A handful of full- and part-time MBA programmes offered in Hong Kong and elsewhere show the importance of further studies. Those who wish to enrol in an MBA should choose carefully the business school that suits their needs so they don't waste their time, effort and money. What makes the Henley MBA programme different from others is its focus on helping students understand the importance of morality and ethics in the business world, says Julian Simmonds, managing director of Henley Business School. 'Henley is really concerned about producing leaders who make a difference, in a positive sense, to the society in which they operate,' he says. 'As we move forward in the next decade in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region, our graduates will quickly be seen as major contributors in the society.' The three-year, part-time programme is structured to suit the busy schedules of senior managers and is ideal for those looking for greater flexibility. Students can juggle the demands of their work and studies, and enrich their learning by connecting the lessons from the programme's 10 modules to the latest global and organisational issues. The modules are delivered through a mix of workshops taught by professors from the Henley Business School, peer-group learning activities, and online and individual and group self-study. Students are required to choose an elective subject after completing each module based on the programme's three elective pathways - strategic innovation, knowledge management and entrepreneurship. The first of the MBA's three stages is 'managing the organisation', which aims at providing students with a better understanding of management in the 21st century and the role of a manager in a corporation. In stage two, students will be able to enhance their commercial and strategic skills and knowledge. They will then get to know more about managing, changing and leading a corporation in the final stage. Completion of a module will require an assignment or research project, followed by an examination after the completion of each stage.
