Enriching students’ understanding of global business environment

The BBA Global Business programme went to Qianhai in Shenzhen and Macau from 3rd to 6th January to visit companies there. The group consisted of 14 first year students, led by Ms Wisteria Cheung, Programme Leader, and Mr Hon-wing Leung, Deputy Programme Leader.

The study trip aimed to enrich student’s understanding of the latest development in business, policies, and culture in Southern China. It also provided students opportunities to experience different business operation models through company visits. Besides visiting the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub, where young entrepreneurs or start-up companies focusing on modern logistics, information services, technology, and creative industries, etc. are given support, the group also went to the Chow Tai Fook Global Goods Shopping Centre, Promotion Center of Longgang District Technology Transformation (news link), and OCT Loft Creative Culture Park, etc. While in Macau, the group visited the Sands Macau, Nam Kwong International Conference & Exhibition Co., Ltd, University of Macau, and some other cultural attractions.

Through visits and exchange sessions, the students have gained better understanding of the economic advancement in mainland China and Macau, especially the expansion of innovation and e-commerce business in Shenzhen, and the development of tourism and MICE business in Macau.  

Tiffany Ma Yee-shan, said, “The innovation hub in Qianhai is a place for young entrepreneurs and startup companies to run their business, by giving them seed money, trainings and business consultations. It encourages many young people to start their projects there.”

“I was impressed that Qianhai is making good use of its geographical location to well connect with Guangdong province and Hong Kong. Apart from fostering the economic development, it also serves as a business exchange hub in the region, and holds its ambition in searching and nurturing business talents,” said Janice Poon Tsz-sang.

“In the visit to Sands Macau, we understood how the company successfully expand its scope of business from operating casino to entertainment and exhibition industry. The company utilized its best resources and expertise to stand out in the market,” said Ka-wing Ng.

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