1. Gneral Enrance Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or an equivalent undergraduate qualification from a recognized university.
2. English Proficiency Requirements
Applicants who have graduated from a non-English medium university must meet the following minimum English proficiency standards:
- CET-6: Score of 425 or Pass (valid within two years);
- OR TOEFL: 550 (PBT) / 79 (iBT). For TOEFL scores, applicants should arrange for ETS to send the score report directly to City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan). The TOEFL institution code for City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) is D693.
- OR IELTS (Academic): Overall Band Score of 6.5;
- OR other equivalent English test results.
* Only scores from single test attempts are accepted, and home-based tests are not eligible. Applicants whose first language is English or who have obtained a bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) from an institution where the medium of instruction is English are exempt from providing an English test score.
Note:
- TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years.
- Applicants must submit their English test scores, which are only considered valid if obtained within two years prior to the application start date.
- Programs may set higher English proficiency requirements or accept alternative qualifications, depending on their specific academic requirements.
3. Academic Duration and Tuition Fees
| Tuition Fees: |
Business Information Systems: To be announced |
| Duration of Study: | 2 years, with the option to apply for early graduation if graduation requirements are met; maximum study period is 5 years. |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Application Fee: | Free |
| Accommodation Fees: |
Quad Room (Double Occupancy): RMB 1,200 per student per academic year Double Room (Single Occupancy): To be announced |
Additional Information:
1. The above fee structure applies to both Chinese and international students.
2. After receiving the admission offer, students are required to pay an initial tuition deposit of RMB 30,000 within four weeks to confirm their acceptance. This deposit will be credited toward the first academic year's tuition.
| Application opens | Until May 31, 2025 |
| Admission offers issued # | To Be Determined |
| Application deadline for international students | To Be Determined |
| Application deadline for Chinese students | To Be Determined |
| Program registration | To Be Determined |
| On-campus registration and New Student Orientation Week | To Be Determined |
| Program commencement | To Be Determined |
The program contains two streams.
The Management Information Systems (MIS) Stream aims to train students in the core domains of business and cutting-edge information systems that underpin the contemporary information society, so that graduates can excel in careers with professional positions that require both advanced business knowledge and IT-enabled problem solving skills.
The MIS Stream is offered to applicants with a non-IT background and focuses on developing their competence in evaluating cutting-edge IT, coordinating IT-enabled business initiatives, and managing the operation of business information systems, so as to meet the business needs of the organization.
The Financial and Intelligent Technology (FIT) Stream aims to train students in the domains of intelligent business technology, of which financial technology is the most well-known and representative application. Financial and intelligent technology hold the potential to revolutionize traditional business operations and lead to more innovative products, solutions, and processes, which creates value for business and society.
The FIT Stream is offered to applicants with an intermediate IT/IS or Finance/Accounting knowledge (such as completion of fundamental-related courses at the undergraduate level or with certain working experience); and aims to complement each student’s skills to a complete set to face challenges in financial and intelligent technology applications. The FIT Stream focuses on developing their capability to integrate intelligent technology with business domain knowledge. By doing so, graduates can excel in careers in managerial, technical, or innovative architect positions in their specialized business domains, such as in finance industry.
Program Intended Learning Outcomes
- Process, analyze and manage business/accounting data, information, and knowledge
- Elaborate and address the key issues in specific business domains for IS such as finance and accounting
- Demonstrate critical thinking abilities and communication skills in the development and management of cutting-edge information systems and technologies
- Discover opportunities and identify competitive advantages for organizations via information systems management, planning, and strategies
- Cope with emerging IS/IT issues such as IS risks and security in contemporary information society and Internet-enabled businesse
For the Business Information System program, students can choose to specialize in Marketing Informatics (MI) or Financial and Intelligent Technology (FIT) by taking elective courses to fulfill requirements for the stream. The MI stream aims to equip students with the skills to leverage marketing technologies and transform marketing data into insights that inform strategies and decision-making. The FIT stream aims to train students in the domains of intelligent business technology, with specific applications in finance. The FIT Stream is offered to applicants with an intermediate IT/IS or Finance/Accounting knowledge.
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