https://www.scmp.com/rss/326232/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Hong Kong’s professional education scene continues to be rated among the world’s best, and the city’s universities are among the highest-ranked in Asia. The SAR is a highly sought-after destination not only for business itself but also business education. Its international reputation as Asia’s financial hub, plus a growing global distinction for academic excellence, has drawn an increasing number of senior executives to its business schools. However, 2020, with the ongoing global pandemic, has... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3117912/amid-covid-19-pandemic-hong-kongs-top-institutions-rethink?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3117912/amid-covid-19-pandemic-hong-kongs-top-institutions-rethink?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:12:34 +0000 China’s education department issued a new regulation on November 11 banning postgraduate tutors from having “improper” relations with students to prevent instances of exploitation.  Postgraduate tutors are often treated as guiding mentors, or even employers, by students who face immense pressure to achieve high marks in China’s notoriously high-pressure academic culture. The relationship dynamic has resulted in sexual misconduct or bullying from teachers, and in some cases resulted in the... https://www.scmp.com/education/chinas-guide-ending-abuse-students-college/article/3110163?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/education/chinas-guide-ending-abuse-students-college/article/3110163?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Nov 2020 11:06:26 +0000 Climate change is likely to shape the world for the remainder of the 21st century, and perhaps beyond. The apocalyptic images from Australia in recent months, detailing the devastation wrought by the worst bush fire season on record, which have seen more than 30 people killed and more than 10 million hectares of land across Australia burned, are a stark reminder of the increasing prevalence of extreme weather phenomena. With climate change and its origins high on many governments’ agenda and... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3051387/legal-expertise-climate-change-chinese-university-hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3051387/legal-expertise-climate-change-chinese-university-hong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Feb 2020 08:30:53 +0000 The entrance to the Hong Kong campus of SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) is imposing. The stark, neoclassical frontage of the seven-storey heritage building, formerly the North Kowloon Magistracy, in Sham Shui Po looms over its bronze-studded doors, providing a contrast to the welcoming environment within. A private, non-profit university, SCAD offers more than 100 bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes tailored to the art and design industries. It has campuses in Hong Kong, France... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3049834/creativity-and-critical-thinking-savannah-college-art-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3049834/creativity-and-critical-thinking-savannah-college-art-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:29:54 +0000 Come mid-century, Chinese President Xi Jinping hopes China will achieve two “centennial goals”. The first milestone, to be completed by 2021, the centenary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), is to have built a moderately prosperous society. That requires doubling China's 2010's per capita GDP to US$10,000. Secondly, the CPC aims to “build a modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced and harmonious” by the 100-year anniversary of the founding of the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3048046/course-master-intricacies-chinas-laws?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3048046/course-master-intricacies-chinas-laws?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Jan 2020 07:17:24 +0000 Although Baptist University Hong Kong is a fairly young higher education institution, which gained university status in 1994, it has proved its mettle by ranking 26th on the global QS Top 50 Under 50 2020 list, which rates universities under 50 years old. Its school of business is among the top 25 business schools in Asia-Pacific, as ranked by the Financial Times. It is dedicated to whole-person business education and its programmes enhance graduates’ skill sets and boost their... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3046802/accounting-and-finance-numbers-game-adds-brilliant-future?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3046802/accounting-and-finance-numbers-game-adds-brilliant-future?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:42:15 +0000 If I was invited to make a list of the things I did not miss from my years in an international school here in Hong Kong, predicted grades would be at the very top of it. Why? Predicted grades are those that teachers estimate a student is likely to achieve in an external examination – such as IB or A-levels – the actual results of which arrive in the mail nearly a year later. These grades are used by many universities to determine the eligibility or competitiveness of the applicant for their... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3046490/time-take-guesswork-out-grade-estimates?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3046490/time-take-guesswork-out-grade-estimates?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Jan 2020 03:37:46 +0000 For all kinds of reasons, professionals who have started out on one career track can have a sudden epiphany. Perhaps they come to realise that, despite their best efforts, they are not cut out for the commercial world with its cycle of meetings about sales targets, budgets and the latest restructuring. Or it dawns on them, amid the routines of office life, that they have taken a wrong turn somewhere along the way and that – rather than marketing, finance or engineering – their real talents and... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3045797/how-make-career-switch-hong-kong-postgraduate-programmes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3045797/how-make-career-switch-hong-kong-postgraduate-programmes?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Jan 2020 04:04:59 +0000 Whether it’s handling international financial transactions or dealing with the huge volume of cargo that moves in and out of the city’s port, Hong Kong companies require sophisticated employees who are up to date with the latest business practices and theory. Fortunately, “Asia’s world city” is home to some of the world’s top MBA programmes, training tomorrow’s business leaders – something essential in an era when business is increasingly global rather than local. Gone are the days when... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3044815/dynamic-careers-get-sharp-edge-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3044815/dynamic-careers-get-sharp-edge-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Jan 2020 06:39:42 +0000 Hong Kong’s professional education sector is still among the best in the world. The city’s status as an international metropolis puts its universities at an advantage when it comes to professional education, as the business world has become increasingly globalised. The city is home to some of the most prestigious and established, as well as up-and-coming, business schools in the world, offering great executive MBA (EMBA) and doctorate of business administration (DBA) degrees for experienced... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3043632/why-hong-kong-among-best-cities-offering-emba-and-dba?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3043632/why-hong-kong-among-best-cities-offering-emba-and-dba?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Dec 2019 05:01:19 +0000 When it comes to masters’ degrees that open up new career opportunities, few do so better than the newly introduced Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering (MScAE) at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). According to professor David Lam, MScAE programme director and professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, demand for engineering talent in the aviation industry is at an all-time high, especially in the Greater China region. “The growth of aviation in China... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3042783/sky-limit-job-prospects-aviation-soar?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3042783/sky-limit-job-prospects-aviation-soar?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Dec 2019 07:31:22 +0000 Today's business world is fast changing. To stay ahead, professionals need to have a firm understanding of the drivers of change in our modern economies – the likes of digital disrupters, big data, blockchains, consumer behaviour, entrepreneurship and creativity. At the same time, building a solid foundation in fundamental business practices and disciplines is equally essential. This is one of the key tenets of the Master of Science in Business Management (MScBM) programme at the School of... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3042777/changes-keep-course-updated-hong-kong-baptist-university?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3042777/changes-keep-course-updated-hong-kong-baptist-university?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Dec 2019 07:22:09 +0000 It is hard to deny that climate change and environmental sustainability are key concerns facing our planet. Reports of extreme weather phenomena and environmental degradation abound, making the headlines almost daily. Following a sharp rise in global awareness of these issues, and fervent calls for reform, politicians and businesses cannot avoid the crisis but instead take concrete action on issues such as pollution, waste management and the environmental impact of their policies, whether in the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2188795/degrees-tackle-climate-change-crisis-and-green-issues?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2188795/degrees-tackle-climate-change-crisis-and-green-issues?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:00:19 +0000 An MBA has long been regarded as a “career passport” that boosts the employability and salary of its holder. But it has recently gone further, thanks to a change in the mindsets and demands of MBA students. “I was expecting it to provide me with the opportunity to update and upgrade my knowledge across the numerous disciplines that are fundamental to any business in today’s increasingly competitive environment,” says Luca Donati, chief strategy officer, Magazzin Fashion Group, coffee... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2183330/beyond-career-and-gold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2183330/beyond-career-and-gold?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Jan 2019 02:00:00 +0000 As a new era dawns in the accounting and finance sectors, increasingly driven by disruptive technologies, advances in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and machine-learning technologies are redefining established business models while creating new challenges and opportunities. Jane Cheng, head of ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Hong Kong, believes that technological advances can provide significant benefits to accounting and finance professionals if they are willing to... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2179212/how-technology-reshaping-accounting?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2179212/how-technology-reshaping-accounting?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Jan 2019 01:39:20 +0000 It caused something more than a stir when the first artificial intelligence (AI)-generated artwork – an indistinct face of a pseudonymous Edmond de Belamy – sold for US$432,500 on an October evening in the auction house of Christie’s New York. It marked a significant milestone for new thinking about the possibilities of technology in the art world, according to Jane Hay, international managing director of Christie’s Education. “AI has already been incorporated as a tool by contemporary artists... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2179145/art-more-arts-sake?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2179145/art-more-arts-sake?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Jan 2019 01:52:42 +0000 Whether it is in film, animation, television or online media, one thing is for certain: digital is the centre of today’s storytelling. As audience demands and expectations become more sophisticated, the media’s digital landscape has had to undergo massive changes, or even overhauls, in a short time. “As technology evolves, we see the demand from audiences increase,” explains Bryan Bentley, professor of animation and visual effects at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Hong Kong.... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2179086/telling-bigger-and-better-stories-digital-form?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2179086/telling-bigger-and-better-stories-digital-form?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Jan 2019 01:20:21 +0000 As the business world continues to change rapidly in the face of technological development and globalisation, so too must the educational approach of business schools and educators. Fortunately, Hong Kong is home to several of the most prestigious and modernly adapted executive business degrees not just in Asia, but the entire world. The city offers great executive MBA and doctorate of business administration (DBA) degrees from its local universities, as well as from the top business schools... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2179080/embracing-global-opportunities?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2179080/embracing-global-opportunities?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Dec 2018 01:57:30 +0000 For educators, social workers or those who want to provide much-needed education and counselling support to tens of thousands of pupils with special education needs (SEN), there is a range of professional education courses available at universities and education institutions. According to the Audit Commission, there were 42,890 students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) studying in the 844 local mainstream schools in the 2016/2017 academic year. There were 330 out of 844 publicly funded... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2179073/spearheading-inclusive-approach-special-needs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2179073/spearheading-inclusive-approach-special-needs?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Dec 2018 01:32:42 +0000 In a world where business is becoming increasingly global, it’s no surprise that an international metropolis like Hong Kong is home to some of the world’s top MBA programmes. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) MBA is a perfect example. The MBA came in at number 14 in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking earlier this year, making it the highest-ranked MBA programme in Hong Kong. There have been previous successes, too. The MBA was ranked 14 in the 2016 Financial Times... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2179065/beyond-deal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2179065/beyond-deal?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Dec 2018 06:18:01 +0000 Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has partnered with the Moscow School of Management (SKOLKOVO) to launch a dual-degree EMBA programme, a response to the development of a Eurasian economy thanks to the “Belt and Road Initiative”. “The market is eager for high-level business education which ties closely to the area,” says Dr Steven DeKrey, associate dean at the HKUST and chairman of Academic Council at SKOLKOVO . “The One Belt, One Road (OBOR), [as Beijing’s trade initiative... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2133447/hong-kong-university-joins-forces-russian-institution?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2133447/hong-kong-university-joins-forces-russian-institution?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Feb 2018 02:00:30 +0000 Ambitious businesses and leaders in the region are busy formulating strategic plans to be involved in the “Belt and Road Initiative”, worth thousands of trillions of dollars and involving the participation of more than 70 countries, even though some still believe the initiative to be no more than a slogan. “The challenges all leaders will face regardless of size, track record, whether state owned enterprise, Hong Kong-listed or family-owned business, will be the development of a unique and... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/news/hong-kong/education/topics/postgraduate-degrees/article/2133445/leaders-across?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/news/hong-kong/education/topics/postgraduate-degrees/article/2133445/leaders-across?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Feb 2018 02:00:15 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Driven by the proliferation of digital technologies and social media channels in many sectors, the career prospects for students taking taught postgraduate programmes at the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) School of Communication look decidedly bright. There are programmes in International Journalism, Media Management, Producing for Film, Television and New Media and Communication, opening up all sorts of possibilities in both well established and recently launched... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/postgraduate-degrees/article/2130394/hong-kong-baptist?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/postgraduate-degrees/article/2130394/hong-kong-baptist?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Jan 2018 01:45:00 +0000 Business schools offering advanced courses in Hong Kong for senior executives from around the region know they are dealing with high expectations and a very demanding constituency. Therefore, when teaching executive master of business administration (EMBA) and doctor of business administration (DBA) programmes, they have to find a formula that combines coverage of all the essentials with cutting-edge topics and far-reaching insights in order to provide that distinctive something extra. In some... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2129516/top-emba-and-dba-courses-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2129516/top-emba-and-dba-courses-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Jan 2018 02:00:45 +0000 Mainland China and Hong Kong not only operate under two political systems, they also have legal codes based on separate traditions. Two master of law programmes run by local universities aim to provide their students with an understanding of aspects of the Chinese legal system. City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has been offering its master of laws (LLM) – leading to the Renmin University of China award, or LLMRU – programme since 1995. One of the mainland’s leading law schools, Renmin... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2127805/hong-kong-universities-give-masters-law-students-insight?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2127805/hong-kong-universities-give-masters-law-students-insight?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Jan 2018 02:00:30 +0000 In a world in which new technological advances such as driverless cars and artificial intelligence are rapidly evolving, it is vital that our schools receive investment and expertise in educational technology if they are to remain competitive. Teachers and parents need to keep their tech capabilities up to date to keep up with children and to teach them how to use technology productively and ethically, says Dr Daniel Churchill, associate professor, division of information and technology studies,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2127451/masters-education-public-policy-and-hong-kong-studies-meet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2127451/masters-education-public-policy-and-hong-kong-studies-meet?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Jan 2018 06:30:45 +0000 Business schools are focusing on financial technology, or fintech, and entrepreneurship to help MBA students apply new skills. This comes as fintech innovations continue to disrupt long-standing financial structures and change the way that traditional financial instruments are used. Professor Chen Tai-yuan, associate dean (MBA Programs), at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) business school, has noticed MBA students taking a greater interest in the entrepreneurial space.... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2126850/business-schools-put-accent-fintech-and-entrepreneurship?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2126850/business-schools-put-accent-fintech-and-entrepreneurship?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jan 2018 02:00:15 +0000 As Hong Kong implements strategies to consolidate its position as a hub for multidestination travel, a shifting focus from shopping hot spots to cultural and heritage, green tourism and live entertainment is creating a demand for a new breed. Efforts are being made not only to maintain a steady growth in visitor numbers, but also to attract more high-yield overnight visitors to ensure a healthy and sustainable development of the tourism industry. With more indoor and outdoor venues coming online... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2125425/postgraduate-courses-hospitality-and-tourism?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2125425/postgraduate-courses-hospitality-and-tourism?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Dec 2017 02:00:00 +0000 The flow of innovation around digital technology seems to be gathering pace and reaching further and further – not only into the way we do business, but also the way we lead our lives. Keeping pace with these developments, and with their practical applications, is a challenge for anyone, let alone a busy professional or executive. Two master’s degree programmes offered by Hong Kong universities focus on applications having, or promising to have, the biggest impact on both the economy and on... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2125415/how-e-commerce-and-big-data-are-shaping-postgraduate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2125415/how-e-commerce-and-big-data-are-shaping-postgraduate?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Dec 2017 02:00:45 +0000 While globalisation, digitalisation and social media are helping to bring virtually everything – and everyone – closer together thanks to easier access, they also present challenges. Such advances mean there is a much greater interdependence between the global economic and social issues facing international policymakers, government officials, academics and researchers. “Governments across the globe increasingly face similar policy challenges, but the special answers to them continue to vary... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2124956/how-students-learn-master-way-better-world-and-life?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2124956/how-students-learn-master-way-better-world-and-life?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Dec 2017 02:00:00 +0000