The College of Business is set to boost its executive
education portfolio with a thoroughly revamped EMBA
curriculum from 2025. The programme aims to equip
global executives with the skills and knowledge needed
to excel in today's complex and competitive business
landscape.
The Global EMBA offers a cutting-edge curriculum that
combines innovative learning methods with practical
business insights. With a focus on global perspectives,
the hybrid programme aims to prepare leaders to
navigate the intricacies of the global market.
Featuring a blend of in-person and online courses, the
EMBA provides learning partners with the flexibility to
balance their professional and personal commitments.
Online courses, such as Corporate Finance, Marketing
Strategy, Global Economic Environments, and
Management Information Systems, offer a solid
foundation in key business disciplines.
Dean Kalok Chan said, "Since its inception in 1997,
the EMBA programme has attracted many high-calibre
business professionals based in Hong Kong. The Global
EMBA seeks to build on this success, expanding our
student base through a hybrid mode of course delivery."
Programme Director Professor Michael Wong added,
"We consider this to be an opportune time to relaunch
the EMBA programme, incorporating a well-balanced
blend of in-person experience and engaging online
delivery."
Congratulating CB on the programme relaunch,
Professor Andy Chun, EMBA Adjunct Professor, said,
"This is an exciting development and I commend CB
for its foresight in capturing a growing talent market in
China, the Greater Bay Area, and ASEAN."
To further enhance the learning experience, the
Global EMBA offers a diverse range of elective
courses. Learning partners can choose from topics
such as Crypto Assets, Family Business Innovation and
Succession, Modern Project Management, and Climate
Change, Corporate Strategy, and Asset Management.
These electives allow executives to tailor their learning
journey to their specific interests and career goals.
One of the programme's standout features is its
emphasis on experiential learning and real-world
application. Executives have the opportunity to
participate in field studies and business simulations,
gaining practical insights and developing their
problem-solving and decision-making skills. These
immersive experiences provide executives with a deeper
understanding of global business dynamics and equip
them with the tools to drive innovation and success.
The Global EMBA will be of particular interest to
global-Asian and Hong Kong executives, and aims to
serve students from multicultural backgrounds who
wish to gain access to fast-growing emerging markets,
including ASEAN, and Belt and Road countries. The programme recognises the importance of networking
and global connections. Learning partners have
the opportunity to engage with a diverse cohort of
professionals, fostering collaboration, knowledgesharing,
and the formation of valuable business
relationships. Additionally, networking events and
guest lectures by industry leaders are offered, further
expanding executives' networks and exposing them to
industry trends and best practices.
The programme also offers an accelerated path to the
CityU DBA where courses such as the EMBA Consulting
Project, Methodology for Applied Business Research,
and the Residential Workshop may be taken.
Professor Michael Wong assumes Associate Deanship (Global Executive Programmes)
Professor Michael Wong has been appointed Associate Dean (Global Executive
Programmes), effective from 1 April 2024. This new position is pivotal to the
reorganisation of the College of Business's executive degree programmes,
aiming to enhance the overall learning experience for students.
With this appointment, the title of Associate Dean (Graduate Programmes
and Executive Education), currently held by Professor Gang Hao,
has been renamed Associate Dean (China Executive Programmes and
Advancement).
Professor Wong, then, primarily focuses on executive degree programmes
taught in English, such as the MBA, EMBA, and DBA, whilst Professor
Hao, concentrates on programmes taught in Chinese. These include the
EMBA Chinese, EMBA with Public Private Partnership (PPP) concentration
in collaboration with Tsinghua University, DBA Chinese, IDBA with Fudan
University, and the MSc Accounting and Finance with AI and Fintech
Applications in collaboration with Beijing National Accounting Institute.
The appointment of Professor Wong is expected to generate synergy
among the three English language executive degree programmes, explore
new student markets, identify collaboration opportunities, and create a
more integrated and cohesive learning experience for students, ultimately
benefiting their overall development.
