Key information
Duration: Full-time (36 months; without a relevant research master's degree: 48 months); Part-time (72 months)
Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027. Apply before Feb 2027 (International); Apply before Feb 2027 (National). This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language: English
Credits: 32 alternative credits
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Disciplines: Information Systems
Overview
The The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Information Systems doctoral programme is designed to enable students to gain a deep knowledge of management in general, to develop a concentration in a specialized field, and to provide opportunities for students to do significant original research in their chosen area. PhD students are offered intensive and targeted research training and exceptional collaboration opportunities with faculty to prepare them for their future careers in teaching and/or research in universities, research institutes, governmental or business organizations. It has a technology management perspective with a focus on economic modeling and behavioral research into the management, design, use, and socio-economic impact of information technology on individuals, organizations, and societies.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the PhD programme, graduates will be able to:
- Have up-to-date and in-depth IS knowledge of their areas of specialization, leading to independent substantive scholarly research. 1.1 Demonstrate a sound grasp of IS literature in their specialization. 1.2 Apply their specialized knowledge to solve IS-related business problems in an innovative fashion.
- Have an in depth understanding of contemporary business and organizational issues, within their area of specialization. 2.1 Demonstrate a broad based knowledge of core business functions in IS. 2.2 Integrate functional knowledge to solve IS-related business problems within their area of specialization.
- Equipped to perform all aspects of the role of faculty in academia, including pedagogical skills. 3.1 Teach independent courses or lead lab/tutorial sessions effectively. 3.2 Present their discipline knowledge in IS area clearly to layman.
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Programme Structure
Course structure:
- Mathematics for Business and Economics
- Probability
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Investment Analysis
- Big Data Analytics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 80 OR IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements:
- Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification;
- Applicants seeking admission to a doctoral degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree with a proven record of outstanding performance from a recognized institution; or presented evidence of satisfactory work at the postgraduate level on a full-time basis for at least one year, or on a part-time basis for at least two years.
- A satisfactory score in GMAT or GRE
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 7,924 AUD / year (≈ 44,500 HKD / year)
Domestic: 7,924 AUD / year (≈ 44,500 HKD / year)
Living costs
Hong Kong (SAR): 2,443-4,170 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships:
- Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme – 1,700,000 HKD – Deadline 01 Dec 2026 (Merit-based)
- RedBird PhD Award Program (for International Students) – 147,000 HKD – Deadline Anytime (Merit-based)
- Postgraduate Studentship (PGS) – 229,620 HKD – Deadline Anytime (Merit-based)
- Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students – 47,000 HKD – Deadline Anytime (Merit-based)
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