CityU joins hands with UC Berkeley to provide professional business training
CityU joins hands with UC Berkeley to provide professional business training
The Haas School of Business of the
Under this agreement, the two schools will work closely on the exchange of students, academics, research personnel and administrative heads. In one such exchange, 60 business executives studying at CityU will travel to
The Faculty will also collaborate with the Haas School of Business in academic research and explore further areas of potential cooperation in teaching.
The two schools share the same vision on leadership training. Through the partnership, they will nurture a new generation of Asia business leaders whose expertise will lead
Professor Richard Ho Yan-ki, Acting President of CityU, said in the agreement signing ceremony that by combining Hong Kong’s strength in doing business and
“The partnership amplifies the Faculty’s network with the international business community and strengthens our collaborative relationships with internationally renowned tertiary institutions, such as the Haas School of Business,” said Professor Wei Kwok-kee, Dean of the Faculty of Business, CityU.
“Local business expertise and students of CityU will benefit substantially from the professional training provided at both schools and from the global perspectives afforded into world markets,” Professor Wei added.
CityU is the first tertiary institution in
“We are delighted to find such high demand for collaboration with
“We are honoured that our esteemed colleagues at CityU hold the
Professor Campbell said in the ceremony that they chose to work with CityU in Hong Kong because they would like to work with the best business schools in
The Faculty of Business of CityU has strong partnerships with renowned institutions in the
The Faculty also achieved prestigious international recognition - EQUIS accreditation - in February 2007, after receiving AACSB International accreditation in January 2005. The Faculty is one of only two premier business schools in the Greater China area accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB International.
In view of the rising importance of the
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CityU excels in professional education and applied research.
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