Orientation week for EMBA (Chinese) and EMBA+MPA 2025 Fall cohort
On 18 September 2025, City University of Hong Kong's College of Business welcomed more than 60 new students into the Executive Master of Business Administration (Chinese) (EMBA (Chinese)) and EMBA+MPA 2025 Fall cohort. The four-day orientation week marked the beginning of an exciting journey focused on empowering leadership.
Group photo of EMBA (Chinese) and EMBA+MPA 2025 Fall cohort.
Professor Stephen Shum, Dean of the College of Business, delivered an engaging opening speech centered on the college’s “3I” strategy—Intelligence, Innovation, and Internationalisation. He encouraged students to cultivate curiosity, step outside their comfort zones, and apply critical thinking to turn classroom learning into effective leadership practice.
Dean Stephen Shum delivers an opening remark.
Professor Gang Hao welcomes all the new students.
Professor Gang Hao, Director of the EMBA (Chinese) and EMBA+MPA programmes, emphasised the unique learning journey of the programme as a dynamic pathway for cultivating forward-looking vision, systematic thinking, innovative wisdom, and a broader perspective. She highlighted how the comprehensive curriculum offers a well-rounded learning experience and underscored the importance of an "empty cup" mentality, mutual respect, academic professionalism and ethics, and group spirit in achieving shared goals. Professors Yaxuan Qi, Shaoyi Liao, and Mingping Yan also provided insights into the programme’s overview, teaching standards, and academic integrity.
The orientation included opportunities for students to visit the Legislative Council of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China for a dialogue with a legislative member. In addition, students were able to engage with their peers and faculty during a welcome dinner, where alumni who have made significant contributions to student recruitment and programme development were honoured. This celebration highlighted the collaborative spirit that defines the EMBA community.
Throughout the orientation week, participants engaged in workshops focused on leadership development. Activities emphasised collaboration, creativity, and self-awareness, allowing students to redefine their leadership and teamwork skills. The workshops explored the idea that effective leadership is rooted in self-awareness and adaptability.
Students have opportunities to visit the Legislative Council of the Government of the HKSAR for a dialogue with a legislative member.
The new cohort demonstrates their leadership and collaboration skills during the orientation activity.
The dynamic orientation experience fostered teamwork and self-empowerment, marking a warm beginning for students as they embark on their academic journey together.
The Spring 2026 Intake for the EMBA (Chinese) Program at CityUHK is now open for admission. We invite you to join our community and take the next step in your leadership journey! For more details, please visit the EMBA (Chinese) official WeChat account: 《招生简章丨香港城市大学EMBA（中文）2026春季班全球招生进行中》
