Teaching

This unit will provide students with an introduction to fundamental tools and techniques for designing secure systems. Students will learn how common cryptographic encryption and authentication algorithms work, their limitations and common pitfalls, and how to apply them to protect against confidentiality and integrity threats. Students will learn how to apply and evaluate techniques for user authentication and access control to protect systems against unauthorised access. Students will further learn about common security vulnerabilities in software systems, how attackers can exploit such vulnerabilities, and how software vulnerabilities can be identified and protected against. Additionally, students will be required to analyse and assess recent developments and future trends in cyber security technologies.

This unit introduces students to fundamentals of computer systems, with a focus on two modules: Module 1 (computer architecture and modern operating systems) and Module 2 (networking technology). Module 1 covers: CPU, memory, storage and peripherals; and operating system basics. Module 2 covers: TCP/IP layered protocols; networking fundamentals such as LAN and WLAN; internetworking and transport protocols; and basic concepts of computer and network security.

This unit aims to introduce students to human-centred information systems design, design thinking process and a way of making sense of the interrelated parts of a system and how the system works over time. Students will practice designing an information system by applying the design concepts introduced in this unit.

This unit introduces students to the key principles which underlie the analysis and design of information systems to support business and other organisational undertakings. It covers design and design thinking, requirements elicitation, consulting skills and conceptual and logical systems modelling.

Identify key components behind the design of blockchain and to understand the types of applications that best fit the model of blockchain. Understand why blockchain is considered “secure” and “immutable” and the design of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Understand the limitations, pros and cons of blockchains and cryptocurrencies, their downsides, and possible enhancements.

This course aims to help students to identify key components behind the design of a distributed ledger (and blockchain) and evaluate different designs/solutions for implementing a distributed ledger. The student will understand the types of applications that best fit the model of distributed ledger; program applications on some popular platforms; understand the technologies behind different cryptocurrencies, their applications, and related issues (e.g. Regulations).

Student individuals or groups, during the final year of their studies, undertake full end-to-end development of a substantial project, taking it from initial concept through to final delivery. Topics range from applied software development to assignments on basic research. In case of a team project, significant contribution is required from each member and students are assessed individually, such that each student is given a separate project title. Strict standards of quality will be enforced throughout the project development.

Student individuals or groups, during the final year of their studies, undertake full end-to-end development of a substantial project, taking it from initial concept through to final delivery. Topics range from applied software development to assignments on basic research. In case of a team project, significant contribution is required from each member and students are assessed individually, such that each student is given a separate project title. Strict standards of quality will be enforced throughout the project development.

Student individuals or groups, during the final year of their studies, undertake full end-to-end development of a substantial project, taking it from initial concept through to final delivery. Topics range from applied software development to assignments on basic research. In case of a team project, significant contribution is required from each member and students are assessed individually, such that each student is given a separate project title. Strict standards of quality will be enforced throughout the project development.

Candidate will be required to carry out independent work on a major project under the supervision of individual staff member. A written report is required.

This course is designed for students of the Master of Data Science Programme. Students enrolled in DASC7600 Data Science Project are expected to work in a small group on a provided or self-proposed project under the supervision of their supervisor.

Student individuals or groups, during the final year of their studies, undertake full end-to-end development of a substantial project, taking it from initial concept through to final delivery. Topics range from applied software development to assignments on basic research. In case of a team project, significant contribution is required from each member and students are assessed individually, such that each student is given a separate project title. Strict standards of quality will be enforced throughout the project development.

This project-based course aims to provide students with capstone experience to work on a real-world problem and carry out a substantial fintech project which requires integration of the knowledge they have learnt in the curriculum. Students will work in small groups under the guidance of their supervisor(s). A substantial written report is required.

The case study project is to provide an opportunity for the student to dive in depth into either a business case or a technology development in the e-commerce and Internet computing, and apply their body of knowledge learned in the programme to understand and critically analysis the particular case. This would involve substantive research into the “Subject”, collect appropriate data by suitable means, research into reports and publicly available information, and consolidate their findings and conclusion in a case study report.

Student individuals or groups, during the final year of their studies, undertake full end-to-end development of a substantial project, taking it from initial concept through to final delivery. Topics range from applied software development to assignments on basic research. In case of a team project, significant contribution is required from each member and students are assessed individually, such that each student is given a separate project title. Strict standards of quality will be enforced throughout the project development.

Candidate will be required to carry out independent work on a major project that will culminate in the writing of a dissertation.

This course introduces the basic concepts of financial technologies, including money and payment, digital finance and alternative finance. Major technological trends, such as e-payment system, cryptocurrency, blockchain, data mining and artificial intelligence, are introduced. Students are expected to understand recent FinTech developments and its impact in the financial industries.

This course aims to help students to understand the technical and managerial challenges they will face as electronic commerce becomes a new locus of economics activities. Topics include Internet and WWW technology, information security technologies, public-key crypto-systems, public-key infrastructure, electronic payment systems, and electronic commerce activities in different sectors.

Student individuals or groups, during the final year of their studies, undertake full end-to-end development of a substantial project, taking it from initial concept through to final delivery. Topics range from applied software development to assignments on basic research. In case of a team project, significant contribution is required from each member and students are assessed individually, such that each student is given a separate project title. Strict standards of quality will be enforced throughout the project development.