IIMT3689 Cloud Computing: Essential and Application in Entrepreneurship
A new undergraduate course in 2023-2024
Responding to the quick changing environment across industries on innovation & entrepreneurship, we have a new industry-collaboration course to be opened in the coming Semester 1, IIMT3689 Cloud Computing: Essential and Application in Entrepreneurship. Please check out this course.
IIMT3689 Cloud Computing: Essential and Application in Entrepreneurship
This pioneering course is delivered via the collaboration between academics and the industry. The training partner is Alibaba Cloud. Participating students will be eligible to take part and be certificated at the industry-recognized cloud computing certification.
This course introduces students to the core concepts of entrepreneurship with a special emphasis on the use of information technology. Students will learn the relevant basic cloud computing technique and be exposed to the key processes, challenges, risks and rewards in entre- and intra-preneurial business. They will also learn to apply the concepts and knowledge learned in the course to develop a business plan that could be presented to key stakeholders which incl. potential investors. Students will be learning from real-life examples in this specific industry of technology.
This 6-credit course is open to All UG students in this coming cohort. For those who are interested to know more and to enroll, please check the course outline (here).
For any enquiries, please contact course coordinator Joseph Chan at jphc@hku.hk.
Best Regards,
Joseph
Joseph P. H. Chan RIBA
Associate Professor of Practice
Associate Director – Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Programme Lead – Entrepreneurship, Design & Innovation
Click "Course Outline" for more information about IIMT3689 Cloud Computing: Essential and Application in Entrepreneurship.

Course Instructor
Mr. Chan, Joseph
Course Description
"Cloud Computing: Essential and Application in Entrepreneurship" is a pioneering course delivered via a collaboration between academics and the industry. The training partner is professional Alibaba Cloud trainer. Participating students will be eligible to take part and be certificated at the industry-recognized cloud computing certification.
This course introduces students to the use of information technology with special emphasis on the core concepts of entrepreneurship. Students will learn the relevant basic cloud computing technique and study the key processes, challenges, risks and rewards in entre- and intra-preneurial business. They will also learn to apply the concepts and knowledge acquired in the course to develop a digital business project that could be presented to key stakeholders which incl. potential investors. Students will be learning from real-life examples in this specific industry of technology.
Course Learning Outcomes
CLO1: Describe the fundamental concepts and principles in technology entrepreneurship.
CLO2: Present project specifics lucidly.
CLO3: Apply the entrepreneurship skills.
CLO4: Demonstrate understanding of cloud computing.
CLO5: Formulate the action plan relating to new project or venture establishment.
Course Prerequisite(s)
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Offering Semester in 2023-2024
First Semester
Major/Minor (Course Category)
Major in Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation (Disciplinary Elective)*
*subject to approval