure: Switches

and Routers
Scholarship
Various scholarships are available. Please refer to the CSIT 5610 Computer Networks: An Internet
program webpage for details. Perspective

CSIT 5710 Cryptography and Security

Credit Transfer
Credit transfer may be granted to students in recognition of CSIT 5720 Digital Forensic and Legal Issues
studies completed elsewhere. Application must be made to
CSIT 6000 Topics in Information Technology
the program office within the first term after admission. All
credit transfer must be approved by the Program Director CSIT 6910 Independent Project
and are subject to the normal university, school, and program
requirement on credit transfer.
All the above courses carry 3 credits each except
Laptop Requirement CSIT 6000 and CSIT 6910 which carry 1 to 3 credits.
Some courses require students to bring laptop PCs running Courses are offered subject to availability. Please refer to the
Microsoft Windows to classes. The laptop PC should be able to program webpage for details.

use the Secure MobileNet service on campus. Please refer to : For course description, please refer to
http://publish.ust.hk/prog_crs/pgcourse
http://www.ust.hk/itsc/wireless/hkust/smobilenet_overview.html
for details.

Lecture Venue
Classes will be held at HKUST campus at Clear Water Bay,
Kowloon, Hong Kong. Students may take a minibus or a KMB bus
from either Hang Hau MTR station or Choi Hung MTR station. Alumni Testimonial
The traveling time is around 10 minutes. Alumni from all over the world provide testimonials of
how their experiences in the program have changed
Course List their lives. Here is the most recent one:

CSIT 5100 Object-Oriented Software Development of

Enterprise Systems

CSIT 5110 Multimedia Application Development

It's a great opportunity to join the MSc IT program in
HKUST and to receive guidance from wor ld-class
professors. The course is very interesting and challenging.
CSIT 5130 Building Applications for I have been exposed to so many new technologies and
Computational Finance informative discussions. Overall, the course has boosted
my confidence and I am proud to be par t of such a

CSIT 5210 Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
prestigious institution.
CSIT 5220 Reasoning and Decision under Uncertainty LAVANYA T.
Faculty List David ROSSITER
Associate Professor of Engineering Education
International leading experts from the Department of Computer PhD University of York, UK
Science and Engineering will teach all the courses in English.
Pedro SANDER
Brahim BENSAOU Associate Professor
Associate Professor PhD Harvard University
PhD University of Paris VI
Chi Keung TANG
Gary CHAN Professor
Professor PhD University of Southern California
PhD Stanford University
Qiang YANG
Lei CHEN Chair Professor, IEEE Fellow
Professor PhD University of Maryland
PhD University of Waterloo
Lianwen ZHANG
Shing Chi CHEUNG Professor
Professor PhD University of British Columbia
PhD University of London
Chi Shing CHUNG
Professor
PhD University of Oxford
Application Details
Cunsheng DING
For application deadline and details, please refer to the
Professor
program webpage at http://www.seng.ust.hk/msc/it
PhD University of Turku
Jogesh K. MUPPALA For inquiry, please contact:
Associate Professor Tel : (852) 2358 5773 / 2358 5772
PhD Duke University Fax : (852) 2719 3027
Wilfred NG Email : mscit@ust.hk
Associate Professor MSc(IT) Program, Professional Program Office
PhD University of London (Room 5603, 5/F, Lifts 29-30)
Huamin QU School of Engineering
Professor The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
PhD Stony Brook University Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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Some courses of the program have been included in

the list of reimbursable courses for CEF purposes
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This brochure describes the HKUST MSc(IT) program as intended at the time of printing. The program details in this brochure may be changed from time to
time. In the event of inconsistency or where an interpretation of the brochure is required, the decision of the University Authority shall be final.
printed in Aug 2016