- 02 Cover Story -

Erase your e-waste

- 08 Spotlight -

Academic Cup 2014

CU iBUSNovember 2014

Published by the Undergraduate O

ffice, CU

HK Business School

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- 07 A Day at Work -

Human Resource Manager

- 06 Faculty Spotlight -

Mr. Simon Lee

- 13 Lovely Planet -

Bangkok, Thailand

- 12 Experts Said -

Mr. Coils Lam

ABBREviATion inDEX

UGO Undergraduate Office

IBBA Integrated BBA Program

ABS Asian Business Studies

GBS Global Business Studies

IBCE International Business and Chinese Enterprise

PACC Professional Accountancy Program

HTMG Hotel and Tourism Management Program

IFAA Insurance, Financial and Actuarial Analysis Program

QFIN Quantitative Finance Program

QFRM Quantitative Finance and Risk Management Science Program

GLEF Global Economics and Finance Program

MESSAgE fRoM THE EDiToR

Dear CU iBUS readers,

Prof. Kalok Chan joined us as the new Dean of CUHK Business School on November 4, 2014. Please join us to welcome Prof. Chan.

Prof. Chan obtained his BSc in Economics from CUHK before completing his PhD in Finance from Ohio State University. As a leading scholar and a prominent researcher, he has had numerous publications in top ranked finance journals and has been ranked as the top finance researcher in the Asia-Pacific region. We are honored to have a prestigious scholar at the steering wheel of the Business School.

Back to this issue of CU iBUS. Since late September, I believe that many people have been keeping a close eye on breaking news here in Hong Kong. Being a teacher, I am particularly concerned about the safety of the young adults who sacrificed their learning time to fight for democracy. Like many others I found myself constantly glued to different screens: television at home, computer at the office and my mobile phone when out and about. I realized then just how thoroughly electronic gadgets have pervaded our daily lives.

Thanks to advanced electronic engineering technology, information mobility has been greatly enhanced in the past few years. Phone calls are no longer the sole or even a key function of mobile handsets. As a result, they contain more parts and components. As we enjoy the convenience brought by these extra functions, we must also consider potential damage to both human beings and the environment arising from these supplemental electronic features. In this issue of CU iBUS, let’s find out what harm your smart devices might potentially cause if not properly disposed of. More importantly, let’s learn how we can pursue the latest e-devices without putting our environment at risk.

Let’s all consume our e-devices responsibly.

Prof. Dennis FanEditor-in-chief, CU iBUS

EDiToRiAL

Editor-in-chiefProf. Dennis Fan

MembersCarol HoIsadora HoElaine Leung

STUDEnT EDiToRiAL TEAM

Jeanette Lai (IBBA, Year 3)Victor Tai (IBBA, Year 3)Grace Chee (BBA-JD, Year 4)Kama Wong (IBBA, Year 3)Lolitta Ho (IBBA, Year 4)Morven Mo (GBS, Year 3)Myra Zhang (IBBA, Year 3)

ConTRiBUToRS

Kris Jiraruangkiat (IBBA, Year 1)

ConTACT US

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from the Editor

Prof. Kalok Chan

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Editorial Pick

The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2014 was awarded to Jean Tirole "for his analysis of market power and regulation". He stressed that in markets with only one or a few dominant sellers, the regulator has less information on product costs than the firms it regulates and hence may set an inaccurate product price. A remedial solution is to offer the firms either a cost-plus contract or a fixed-price contract.

Learn more about Jean Tirole and his research:

http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/economic-sciences/

laureates/2014/popular-economicsciences2014.pdf

The first half of the semester is over. Anyone still finds waking up for 8:30am class a torture? Here's a man trying to wake up at 4:30 am for 21 consecutive workdays! The idea comes from Dr. Maxwell Maltz’s theory that people need 21 days to form a new habit. In this sense, for those who still struggle to wake up for 8:30 lesson, things will be better in 3 weeks!

http://www.businessinsider.com/waking-up-at-430-for-21-days-2014-9

Sep 5

from CUHK Business School - Undergraduates Facebook

Oct 15

Do you know what a mentorship program is and how a mentor can help with your career planning? Take a look at this link to learn more!

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/07/07/cb.you.need.mentor/

Sep 12

Sep19

With a possible historical high stock offering at $66-68 per share, Alibaba, a China-based e-commerce business is set to go public on the New York Stock Exchange tonight.

The Hong Kong release of the iPhone 6 has unleashed a craze with everyone from Apple fans who wish to get hold of the latest trophy to speculators including students and housewives looking to make money by reselling the handset all rushing to get their hands on this newest Apple product. The high demand for the new iPhone exposes the public’s desire for the latest technology while highlighting the overconsumption of electronic devices in Hong Kong. Yet, with each new iPhone purchased, where does the old one go? In this issue of CU iBUS, we will examine the issue of e-waste and what can be done to ease the problems from overconsumption.

Erase your e-wasteBy Victor Tai, Student Reporter

With all these new devices, it is only sensible to ask, “where would the old devices go?” According to the government, Hong Kong produces 70,000 tonnes of electronic waste a year of which 80% is exported for reuse or recycling with the balance ending up in landfills. This is where the problems start. E-waste contains many contaminants and toxic substances such as lead, cadmium, beryllium, and brominated flame retardants, among others. When landfilled, these toxic chemicals accumulate, permeating the land and polluting the atmosphere. Yet, the 20% of the 70,000 tonnes landfilled in Hong Kong is only the tip of the e-waste mountain. What about the other 80%? Where do they go?

According to a recent research report by Gartner, Inc., an American information technology research and advisory firm, it is predicted that 2.5 billion mobile phones, computers and tablets will be purchased worldwide in 2014. In Hong Kong, the AIA-CUHK Surveys of E-devices conducted in 2012 found that adults own an average 3.5 mobile devices including mobile phones and digital cameras. In spite of the “almost universal ownership” of e-devices, more than half of Hong Kong adults plan to replace their current e-devices with newer versions within the next 12 months. They also found that the public tends to replace mobile phones every 21 months and portable laptops every 25 months.

overconsumption of electronic devices

Consequences of overconsuming electronic devices

Photo Source: SCMP

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Every year, tonnes and tonnes of e-waste are sent to China, India, Kenya and other less developed countries where awareness of environmental problems and health hazards is still low. According to a recent United Nations report, 70% of globally generated electronic waste ended up in China. Low wage levels and loose enforcement of laws and regulations which in themselves are behind the times makes e-waste processing even more profitable in these countries.

For instance, the small city of Guiyu in Guangdong province is notoriously known as “the electronics graveyard” or “the world’s e-waste capital”. More than 150,000 workers daily processed over 100 truckloads of e-waste in 2006. Even today unregulated individual workshops are still scattered throughout the city, with laborers unprotected by safety gear stripping valuable and scarce copper wire, shearing cables and microcomputer chips, and immersing circuit boards in acid. Such unregulated dismantling and treatment of e-waste gives rise to a number of environmental hazards such as air pollution and shortages of clean water caused by groundwater contamination. The contaminated environment and living conditions instigate serious health problems in local residents.

A local medical study carried out in 2007 by Huo Xia, a professor from Shantou University found that more than 80% of the children in Guiyu had blood/lead levels (BLLs) exceeding international health standards set by The Centers for Disease Control (US) of 10 micrograms/deciliter (mcg/dL) of lead. The mean BLLs of Guiyu children was 15.3 mcg/dL, with especially high readings reaching 32.67 mcg/dL found in children whose parents treat circuit boards on a daily basis. The high lead concentration in blood can impair the child’s IQ and nervous system in addition to the damage brought on by other heavy metals often found together with lead.

Guiyu is only one of many e-waste treatment sites brought under the international spotlight. But across the globe, how many workers and children are still suffering from chemical poisoning? Will such environmental nightmares ever cease? What can we, as consumers, do to cut down on e-waste?

China: the world’s e-waste dump site

Photo Source: China.org.cn

Common toxins found in e-waste

Lead

Toxic to kidneys. Lead can accumulate in the body and affect nervous and reproductive functions, potentially leading to physiological disorders.

PVC (Polyvinyl chloride)

Incinerating PVC emits dioxins, one of the most harmful cancer causing substances.

Hexavalent chromium

Hexavalent chromium can cause serious damage to the liver, kidneys and DNA.

Cadmium

Cadmium weakens the kidneys and can lead to bone damage.

Mercury

Via transmission in mother's milk, mercury impacts fetuses and can bring life-long traumas to the brain and kidneys.

Brominated flame retardants

Brominated flame retardants expose fetuses’ to fetal health dangers and thyroid problems.

A. Use green devicesGreen devices are characterized by their recyclability and usage of green materials. Parts and consumables in green devices are replaceable, resulting a longer product life. By using standard plastics or materials that do not contain toxic chemicals and are easily broken down, green devices can be easily and safely disassembled when discarded.

B. RecyclingVarious institutions in Hong Kong have begun programs to encourage recycling of e-devices:

Computer Recycling ProgrammeThe Hong Kong Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling Association initiated a local computer recycling program to recycle computers and parts. Supported by twenty one local computer equipment manufacturers and suppliers, the program maintains a number of drop-off points near Environmental Protection Department offices, housing estates and other populated areas in Hong Kong so that the general public can conveniently dispose of their recyclable items. The program also picks up computers when disposed of in bulk.

Play your part in reducing e-waste

WEEE go gREEn

Caritas Hong Kong and St. James’ Settlement, two local community

NGOs with over fifty years of experience in serving Hong Kong society,

initiated “The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

Recycling Centre” (also called WEE GO GREEN) in October 2010. Funded

by the Government, the WEEE Centre has treated a total of 800 tonnes

of e-waste in its first three years of operation. Obsolete or broken

equipment containing recyclable materials will be disassembled with the

parts sorted by type before being sent to other recycling organizations

or shipped overseas. Capping its prime function as a recycling center,

the WEEE center also re-distributes reusable devices to needy families.

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Responding to the growing challenge of e-waste, CUHK Business School collaborated with AIA in 2012 to organize a campaign to collect unwanted e-devices. Collection points are set up at different locations on campus to allow students, staff and alumni to conveniently donate their used devices to Caritas Computer Workshop. They will erase any data from donated devices and add new software before giving them to people who need them. Stay tuned for details of the next E-device Collection Campaign in early 2015. The event will extend to CUHK MBA Town Centre in Central.

Breathe new life into your old e-device

About yourself

Can you recommend a book / movie that has touched you deeply?I seldom see movies, perhaps once every five years or longer. A favorite book of mine, “低IQ時代” by 大前研一 reminds me to stay competitive and continue acquiring new knowledge in order to survive.

Do you have any phobia?Any environment that is too hot and noisy.

Is there anything you are good at that would surprise us?I am good at photography and astronomy. I was a cabinet member of both the Photography Society and the Astronomical Society when I was a CUHK student.

Mr. Simon LeeCo-Director, integrated BBA Program

Joined the School of Accountancy in 1999, left in 2006.

Rejoined the University in 2008, this time with the School

of Hotel and Tourism Management, then transferred to

the School of Accountancy in August 2014.

Affiliated to Chung Chi College

Birthday: January 17

I’d like to remind everyone to go to Ocean Park on their

birthday as admission is free for them that day.

About your professionWhat do you enjoy most in your work as a teacher?It’s the opportunity to interact with students both inside and outside the classroom.

Can you share with us how direct trading of stocks between HKEx and Shanghai Stock Exchange would benefit/affect Hong Kong?It benefits Mainland investors more than Hong Kong investors as there are many middle class people in Shanghai interested in buying Hong Kong stocks and could stimulate trading here. Hong Kong investors are concerned with the corporate governance of Mainland companies, thus affecting their interest in the scheme. On the other hand, the purchase of Shanghai A shares provides a channel for RMB deposited here to be invested in the Mainland market and can enhance RMB investment in Hong Kong as the biggest offshore RMB market.

Despite the recent political atmosphere, Hong Kong has moved up two places to seventh in the latest World Economic Forum’s (WEF) global competitiveness report, even ranking first in the area of financial market development. Do you think political issues would challenge Hong Kong’s position as the Asian financial center?The report used data from before the demonstrations began showing Hong Kong is #1 in “infrastructure” and “financial market development”. It also continues to be efficient in transportation and telecommunications. Despite these advantages, if the political debate continues without a resolution, the Central Government may change its financial policy in Hong Kong. For example, it can reduce its reliance on Hong Kong for its offshore RMB business, instead using Qianhai or Shanghai to substitute for most of Hong Kong’s services. If that happens, many jobs in Hong Kong will be lost.

Faculty Spotlight

About CUHKIs there a course outside the Business School that you would recommend to Business students?I think learning sociology or history can help a future business leader make good decisions as our society has many stakeholders now. It is wise to think from more perspectives before a decision is made.

How often do you walk around the campus? What is your favorite walking trail?Though I drive, I prefer walking whenever possible, but the chance is not high as the Business School is located in Cheng Yu Tung Building. With the e-library, we seldom go to the other side of campus. The walk from the library to University Station through Chung Chi College is my favorite.

Can you share with us an unforgettable moment during your time at CUHK?Receiving a phone call from my teacher (Prof. Kenneth Young) telling me that the Business School accepted me into the MBA program. I was given just one minute to decide whether to continue my studies in Physics or join the business program.

1:00pmBetter go out for lunch on time today as there is an interview session in the afternoon.

2:00pmAfter lunch, I start reading the candidates’ CVs to prepare for the interviews. As I finish I find in my mailbox approval of the job advertisement I drafted this morning with just some minor amendments. The ad is now scheduled to be posted both externally and internally.

2:30pmFour candidates arrive for their interviews. Each interview lasts for 30 minutes. I complete the interview forms immediately after each interview.

4:30pmThe last interviewee left. The interview panel deliberate and recommend suitable candidates for second round interviews.

5:30pmThe salary proposals have been approved so I call the successful candidates to make them verbal offers. Luckily, all the three candidates accept. I also call another candidate to arrange for contract signing after reviewing the credit report.

7:30pmAlmost time to wrap it up for the day. I print out the CVs of the candidates who will be interviewed tomorrow morning. Before I leave the office, I check my mailbox one last time to make sure there are no urgent issues needing my attention.

8:00pmFinally… leave the office after a long day at work!

8:20amArrive at office. Today is a busy day as I have to get a few job advertisements ready by 3:00pm to meet the daily cut off time for job posting. Foreseeing a very long day, I drop by the company canteen to grab a cup of coffee.

8:30am Get to my seat and start checking emails. Despite having read and filed all emails before leaving the office last night, there are more than 50 new emails waiting for me. One of them is an urgent request for a replacement from a line manager. I immediately start handling this request. After confirming the approved headcount, I do a bit of research on this position since I haven’t recruited for this specific vacancy before.

9:00amGo to the centralized HR mailbox and start screening applicants’ CVs. My colleagues and I also have to check whether any of the applications are duplicates, also whether there are any referrals by recruitment agencies.

9:30amCall the line manager who requested an urgent replacement and discuss with him the desired candidate profile. Having confirmed the position requirements, I start drafting the job advertisement.

10:30amTime for the offer session. The candidate is already waiting for me when I get there. Luckily, she has all the documents ready and the process runs quite smoothly. Contract of new employment signed and new colleague on board.

11:15amReturn to my desk and start drafting salary proposals as there have been many new hires recently. I write the proposals based on market data on competitor remuneration and current internal pay scales. As soon as I finish, I send them to the recruiting line managers. Just as I hit “send”, another request arrives - this time to ask a candidate to take a written test to assess their MS Excel skills.

07

A Day at Work

By Jeanette Lai, Student Reporter

Jamie Chiu (IBBA, Class of 2009) joined

Hang Seng Bank as an Assistant

Manager in the Human Resource

department in September this year

with previous experience in recruiting

and in-house training. Her major role

is to recruit experienced talents in the

area of Technology and Services.

Human Resource Manager

Jamie Chiu

The annual Academic Cup was held successfully with the participation of over 200 students in 57 teams. This year’s case, “Haier in India: Building Presence in a Mass Market Beyond China”, evaluated the strategies Haier adopted in its business expansion into India. Students were encouraged to assess the effectiveness of Haier’s business decisions and processes.

After two presentation rounds, the judging panel of 22 judges selected three teams with the best performance:

Academic Cup 2014Date: September 27, 2014

We asked Alice & Co., winners of this year’s Academic Cup, to share with us their experiences.

Champion: Alice & Co.Law Ka Kit (GBS, Year 4) Ng Lam Kwan (GBS, Year 4)Choi Che Fung (GBS, Year 4) Kung Tin Wai (GBS, Year 2)

1st Runner-Up: ACUPellaKwok Hoi Kit Victor (GBS, Year 4)Yip Chung Yam Vincent (GBS, Year 4)Lau Sing Ho Alex (IBBA, Year 4)Wong Cho Yan Claudia (IBCE, Year 2)

2nd Runner Up: Shark

Chiu Mei Ka, Yody (GBS, Year 1)

Tsoi Yi Seen, Gladys (GBS, Year 1)

Wong Wan Chun, Timothy (GBS, Year 1)

Ko Yan Kiu, Kristy (GBS, Year 1)

This year’s case is about the Chinese electronics and home appliances firm Haier’s expansion into India. What is the major challenge in this case?

The major obstacle is our lack of familiarity with the Indian market and the competitive landscape there. As India is a huge market with a lot of sub segments, we spent quite a bit of time on understanding the market.

What was the first thing that you did after the case was announced?

We read through the case, initially dividing the analysis into parts. Then each of us researched our assigned part.

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Spotlight

The judges’ comments echo Michael’s advice on the importance of team working, stating that teams should have their own presentation style and dress code. Moreover, they stressed that teams should focus more on identifying the key issues instead of merely re-organizing the information stated in the case materials.

Another team, Shark, is delighted they won second runner up considering this Academic Cup was their very first case competition. “We recognized we were too fresh to be able to win against other, more experienced teams in terms of content. Therefore we spent a lot of time on our presentation and delivery.” Being the “newcomers” to case competition, they had their own way in preparing for the case. Instead of splitting the workload and working individually, “we chose to do everything together to make sure our logical flow stayed the same. As it was our first case competition, we especially needed each other’s presence and support.”

We hope that these comments from the winning teams and the judges can be useful references for you in future Academic Cups and other case competitions.

Is this year’s competition intense? What did you think about your fellow competitors?

The competition is definitely keen. The finalist teams performed brilliantly and gave very sensible analyses with well planned strategies. They also did a great job in their respective presentations.

Which element(s) do you think made your proposal stand out from the others and win you the championship?

On content, we thoroughly analyzed the current position of Haier India and gave corresponding solutions. We supported our recommendations with market research and financial modelling. Regarding presentation, we sought to professionalize our deck through a well thought out story line.

As you all have substantial experience in case competitions, what advice would you give to students who are new to them?

Reiterating the judges’ comments, we believe students might want to identify who the audience is. In this case we focused on high level analysis and targeted recommendations to senior managers of Haier India instead of tactical or operational solutions. Another idea is to participate in more case competitions to learn from other teams. Each team has their strengths and weaknesses.

Michael was also awarded the prize for best presenter. Any personal tips on presentation?

The key to good presentation is to effectively communicate your ideas to the audience. It is important to think from your audience’s perspective to see if they can really understand and follow your logical flow. Make good use of volume, topic sentence, choosing words appropriately, and emphasis. Crucial is pausing after each important point to allow the audience to digest what you discussed. Most importantly, it is a must to rehearse over and over with your team.

Mr. Raymond Lo and Mr. Coils Lam in a guest sharing session

Kendy Tse (IBCE, Year 2), master of ceremonies

Law Kwai Yee (PACC, Year 4) and Siu Sheung Yin (IFAA, Year 3) were presented the CUBBA Alumni Association Scholarship by Mr. Raymond Lo, Dr. Andy Wong and Dr. Shirley Kan, Program Director of Professional Accountancy Program

Undergraduate Mentorship Program 2014The Undergraduate Mentorship Program Kickoff Ceremony provided the perfect occasion for mentees to meet their mentors for the first time. Mentees are matched to a mentor who works in the profession they are interested in. This program, offered annually, provides students a chance to get a realistic picture of their desired career before they graduate.

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Mr. Coils Lam, chairman of CEC International Holdings Limited (4th from left), Mr. Raymond Lo, chairman of BBA Alumni Association of CUHK (5th from left) and Dr. Andy Wong, Assistant Dean (Undergraduate Studies) (3rd from left) with BBA Alumni Association council members

The first meeting of mentors and mentees in a relaxed environment

Mr. Coils Lam’s

principles in business

759 Store’s game plan

Be sincere: Success in business depends heavily on good relationships. Treat everyone sincerely, regardless of whether they’re your market rivals, suppliers, customers or staff.

Be different: How long will it take to outshine others at their own game? Instead, you should set your own rules and make sure you do not stray from them. Your products can be as diversified as you like but follow your rules strictly.

Enough is as good as a feast: Just don’t go too far in any aspect. Don’t try to squeeze the last penny from your suppliers and customers. Don’t overwork your staff. Don’t be overjoyed for success and don’t overstock products that sell well today.

Every day is a new game: No matter how smooth the business is, you don’t know what’s around the corner. Keep a close eye on the business’ performance and be prepared for every possibility.

The CUHK BBA Alumni Association invited Mr. Coils Lam, founder of 759 Store, to be the speaker for the Undergraduate Mentorship Program Kickoff Ceremony. Mr. Lam shared his “secret recipe” behind the success of this snack store turned supermarket / cosmetics store / online shop, among others.

E x p e r t s S a i d

Low margin, high turnover: ParknShop and

Wellcome are the local supermarket giants

but it’s inaccurate to say they monopolize the

market. Their respective economies of scale

are just the natural outcome of how the market

has evolved. Our strategy is to tear down

the existing unspoken rules in retailing. We

are changing the game in terms of price and

relationship with suppliers. We import products

that are not yet known in the market and

sell them at low price markups. Our product

turnover rate is high because of the relatively

low price we can charge for the high quality of

products.

Community mindset: Our community has become very cold and commercialized. Neighbors do not know each other and small retail stores are replaced by “cookie cutter” identical chain stores. We want to rebuild the relationship between storekeepers and customers that existed in the 60s and 70s by running a neighborhood business. In the near future we are going to launch a district based delivery scheme. The delivery person who will have direct customer contact will have to be a recognized and trusted face.

CUHK Business School graduates achieved great results in the recent HKICPA

Qualification Program examinations, sweeping 12 of 16 awards in the December 2013

and June 2014 exam sessions. PACC graduates have received the Gold Award in the

Final Comprehensive Paper in the past five consecutive exams.

HKICPA Award for Qualification Program Top Students

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Must-go places: grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (The Temple of the Emerald Buddha): No trip is complete without a visit to Bangkok’s most famous landmark, the Grand Palace. Inside the Grand Palace is the Wat Phra Kaew. Dating to the 15th century AD, it is Thailand’s most sacred temple. It is also home to the highly revered Emerald Buddha, carved from a single block of jade. Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn): Situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun is one of Bangkok’s world-famous landmarks. Despite its name the Temple of Dawn, its best view is at sunset with the soft glow of the sun setting in the background. Wat Pho (The Temple of the Reclining Buddha): Located near the Grand Palace, Wat Pho is famous for its giant 46 metre long reclining Buddha. It’s also renowned as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage!Chatuchak Weekend Market: Home to more than 8,000 market stalls, Chatuchak Market is a shopper’s paradise.

Must-do things:Try street food vendors: One of the best ways to get authentic Thai delicacies at a reasonable price. Watch a live Muay Thai match: Watching live Muay Thai is the quintessential local experience to highlight one’s visit to Thailand.Take a Tuk Tuk ride: Every foreigner’s favorite way to get around downtown Bangkok.get a Thai massage: What better way to relax after a long day of sightseeing?

Bangkok, ThailandBy Kris Jiraruangkiat (IBBA, Year 1), international student from ThailandPhoto Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand

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PACC students Puk Yiu Wai, Victor (Class of 2011) and Tao Tianrui (Year 4) achieved outstanding results in the ACCA June 2014 examination. Victor was the Hong Kong top-scoring winner of ACCA Paper P3 – Business Analysis and Tianrui won the Conditional Exemption Scholarship for ACCA paper P2 – Corporate Reporting.

ACCA Hong Kong Examination

SCMP/IFPHK Financial Planner Awards 2014

Cheung Fuk Shing (QFRM, Year 4), Yeung Chin Fai

(QFIN, Year 3), Chung Chi Ho (IFAA, Year 3) and Yau

Ming Chun (PACC, Year 3) won the Second Place

in the SCMP/IFPHK Financial Planner Awards 2014

– University Student Category on September 6,

2014. This competition seeks to raise awareness of

financial planning as a rewarding career.

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HTMG students Fermi Fang (Year 4) and Rebecca Zhang (Year 3) won the 2014 Academic Outreach Scholarship Competition sponsored by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) back in February. As winners of the competition, they attended the ARDA convention held in Las Vegas in April.

2014 Academic Outreach Scholarship Competition

The Orientation Day for Undergraduate Admissions 2014 was successfully held on October 18, 2014, drawing over

55,000 visitors to the University and to CUHK Business School. Our professors introduced our business programs

at admission talks, exhibitions and school tours while our students shared their learning experiences and extra-

curricular activities with the visitors.

Orientation Day for Undergraduate Admissions 2014

Date School / Event SpeakerSep 28 Po Leung Kuk Ngan Po Ling College Mr CW Chau, Project Executive (Admissions)Oct 24 Maryknoll Convent School Dr Andy Wong, Assistant Dean (Undergraduate Studies)Oct 27 HK Community College – PolyU (West Kowloon Campus) Mr Simon Lee, Co-Director, Integrated BBA ProgramOct 30 HKU Space Community College Mr Simon Lee, Co-Director, Integrated BBA ProgramNov 4 CUHK School of Continuing and Professional Studies Mr Derek Ho, Administrative Director, Undergraduate Programs

Outreach efforts — admission talks