Global Talk Series – CUHK MBA Experience Day 2024
Discover the CUHK MBA Advantage!
Join us for the CUHK MBA Experience Day, where you can explore our renowned three strategic hallmarks: Academic Excellence, the Leap @ Beam Ecosystem, and our Asian Century Focus.
The CUHK MBA Experience Day is open to all prospective MBA candidates. This event connects you with faculty, alumni, and current students through a variety of sessions, from experiences sharing to masterclass tasters. It is a day devoted to informative discussions and networking, to discover the programme that best fits your profile and aspirations.
What you can expect on the day：
- Experience Academic Excellence
Dive into a sample lecture on “The Current State of the Global Economy,” led by our esteemed faculty Prof Terence Chong. This is your chance to experience firsthand the high academic standards that define our programme. - Explore the LEAP @BEAM Ecosystem
Gain insights into our innovative LEAP @BEAM ecosystem through an engaging panel discussion featuring our BEAM advisors and current students. Hear their stories and learn how our unique support network can propel your career forward. - Network Like a Leader
Conclude the day with a networking session designed to replicate our directors’ roundtable. Connect with faculty, BEAM Advisors, alumni, and fellow prospective students in an informal setting, fostering relationships that could last a lifetime
*Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2024
- Master Class Speaker : Prof. CHONG Tai Leung, Terence
CUHK MBA MasterClass “The Current State of The Global Economy” by Prof. CHONG Tai Leung, Terence
Prof Terence Chong is Associate Head of New Asia College, Executive Director of Lau Chor Tak Institute of Global Economics, Finance, and Co-Director of Global Economics and Finance Program and associate professor of Economics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Prof Chong received his Bachelor degree in Economics from The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1991, and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Rochester in 1995. His main research area is financial econometrics. He has published over 1000 articles in international journals and newspapers covering a wide spectrum of topics in Econometrics, Finance, Mathematics, Psychology, Education and the Chinese Economy. Prof. Chong ranks top 37th worldwide in theoretical econometrics,top 1% in terms of number of distinct works and number of journal pages, and top 5% economists worldwide (RePEc).
Prof. Chong is dedicated to community service. Professor Chong was awarded the Medal of Honour by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region in 2022 in recognition of his dedicated and valuable contributions to the development of trade and industry in Hong Kong.
We are pleased to also invite our distinguished alumni from various professional positions to share their learnings and personal experiences.
- Alumni Panel
Ms Fanny Chan (MBA 2001)
Chief Human Resources Officer, Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance
With over 20 years of cross-functional experience in financial institutions, Ms. Chan is a passionate HR leader with a strong track record in Human Resources and Corporate Administration across various sectors. Previously, she played a key role and established the HR and Admin functions at China Everbright Bank’s Hong Kong Branch. Currently, she serves as CHRO at Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited. Ms. Chan is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a member of HKIB, HKIOD, and HKIHRM.
Ms Anita Ngai (MBA 2005)
Regional Head, Compliance Regulations Management Director, Citi Hong Kong
As the Regional head of Regulations Management in Citi, Ms. Ngai is responsible for regulations management activities from all regulators covering 18 countries in the region. She has been with the bank for 16 years and in various roles ranging from Compliance, Risk Management, Transformation, and front office in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Korea.
RoAnne Mirador (Current Student, FT)
Research & Delivery Manager, Cielo Executive Search and Strategic Projects
Francis Li (Current Student, PT)
Anti-bribery & Corruption Manager, HSBC, FCC
Unable to join the event? Schedule an individual consultation with us!
CUHK Business School was the first in Hong Kong and in the region to offer BBA, MBA and EMBA programmes, with over 40,000 alumni worldwide. We are a global institution that embraces innovation, nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset and promotes social responsibility. Leveraging on our deep connections to mainland China, especially the Greater Bay Area, we actively contribute to the social and economic development of this region.
CUHK MBA Programmes is the longest-established MBA programme in Asia, has nurtured prominent global leaders for the Asian Century. Our curriculum builds essential skills in Finance, Entrepreneurship, Digital Management, and Business Analytics for the digital era. It comprises six optional concentrations – Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Information and Technology Management, Finance, China Business and Marketing. We are also constantly seeking out and encouraging new ways of learning, thinking and engaging with the community, as a humanistic spirit has been one of CUHK’s core values.