Master of Science [M.S] [E-Commerce] From The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hung Hom, Hong KongLocation
PolytechnicSchool type
Estd1937established year
21977enrollment
Public
Partner [1 Courses]

Master of Science [M.S] (E-Commerce)

18 months
full time

Field of Study

As e-commerce generally involves the integration of technology and management, this award covers both aspects. In terms of technology, it offers students the opportunity to examine various issues that arise in conducting business related to networked and on-line commerce, with a focus on the enabling technologies and techniques. Hence, graduates will be able to effectively contribute to the planning, development, deployment and management of e-commerce systems and applications. In terms of management, the award helps students to understand the opportunities offered by e-commerce and the issues involved in employing and managing e-commerce systems. The specific objectives are to help students gain:

  • A good understanding of e-commerce fundamentals, particularly the enabling technologies;
  • The ability to appraise tools such as e-commerce platforms, HTTP servers, secure transaction software and firewalls, database systems, heterogeneous networks, intelligent agents, etc.;
  • The ability to understand the realities and potential of e-commerce (e.g.?costs and benefits) and to appreciate the potential and limitations of different types of technologies related to e-commerce and Internet computing; and
  • The ability to construct a variety of e-commerce systems for trading products and services, and managing vendor relations.

Characteristics

  • This programme is offered within the Postgraduate Scheme in Computing.
  • Students have the freedom to change their specialty and ultimate award.
  • Flexible modes of study, i.e. both full-time and part-time, are available.
  • Up to 15 credits can be transferred so that students can graduate earlier if they have sufficient background in related fields.
  • All first-year students are eligible to apply for?an Alan Turing Entrance Scholarship.
  • PolyU alumni can apply for the COMP Alumni Scholarship?to the?value of 15% of the tuition fee of subjects taken in the first year of study.
  • Some subjects are included on the?Continuing Education Fund (CEF)?list of reimbursable courses.

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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Australian Government Research Training ProgramScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Goa Education Trust ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
JN Tata Endowment ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Axol Science ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 21,200/Yr$2,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCompany-Sponsored
ASID Foundation Legacy ScholarshipsScholarship per student₹ 42,400/Yr$4,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Deutschland Stipendium ProgramScholarship per student₹ 46,248/Yr$4,363Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific


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