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HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITYIssue No.21, May 2010

第21期,2010年5月

BUSINESSTHE NEWSLETTER OF SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Bridge

HKBU School of Business gainsprestigious AACSB international accreditation

May 2010BUSINESS BRIDGE

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BUSINESS BRIDGE

Issue No. 21, May 2010

Contents

Page No.

Feature 1-3

– HKBU School of Business gains prestigious AACSB international accreditation

School News 4-5

Research 6-8

BBA News 9

Postgraduate News 10-11

Other Activities 12-13

Alumni Corner 14-16

Our Vision

We aspire to be a leader in whole-person business education and a centre of excellence in business research in selected strategic areas, with a view to

inspiring business practice, creating values for stakeholders, and enhancing social and economic growth and development.

Our Mission

Through internationally recognised business education programmes and research achievements, our School seeks to nurture visionary and ethical business leaders

who make a difference to their organisations and industry, and to serve the evolving needs of Hong Kong, Mainland China and the global community.

Vision · Mission and Core Values

Our Core Values

» Quality » Integrity

» Professionalism » Innovation

» Global Perspectives » Teamwork

» Social Responsibility

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Feature

Th e S c h o o l o f B u s i n e s s h a s attained accreditation from AACSB

International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), an elite distinction recognised worldwide as a hallmark of excellence in management education.

Professor Ng Ching-fai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU, reacted with pleasure to this prestigious recognition. “Gaining accreditation from AACSB International is a significant achievement that we are proud of. This exciting piece of news speaks for the university’s perseverance in upholding its Whole Person Education concept to continuously improve teaching quality and enrich students’ learning. It also demonstrates eloquently that we have a School of Business whose excellence is recognised internationally.”

HKBU School of Business gains prestigious AACSB international accreditation

Professor Stephen Cheung (3rd from left), Professor Allan Chan (2nd from left) and Dr. Peter Lau (3rd from right) received the accreditation certificate in the AACSB International Conference and Annual Meeting in Anaheim, USA.

During the accreditation process, the School was visited and evaluated by business deans and senior faculties from Baylor University, University of Antwerp, University of Washington, and a local corporate executive.



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International Recognition for Our Strengths:• AssuranceofLearningFramework

• HonoursProject involvingoriginal researchbyastudentorpairofstudentsandmentoredby afacultymember

• Integratedmission-drivenextracurricularactivitiescomplementing the traditionalacademic curriculumtosupporttheSchool’swhole-personfocus.

(QuotedfromBestPracticesReportofAACSBInitialPeerReviewTeamReport.Theentirereportisavailableuponrequest.)

AACSB is the largest and the longest standing special isedaccrediting agency for business and accounting programmes.It was founded in 1916 and now has close to 600 accreditedmembers representing nearly five percent of business schoolsworldwide.Amongthenotable institutionsthathavegainedAACSBaccreditationareHarvardUniversity,theLondonBusinessSchooland StanfordUniversity.

AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement and recognises our commitment to quality and continuous improvement. To recap the whole process, Professor Stephen Cheung, Dean of the School, said: “Over the years, our School has put tremendous efforts into the development and implementation of plans to meet the AACSB standards. We will continue to strive for excellence in providing quality business education, research and services to benefit Hong Kong and the region, emphasising our strengths in business ethics, corporate social responsibility and corporate governance.”

Professor Cheung and two Associate Deans were also invited to attend a reception celebrating the AACSB accreditation at the AACSB’s Annual Meeting in Anaheim, USA on April 18-20, 2010.

“ We will continue to strive for excellence in providing quality business education, research and services to benefit local society and the region.”

ProfessorStephenCheung,BBS,JP Dean, School of Business

Hong Kong Baptist University

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Virginia Military Institute

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North Carolina State University

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The University of Hong Kong



FEATURE

Celebration Tea Reception for Attainment of AACSB International Accreditation

To celebrate the attainment of the AACSB Internat ional accreditat ion, the School of Business held an AACSB Accreditation Celebration Tea Reception on April 27, 2010.

Professor Ng Ching-fai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU; Professor Franklin Luk, Vice-President (Academic) of HKBU; and Mr. Andy Lee, Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary of HKBU attended the reception to share the joy with over 100 faculty and staff members, students and alumni of School of Business. Professor Stephen Cheung, Dean of the School, took the opportunity to express his gratitude to colleagues, students and alumni for the efforts they put in for this great achievement.



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School News

The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury shares some insights

Professor K.C.Chan, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, shared with us his views on the public finances and Hong Kong’s economic development on March 2, 2010.

Professor Chan suggested that after last year’s global credit crunch, the world has begun to focus more closely on the Asian market. The government is maintaining favorable fiscal policies, and with the rapid development of China’s economy, it is expected that more international financial institutions will look to develop their Hong Kong operations. This should, in turn, bring ample opportunities for business and accounting graduates. He encouraged students to be well equipped and to improve their language skills to meet the challenges and exploit the opportunities ahead. ProfessorChan’s talkwas

partoftheSchool’sSpecialLectureSeriesinEconomicsandFinancesponsoredbyMr.LauChor-tak(middle).



Welfare Chief and experts discuss minimum wage legislation at HKBU forum

The Department of Management of School of Business hosted the forum on “Meeting the Challenges: Implementation of the Minimum Wage Legislation in Hong Kong” on April 22, 2010. Mr. Cheung Kin-chung (right), Secretary for Labour and Welfare of the HKSAR Government, and Professor Ng Ching-fai, President and Vice-chancellor of Hong Kong Baptist University, officiated the forum. Mr. Lam Woon-kwong, Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission and 6 other experts from different sectors have been invited to be speakers at the forum. They have come together to scrutinize the arguments and concerns both in favour of and against legis lat ing for minimum wages.

Speaking at the forum, Mr. Cheung Kin-chung said the minimum wage legislation needed to provide a balance between employers and employees. It had to guarantee a reasonable salary without impacting the employment rates of lower-paid workers, while taking into consideration possible negative effects on the mobility of the labour market. Mr. Cheung also said the Provisional Minimum Wage Commission was still determining the wage levels and the government had yet to have any preconceived ideas.

The forum was organised and prepared by Year 3 students of the Department of Management. Professor Randy Chiu, Chairman of Organising Committee of the forum, thanked the effort and time the students committed and stressed that this is a good opportunity for students to express their concerns about the community, and to put their professional knowledge to meaningful use.

SCHOOL NEWS

Speakersoftheforum:Mr.CheungKin-chung,GBS,JP Secretary for Labour and Welfare of the HKSAR

Ms.ChristineMSFang,JP Chief Executive, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service

Mr.FungKin-kee,SBS,JP Legislative Council Member

Mr.LamWoon-kwong,GBS,JP Chairperson, Equal Opportunities Commission

Dr.KimKWMak,BBS,JP Executive Director, Corporate Development, The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Dr.KelvinWong Chairman, The Hong Kong Institute of Director

Dr.FelixYip President, Hong Kong People Management Association

Mr.DannyLau Chairman, Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association



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ResearchEconomics scholars write Annual Report for the Boao Forum for Asia

This year’s Boao Forum for Asia convened at Boao in Hainan between April 9 and 11. For the first time, a Chinese edition of the official report has been published: The 2009 Annual Report on Economic Integration in Asia. It details the latest progress in Asian economic integration and trade relations. This report’s Chief Editor was Professor Wong Kar-yiu (3rd from left), Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Economics. Dr. Cheng Yuk-shing (1st from left), Dr. Kwok Yun-kwong (2nd from left), and Dr. Mo Pak-hung (4th from left) also participated in the editorial work.

The report reviews the Asian situation and Asia’s response to the global economic crisis. It then goes on to deal with trade and the flow of capital, economic integration, and the protection of the Asian environment post-Copenhagen. The annual report presents a picture of economic growth and vitality in Asia, and describes how Asia and Australia can reinforce cooperation and co-dependence in various ways, including the founding and expansion of free-trade zones.

Professor Joseph Fung awarded a research grant from The Institute for Financial Markets

Professor Fung’s research proposal on “Survey and Critical Evaluation of Studies and International Practices on How Futures Clearinghouses Can Accommodate OTC-Cleared Products and Traditional Futures” was selected by the Advisory Committee of the Clearing Corporation Foundation Endowed Fund in a special meeting held in New York City on April 27, 2010.

The committee of industry professionals with a deep acumen in the derivatives business included Michael C. Dawley, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs & Co.; Ronald Fi l ler, Professor of Law and Director, Center on Financial Services Law, New York’s Law School; John M. Damgard, President, Futures Industry Association; Peter F. Borish, Chairman and CEO, Computer Trading Corporation; and Walter Lukken, Chief Executive Officer, New York Portfol io Clearing and fo rmer Ac t i ng Cha i rman and Commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

PhD student Mr. Cheng Xin (1st from left) presented the results of his thesis research in the paper “Forecast ing Volatility: The Role of Sampling Frequency and the Forecasting Horizon” at the prestigious Asia Pacific Futures Research Symposium on February 25. Senior stock exchange officials and representatives of major Wall Street firms attended. The paper was selected from among about 80 submissions, and accepted for publication in a special issue of the Journal of Futures Markets. The Department of Finance and Decision Sciences was a co-organiser and sponsor of this event.

PhD student presents his research at the Asia Pacific Futures Research Symposium



The School of Business hosted the “Symposium on Social Enterprises in China” on May 10, 2010 to provide a platform for discussion on business models and success factors of social enterprises on the Mainland through scholarly presentations and case studies. The Symposium was well attended by over 120 participants including scholars, representatives of social enterprises, HKBU staff and students.

Dr. Stephen Fisher, Former Director of the Social Welfare Department of the HKSAR Government and Adjunct Professor of the School, delivered the keynote speech on “Development of Social Enterprise in Hong Kong”. In his enlightening speech, Dr. Fisher reviewed the government’s policy and provided insights on the development of social enterprises in Hong Kong. He emphasised the importance of striking a balance between the social purpose and business objectives of social enterprises in order to achieve sustainable growth.

School of Business held symposium to discuss social enterprises in China

Speakers TopicsDr.StephenFisher Development of Social Enterprise in Hong Kong Former Director of the Social Welfare Department of the HKSAR Government and Adjunct Professor of the School

ProfessorLiuPeng Direction of Policies and Rule of Law which Professor, Institute of American Studies, will impact NGOs and Social Enterprises Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Director, Pu Shi Institute for Social Science

ProfessorZhaoXiao China’s Economic Trend and Professor, College of Management, Development of Social Enterprise Beijing University of Science and Technology

Dr.MichaelBarbalas Business, CSR and Social Enterprises Former President, American Chamber of Commerce, Beijing

Mr.StephenLee Key Differentiater of Social Business President, Peter F. Drucker Academy - Volunteerism

Mr.KeeChi-Hing Case Study of Fullness Christian Chair, Fullness Christian Social Enterprise Social Enterprise (Hong Kong) Member, Social Enterprise Advisory Committee of Home Affairs Bureau

Mr. Klaas Steendam Case study of AmdoCraft (Qinghai, China) Director, AmdoCraft

RESEARCH

The speech was followed by the presentations of renowned scholars, who shared their views on different aspects of social enterprises. Case studies were presented in the discussion session, which were developed by students of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Programme after interviewing representatives of different social enterprises in Hong Kong, Shanxi, Beijing, Qinghai, Anhui and Shanghai to understand their success factors.

This Symposium is sponsored by Strategic Development Fund (SDF) Project of the Hong Kong Baptist University. The main thrust of this Project is to promote the understanding of corporate sustainability through activities such as seminars, conferences, competition, research projects that will engage students, the academic community, business corporations, and the Hong Kong community at large. These activities focus on corporate governance, business ethics, corporate wellness management and work-life balance which come under the main theme of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).



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Forthcoming Event

The 3rd World Business Ethics Forum, October 27-28, 2010The World Business Ethics Forum was founded by the Faculty of Business Administration of the University of Macau and our own School of Business, and it would meet every two years since 2006. This year, the Third World Business Ethics Forum will explore the theme “ACE - Accountability, Credibility, and Ethicality”. It will be organised primarily by the Faculty of Business Administration of the University of Macau on October 27 and 28 in Macau. The Wing Lung Bank’s International Institute for Business Development (IIBD) is one of the supporting organisations.

The forum will examine important dimensions of ethics in business, and the content presented and discussed should help to guide students and researchers in their studies. The deadline for the submission of abstracts or full papers is June 15. Selected papers from the forum will be published in a special issue of the Journal of Business Ethics.

For more details, please visit the website at http://www.wbef.umac.mo.

Departmental Seminars

Department of Economics

Date Workshop SpeakerMay 3, 2010 The Board Independence Requirement and CEO Power ProfessorE.HanKim Fred M. Taylor Professor of Business Administration, University of Michigan

April 13, 2010 The Incidence of Employer-provided Pensions in China Dr.ZhigangLi School of Economics and Finance, University of Hong Kong

February 2, 2010 Foreign Currency Inflow and Real Exchange Rate Movement MsYuanyanZhang University of California at Los Angeles

Date Workshop SpeakerMarch 24, 2010 Systems 1 and 2 Budgetary Choices ProfessorDouglasWest University of Birmingham

February 11, 2010 It’s Not Just About the Brand, It’s About Me: Ms.ShirleyYuetYeeCheng The Effects of Self-Brand Connections on Brand Evaluation University of Illinois at Urbana- Following Brand Failure Champaign

February 8, 2010 Is Trust a Pre-requisite for Outcomes of Corporate Social Dr.HenryFock Responsibility? A Stakeholder Theoretical Perspective Hong Kong Baptist University

February 5, 2010 Managing Distributors’ Changing Motivations Dr.DannyT.Wang over the Course of a Joint Program The University of Hong Kong

Department of Marketing

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Our Winners

BBA News

After winning the championship at the Hong Kong Society of Financial Analysts’ University Investment Research Challenge 2009-10 in November 2009, the HKBU team represented Hong Kong at the CFA Institute Asia Pacific Regional Investment Research Challenge held in Manila and won a prize as the 2nd Runner-Up.

At the event, Chen Mengying (Finance), Gong Jia (Accounting), Jiang Xinyu (Finance) and Zhang Yi (Finance), all BBA Year 3 students, demonstrated their outstanding research skills and analytical abilities in devising an investment strategy for the assigned listed company (Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd.). They captured the third prize after two knockout rounds among 16 participating teams from the Asia-Pacific region in the day-long challenge.

Dr. Alexander Fung, Assistant Professor of the Department of Finance and Decision Sciences and the Head Coach of the team, said: “Through this competition, the students not only learned more about investments, but they also experienced the importance of team spirit and got more professional views on business ethics.”

Chan Yi Man (Information Systems Management), Chu Chin Ting (Accounting) and Lam Yi Ting (Information Systems Management), all BBA students, were invited to compete against teams from universities including Carnegie Mellon University, Indiana University, the National University of Singapore, Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia in CaseIT 2010, an international undergraduate management information systems case competition held in Canada between March 31 and April 3, 2010.

In this 4-day event, each team had 24 hours to deliberate on an MIS case be fore tak ing to the s tage in a day o f p resenta t ions be fore peers and industry professionals. The students had to apply their MIS knowledge in developing, presenting and defending an innovative IT solution to a real world business problem. Apart from the case analysis and presentation, CaseIT also offered students a great chance to gain broader knowledge of today’s IT industry, as well as networking with brilliant students, professors, and industry professionals from all over the world.

BBA students shone in the Model United Nations Conference 2010

Eight BBA students attended the Hong Kong Model United Nations Conference in early January and then the Harvard National Model United Nations Conference in mid-February in Boston. The students gained valuable experience in going through intensive training to equip them to establish diplomatic relations with other delegates from around the world. One participant, Leung Wai Hung (Accounting), said the conferences helped him better appreciate the ability of his global peers. Moreover, the Hong Kong conference improved his knowledge of international issues and about how an international conference is held.

BBA students in CaseIT 2010

BBA students third in regional investment research challenge



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MBA students explored Xian’s business environment

Xian, the northwest’s major c i ty in Shanxi Province, was the destination of this year’s Business Field Study by the MBA part-time students. During the trip, the students were divided into groups and visited corporations from different industries as well as completing a consultancy project for designated corporations. The visits included Xian Software Park, Xian Yanliang National Aviation Hi-tech Industrial Base, Xian Quj iang Ocean World, Xian System Sensor Electronics Limited and Xian Aoqin Furnace Charge Co. Ltd.

Professional Image Building Workshop

This workshop was held to enhance the MBA students’ professional image and their knowledge of business etiquette. Ms Mary Cheung was the trainer, and she provided practical tips to the participants on personal grooming, business etiquette, social manners and table manners. This was followed by a practical luncheon sess i on whe re t he s t uden t s had immediate hands-on practice on their table manners.

Postgraduate News

PgDHRM and MScSHRM students visited the MTR’s Shenzhen project

11 PgDHRM and 19 MScSHRM students visited the MTR Corporation’s Shenzhen affiliate on April 12. Mr. Adi Lau (General Manager) described the development of the MTR in Shenzhen. Ms Sophia Xia (Senior HR & A Manager) then introduced their strategic plan and practices in the field of human resources, and discussed how the HR department is contributing to the realisation of the firm’s Vision, Mission and Values at various operational levels.



New Postgraduate Programmes

Master of Human Resources Management

Our Department of Management is known for providing high-quality HRM education. This new Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM) programme is a two-year, part-time course of study designed for individuals who intend to pursue a professional career in HRM. The programme will also benefit practicing HR professionals who have little or no formal HRM training, as well as line managers who seek an advanced education in the principles and practice of people management.

The programme is now accepting applications until June 30, and the programme will commence in September 2010.

http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~mhrm

Master of Science in Applied Economics

Information technology revolutions, globalisation and the rising economic prowess of emerging economies – especially China – have led to drastic changes in global economy. Understanding the economic mechanism of these changes will help businesses, public organisations as well as individuals make the right decisions. Practitioners in the commercial sector and BBA students will benefit from having a broader view of the functioning of the economy, which will complement their professional training.

The new MSc in Applied Economics programme has 3 core elements: advanced economic theories, applied analyses, and the Chinese economy. The objective of the programme is to train competent applied economists and potential theoretical researchers through an optimal balance between advanced theoretical training and applied analyses of the real world. We endeavour to ensure that our graduates are able to analyse economic issues relevant to their work and develop strategies to cope with the changing economic environment.

The programme will commence in September 2010.

http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~econ/mscaecon.htm

POSTGRADUATE NEWS



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Institute for Enterprise Development (IED)

Other Activities

A new research project on “The Development Path of SMEs – The Present and Future”

The Hong Kong Trade and Industry Department has commissioned a one year study of the development paths followed by SMEs to be conducted by the IED together with the Hong Kong Chinese Importers and Exporters Association. The research is intended to span May 2010 to March 2011 and to cost HK$800,000. The researchers will analyse the economic environment and the business challenges facing SMEs in the import and export sector and related industries and propose recommendations for dealing with these challenges. Professor Stephen Cheung, Dean of the School, and Dr. Y.C. Ng, Associate Director of the IED will lead the IED research team.

Executive Development Seminar Series

“HRChallengesduringMergerIntegration– April 15, 2010 AUniqueExperienceinMTR” Mr. Vincent Luk General Manager – Human Resources , MTR Corporation

Executive Training Programmes

The 16th and 17th Mediation Skills Training Programme co-organised March 19 – April 24, 2010 & by the IED and the Conflict Resolution Centre May 7 – June 5, 2010

Training programme for senior officials of China’s State Administration of Science, April 11 – 30, 2010 Technology and Industry for National Defense

HKBU/HKICPA Joint Revision Course for the June 2010 Final Examination April 25 – 30, 2010

Study Tour

BUS7370 Business Field Study for China MBA classes to Hong Kong and Taiwan May – June, 2010



Wing Lung Bank International Institute for Business Development (IIBD)

Seminar on post financial tsunami

The School of Business invited Professor Zhao Zhongxiu of Beijing’s University of International Business and Economics to conduct a seminar on “金融海嘯與貿易保護主義對中國未來經濟的影響” (the aftermath of the financial tsunami) during his visit to HKBU on March 31. Professor Stephen Cheung, Dean of the School, was the convener of this seminar.

IIBD Case Competition 2010 on Corporate Sustainability

The IIBD Case Competition is a competition for IIBD member and non-member universities worldwide. Its purpose is to strengthen internationalisation through enhancing student and faculty networks, both social as well as professional. The competition highlights the strategic challenges and managerial dilemmas faced by global business leaders. Competitors have to work under pressure to solve a real world business problem using simulated business conditions such as time-critical deadlines and incomplete information, and formulate workable, action-oriented recommendations. The competition is a test of students’ creativity and problem-solving abilities.

This year, the competition will be organised by the IIBD and HKBU’s Chinese Business Case Research Centre. This year’s competition will focus on corporate sustainability. The deadline for application is May 10. Additional information is available on the website: http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~iibd/CC2010.

Visiting delegations

The IIBD secretariat has received many guests from different institutions who are visiting HKBU. They often meet with the IIBD’s Director, Associate Director and professors from the School of Business to explore possibilities for future cooperation. From March to May 2010, a total of 27 visitors from 10 institutions visited the School of Business. The delegations included:

University of North CarolinaUniversity of South CarolinaCouncil on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), USAUniversity of KentGeorg Simon Ohm University of App l i ed Sc i ences Nu remberg , GermanyUn i ve rs i t y o f Du i sbu rg -Essen , GermanyUniversity Catholique de Lille, FranceKonan University, JapanThammasat University, Thailand University of International Business and Economics, PRC

Study Tour Programmes

The IIBD hosted the following study tours for undergraduate, MBA and EMBA students:

Baylor University (April 28-30, 2010) Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), USA (March 27 - April 4, 2010)

OTHER ACTIVITIES



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Alumni CornerMarketing Alumni Sharing Series “Managing the fun business – The theme park business”

Alumna Lisa Tsang, Senior Producer, Entertainment and Costuming of Hong Kong Disneyland was invited to share her experiences in theme park marketing, including how to manage “the 4Ps”. She also spoke about her career development and how she prepared herself for a career in this niche field.

Successful alumnus shares tips on career development in investment banking

On March 31, the BBA Young Executives Development Scheme invited business alumnus Anthony Wu, the Managing D i rec to r (As ia -Pac i f i c I nves tment Research) of Goldman Sachs (Asia), t o s h a re w i t h o v e r 6 0 b u s i n e s s undergraduates the job opportunities and career prospects ava i lab le in investment banking. Quoting his personal story, Mr. Wu encouraged students to set a goal as ear ly as poss ib le and then optimize the use of time to gear up for their ideal career. “Language skills, product knowledge and a passion for the industry are the essentials,” he said.



MBA conference strengthens communication between Hong Kong and Mainland students

To enhance communication between MBA students and alumni in Hong Kong and the Mainland, the Business School joined hands with the two MBA alumni associations (Hong Kong and China) to host the South China MBA Alliance annual conference on May 22-23. Entitled “Fabulous HKBU Visit cum the 8th Annual South China MBA Alliance Conference”, the conference attracted more than 120 MBA programme directors, students and alumni from 10 major universities in the Mainland.

A series of seminars on the financial and media environment in Hong Kong were arranged. The speakers included Dr. Zhou Bajun, Director of the Research Department of China Everbright Group, Dr. Wong Chung-ming, Associate Professor of Hong Kong Shue Yan University and Ms. Luqiu Luwei, Executive News Editor of Phoenix Satellite Television. Participants also had a chance to share their experience of studying for an MBA during the conference.

Acknowledgement of Donations The School is most grateful to the following companies and individuals for their generous donations to support our development:

Mr. Dickson Shang, Executive Director of HSBC Broking Services (Asia), donated HK$500,000 as endowment funds to set up H.P. Shang Admission Scholarship for recruiting talented freshmen to the BBA (Hons) programme.

For the 2010-11 academic year, the Kearny Alliance (KA) will continue its donation to support maximum 3 mainland students to study at the BBA (Hons) programme. Each recipient will receive about HK$110,000 per year. This is the second year for the KA to offer scholarships for BBA students. The current KA scholarship recipient is Ms. Chen Qi Cheese (Human Resources Management).

Apple Daily Limited HK$5,000, New Media Group (HK) Limited HK$8,000, and Corp-Vision Media Ltd. HK$10,000 donated to the derivatives research project of Dr. Billy Mak, Department of Finance and Decision Sciences.

Alumnus Mr. Fung Shun Kin has donated HK$50,000 to the School Development Fund to support student scholarship and research activities.

Dr. Chan Chun Tung, John, Chairman of Chaifa Holdings Ltd., donated HK$250,000 as endowment funds to set up Dr. John Chan Business Students Scholarship.

ALUMNI CORNER

Addressing at the conference, Mr. Luo Gang, Chairman of the South China MBA Alliance and the HKBU MBA (China) Alumni Association, said: “This conference is the first major conference organised by the alumni association after entering the South China MBA Alliance. I hope participants can learn more about the Hong Kong environment and HKBU through the conference as well as strengthen their communication network with their Hong Kong and Mainland counterparts.”

The South China MBA alliance comprises nearly 10,000 MBA students and alumni from south-eastern China. Most of them are managers and industry leaders. The alliance members include Guangdong University of Technology, Guanxi University, Hainan University, South China University of Technology, School of Business of Sun Yat-Sen University, Lingnan College of Sun Yat-Sen University, Jinan University, Asia University, Taiwan, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies and Hong Kong Baptist University.



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Macau Alumni Dinner

This alumni dinner hosted by alumnus, Mr. Fung Sun Kin was held in Macau on March 28, 2010. The Guests-of-Honor were Dr. and Mrs. Tse Chi Wai Daniel (謝志偉校長伉儷 ) , former President/Vice-Chancellor of Hong Kong Baptist University, and Professor Stephen Cheung, Dean of School, shared details of the School’s recent development and the future plans of the School during the gathering. Several guests and alumni attended the dinner, including Dr. Jacky So, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration, University of Macau, Dr. Vivienne Luk, Mr. Thomas Luk, Mr. Lam Man Tim and Mr. Ho Kock Leng. The evening was thoroughly enjoyable and alumni were happy to meet up and share stories about their times at HKBU and their career development.

Shenzhen visit of MBA alumni

In order to learn more about the business environment in mainland China, the Hong Kong MBA Alumni Association organised a visit to Shenzhen on April 10. The group visited Tencent Holdings Ltd. and Red Bull Vitamin Drink Co. Ltd. More than 40 students and alumni joined the visit. During the visit, they met senior executives of the two companies and learned more about their business and marketing strategies.

Alumni Gatherings

The alumni gatherings provide very good opportunities to reunite, to update the alumni, to promote the cohesiveness and to celebrate the achievements and contributions to the global business community by alumni and the School. From April 2009 to March 2010, 7 alumni gatherings were organised in Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Macau, as listed below:

To review the recent photos of the luncheons, please visit our Facebook at www.facebook.com/hkbu.sob . More luncheons will be held in the forthcoming months.

ALUMNI CORNER

Date Number of participants Location

March 28, 2010 6 alumni Macau

January 29, 2010 11 alumni Hong Kong

October 23, 2009 10 alumni Hong Kong

September 4, 2009 10 alumni Hong Kong

June 16, 2009 11 alumni Guangzhou

June 8, 2009 7 alumni Hong Kong

April 17, 2009 10 alumni Hong Kong

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The winning video clips of HKBU Video Clip Making Competition for BBA (Hons) Programme Theme: How do you see the School of Business of HKBU

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The HKBU Video Clip Making Competition for BBA (Hons) Programme was successfully completed in January 2010. The competition aims to advance HKBU students’ knowledge towards the School of Business, to enable the development of students’ creativity and to promote the image of BBA (Hons) Programme.

Pleaseviewthewinningvideoclipsathttp://www.hkbu.hk/bba/video.php

Champion – Memorable Business School Life

Produced by Cheung Tat-Lung (Finance), Chu Ka-Ho (Finance), Fong King-Leung (Finance)

1st Runner up – Give us a chance, give you a change

Produced by Chan Hak-Wai (Marketing), Yu Hiu-Ching (Human Resources Management)

1st Runner up – Love it, trust it

Produced by Bao Mengqiu (Marketing), Fan Jingyan (Chinese Language and Li terature) , L iu Xiaoxiao (Humanities), Yan Ruoxi (Finance), Zhao Wenfei (Computer Science), Zhao Li (Finance)

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