Aims to produce effective and efficient information systems management professionals who understand the latest information systems management theories and techniques. Requirements bachelor's degree in information systems or related discipline and two or more years of working experience in information systems; or bachelor's degree in any discipline (business, management or engineering) or equivalent; and preferably have four or more years of working experience in information systems. TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or equivalent. Cost HK$2,380 per credit unit - minimum 30 credits required. Aid CEF. Enrolment deadline April 30, 2007

Master of Science in Information Technology with Internet Applications (with intermediate award at Postgraduate Certificate level), Open University of Hong Kong

A distance learning programme suitable for graduates with honours in computing or related fields, and IT professionals needing advanced training in IT with emphasis on internet applications. Requirements bachelor's degree with honours in computing or related fields or bachelor's degree in computing or equivalent plus one year of IT experience; or the university's Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology. Cost HK$76,500 (60 credits). Aid means tested student loan from the university, interest-free tuition loans offered through the university's MasterCard, non-means tested loan scheme from the government and some courses are reimbursable under the CEF. Enrolment deadline March 8, 2007

Master of Science in Electronic Commerce and Internet Computing MSc(ECom & IComp), The University of Hong Kong

Aims to bridge business and technology. Teaches business executives, policymakers and decision makers, and IT professionals the latest in technology development and business opportunities in e-commerce. Requirements for the electronic commerce stream: bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business, commerce, marketing, information systems or equivalent). For the internet computing stream: bachelor's degree in a relevant field (computer science, computer engineering, electrical and electronic engineering or related fields). If non-English degree, need to get an equivalent score of 550 in TOEFL. Cost HK$129,600 in total. Aid non-means tested loan scheme and CEF. Enrolment deadline February 2007, based on previous year

MSc Business Information Technology, Middlesex University, London, UK

Programme emphasises strategic planning, designing and managing new systems and methods for improving information systems and the processes involved in moving to new or revised systems. Database system structure and function and computer network operations included. Server programming skills to allow creation of online business. Covers issues of security and internet marketing. Accredited by the British Computer Society. Requirement Second-class honours degree that involves significant levels of IT, or IT work experience combined with an honours degree in any discipline. IELTS 6.5. Cost GBP9,400 (HK$144,182) for Academic Year 2007-2008. Aid regional award available for Hong Kong residents - GBP1,000 or GBP500. Direct applications to regional office in Hong Kong. Enrolment deadline May 2007

MSc in Information Systems Management, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

A 16-month part-time programme for information system managers who do not have a basic degree in IT. Core courses: introduction to information strategy and economics, applied network management (Cisco Intro), computer and internet security management, foundations of electronic commerce, software project management and operations management. Requirements bachelor's degree, two years of working experience and satisfactory GMAT score. Cost HK$105,000 total. Aid continuing education fund (CEF) up to HK$10,000. Enrolment deadline March 8, 2007

Master of Science in Computer Science MSc(CompSc), The University of Hong Kong

Coursework programme which trains in data engineering, software engineering, computer systems, biocomputing, human-computer interaction and foundations of computer science. Training in scientific foundation and IT principles including advanced database transaction systems, data mining, analysis and design of enterprise applications in UML, software quality assurance, computer and network security, embedded system and pervasive computing, high-performance computing, the wireless internet and mobile computing, cluster and grid computing, computer technologies for bioinformatics, computational molecular biology, image processing and computer vision and multimedia technologies. Requirements bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent and may satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination if required. Cost HK$80,400 in total. The composition fee for each course is HK$6,700 (subject to change). If a student wishes to study a course from the MSc (ECom & IComp) programme it will cost HK$10,800 per course, increasing the cost of the programme accordingly. Aid CEF. The China Postgraduate Scholarships for computer science is also available for mainland students. Enrolment deadline February 28, 2007, and April 30, 2007 (2nd round)

MSc in Information Technology Management, Hong Kong Baptist University

Aims to educate IT managers and professionals who possess technical and management knowledge to design, develop and manage IT systems. Aims to teach integration of the technological and managerial sides of IT and updates the student with IT knowledge. Requirements bachelor's degree in science, engineering, business or other relevant fields or its equivalent. Proficiency in English is essential. Cost HK$84,000 in total. Aid Scholarships provided to outstanding students, maximum HK$20,000 and also CEF. Enrolment deadline February 28, 2007.

Master of Electronic Commerce, Open University of Hong Kong

This distance learning programme helps students master the systems of e-commerce. Besides e-commerce core courses, students have a choice in some of these courses: creativity, innovation and change, managing knowledge, electronic financial services, international marketing strategy and advanced database systems. Requirements a recognised bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in business or a business related area, or a recognised bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a non-business area plus three years in a supervisory/managerial position or an Open University Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration (or equivalent). Cost HK$76,500 (60 credits). Aid Means tested student loan from the university, interest-free tuition loans offered through the university MasterCard, non-means tested loan scheme from the government and some of the courses are reimbursable under the CEF. Enrolment deadline Mar 8, 2007

MSc in Computer Science, Chinese University of Hong Kong

A two-year part-time programme for IT degree-holders with work experience. Teaches the practical design, construction, theory and usage of advanced information systems. Requirements bachelor's degree in computer science or related fields, at least second class honours, or an average grade of B or better in undergraduate courses; or completed a tertiary course and having obtained professional qualifications equivalent to an honours degree; or graduated with a first degree in other fields and have extensive computer-related experience. Needs to meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement as stipulated by the Graduate School. Cost HK$80,000 total. Aid not applicable. Enrolment deadline January 20, 2007