Asian business schools join forces to forge a sustainable future

The inaugural Asian Century Business School Sustainability Forum, jointly organised by the Office of MBA Programmes of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School and MBA China, concluded successfully on 28 March 2024.

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The forum was themed “Innovation and Collaboration: Leading the Future Development of Asian Business Schools”. More than 60 education leaders from renowned business schools across Asia and industry leaders gathered, exchanging insights and exploring collaboration on the future trajectory for sustainability in the digital era.

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Professor Seen Meng Chew, Associate Dean of International Relations at CUHK Business School

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Professor Seen Meng Chew, Associate Dean of International Relations at CUHK Business School

The forum commenced with opening remarks by Professor Seen Meng Chew, Associate Dean of International Relations at CUHK Business School, highlighting the pivotal role of business education in driving impact in sustainability. Professor Chew also discussed the latest developments in sustainability through innovative avenues, including fintech and green bonds.

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Ms Teresa Yang (MBA 2003), Vice President of Esquel Group

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Ms Teresa Yang (MBA 2003), Vice President of Esquel Group

During her keynote address, Ms Teresa Yang (MBA 2003), Vice President of Esquel Group, shared a business case on how the group integrated responsible manufacturing practices with the nature in its sustainable development garden in Guilin, southern China, emphasising the imperative role for businesses to take the lead in sustainability efforts.

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Professor Wan Wongsunwai, Associate Dean of MBA Programmes at CUHK Business School

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Professor Wan Wongsunwai, Associate Dean of MBA Programmes at CUHK Business School

Professor Wan Wongsunwai, Associate Dean of MBA Programmes at CUHK Business School, underscored the urgency for business schools to embrace change and prime themselves for the forthcoming business transformations amid the emerging challenges in Asia.

The forum also featured other distinguished speakers, including Professor Yi Jing Tao, Dean of the Business School at People’s University of China and Professor Bai Chang Hong, Dean of the Business School at Nankai University.

CUHK Business School students excel in CFA Institute Research Challenge – Hong Kong Local Final 2023-24

Two teams of students from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School clinched the first and the second runner-up positions in the CFA Institute Research Challenge – Hong Kong Local Final 2023-24, which was held on 17 February 2024.

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Hosted by CFA Society Hong Kong, the annual equity research competition provides university students with practical mentoring and intensive training in financial analysis. This year, 23 teams of students from Hong Kong and Macao were tested on their analytical, valuation, report writing, and presentation skills, as they assume the role of research analysts for H World Group Limited, a global leading hotel operator and franchisor.

Both winning teams from CUHK Business School expressed their appreciation for the invaluable guidance and support received from faculty advisor Dr Edwin Mok and their industry mentors.

Award list:

1st Runner-up Team

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From left: Dr Alvin Ho (President of CFA Society Hong Kong), Ethan Zhang Chingto, Scott Tang Sai-fung, Winston Xue Kaihang, Tim Yun Ka-ho, Maggie Wang Chenyan

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Scott Tang Sai-fung (IBBA, Year 3)
Maggie Wang Chenyan (BBA-JD, Year 2)
Winston Xue Kaihang (QFRM, Year 2)
Tim Yun Ka-ho (IBBA, Year 2)
Ethan Zhang Chingto (QFIN, Year 2)

2nd Runner-up Team

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From left: Dr Alvin Ho (President of CFA Society Hong Kong), Henry Wang Yichun, Gillian Del Mundo, Bril Xiang Zhuo, Evelyn Yu Yan-ping, Monica Zhang Xian

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Gillian Del Mundo (MBA, Year 1)
Henry Wang Yichun (MBA, Year 2)
Bril Xiang Zhuo (MBA, Year 1)
Evelyn Yu Yan-ping (MBA, Year 2)
Monica Zhang Xian (MBA, Year 2)

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CUHK Business School and AWS Announce Collaboration to Nurture Cloud-Proficient Business Leaders

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School and Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world’s leading cloud provider, have announced a collaboration to enhance the digital proficiency of executives and business leaders.

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Through this collaboration, AWS will provide foundational cloud training for existing and future business leaders, equipping them with essential knowledge in digital, cloud technologies, and operations. Offered to EMBA, MBA and masters’ students of CUHK Business School, the training will focus on the latest industry trends and the business value of cloud technology, with an aim to hone their knowledge and skills to lead transformative endeavours and seize opportunities in the evolving business landscape.

While digital literacy and computational thinking are already embedded in the undergraduate programme, Prof. Lin Zhou, Dean of CUHK Business School, emphasises the importance of integrating technology into master’s and executive education. He states, “The collaboration with AWS combines academic excellence with technology and innovation, enabling professionals and executives to stay at the forefront of the digital economy.”

Prof. Lin Zhou, Dean of CUHK Business School

Mr Chris So, Head of Business Development, AWS Hong Kong, emphasised, “The key to successful transformation is to have C-suite to drive a top-down shift, empower the entire organisation with cloud fluency. AWS is committed to nurturing digital talents in Hong Kong and has already provided cloud skills training to over 100,000 individuals. We believe that digital talent will be the driving force for significant transformation in Hong Kong.”

Mr Chris So, Head of Business Development, AWS Hong Kong

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Twists and Turns for the Better

In face of the abruptly changing business landscapes in China, staying ahead of the curve sometimes requires career redirection. Embodied the spirit of innovation, three CUHK Business School alumni made a bold pivot in their career paths and charted new courses towards success with their true passion.

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Adam Tong (IBBA 2011)
Public Servant,
Yinchuan People’s Government

Cherry Lu (MBA 2004)
Founder & Executive Partner,
RedHill Capital

Vincent Cheng (EMBA 2022)
CEO,
Ocean Science (Hong Kong)

Q1. Tell us about your career redirection.

Adam: I founded my own IT business in Hong Kong after graduation. As my understanding towards the strategic progress of the Belt and Road initiatives enriched over the years, I decided to move to Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and contribute to its development as a public servant.
Cherry: As a clinical medicine degree holder in the private healthcare sector, I was initiated into the burgeoning venture capital market during my MBA study and found healthcare investment my true calling. After a 13-year tenure in the field, I founded my own company in 2018.
Vincent: Previously I have tapped into different trades, from frozen food and logistics to chemical imports and private tuition. Recently I decided to stop hopping around and settle with start-ups on marine and medical technology.

Q2. Why did you decide to take such a big leap?

Adam: While Northwest China gave off the impression of a backwater region, it had its very own potential waiting to happen. My entrepreneurial experiences and business acumen boosted in first-tier cities could come into play here and bring the impact I wish to see.
Cherry: I always look beyond the present and plan in reverse, and this change of professional pursuit came natural to me given my passion in entrepreneurial pursuits. Starting a business in the context of a downward market trend is not easy, but you can only gain a new perspective outside your comfort zone.
Vincent: Business opportunities for entrepreneurs are plentiful in China, but I learnt from my EMBA study that success is sometimes more about quality rather than quantity. We all know that technology will completely change our lives, and filling the gap between research and product incubation in the field is how I can harness my strengths to create greater value.

Q3. What kind of business potential do you see in your current capacity and how can Hong Kong tap into that?

Adam: The industrial structure in Ningxia is rather primitive, and so I think its major potential lies in the innovation and technology sector and the creative industry, which still lag the national economy and rely heavily on foreign service providers. There is a huge need for Hong Kong talent in these ends.
Cherry: The healthcare industry in the Greater Bay Area is venture capital’s new promised land. With issues like ageing population and AI technology development factored in, the industry will undergo a revolutionary transition and Hong Kong will be able to leverage the synergy in the region by pouring in its talent and academic resources.
Vincent: Hong Kong is blessed with cutting-edge research and a comprehensive policy framework, while mainland China boasts solid industry infrastructures and a vast market. With borders fully opened, collaborations within the region will help consolidate the strengths of Hong Kong as an innovation and technology hub.

Q4. How did your study in CUHK Business School empower you to navigate changing business landscapes?

Adam: I was supported by my professors and mentors along the way, and they guided me through all my twists and turns. CUHK Business School was the gateway to my entrepreneurial dreams, and I still benefit from the experiences and social network it enabled.
Cherry: My start-up proposal for a business plan contest during my MBA study turned out to be the prototype with which I started my venture capital investment career. I learnt from this twist that uncertainty and possibility are two sides of the same coin. With a firm grasp on the rigid market demand, you can always identify the right opportunity.
Vincent: The EMBA programme taught me the importance to stay grounded and make all efforts to strengthen our subject expertise. We are living in an era of “always-on” transformation, and only through a solid grasp of details can we push our intellectual boundaries to lead changes.

Thinking of advancing yourself in the next normal? Explore what’s in your future with CUHK Business School’s programmes.

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The interviews first appeared in CUHK Business School Alumni Portal, abridged with permission from the School’s Alumni Affairs and Development Office.

Eyeing a Brighter Future with Hope and Confidence

Antony Hung (BBA 1982, MBA 1984) is the Regional Head for Asia Pacific of Santander Group. Looking back at the pivotal moments in his life, such as switching his major from chemistry to accounting and his field from petrochemistry to finance, he was both calm and grateful.

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He admitted humbly that he was not smarter than the next person. Nonetheless, he is more optimistic and tenacious than his peers. With confidence and hope, he overcomes adversity and eyes a broader horizon.

Keeping an Eye on the Vast Horizon

Antony emphasised during the interview that he was just a regular graduate of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). His life experience simply mirrored the struggles that the people of Hong Kong have faced over the last few decades. Along with expressing gratitude towards his mentors and friends for helping him along the way, he was thankful to his faith for providing him with much-needed peace of mind in the face of life’s challenges. “When it comes to making important decisions, some people vacillate or even over-analyse. But I never felt any hesitation or apprehension.” When he realised that majoring in chemistry was not his cup of tea, he immediately started exploring alternatives. Since he was at the top of his class in accounting, a subject he chose for himself, he applied to change his major to professional accountancy, only to be rejected. “The ‘dead end’ sign is simply a signal to work even harder. I was given an interview after battling for one.” He was glad that CUHK Business School accepted him so he could unleash his potential in the field.

Antony enjoys solving problems, and he has a unique approach to doing it: “Most people dwell on the problem itself, but I prefer to focus on the brighter horizon that will emerge after the problems are solved. This enables me to outdo myself and reach a higher level. The resulting joy motivates me and drives me to think harder about solutions.”

Thinking Big for a Positive Sum

With the global economy and trade battered in recent years by the pandemic and wars, many people have lost their faith in the future, believing that the best days are behind them. Antony, on the other hand, does not see it as a dead end. Rather, he sees a brighter future ahead. He believes that greater opportunities always follow the worst circumstances. For example, while working at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in 1997, he lost his largest client overnight and was on the verge of losing his job. However, his boss’s trust resulted in him being assigned an even larger client the following day. “You must have faith in the future. Don’t be discouraged by current setbacks; instead, keep doing what is right. The more problems you face, the less you can afford to be misled by them. You must analyse the situation and think precisely in order to find opportunities in desperate situations. That’s what we have been doing for our clients over the last few years: finding breakthroughs in testing environments. I am extremely pleased with the results.”

When Antony graduated from university, no one imagined a foreign bank would appoint a home-grown Hongkonger as CEO. His story demonstrates the importance of optimism and positivity.

Having navigated the ruthless, competitive investment banking industry for more than 30 years, Antony has developed exceptional resilience. Yet, it is difficult not to be impressed by his affability when speaking with him. He admitted that he is a rational person who used to focus on getting the job done without regard for his colleagues’ feelings. However, his life experience has taught him to consider the big picture. He learnt to “think big” not only for himself but also for his colleagues, his clients and society. “In this world, win-win situations are possible. We can help clients grow their business and benefit everyone by helping colleagues grow and going above and beyond in devising solutions for clients. When they win, so will we.”

He believes that the key to achieving positive-sum outcomes is to keep an open mind. He cited China’s global leadership in electric vehicles, battery energy storage, wind turbines, solar panels and electricity supply as an example. With carbon neutrality becoming a global goal, if Hong Kong’s banking industry can maintain objectivity, leverage its strengths and assist Mainland China’s enterprises to internationalise, it will foster a better world for all. He hopes that the people of Hong Kong will not limit their own growth potential, but will instead look to larger markets to learn and grow. They can capitalise on the Greater Bay Area’s comparative advantages, drive mutual gains and promote a more expansive, brighter future.

“The ‘Think Big’ mindset has long been regarded as a business axiom. However, as leaders, we must think big for others instead,” Antony shared.

Push On and Maximise One’s Advantages

Antony has spent a combined six years at CUHK pursuing his BBA and MBA. He heartily confessed that meeting his wife, Amy So (BBA 1982), was the greatest gain of all. “My education, career and family are inextricably linked to CUHK. The happiness that CUHK has brought me is indescribable.” Mentors who believed in him, such as Ms Nam Sun of the School of Accountancy, and Professor John Espy of MBA, encouraged and enabled him to realise his full potential. Antony now hopes to use his position on the MBA Advisory Board to provide students with practical knowledge. He intends to assist them in increasing their competitiveness and resilience to cope with an ever-changing business world.

He used his experience to encourage upcoming graduates to never give up, learn from the past and act based on facts, vision and a people-oriented mentality. “Defeats and setbacks are inevitable. The winners are simply those who can find inspiration in adversity and bravely persevered till the end.”

First published in the CUHK Business School Alumni Website on 5 January 2023, this article was republished with permission from the School’s Alumni Affairs and Development Office.

GMAC’s Executive Assessment Now Accepted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong Business School

Acceptance aims to help recruit talent in the region and beyond.

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School announced today the acceptance of the Executive Assessment in their admission process for the school’s part-time MBA programme, effective immediately.

The Executive Assessment (EA), offered and administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a global association representing leading business schools, is an admissions exam specifically designed to help schools better evaluate experienced candidates. CUHK Business School is the first institution in the Greater China region to have a part-time MBA programme accepting the EA, joining more than a hundred other leading business schools worldwide that utilise the assessment in their holistic admissions process.

“As professional MBA programmes in Asia continue to develop excellent programmes and rise in the rankings, incorporating the Executive Assessment in the admissions process will undoubtedly help business schools like CUHK grow in attracting high-quality, experienced professionals in the region and beyond,” said Ashish Bhardwaj, Senior Vice President and Head of Market Development at GMAC.

According to GMAC’s latest annual survey on business school application trends, nearly 60 percent of responding programmes in Greater China reported increases in total applications, which marked growth for the second consecutive year. As the number of applications grows, the need to increase selectivity also rises, prompting the wider use of assessment solutions like the EA that provide transparency, efficiency, and fairness in the admission process.

“We decided to accept Executive Assessment scores because we recognise the high quality of GMAC assessments and their value to graduate management education,” said Prof. Wan Wongsunwai, Associate Dean of MBA programmes at CUHK Business School. “We are looking for top-notch, part-time programme candidates who are experienced professionals and can meet our academic rigor, and therefore allow us to maintain the high international standards of our school.”

The EA is a 40-question test comprised of three 30-minute sections and requires moderate preparation. It was designed with experienced applicants who have busy schedules in mind. The assessment is globally available year-round at over 600 testing centres as well as being offered online.

“The Executive Assessment helps schools assess candidate readiness for their programmes. It also allows candidates to demonstrate their commitment to a graduate business degree,” said Elaine Albers, Senior Director of Product Management at GMAC. “CUHK Business School and hundreds of other programmes can be assured that the assessment serves as an objective tool in their admissions process.”

About CUHK Business School

CUHK Business School comprises two schools – Accountancy, and Hotel and Tourism Management – and four departments: Decision Sciences and Managerial Economics, Finance, Management, and Marketing. Established in Hong Kong in 1963, it was the first business school to offer BBA, MBA, and Executive MBA programmes in Asia. Today, CUHK Business School offers 10 undergraduate programmes and 20 graduate programmes, including MBA, EMBA, MAcc, MSc, MPhil, DBA, and PhD. The school currently has more than 4,600 undergraduate and postgraduate students from more than 20 countries and regions.

In the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2022, CUHK’s EMBA was ranked 24th in the world. In Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2022, CUHK’s MBA was ranked 50th. CUHK Business School has the largest number of business alumni (more than 40,000) among universities and business schools in Hong Kong, many of whom are business leaders.

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About GMAC

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is a mission-driven association of leading graduate business schools worldwide. GMAC provides world-class research, industry conferences, recruiting tools, and assessments for the graduate management education industry as well as resources, events, and services that help guide candidates through their higher education journey. Owned and administered by GMAC, the Graduate Management Admission Test™ (GMAT™) exam is the most widely used graduate business school assessment.

More than 12 million prospective students a year trust GMAC’s websites, including mba.com, to learn about MBA and business master’s programmes, connect with schools around the world, prepare and register for exams and get advice on successfully applying to MBA and business master’s programmes. BusinessBecause and The MBA Tour are subsidiaries of GMAC, a global organisation with offices in China, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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CUHK Business School Receives AMBA Re-accreditation

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School has officially received re-accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), one of the world’s leading authorities on post-graduate business education, demonstrating its continuing commitment to excellence in management education.

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Upon receiving AMBA accreditation, all current MBA students and recent MBA alumni of CUHK Business School are invited to join AMBA’s global member community of more than 60,000 students and alumni in more than 150 countries on a complimentary basis, for networking, thought leadership, career development, and a variety of benefits.

Accreditation from AMBA represents the highest standard of achievement in post-graduate business education. Its rigorous assessment criteria ensure that only the highest-calibre programmes which demonstrate the best standards in teaching, curriculum, and student interaction achieve Association of MBAs accreditation.

Prof. Lin Zhou, Dean of CUHK Business School, takes pride in the school for receiving the prestigious accolade. “This is a testament to our world-class teaching and research excellence, and our commitment to developing best-in-class, socially responsible business leaders. Our leading network of over 40,000 alumni in 49 countries will continue to encapsulate the best of the East and the West to reshape the future of business.”

Andrew Main Wilson, Chief Executive of the Association of MBAs and Business Graduates Association (BGA) said, ‘I would like to congratulate everyone at the CUHK Business School who worked towards this re-accreditation. The Business School has an impressive international presence and truly adds to our network of the top 2% of Business Schools globally.’

CUHK Business School and CIMA Sign Partnership Agreement for CGMA ®Finance Leadership Program and Awards

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School recently signed an agreement with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the CGMA® Finance Leadership Program (FLP), a new remote and digital self-paced learning programme for aspiring business and finance leaders to hone finance competencies critical for building successful careers.

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The programme will be offered to CUHK students of all Business Undergraduate programmes, Business Postgraduate programmes and alumni from these programmes who graduated within two years. Under the partnership agreement, CUHK students can sign up for the FLP at a preferential rate in the first year and stand a chance to receive the CGMA Finance Leadership Awards, which offer a one-year programme subscription, covering materials, assessments and exam fees.

“The pandemic and technological disruptions have propelled us to reimagine business education. We are excited to join hands with CIMA to offer a new digital programme for our students and alumni to hone their leadership skills, taking our long-standing partnership with CIMA to the next level,” said Prof. Lin Zhou, Dean of CUHK Business School. “Being the first business school in Hong Kong to offer the CGMA Finance Leadership Awards, we hope to encourage our outstanding students to seize the opportunity to build their capacity to become competent leaders in the finance industry.”

Prof. Lin Zhou, Dean of CUHK Business School (upper left); Prof. Seen-Meng Chew, Associate Dean (External Engagement) of CUHK Business School (bottom left); Mr. Paulus Chau, Director, Hong Kong and Emerging Markets, CIMA (upper right); Ms. Patti Ho, Lead Manager, Business Development, Hong Kong and Emerging Markets, CIMA (bottom right)

Structured with real-life case simulations, the FLP offers a mix of finance, accounting, leadership and digital skills in demand to help students stay ahead in the industry. On successfully completing the programme and fulfilling the practical experience requirements, students can earn CIMA© membership at either the ACMA or FCMA level in addition to the prestigious CGMA® designation, accelerating their professional development worldwide.

CUHK Business School in Partnership with CPA Australia to Equip Talents and Present Foundation Exam Awards and Distinction Award

In Dec 2021, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School and CPA Australia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pledging to leverage their strengths and create mutual benefits through co-efforts in research, thought leadership event collaboration, educational offer, sponsorship, scholarship, talent development and training, career and recruitment support. Recently, three students from Business School were awarded Foundation Exam Awards and Distinction Award by CPA Australia.

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Through the provision of various financial support and professional opportunities for CUHK Business School students and CPA Australia’s members, this academic and corporate partnership aims to nurture first-class leaders with an across-the-board view on business to serve the needs of today’s economy.

Prof. Lin Zhou, Dean of CUHK Business School expressed, “CUHK Business School holds on to the mission to develop future leaders who embrace a global perspective and are equipped to meet the challenges and opportunities around the world. We are honoured to partner with CPA Australia to capitalise on the strengths of the two sides for the benefit of our students and CPA Australia’s members.”

Deborah Leung FCPA (Aust.), Executive General Manager of International, CPA Australia shared, “As one of the world’s largest accounting bodies – CPA Australia’s goal is to prepare our members for today and tomorrow in this globally connected world. We have a trusted relationship with the CUHK Business School, as we share the same vision of equipping future leaders with a global perspective. CPA Australia is honoured to work with CUHK Business School on providing a number of exclusive offers for members and students who wish to pursue programmes in CUHK Business School and CPA Australia.”

Under the MoU, CUHK Business School provides a 10% tuition fee discount to applicants who are Certified Practising Accountant [CPA (Aust.)] and Fellow [FCPA (Aust.)] and successfully enrolled into CUHK Business School MBA Programme. The School also provides HK$60,000 Association Linked Award to applicants who are CPA and FCPA and admitted into CUHK EMBA Programme.

Reciprocally, CPA Australia offers exam fee waiver and learning support to Foundation Exam Award and Distinction Award recipients from CUHK Business School Undergraduate and MSc in Management (MiM) Programmes. CUHK MBA and EMBA students with relevant work experience in accounting and finance will be eligible for exemptions of subjects from the CPA Programme and enjoy a fast-track pathway to attain the globally recognised CPA designation.

This year, two undergraduate students, Michelle Mei-suet Lam (IBBA, Year 3) and Daniel Peng-chong Zhang (IBBA, Year 5) were awarded the Foundation Exam Awards. One postgraduate student Jeff Ka-tsun Hui who was admitted to MiM programme in 2021 received the Distinction Award with direct admission to CPA Programme.

At the virtual award ceremony on 1 March, three Business School students, Michelle (upper left), Jeff (upper middle) and Daniel (upper right) received the awards from Ms. Cora Cheung (bottom left), Senior Business Development Manager and Ms. Alicia Xiao (bottom right), Business Development Manager of CPA Australia.

Daniel Peng-chong Zhang (IBBA, Year 5) shared, “I am delighted to receive the Foundation Exam Awards from CPA Australia. Nowadays, companies prefer candidates with a solid accounting basis. Pursuing a CPA certificate would be an extra advantage for me to explore my future career in the investment research area.”

Michelle Mei-suet Lam (IBBA, Year 3) said, “It was an honour to receive the CPA Australia Foundation Exam Award. Since I am not an accountant student, it was a great opportunity for me to equip myself in advance by taking some of the accounting exams. The CPA qualification would be an advantage for future employment. Besides, the staff from CPA helped me a lot. They offered suggestions in prioritising the courses that I should take and helped me with the application especially when I was abroad for exchange. I truly appreciated their efficiency and kindness.”

Jeff Ka-tsun Hui (MiM) said, “I am grateful to receive the Distinction Award from CPA Australia. I believe it will help me a lot in the future no matter if I decide to become an accountant or start up a business. This award allows me to take a step further and to succeed in vigorous competition.”

CUHK Business School Announces the Faculty Teaching Excellence Award 2020-21

To recognise and reward outstanding performance and achievement of faculty members, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School recently announced the Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (FTEA) 2020-21.

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CUHK Business School Announces the Faculty Teaching Excellence Award 2020-21

Since its first introduction in the 2014-15 academic year, FTEA is intended to honour faculty members for their teaching excellence and significant contribution to creating an optimal learning experience for students. It demonstrates Business School’s commitment to maintaining and improving the high standards of teaching and learning. Every year, the School’s students and academic staff nominate their excellent teachers/colleagues to a selection panel.

The awardees for the 2020-21 academic year are:

General Faculty Members

Prof. Ling Cen, Associate Professor, Department of Finance; Associate Director, Hong Kong-Shenzhen Finance Research Centre
Mr. Eric Leung, Senior Lecturer, School of Accountancy; Director, Professional Accountancy (PACC) Programme

Early Career Faculty Members

Dr. Edwin Mok, Lecturer, Department of Finance

All the awardees feel honoured to receive the Faculty Teaching Excellence Award. They would like to express their gratitude to those who have supported them along the journey, especially during this challenging time.

“I am humbly thankful to committee members who selected me for this teaching award that I will always treasure. I would like to thank my colleagues for motivating, encouraging and supporting me to continue having the highest level of dedication to my department and CUHK Business School. I would like to extend my gratitude to all my students as well since being your teacher is an award in itself.”
—— Prof. Ling Cen

FTEA20-21 General Faculty Members Mr Eric Leung

“Being able to meet a lot of nice people in CUHK has been fortuitous over my twelve-year journey here. I would like to express my greatest gratitude to my colleagues in the School of Accountancy and in CUHK Business School for their tremendous support, especially when all of us have been facing unprecedented challenges in teaching and learning during these two years. I would also like to extend such thankfulness to all my students who always provide me with the greatest motivation to continuously reflect on my teaching and learn how to be a better teacher.”
—— Mr. Eric Leung

FTEA20-21 Early Career Faculty Members Dr Edwin Mok

“I am pleased and honoured to receive this teaching award. I sincerely thank the CUHK Business School and the Department of Finance for giving me continuous support and encouragement in pursuing my teaching career. In addition, I am very thankful to my colleagues for providing valuable teaching advice and opportunities. I look forward to working with my colleagues to pursue teaching excellence in the new norm.”
—— Dr. Edwin Mok