The Programme

Programme structure

The MSc(CS) programme is a comprehensive postgraduate study programme based on coursework. It provides advanced and in-depth learning in seven different areas in Computer Science:

• Data Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Computer Systems and Networking
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Foundations of Computer Science
• Security
• Advanced Computing Technologies

The programme is module-based, with modules of both applied and fundamental nature. There are also research oriented modules which can provide fundamental computing knowledge for those who plan to pursue a postgraduate research degree in computer science. Students can choose what to study based on their interests and career needs.

Duration of study

The MSc(CS) programme is offered in part-time and full-time mode. For the part-time mode of study, the curriculum shall normally take two academic years of study, and the maximum period of study is three years. For the full-time mode of study, the curriculum shall normally take one academic year of very intensive study, and the maximum period of study is two years.

Classes are usually conducted in weekday evenings from 7:00 p.m., or during weekends. Occasionally some classes might take place during daytime.

We have 3 semesters in an academic year, i.e. semester 1: September – December, semester 2: January – May and the summer semester: June – August.

Mode of enrolment

There are two patterns of study:

1. A candidate shall select twelve modules.
    
2. A candidate shall select eight modules and a project which has a weighting equivalent to four modules, on a subject within his / her approved field of study.

A student may select at most two modules from the syllabuses for the degrees of MSc(ECom&IComp) and MSc(Eng), subject to the approval of the Head of the Department of Computer Science. The details of modules from MSc(ECom&IComp) can be found in this website: http://www.ecom-icom.hku.hk.