Master of Science in Information Technology

1. Is credit transfer possible? What are the criteria for consideration?

Students may apply for credit transfer for their previous postgraduate studies. The subjects to be transferred should attain a normal performance grade (i.e. a minimum of grade B is expected).
 
Subject to an administrative fee, an application on eStutent for a credit transfer will only be considered when a student is enrolled on the programme. The validity period of credits earned is normally eight years from the year of attainment, (e.g. if the credit was earned in 2020/21, then the validity period should count from 2021 for eight years). Credits earned from previous studies should remain valid at the time when the student applies for transfer of credits.

Please refer to the Student Handbook for more details about Credit Transfer.

1. If I want to take COMP5940 dissertation, when is the appropriate time?

For MSc in Information Technology, MSc in Blockchain Technology, MSc in Metaverse Technology, MSc in Cybersecurity and MSc in Agentic AI Systems students.

Students should have completed not less than 15 credits of study in the registered programme with a GPA equivalent to or above the grade point value of B+. Full-time students who have completed 9 credits of study and fulfilled this GPA requirement may consider doing Dissertation from the second semester of their study.

Students are advised to refer to the Subject Description Form and the Guidelines on the intranet for details.

1. When I can take the subject Project?

COMP5933 Project: For MSc in Information Technology, MSc in Blockchain Technology and MSc in Cybersecurity students.

COMP5934 Agentic AI Systems Project: For MSc in Agentic AI Systems students.

Having completed 15 credits of study with a GPA equivalent to or above the grade point value of C+. Full-time students who have completed 9 credits of study and fulfilled this GPA requirement may consider doing Dissertation from the second semester of their study.

Students are advised to refer Subject Description Form guidelines on the intranet for details.

1. When I can take the subject COMP5923 Independent Study?

For MSc in Information Technology students.

Students who have completed 15 credits of study are eligible to take the subject. Full-time students who have completed 9 credits of study may consider doing Independent Study from the second semester of their study.

Students are advised to refer Subject Description Form guidelines on the intranet for details.

1. I do not have an undergraduate degree but am member of a professional association and would like to apply for your MSc Programme. Do I fulfill your entrance requirements?
Candidates without formal tertiary qualification may be considered if they have substantial and relevant working experience of 5 years / 3 years (for MScIT / MScBT respectively) or more. Please attach relevant information including any professional qualifications or trade and training certificate with your application.

2. I need to be away from Hong Kong for a prolonged period of time and cannot continue with my studies. What can I do?
You can apply for zero subject enrollment on a per-semester basis via eStudent system. Subject to the approval of the Department, a retention fee (currently is HKD2,105 per semester and this fee is subject to review and change) for reservation of study place will be charged. The semester during which you are allowed to take zero subject will be counted towards the maximum period of registration.

Another option is to apply for deferment of study under exceptional circumstances (e.g. illness.) This is also subject to the approval of the Department. If you are very unsure about when you can resume the study, you are advised to withdraw from the programme. Resumption of study, however, is not automatic and you will have to go through normal procedures for admission and credit transfer, if applicable.

3. I would like to take 3 taught subjects in the coming semester. Do I need to seek approval?
You may take up to 21 credits as long as quotas are available during the add/drop period.

4. Can I re-register after de-registration?
You may apply to be re-admitted to our MSc programme after a waiting period of not less than ONE academic year. It is subject to approval of the Department.