CB students win 1st runner-up at the HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Competition 2023

A team of four CityU undergraduate students won 1st runner-up at the HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Competition 2023 held via Zoom from 23 May to 1 June 2023. Participating students included Richard Afandy from BBA Global Business Systems Management, Andreas from BSc Computational Finance and Financial Technology, Gisela Gwen Michelle from BBA Global Business, and Rafiza Mirza from BBA Accountancy.

The students' winning journey started with the Hong Kong Competition, where they competed face-to-face with 8 other local universities from 20 – 22 April 2023, winning the champion trophy.

They then progressed to the online Asia Pacific Business Case Competition with 23 universities from across the globe. The CityU team shone with their strong business knowledge, creativity and global perspectives coming to the fore, and won the 1st runner-up prize.

The team members expressed their deepest gratitude to their coaches, Professor Alvin Leung and Professor Huazhong Zhao, who supported them throughout the preparation and the competition itself.

Professor Alvin Leung was delighted to learn about the achievement of students. "The outstanding performance of our students in the competition not only showcases their exceptional business skills and global perspectives but also represents the values and education philosophy of CityU College of Business. As a globally-oriented and innovative business school, we aim to nurture next-generation business leaders who can leverage technology in a rapidly changing environment. We believe in the power of impactful business knowledge and the importance of bridging the gap between academia and the global business community. Their achievement is a testament to the values we hold dear, and we are proud to have played a part in their success."