Student Development

To enhance our students’ learning experience, we have different initiatives and facilities to help with student’s academic, career and personal development, within and outside programmes and courses.

• Outcome-based teaching and learning (OBTL)
  CityU has adopted an outcome-based approach in teaching and learning, which is a student-centered approach. We have been implementing this across our programmes and courses, and you could find more information on our dedicated OBTL website.

• EF Professional Mentoring Programme
  Under this program, our alumni, members of the Society of Registered Financial Planners (HKRFP) and other professionals will serve as professional mentors. Mentors and students may interact through casual gatherings such as afternoon tea, seminars and visits to companies, etc. Find out more.
• Student Exchange Programme
  Many students like to join the exchange programmes offered by the College of Business, for 1 or 2 semesters. Students have become more mature and independent, as well as confident to work with others and have improved language skills. We provide subsidies to outstanding students.
• Internship
  Apart from the credit-bearing course CB3800 Business Practice Internship offered by the College of Business, students have opportunities to take part in the Departmental Internship Programme organized by the External Affairs Unit as well. We liaise with local, mainland and overseas companies that offer internships and students may apply for job placements during term time (part-time placements) and school breaks (full-time summer and winter internships).
• Language
  Language immersion programmes have been organised during the summer breaks for students to improve their language skills. The College of Business offers Study/Work Abroad summer programmes as well.
• Facilities
  The Department was established to educate students in the concepts and applications of economics and finance. We adopt and adapt state-of-the-art technologies to enhance our student’s learning experience. 
• EF Co-curricular Learning Centre
  To complement students’ learning in their classroom, the EF Department provides out-of-class learning activities to enhance students’ professional and whole-person development outside the classroom. The Virtual Learning Support Centre (VLSC) is a major on-line vehicle to enrich students’ learning and development. 

• EF’s Co-curricular activities
  Business Elites Seminar Talk (BEST) series
  Top experienced professionals from the business and financial sector are invited to present seminars to students at CityU. Students are strongly encouraged to attend the BEST seminar series. Students and graduates have in the past mentioned that they have gained significantly from BEST seminars. Students who attend future BEST seminars are expected to gain valuable insight into industry practice, obtain updates on latest developments in the financial industry, and know the latest skills required to succeed in their respective careers. For upcoming BEST seminars, please visit http://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ef/best/ .