School of Business confers Honorary Professorship on Mr. Charles Li

The School of Business conferred an Honorary Professorship on Mr. Charles Li (李小加先生), Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, at this year’s welcome banquet for the over 250 students of its nine postgraduate programmes on 1 September. The honour was conferred in recognition of Mr. Li’s significant contribution to the financial services sector over the years.

Speaking at the banquet, Professor Albert Chan, President and Vice-Chancellor, welcomed the new postgraduate students of the School of Business. He also highlighted the School’s recent achievements, including accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

Mr. Wilfred Wong, Council and Court Chairman, introduced and commended Mr. Li for his distinguished achievements, wealth of experience and knowledge of the international investment market.

Mr. Li shared his insights with students during a dialogue session with Professor Stephen Cheung, Dean of the School of Business. Students enthusiastically asked Mr. Li questions relating to the competitive roles that Hong Kong and Shanghai play as financial centres in China. Mr. Li said that Hong Kong would still have a significant role to play in the globalisation of the renminbi and added that as the outflow of capital from China continues, Hong Kong still has a compelling value proposition to offer with China globalising its financial markets. >>More

(From left) Professor Albert Chan, Mr. Charles Li and Mr. Wilfred Wong at the Honorary Professorship conferment ceremony

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HKBU confers Honorary University Fellowships on five distinguished persons

HKBU conferred Honorary University Fellowships on five distinguished persons at its 55th Convocation and Honorary University Fellowship Conferment Ceremony held on 7 September to recognise their outstanding contributions to society and in appreciation of their highly valued support to the University. The Honorary University Fellowship recipients are Dr. Robin Chan (陳有慶博士), Mr. Lau Chor-tak (劉佐德先生), and three HKBU alumni – Ms. Ngai Chiu-fung (魏昭鳳女士), Mr. James S. Tsien (錢乃駿先生), and Mr. Wu Po-kung (伍步功先生).

Mr. James S. Tsien is currently group executive director of Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) and the group’s chief financial officer. Mr. Tsien’s connections to HKBU and his contributions to the University are sustained and broad. Apart from being a HKBU Court member, he was a Bronze Sponsor for the University’s 50th anniversary in 2006, a member of the School of Business Advisory Committee in 2001-02 and its chairman from 2003-04 to the present, and a guest speaker at the School’s conferences and seminars.

New Administration Appointment

Professor Edward Snape has recently been appointed to the post of Associate Vice-President (AVP) of Hong Kong Baptist University and as DBA Programme Director of School of Business. As Associate Vice-President, Professor Snape focuses on quality assurance. For the DBA Programme, Professor Snape oversees the Programme’s operations and planning.

Invitation to Installation and 1st Induction of Hong Kong Baptist University Chapter of
Beta Gamma Sigma cum Book Launch and Donation Ceremony

You are cordially invited to attend the captioned event on 29 October 2010 (Friday) during which Mrs. Margaret Leung, JP (梁高美懿女士), Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive of Hang Seng Bank and Court member of HKBU will be conferred HKBU Chapter Honoree of the Beta Gamma Sigma Society. The Ceremony will be followed by a dialogue session with Mrs. Leung who will share her valuable insights on the banking industry with students and staff. The Dialogue session will be chaired by the Dean of the School of Business, Prof. Stephen Cheung (張仁良教授).

For more information about the Hong Kong Baptist University Chapter, please visit http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~bus/content/students_org.htm. >>More

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The A-Team is Open for Business!

The School of Business has recently launched an internship program with AIESEC and brought on five international interns. Bonnie, Dominik, Helen, Nicholas, and Shan - also known as “The A-Team”, have the goal of developing the communication skills of BBA students. One of the many new initiatives is a social program called Chit Chat Circles (C3); with the objectives to allow students a comfortable environment to practice both formal and informal uses of English as well as gain more intercultural awareness – over snacks and drinks. The first session kicked off on September 14 with lively discussions about travelling experiences and destinations. Upcoming sessions are expected to cover topics ranging from cultural foods to foreign slangs to “how to talk to the cute foreigner from across the room”.

New Programmes Launched

The Master of Human Resources Management admitted its first class of 44 students in September 2010.	The new MSc in Applied Economics was launched this month with an enrollment of 40 students on its initial offering.

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Internationalisation of MBA Programme

The School partnered with the School of Business at Stockholm University to offer an opportunity for our MBA students to pursue an additional master’s degree upon graduation. Our graduates can be exempted from taking half of the required coursework for the second master’s degree and the tuition fee is waived. Two of our MBA graduates of the full-time class have arrived at Stockholm this month to pursue their second Master’s degree. On our side, five postgraduate students from Stockholm University join our MBA programme this year under the partnership agreement. The 2010 cohort of MBA intake comprises a mix of students from Germany, Spain, Sweden, USA, China as well as Hong Kong.

Research Seminar - Department of Economics

Research Seminars - Department of Management

Research Seminar - Department of Marketing

Staff Activities

Dr. Hu Bing-bing, Department of Accountancy and Law

Haw, I.M., Ho, S., Hu, B.B. & Zhang, X. (2010). The contribution of stock repurchases to the value of the firm and cash holdings around the world. Journal of Corporate Finance, forthcoming.

Dr. Billy Mak, Department of Finance and Decision Sciences

Apple Daily Limited made a donation of $5,000 to Dr. Billy Mak, Department of Finance and Decision Sciences, for developing the project on Derivatives Research.

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Institute for Enterprise Development

Seminar on “Unleashing the Potential of Church: Leadership and Management”
「領導與管理：釋放教會的潛能」研討會

IED will co-organise a seminar on “Unleashing the Potential of Church: Leadership and Management” with Hong Kong Professional and Educational Services Limited on 8 and 9 October 2010 at Hong Kong Baptist University. The seminar aims at providing an excellent opportunity for the pastors and lay leaders of church to share their ideas and discuss the issues on church leadership and management with professionals in biblical and management studies. Details of the seminar can be referred to the website: http://net2.hkbu.edu.hk/~ied/outbox/other/CM_Sym.pdf.

Wing Lung Bank International Institute for Business Development

Study Tour Programmes

IIBD organises study tour programmes for overseas universities and international education institutions. Customised programmes include lectures on Hong Kong and PRC’s business and economy, as well as corporate visits in Hong Kong and PRC. In September 2010, IIBD hosted study tours for undergraduate and MBA/ EMBA students from the following institutions:

• Seattle Pacific University, USA (1-5 September 2010)
• Bowling Green State University, Ohio, USA (10-14 September 2010)
• Taylor University, Indiana, USA (17-27 September 2010)

Delegations Hosted by IIBD Secretariat

IIBD Secretariat received many guests from different institutions who visited HKBU. They met with the IIBD Director, Associate Director and professors from the School of Business, HKBU to explore possibilities for further cooperation. In September 2010, a total of 5 institutions visited the School of Business, HKBU. They include the following:

• Bowling Green State University, Ohio, USA
• Carroll University, Wisconsin, USA
• Seattle Pacific University, USA
• Taylor University, Indiana, USA
• Toulouse Business School, France

IIBD Case Competition 2010 on Corporate Sustainability

Student teams from 39 universities in 11 countries took part in the First Round of the Competition. After three rounds of review, five teams were selected to enter the Final Round of the Competition. They are:

• Bowling Green State University, Ohio, USA
• Fudan University, Shanghai, Mainland China
• Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong (as host institution)
• Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Mainland China
• Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

The finalist teams will be invited to Hong Kong to compete for awards in the Final Round of the Competition on 17 November 2010. More information on the 2010 Competition is available on the website: http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~iibd/CC2010.

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Alumni Luncheon on September 24

Back (from left) Mr. WN Chiu (BBA Accounting) Partner, Grant Thornton Mr. Arnold KY Chan (BM) General Manager, Bold Eagle Limited Mr. Anthony LK Hong (BM) General Manager, Hitachi Capital (HK) Limited Mr. Alex KW Leung (BM) Executive Director, Albatross Capital Advisory Inc. Dr. Vivienne WM Luk Director of Institute for Enterprise Development, and Director of Wing Lung Bank International Institute for Business Development, HKBU Ms. Angela MY Yu (MScAAF) Deputy CEO, WFOES, Hong Kong Productivity Council Ms. Winnie WY Lai (BBA Finance) Programme Officer, School of Business, HKBU

Front (from left) Mr. Kelvin WF Wong (BBA Finance) Chief Relationship Manager, Nanyang Commercial Bank, Ltd. Mr. Calvin KS Ip (BBA Finance) Supervisor, Commercial / Investment Department – Agency A.G. Wilkinson & Associates Prof. Stephen YL Cheung Dean, School of Business, HKBU Mr. Stephen YD Tsai (BM) Vice President, American International Assurance Company (Bermuda) Limited Mr. Brace SN Leung (BM) Director, Societe Generale Bank and Trust Mr. PS Lau (BM) Assistant President, China Resources Enterprise Mr. Kelvin TL Kwai (BM) Director, Citiwide Resources Ltd

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香港浸會大學工商管理學院