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HKBU School of Business hosts the 6th World Business Ethics Forum

The HKBU School of Business hosted the 6th World Business Ethics Forum from 12 to 13 Dec in Hong Kong. This year’s theme, “Making a Difference – Business Sustainability and Social Impact”, engaged scholars and practitioners across the globe to share insights of doing business ethically and sustainably.

The Forum attracted 100 delegates from 13 countries. 50 academic papers were presented, with four Best Paper Awards and one Best Student Paper Award being given to recognise outstanding contributions.
SCHOOL NEWS
School of Business partners with Grenoble École de Management to launch new master’s programme
School of Business and Grenoble École de Management have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch a new MSc programme in Entrepreneurship and Global Marketing.
BBA student wins scholarship to sail the Semester at Sea voyage
Jason Choi (BBA, Finance, Year 4) was awarded the CY Tung Scholarship and will join students from around the globe to board the “floating campus” of Semester at Sea.
$1 million gift will unleash entrepreneurial potential of HKBU students
A HK$1 million donation from Mr. Shih Wing Ching will support entrepreneurial education and initiatives for HKBU students. A ceremony was held to celebrate the establishment of the Young Entrepreneurs’ Club on 1 Dec.
Exchange students win first runner-up in charity sedan chair race
A team of exchange students won the first runner-up prize in a charity sedan chair race hosted by Diamond Cab, supporting social integration and enhanced understanding of the physically disadvantaged population in Hong Kong.
Faculty member wins Best Paper Award at securities and financial markets conference
Dr. Jason Yi of the Department of Finance and Decision Sciences won the Best Paper Award (First Prize) at the 24th Conference on the Theories and Practices of Securities and Financial Markets held in Taiwan from 9-10 Dec 2016 by National Sun Yat-sen University.
Assistant Professor awarded Li Ka Shing Prize
Dr. Rocky Chen Peng, Assistant Professor in the Department of Marketing, has been awarded the Li Ka Shing Prize for the year 2014-15. Dr. Chen won the Prize out of 511 doctoral graduates of The University of Hong Kong (“HKU”) in the year 2014-15.
UPCOMING EVENTS
11/1
Don’t miss the seminar if you are interested in our HRM master’s programmes.
16/1
Prof. Michel Wedel from the University of Maryland will share his insights into visual marketing.
19/1
Job search experts will share popular job search platforms and industry trends.
20/1
Want to learn more Cantonese to survive in the Hong Kong workplace? Join lunch with our Career Services Team!
24/1
Hone your skills in self-introduction, group discussion, and group interview in this workshop.
10/2
Learn how to present and behave yourself professionally in a business setting.
Alumni Corner

Two DBA graduates, Dr. Joseph Lee and Dr. Melanie Lee, presented their papers on green brand image, and market orientation of NGOs respectively at the World Business Ethics Forum on 13 Dec.

 

 

  
 

The School of Business have prepared exclusively designed red packets for alumni to share joy and blessings in the Chinese New Year. Update your contacts with us on or before 13 Jan to get a packet by post.
Hello Alumnus/Alumna! Is there anything you wish to share with our community? From interesting articles to promotions / wedding announcements, please email to the Internationalisation and External Relations Section.
  






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