ANDY LAU IS an experienced executive who has run his own business successfully for many years. He had no reason to pursue qualifications to further his career. Instead, his desire to return to the classroom was prompted by a looming personal milestone.
'I was turning 50 this year and I thought it would be a good idea to do something meaningful before I was 50,' Mr Lau said.
Having looked at a variety of options Mr Lau decided an MBA would be the best course of action.
'I considered quite a few programmes, but then my brother-in-law recommended the IEMBA at HKUST and I knew it was for me,' he said.
The programme structure and China-focus attracted him straight away, but it was the school's internationally renowned academic staff that became the deciding factor.
Mr Lau is one of 44 Class of 2005 students to graduate today. Fresh from the programme, he said it had opened his eyes to a new dimension of business and management practices.