Source: Graduate Employment Surveys 2008 - 2010, published by the Career Center, Student Affairs Office, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Words from Alumni

"The BBA(IS) program provided me with fundamental business knowledge as well as the know-how to deal with management issues regarding the use of technology.  I was able to understand how the contemporary business organizations create values and achieve their management objectives through effective utilization of information and well-established business processes.  Apart from specialized training in IS, the program gave me opportunities to go on academic exchange, to take up summer internships and one-year placement, and to opt for a second major area of study.  Together with teachers' enthusiasm and continuous efforts in improving the curriculum, the program gave me a compelling learning experience."

Colin Tam (BBA-IS 2007)

"I am proud to be one of the BBA-IS graduates!  This program offers me an opportunity to acquire various thinking skills and it really broadens my scope.  There are different courses available so that I can equip myself with both technical skills and business knowledge; which are essential elements a graduate should possess.  Through the Internship Program and the Final Year Project, I can understand myself more and make a better decision regarding my career path.  Also, they enhanced my interpersonal skill because I need to work in collaboration with others very closely all the time.  Last but not the least, I want to say thanks to all the professors and TAs from IS department because all of them are wonderful!!"

Olivia Yau (BBA-IS 2003; Technical Support Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers)

"It is the BBA-IS program that forged me to be a critical thinker and fast learner. With my 3 years of study in IS program, I have been establishing a solid knowledge foundation both in business and in technical field. By doing different group projects, especially the FYP, I obtained lots of hands-on experience. More importantly, I made great progress in communication skills, time management, team work and self-learning, all of which give me great advantages during my job hunting. I would like to take this opportunity to say thanks to this amazing program.”

Francis Y F Yang (BBA-IS 2002; Management Trainee, Cathay Pacific)  

"The BBA-IS is a well-designed program. It enabled me to learn both up-to-date technical skills, which are required by the current job market; and essential IT-related business knowledge, which differentiates IS students from CS students. Lecturers and TAs in IS Department are knowledgeable, friendly and are willing to accept students’ opinion about course contents, teaching styles and assessment approaches. This enhances a good interactive learning environment for IS students."

Yuki Y H Wong (BBA-IS 2001; Technology Associate, Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited)

"The BBA program offers students with enormous excitement. I took part in 2 enrichment programs: internship and international exchange, and they turned the last four years to be the most fruitful part of my life.  My internship in Hewlett Packard Asia Pacific Co. Ltd was a rewarding experience. I was able to apply my academic knowledge in a realistic situation, brushed up my social muscle and absorbed the boundless intelligence from my experienced colleagues. The year spent in HP has equipped me with the tools necessary for my future occupations.  The exchange program granted me a semester of “California Dreaming”. University of Southern California provided me with exposure to different cultures and international students, which have given me a wider view of the world. 

All these experiences have transformed me into a mature person with multiple perspectives and put me one step forward to a better career, and also broadened my horizon."

Harriet H H Ng (BBA-IS 2001)

"The BBA-IS program helps us to become all-rounded person for our society, preparing us for a successful life. In our department, we were given the opportunity to learn the latest technology, receive comprehensive education, and share our teachers' most valuable life experiences.  After my graduation, I worked in HSBC. It is very difficult to forget what I have learnt and what I have experienced in our school.  So now, I'm glad to be in the ISMT family again."

Philip T K Yuen (BBA-IS 2000)

"With the complementary courses from business field and technical field during my 3 years of study in UST, I was provided with the best opportunity for education and training, which are the essential skill-sets for my career. By working closely with the external partners in my final year project located in ShenZhen, I was equipped to be a competitive candidate in IT field." 

Harry H W Wong (BBA-IS 2000; Internet Procurement Specialist, e-Commerce Department, PCCW)

"After my four years life in IS, I found I got more than I expected. Year 1 and 2equipped me with the fundamental business and IT skill, the co-ops program allowed me to apply the stuff I learnt in school and sharpen my skillset and mind which made my final year more exciting and fruitful. The faculties are the BEST, the course structure is the BEST and that makes the graduates become the BEST!"

Anderson H F Woo (BBA-IS 1999; Specialist, Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited)

"Whether you are a computer ‘geek’ or a business minded, you will definitely find the BBA-IS program enriching and rewarding. The well-balanced course structure provides the opportunity to develop both your technical and business sense, giving you a solid foundation that will make you standout amongst other graduates. I have just completed two mobile-banking projects in Shanghai and both proved that technology is just part of the whole picture. Interpersonal skills, project management skills and understanding of client’s business are also critical. These are all what the BBA-IS program had equipped me."

Joseph K W Lam (BBA-IS 1999; Senior Product Development Engineer, Cyber On-Air Limited)

"The BBA-IS programme offered by UST is a good balance between business and technology. I got equipped with comprehensive business knowledge as well as the most advanced technology skills. The exchange programme to New York University in my year 3 was an exciting experience and enriched me the sense of international culture.  These three years have given me a solid foundation in the I.T. industry."

Kenneth K Lam (BBA-IS, 1998; Consultant, Enterprise Solutions, Oracle Systems (HK) Ltd.)

"The ability to master both the technical and business languages as well as to contribute as a good team player in work is the key competitive advantage possessed by HKUST BBA-IS graduates.  Communication skill is always the key to success and I appreciate a lot the training of such ‘multi-languages’ provided in the IS program.  The teamwork experience offered by the Final Year Project was also unforgettable and rewarding.  It prepared us to be responsible and enthusiastic team players both in our job and in our life."

Cathy C F Jim (BBA-IS 1997; MPhil-IS, 1999; IT Specialist, International Business Machines Corporation)

"I immediately found out the advantage of my undergraduate training in both business and IT areas when I started to work in Oracle as a senior datawarehousing consultant after graduation. My job was mainly related to designing and implementing decision support solutions to solve customer's business problem. The knowledge and technique I got from the course helped me to understand the business problem and come up with a feasible solution quickly. I would say among all the BBA course in HK, only UST BBA(IS) can bring me up to the standard and speed that is required in this fast pace information age."

Spencer K F Lam (BBA-IS 1996; Senior Software Developer, Oracle Corporation, San Jose, USA)

"The BBA-IS program has a nicely designed curriculum that emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical experience.  During my three-year study in the program, I was exposed to topics such as state-of-the-art programming concepts, database theories and designs, telecommunications issues and policies, as well as IS planning and project management.  The core foundation on other business subjects such as accounting, economics, finance, and marketing, is also of utmost importance toward preparing students to excel in the new knowledge economy.  The program is certainly one of the best in the region, and it is suitable for students who want to pursue a flourishing career in the IT industry."

K L Hui (BBA-IS 1996; PhD-IS 2000; Associate Professor, Department of ISOM, Business School, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology )

"This program has amazingly added much value to myself, kept building me up with innovative mind and piercing market vision that a technologist nowadays should posses. Resources and atmosphere were always there to encourage pioneers to continuously invent cutting edge information technology to let the ever-changing business world takes off. The University and the real business world are connected, between them, this program is the indispensable bridge."

Joseph C K Chu (BBA-IS 1996; Systems Analyst, Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Ltd.)

"The BBA(IS) program not only focus on technology but also let me understand how to apply technology to business in order to improve the productivity and efficiency. Apart from technology knowledge, business training such as management, finance, communication and other areas helps a lot in my present career."

William C M Wan (BBA-IS 1995; Director, Application & System Development, Sunevision Red-Dots Ltd.)

"With the state-of-the-art studying environment and innovative teaching methods, the program played a pioneer role in promoting an IT culture that all of us will appreciate in our lifelong learning. The high reputation within the profession and the well-designed program content equipped me with an excellent theoretical foundation and practical skills to achieve my career goals. I chose this program and I'm glad I did. It is second to none."

Jack C K Leung (BBA-IS 1994; Computer Officer, The Hong Kong Institute of Education)