With the rapid changes in the technology of the business environment, managers need to enrich their knowledge toward this new technology such as Big Data infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, and IOT (Internet of thing). As a manager, we must know the capacities and utilization methods of the new technologies in business operations.

This course will tell you what these technologies are and show how to apply this new technology to the appropriate Business function, moreover, how to manage all these new technologies in the Company.

All these topics will be covered to provide the participants with the necessary knowledge in theories and practices.

The programme will be delivered in Cantonese, and the course material will be in English.

1. How technology changes our Business
   • Impact of new technologies on the Business environment
   • Explain the key consideration when using the new technology in Business
2. Introduction to Big Data and application on Business
   • Explain what is Big Data
   • How to fetch and store the Big data for our Business needs
   • How to use Big data to enhance our Business functions
3. Introduction to Cloud Computing
   • Explain cloud computing technology
   • How cloud computing changes the IT infrastructure in our Business
   • Characteristic and deployment methods on cloud computing
4. Introduction to Data Analytics and Machine Learning
   • Explain what is machine learning and how it helps in the data analytic process
   • How can we use the machine learning technique to enhance our business functions?
5. Introduction to IoT (Internet of Things) and how it changes our Business workflow
   • Explain what is IoT and how its work
   • Which types of businesses need to use IoT
   • Explain how IoT technology helps the business workflow management
6. How to manage all these new Technologies in our Company
   • Managing technological change
   • Explain how to arrange resources on these technologies
   • Management concern during implementation of new technology

Dr. Garry Luk
Dr. Garry Luk is a Chartered IT Professional (CITP) of the British Computer Society. His major research interest is in Business system analysis and design, Big data implementation and application, Information management technology. He has been working in the higher education sector for more than 20 years for teaching and research support.
Moreover, Dr. Luk has also as a part-time lecturer since 2004 for the Vocational training council, School of Continuing Education Hong Kong Baptist University, and Hong Kong University of Professional and Continuing Education on E-commerce, Business information system, System Analysis & Design, Big Data, and AI.