CityU ISACA Student Group

Big Four firms have been one of the most considered places for graduates to apply for graduate jobs. However, can students from non-accounting majors land a job there? Do Big Four firms suit your career preferences? Perhaps you can gain an in-depth understanding of the big four firms from CityU alumni!

The ISACA Student Group is pleased to invite you to the BIg 4 Alumni Sharing Night. We have invited several alumni to share with you the topics covered below,

1. Opportunities for students in Big 4
2. Recruitment process and tips
3. Typical life in Big 4 Firms & Company culture
4. Future career prospect
5. Personal Advice

Date: 7 September 2022 (Wednesday)
Time: 8:00pm - 9:15pm
Format: Zoom
*The Zoom link will then be sent to successful registrants before the sharing

All CB students are welcome to join the sharing. If you are interested, please register through the link below.

The deadline for application would be 6 September (Tuesday) 5:00pm
Scan the QR code or click the link ( https://forms.gle/Gv1urb2X43h4Lpjz5 )to register!

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The sharing was successfully delivered to students from CityU, HKUST, and other universities in Hong Kong.

The audience had an informative session led by experienced speakers from ISACA Hong Kong, Mr. Welland Chu, Mr. Freeman Ng, and Ms. Michelle Ng. The speakers provided invaluable insights of the technology industry and their tips for exam preparation.

Big thank to all the participants that joined us on 29 June and your active participation.

How would professional certification help with your future career path? How would certification help verify your knowledge of trending technology?

This year, the ISACA Certification Sharing will get all the CB students a golden opportunity to show their ambition in front of the recruiter.

Some of the topics that will be covered are:
1. The different types of certifications from ISACA, especially new certifications (e.g.CET, CRISC)
2. How are ISACA certifications different from other certifications in the market?
3. What are the job prospects for these certifications?
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Details of the event:
Date: 29 Jun 2022 (Wed)
Time: 20:00-21:30 (HKT)

Venue: Zoom
*Zoom meeting link will be sent out later via email
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All CB students are welcome.
Registration deadline: 26 June 2022 (11:59pm)
Scan the QR code or click the link to register! (link in bio)
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Have you ever thought about being a member of The ISACA Student Group? Here is your chance!

The ISACA Student Group of CityU is now looking for energetic, committed, and self-motivated students to join our Executive Committee in the academic year 2021/2022. If you are passionate about working together in a team to make a difference and are interested in IT governance, audit, control, and assurance, this is an opportunity you shouldn't miss.

Eligibility: Non-final year BBA IS Students (IS Second Major students are also welcome)
Deadline: 30 November 2021 (Tue) 23:59HKT

Application link: https://forms.gle/tcqVPPXVXLuS7T336

Scan the QR code or click the link to register!

Have you ever thought of taking a professional certification exam before your graduation? Do you know which certificate is the most suitable one(s) for you? Are you confused about where to find the relevant revision material? Here is your opportunity!
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We are holding a sharing on professional certification, where you get a chance to learn the experience of different professional certifications acquiring of our outstanding alumni. Do not hesitate to participate! All CB students are welcome.
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Date: 11 October 2021 (Mon)
Time: 19:00-20:00 (Hong Kong Time)
Venue: Zoom
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Registration deadline: 9 October 2021(11:59pm)
Scan the QR code or click the link to register!
https://forms.gle/pfZE6143wAgR2aUe9
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Have you ever considered working in one of the Big Four firms? Why do IS graduates choose to work in Big Four? Do you want to be the next one? What could be better than getting your answers directly from the people who work in Big Four?

This year, we are holding the Big 4 Alumni Sharing Night, where you get a chance to meet and interact with CityU Alumni who have experience working in Big Four. Some of the topics that would be covered are:
1. Opportunities for IS students in Big 4
2. Recruitment process and tips
3. Typical life in BIG 4 Firms
4. Future Career Prospects

Date: 10th September 2020 (Fri)
Time: 7:00 – 8:30PM
Format: Zoom

All CB students are welcome.
Registration deadline: 9th September (Thursday), 5:00pm
Registration link: https://forms.gle/wJ5F2aeLaXZjDkfKA

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Information Technology Certified Associate (ITCA) is a new credential launched recently by ISACA, which is a stackable certification comprising of five individual certificates in five domain areas employers look for in their hires. Each certificate is valuable on its own and together they demonstrate the breadth and depth of your understanding of IT.

Whether you are a student or a career changer, this certification is ideal for you if you want to build a solid foundation and start your career in Information Technology since no working experience is required to obtain this credential. Check more at isaca.org/credentialing/itca.

[Alumni Sharing 2021: Explore Information Systems and its Career Paths]

Our first Alumni Sharing in 2021 was held with success on the 15th of January 2021, involving more than 40 participants. We would like to give our most sincere thanks to our GBSM alumni Mr Jeffrey Lee and Mr James Tam, who shared their time and experience with us generously by giving us very insightful and knowledgeable advice. We believe that our students have gained a clearer understanding of the future career options in information systems, both at the Big 4 firms and commercial firms.

Stay tuned for more exciting events coming soon!

We are more than delighted to announce the official formation of the Executive Committee 2020/2021 of the CityU ISACA Student Group. Welcome all of you!

President: Alex KWOK, Year 2, AC/IFMG
Internal Vice President: Emma LEE, Year 2, GBSM
External Vice President: John HO, Year 3, AC/IFMG
Internal Secretary: Angel HO, Year 2, GBSM
External Secretary: Cathy TANG, Year 2, AC/IFMG
Marketing Director: Krystal LAM, Year 2, AC/IFMG
Financial Director: Bharadwaj Santhosh Raja, Year 2, FIN/IFMG
Public Relations Director: Mindy WU, Year 2, AC/IFMG

Congratulations to the new Executive Committee! We would also like to take this opportunity to recognise the enthusiastic participation of other applicants. We have no doubt that CityU ISG will excel in the coming year.

Executive Committee 2019/2020�ISACA Student Group, City University of Hong Kong

Happy Mid Autumn Festival!

Wish you a perfect life just like the roundest moon in Mid-Autumn Day!

[ Alumni Sharing 2020]

The Big 4 Alumni Sharing was held successfully on 18 September 2020 with more than 40 participants joining us. We would like to express our greatest gratitude to our IS alumni Aaron Lee, Minnie Ho, Kelvin Hui, Rebecca Li, and Kitty Ngai for sharing their insightful experiences with our students. We believe our participants had gained a clear understanding on graduate applications and how it is like to work at the Big 4 firms.

Stay tuned for more events soon!

Our Executive Committee application is officially open. (Link in Bio)
Still thinking joining our team our not? Check out what Billy has to say about his experiences in CityU ISG!