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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2023-24

e-business models and infrastructure. Students will learn how e-business concepts are applied
in different fields, for example, education, banking and tourism. Moreover, this course will
inspire students with online business ideas and motivate them to apply the learned principles
in the real life.

BUS 385 Internet of Things
1 Term; 3 Credits
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a course about the new paradigm of objects interacting
with people, with information systems, and with other objects. A widespread IoT could
transform how we live in our cities, how we travel and how we manage business in the world.
The aim of this course will focus more on the possibilities offered by the different technologies,
and on the creative thinking techniques to find innovative applications of combinations of such
technologies in real-life scenarios. Students will learn: IoT concepts, IoT technologies, creative
thinking techniques and co-creation techniques. Several presentations will be scheduled in
which practitioners from different industries will share their experiences in selected topics
related to the IoT.

BUS 403 Creativity, Innovation and Change
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to give students a grasp of the essential principles of creative thinking
and problem-solving in modern businesses. Students can promote imaginative, flexible and
practical thoughts and actions as required nowadays to be a top manager/executive. Students
will learn about how to involve people and share knowledge; how to develop partnerships
across organizational boundaries; and learn the current corporate restructuring and renewal
strategies. Students will also discover the tools and techniques for generating creative ideas,
managing innovation and changes, transforming organizations, and exploring ways to establish
an organisational climate where creativity and innovation can flourish.

BUS 404 Reward Management
1 Term; 3 Credits
This subject examines major principles, concepts and techniques of reward management.
The common pitfalls and effective skills in conducting reward management are stressed. This
subject also takes a pragmatic look at how to reward employees. Designing and administering
a compensation system that rewards employees fairly while stimulating them to have
outstanding performance are the foci of this subject.

BUS 405 Hong Kong Taxation and Planning
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to introduce students to the basic principles of the taxes operated under
the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Ordinance and its administration, including the issue of tax
returns and assessment, payment and recovery of tax, penalties, procedures for objections
and appeals. The course will enable them to understand the scope of charge, basis of

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