Aiming up high with CUHK

With business professionals now expected to be able to look at issues from both global and local perspectives, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) MBA programme aims to bring together leading business concepts from both China and the West.

"The goal is to keep the programme relevant and tuned to the needs of our students and a demanding international business community," says Lawrence Chan, administrative director for marketing and student recruiting for MBA programmes at CUHK. "As the world looks towards Asia for renewed stimulus, the CUHK MBA programme provides students with valuable insights that allow them to benefit from Asia's growth."

Chan says that with both international companies moving into the mainland, and large Chinese companies expanding internationally, the demand for MBA holders is increasing.

"Candidates apply to join our MBA programme for many reasons, but generally speaking they are looking to build on their people and leadership abilities, cross-cultural communication, and analytical-thinking skills," Chan says.

Offered as a two-year part-time or 16-month full-time programme, which includes internships and exchange programmes, the CUHK MBA offers a multicultural learning experience.

"We have students from more than 20 countries and a multicultural, multilingual faculty. Many of our professors and lecturers are at the forefront of business, social and economic developments in China. Combine this with the diverse knowledge and experiences our students bring to the programme, and we have a rich platform for learning and open discussions," Chan says.