Professional training and expertise among business managers are key areas employers look for.
This has led to a surge in the number of postgraduate programmes catering to individuals who aspire to become future managers.
One of the latest additions is a master of science in human resource management and organisational behaviour, launched last month by Lingnan University.
'There is a need for full-time learning in this area,' says Dr Alfred Wong, associate professor and head of the department of management at Lingnan.
'The industry needs better-qualified professionals who are able to face the increasing challenges,' he says, adding that there is a lack of professional knowledge in the field and a shortage of talent.
The programme admitted 36 students this year.