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The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

School of Communication
School of Decision Sciences

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirement Subject Minimum Grade
Core Subjects English Language 3
  Chinese Language 3
  Mathematics 2
  Citizenship and Social Development Attained
One Elective Subject* Any Subject 2

 

Admission Requirements

Internship Opportunities

List of organisations participating in the Internship:

BA (Hons) in Convergent Media and Communication Technology BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Business Intelligence BSc (Hons) in Business Analytics and Information Management
AM730 Media Limited Broadlearning Education A.S. Watson Group A.S. Watson Group
CMRS Digital Solutions Limited Caching Technology Limited Bank of China (Hong Kong) Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF DECENT Census and Statistics Department HKTVmall
Hong Kong Economic Journal Ernst & Young DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Hong Kong SAR Government
Hong Kong Economic Times Hang Seng Bank Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Hospital Authority
Hong Kong i-Cable News Limited HK01 Ernst & Young IKEA
Hong Kong Red Cross Hong Kong Observatory Hang Seng Bank Li & Fung Limited
Information Service Department IBM HSBC Microsoft Corporation
Journalism Education Foundation Hong Kong Limited NetDragon Websoft Lively Impact Technology Limited MTR
Metro Daily Vico Capital Limited Pacific BMW (USA) Porsche Centre Hong Kong
Ming Pao Daily News YMCA Prudential Corporation Asia Tencent
Now TV, PCCW Services Limited ZynerSoft QBE Insurance Group Limited The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd
Phoenix Satellite Television Co. Ltd. Regal Hotels International The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) SAS Institute Limited TransUnion
Techture Limited YATA
Wasabi Creation Ltd.

Graduate Prospects

Career Prospects
Through special interdisciplinary training of convergent media and communication technology that combines theory and practice, a wide spectrum of employment and further study opportunities is open to the BA-CMCT graduates, include:
  • Digital Media System & Network Administrator
  • Media Content Developer
  • Media Production Officer
  • Media Project Coordinator
  • Multimedia Journalist
  • Web and Graphics Designer
Further Study Opportunities
  • MA in Communication and New Media
  • MA in Creative Media
  • MA in Integrated Marketing Communication
  • MA in Strategic Communication
  • MA in Visual Arts
  • Master of Convergent Media
  • Master of Design
  • MSc in Electronic Commerce and Internet Computing
  • MSc in Information and Technology Management
  • MSc in Multimedia & Entertainment Technology
Career Prospects
The demand of IT talents are in short supply. Young practitioners with two years experiences may enjoy monthly salary of $20,000 to $30,000.
Application Development Software Developer, Software Engineer, Analyst Programmer, System Analyst, Web Developer, and Entrepreneur
Creative Industry Mobile Apps Designer, Interface Designer, Video Game Developer, Computer Graphics Designer, and Entrepreneur
IT Architecture IT Architect
Project Management (IT) IT Project Manager
Further Study Opportunities
Students graduating from BSC-AC can further pursue higher degrees in the areas of computing, information technology and creative media, such as:
  •  LLM in Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law
  •  MA in Communication and New Media
  •  MFA in Creative Media
  •  MSc in Advanced Information Systems
  •  MSc in Business Information Systems
  •  MSc in Computer Science
  •  MSc in Computer Science and Engineering
  •  MSc in Data Science and Business Statistics
  •  MSc in Electronic Business and Knowledge Management
  •  MSc in Electronic Commerce and Internet Computing
  •  MSc in Health Informatics
  •  MSc in Information and Technology Management
  •  MSc in Information Systems
  •  MSc in Information Systems Management
  •  MSc in Information Technology
  •  MSc in Information Technology Management
  •  MSc in Media, Culture and Creative Cities
  •  MSc in Multimedia Information Technology
  •  MSc in Software Technology
  •  MSc in Technology Management
Career Prospects

Graduates have a wide range of career options, include:

  • Business Analyst
  • Business Intelligence Professional
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • Financial Analyst
  • Statistician
Further Study Opportunities
Graduates can pursue further studies (e.g. Master’s degrees and PhD degrees) in the areas of statistics, data science and financial analytics, etc.
  • Double Degree MSc in Mathematical Finance (HKBU) and Financial Markets (Kent, UK)
  • Master of Data Science
  • Master of Science in Data Science
  • Master of Statistics
  • MSc Business and Data Analytics
  • MSc Financial Mathematics and Statistics
  • MSc in Applied Mathematics for Science and Technology
  • MSc in Big Data Technology
  • MSc in Business Analytics
  • MSc in Data Analytics and Business Economics
  • MSc in Data Science and Analytics
  • MSc in Data Science and Business Statistics
  • MSc in Financial Engineering
  • MSc in Financial Mathematics
  • MSc in Operational Research and Business Statistics
  • MSc in Risk Management Science
Professional Recognition
Students are provided with sufficient knowledge for achieving professional qualifications, such as:
  • Graduate Statistician (GradStat), Hong Kong Statistical Society (HKSS)
  • SAS Joint Certificate in Data Mining, SAS Institute Inc
  • SAS Joint Certificate in Machine Learning, SAS Institute Inc
Career Prospects

Over 95% of BMSIM graduates were in employment while some pursued further studies (i.e. Master degrees). Most of them are working for multinational conglomerates. Here are some examples:

Name of Organisation

  • Asahi Group Limited
  • Automated Systems Holdings Ltd.
  • AXA Hong Kong
  • Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
  • Bank of East Asia Limited
  • Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
  • IBM
  • Kerry Express Corporation
  • Nielsen
  • PCCW Solutions
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • RMS Hong Kong
  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • Tencent
  • Tonking New Energy Group Holdings Limited
  • X-Venturer

Position Held

  • Business Analyst
  • Digital Experience Executive
  • IT Analyst
  • Management Trainee
  • Retail Solution Co-ordinator
  • Security Engineer
  • UAT Tester

Their job specifications cover various aspects of business and IT, including services, retailing, project management, software development, quality management and management of information systems.

Further Study Opportunities
  • MPhil in Management Science
  • MPhil in Operations Management and Decision Sciences
  • MPhil/MSc in Computer Science
  • MPhil/MSc in Management Information Systems
  • MSc in Business Analytics
  • MSc in Business Information Systems
  • MSc in Cyber Security Management
  • MSc in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
  • MSc in Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation
  • MSc in Engineering Business Management
  • MSc in Information Technology Management
  • MSc Systems Engineering and Engineering Management
  • MSc/PgD in E-commerce
Professional Recognition
The Programme is recognised by the Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS) and the Hong Kong Society for Quality (HKSQ). Its students would become the student member of HKCS and HKSQ. Professional knowledge covered by the Programme, e.g. Project Management, Quality Management (Six Sigma), SAP, SAS, CISA, QlikView, Google Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Miro Badges, Java/Python/Frontend Certifications, helps students achieve in qualification examinations after graduation.