Dean’s Message
Welcome to the Faculty of Business at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
The Faculty is among a handful of business schools in the world with Triple Accreditation from AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) and AMBA (Association of MBAs).
Our community is dedicated to the pursuit of IDEAS (Innovation-driven Education and Scholarship) with a 3D focus on Discovery, Design and Delivery. We realise knowledge and technology transfer through high-quality educational programmes, as well as partnership and close links with industry and the professional community.
The Faculty offers a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, many of which are recognised by professional bodies in the fields of accounting, finance, logistics, management, marketing and transport. Apart from the BBA, MBA, EMBA, DBA and specialised master’s degrees, there are also research programmes leading to the MPhil and PhD awards.
To maintain the currency of our academic programmes and specialist consultancy, faculty members undertake application-oriented research, both within and across their disciplines, facilitated by the Faculty’s centres for research in competition law, corporate governance, logistics, maritime studies and marketing. Our research has been ranked 68th in the world (The UTD Top 100 Worldwide Business School Rankings based on Research Contributions 2009-2013).
We look forward to welcoming you to our community of 200 academics from around the world, 5,200 students and 36,000 alumni.
Professor Edwin Cheng
Dean, Faculty of Business
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Programme Director’s Message
Welcome to the PolyU MBA, a programme which has been developing General Managers in Hong Kong since 1990 and in Mainland China since 2002.
The Faculty of Business at PolyU has made remarkable progress in the last few years. Our research, which is the primary indicator of a business school’s reputation, is now rated No. 68 in the world. At the same time we have pursued international recognition for the quality of our programmes, the MBA being accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the whole Faculty being accredited by EQUIS, the EFMD Quality Improvement System and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Over the past few years we have been working to further improve the PolyU MBA, benchmarking its structure, content and teaching approaches against the best programmes in the world. The MBA now has a smaller intake of students, an increased number of credits, and new subjects in Operations Management, Global Economic Environment, Leadership in the Asian Context, Business Research Methods and an Investigative Report.
In the Faculty of Business at PolyU we pride ourselves in IDEAS (Innovation-driven Education and Scholarship) with a 3D focus on Discovery, Design and Delivery. Our MBA students have an average of more than 10 years rich working experience in the real world which they bring to the classroom to share with their classmates and professors. Through world class academic work we qualify them for positions in general management. It is not easy, but if you can accept the challenge, we know that it will stand you in good stead for many years to come. Join us!!
Professor Eric Ngai
MBA Programme Director (Chinese mainland)
Professor and Associate Head
Department of Management and Marketing
Our Faculty
With over 200 academic staff and 5,300 students, the Faculty of Business is one of the largest business schools in the Asia-Pacific region. The Faculty is dedicated to the pursuit of IDEAS (Innovation-driven Education and Scholarship) with a 3D focus on Discovery, Design and Delivery.
Triple Accreditation
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The Faculty of Business was accredited by AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in 2010 in recognition of our business education. |
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The Faculty was accredited by EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) in 2007 in recognition of our programmes, research and associated activities.
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Our MBA programmes offered in Hong Kong and on the Chinese mainland and EMBA programme offered on the Chinese mainland are AMBA-accredited since 2005. |
Finance and Economics Research Ranking
The Faculty is ranked 42nd in the world for its Finance and Economics research by a study published in the Journal of Financial Economics 93 (2009) 353, 356.
Programme Characteristics
PolyU MBA shares a common structure with the programme offered in Hong Kong and it provides a wide range of electives.
The programme has been developing General Managers in Hong Kong since 1990 and in Mainland China since 2002. Its structure, content and teaching approaches have been benchmarked against the best programmes in the world.
The Learning Outcomes for the programme are as follows:
1. Application of Concepts
Graduates should have the analytical ability to select and apply appropriate conceptual frameworks to the resolution of business issues at general management level in the business context in which they are working. Those issues include establishing the scope and direction of the organisation.
2. Critical and Creative Thinking
Graduates should demonstrate the ability to think critically and creatively within the domain of general management responsibilities.
3. Effective Communication
Graduates should be able to present reasoned arguments effectively, both verbally and in writing.
4. Interpersonal Skills
Graduates should have the ability and self-knowledge required to work effectively with, and through, others.
5. Leadership and Change Management in the Asian Context
Graduates should have the ability to recognise and respond to the need for change, to initiate change, and to manage it within the Asian context.
6. Global Outlook
Graduates should have the ability to demonstrate a global outlook and an understanding of cultural diversity, as evidenced by an understanding of globalisation, the dimensions along which cultures vary and the implications of both for business.
7. Ethical Thinking
Graduates should be able to identify and resolve ethical issues as they arise in the context of general management and corporate social responsibility.
Core Management Subjects
l Business Ethics
l Business Research Methods
l Financial Accounting for Executives
l Financial Management for Executives
l Global Economic Environment for Management
l Global Leadership in the Asian Context
l MBA Investigative Report
l Management Accounting for Executives
l Management Information Systems
l Management Policy and Strategy
l Marketing Management
l Operations Management
l Organisational Behaviour & Development
l Leadership Development Programme
List of Electives
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Ÿ China’s Financial Sector in the Global Economy
Ÿ Creating and Managing SMEs in Hong Kong and China
Ÿ Entrepreneurship
Ÿ Field Study for Business Management
Ÿ Globalization and Design
Ÿ Glocalization & Corporate Communication
Ÿ International Management
Ÿ IT Strategies
Ÿ Knowledge Management
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Ÿ Managing Change
Ÿ Mergers and Acquisitions
Ÿ Multinational Financial Management
Ÿ Negotiation and Conflict Management
Ÿ Risk Management for Corporations
Ÿ Services Marketing
Ÿ System Dynamics for Business Policy |
Notes:
1) Subject to the university’s minimum enrolment requirement, not all subjects will be offered each year. And, registration is subject to the availability of quota.
2) Timetable is subject to change without prior notice.
Academic Curriculum
First Year of the Programme
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Semester |
Subject |
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Semester One |
Leadership Development Programme |
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Financial Accounting for Executives |
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Organisational Behaviour & Development |
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Operations Management |
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Leadership Development Programme |
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Semester Two |
Financial Management for Executives |
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Marketing Management |
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Management Information Systems |
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Leadership Development Programme |
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Summer Term |
Global Economic Environment for Management |
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Business Research Methods |
Second Year of the Programme
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Semester |
Subject |
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Semester One |
Management Accounting for Executives |
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Business Ethics |
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Global Leadership in the Asian Context |
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MBA Investigative Report (commences) |
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Leadership Development Programme |
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Semester Two |
Elective Subject 1 |
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Elective Subject 2 |
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MBA Investigative Report (completed) |
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Summer Term |
Management Policy & Strategy |
Our Academic Team
BAO, Ben-hsien
MBA (S.Calif.); PhD (Missouri); MHKSI
Associate Professor
(School of Accounting and Finance)
CHAN, Kwong-fai
BSSc (C.U.H.K.); MBM (Adel.); PhD (S.Aust.)
Visiting Lecturer
(Department of Management and Marketing
CHAN, Yue-cheong
BSSc (C.U.H.K.); MPhil (C.U.H.K.); PhD (H.K.U.S.T.); CFA
Associate Professor
(School of Accounting and Finance)
CHENG, C.S. Agnes
BA (Natn’l Taiwan); PhD (Ill.)
Chair Professor of Accounting and Head
(School of Accounting and Finance)
CHENG, T.W. Louis
MBA (N.E. Louisiana); DBA (Louisiana T.U.); Dip (Shue Yan)
Professor
(School of Accounting and Finance)
CHO, Wing-sing Vincent
BSc (H.K.); MEngSc (NSW); PhD (H.K.U.S.T.); PgC(Ed) (H.K.); PgC (IT) [H.K. (E.M.S.)]; GDip (BA) (Monash); GDip (CS) (Melb.); CHE; MHKCS
Associate Professor
(Department of Management and Marketing)
CHUI, Chun-wai Andy
BSSc (C.U.H.K.); MPhil (C.U.H.K.); PhD (H.K.U.S.T.)-
Associate Professor
(School of Accounting and Finance)
FUNG, King-fai Mike
BSc (H.K.U.S.T.); PhD (H.K.U.S.T.)
Associate Professor
(School of Accounting and Finance)
GONG, X.H. Stephen
BA (Guangzhou Foreign Lang.U.); MSc [City(U.K.)];PhD [PolyU(H.K.)]
Assistant Professor
(School of Accounting and Finance)
GORN, Gerry
MSc (London School of Economics), PhD (Pennsylvania State University)
Chair Professor
(Department of Management and Marketing)
HSIANG, Thomas
PhD (Wat.)
Adjunct Professor
(Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies)
HUANG, Xu
HonsDip (Lingnan); MA (Lancaster); PhD (Groningen)
Professor
(Department of Management and Marketing)
HUI, Pun-zee Pamsy
BA (Calif.)), PhD [Texas(Austin)]
Senior Teaching Fellow
(Department of Management and Marketing)
JIANG, Li
BSc (Nankai); MBA [York (Can.)]; PhD (C’dia)
Associate Professor
(School of Accounting and Finance)
JIANG, Li
BSc (Shanghai Jiao Tong); MSc (Shanghai Jiao Tong); PhD (Mich.)
Associate Professor and Deputy Programme Director
(Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies)
JIANG, Yuwei
MSc (H.K.U.S.T.); PhD (H.K.U.S.T.)
Assistant Professor
(Department of Management and Marketing)
KIM, Namwoon
BA (Yonsei University); MS (KAIST); PhD (Texas, Austin)
Professor
(Department of Management and Marketing)
LEONG, Kong-sang Kelvin
BA (L&H); MSc [PolyU (H.K.)]; CPA; FCCA; MBCS; MIET
Lecturer
(School of Accounting and Finance)
LEUNG, Man-kwong
BA (Econ) (Manc.); MSocSc (Econ) (H.K.); PhD (Manc.)
Associate Professor
(School of Accounting and Finance)
Associate Dean (Academic Support)
(Faculty of Business)
LI, Chung-Lun
BSc (H.K.); MS (Stan.); EngScD (Col.)
Chair Professor of Logistics Management and Head
(Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies)
LI, David
BSc (Texas); MBA (Iowa); PhD (H.K.); CPA(Ill.); CPA; AICPA
Lecturer
(School of Accounting and Finance)
LI, Yuk-on Leon
MSc (Lanc.); PhD (Lanc.); HD (Maths) (H.K.Poly.)
Senior Teaching Fellow
(Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies)
LIU, Wu
BEcon (Fudan); MEcon (Fudan); PhD (Vanderbilt)
Assistant Professor
(Department of Management and Marketing)
LO, Wing-hung Carlos
BSSc (C.U.H.K.), MPhil (C.U.H.K.); PhD (Flin.); SJD (Renmin)
Professor and Head
(Department of Management and Marketing)
MAK, Wai-ming Mac
MA (Lanc.); DBA (Hull); Cert(Phil) (C.U.H.K.); Dip(TM) (C.U.H.K.); Dip(TM) (Inst.Train.Dev.); HD (H.K.Poly.); ACIS; ACS; MCIPD(U.K.); MHKMA; MIHRM(H.K.); MIL
Assistant Professor and MBA Programme Director (Hong Kong and Xian)
(Department of Management and Marketing)
NGAI, W.T. Eric
BSc (CNAA); MSocSc (H.K.); PhD [PolyU(H.K.)]
Professor, Associate Head and MBA Programme Director (Shenzhen)
(Department of Management and Marketing)
QURESHI, Israr
BSc (Nag.); MBA (Maastricht School of Management); MBA (Raj.); MSc (Indian Inst. of Tech.); PhD (W.Ont.)
Assistant Professor
(Department of Management and Marketing)
SHAW, Jason
BS (Northeastern State University), MBA (Southwestern Oklahoma State University), PhD (University of Arkansas)
Chair Professor
(Department of Management and Marketing)
TANG, Yi
BA, MA (Nanjing University), PhD (H.K.U.S.T)
Assistant Professor
(Department of Management and Marketing)
WRIGHT, Robert
BBus (WACAE); MIR (UWA); PhD (HKU); FHKIHRM; FAIM; FHKIoD
Associate Professor
(Department of Management and Marketing)