DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY GRADUATION CEREMONY
27 November 2018 Rotunda 2 Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre Contents 2 Foreword by the Vice-Chancellor of De Montfort University, Professor Dominic Shellard 4 Welcome from Director of CityU SCOPE, Dr Louis Ma 6 Your years at CityU SCOPE 8 Links with De Montfort University 10 CityU SCOPE Alumni 12 Graduate success stories 14 Teaching Excellence Framework 15 Order of proceedings 16 Graduates and Diplomates
Welcome Foreword by De Montfort University s Vice-Chancellor Welcome to the 2018 De Montfort University (DMU) graduation ceremony at the City University of Hong Kong. Alongside our celebration of so many individual achievements today, it is important that we also honour the friendship and strong partnership between CityU and DMU. That partnership is founded on shared values, including a commitment to excellence and a truly global outlook. We want our industry-aligned degrees to give all our graduates a clear advantage in a competitive international jobs market. Those continuing their studies will do so in a spirit of openness and curiosity encouraged and nurtured at CityU. Although attention is rightly focused on those receiving their certificates, it is important that our celebrations include others, too. Families, friends, teachers, and all those who have supported the graduands in their endeavours and achievements, deserve a share of the thanks and applause. 2
Graduation is an important personal landmark. You can now go on to find enriching roles across the globe, as your fellow alumni have done. Wherever you go and however far you travel, remember that you remain a part of the DMU community. Please keep in touch and let us know how you are facing the future and engaging with the world. Your individual success also comes with a responsibility to help others who need your newly recognised knowledge and expertise. I hope and expect you will do so, and I wish you every success. With best wishes, Professor Dominic Shellard Vice-Chancellor 3
Welcome Welcome from the Director of CityU SCOPE CityU SCOPE and DMU have enjoyed a strong partnership since 1995, founded on the provision of quality degrees in business and public administration, which has nurtured more than 4,000 graduates. We take pride in working with DMU, a university ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework. The award is a recognition of the consistently outstanding teaching and learning on offer at DMU and the extraordinary impact it has on its students. CityU, in its turn, is ranked 55th in the world, 8th in Asia, and 5th among the world s top 50 universities under 50, in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds rankings in 2019. I would like to invite all graduands to share our joy and pride in this fruitful partnership and the excellent progress of the two universities. CityU SCOPE has been serving the community for almost 30 years. We are committed to providing continuing education to the people of Hong Kong through the provision of a wide range of professionally oriented programmes. We have more than 29,000 top-up degree graduates and 700 full degree students. Many of our graduates are now making significant contributions to various sectors and industries. 4
I am delighted to congratulate all the graduates of the BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management course, and the BA (Hons) Public Administration and Management course, on the successful completion of your studies. Today is a memorable occasion, one recognising and celebrating your graduation. It is also the commencement of your new adventure in professional and career development. Cherish the knowledge, wisdom, and friendship that you have gained during your studies with us. Graduation is not the end of your learning. Continue to grasp every opportunity to learn, and to grow. More importantly, please contribute what you have learnt to the betterment of the community. I wish you every success in your new endeavours! Louis C.K. Ma, PhD Director, School of Continuing and Professional Education City University of Hong Kong 5
City University of Hong Kong Your years at CityU SCOPE The School of Continuing and Professional Education of City University of Hong Kong (CityU SCOPE) is a pioneer and major provider of quality professional and lifelong education in Hong Kong. CityU SCOPE provides lifelong education for professional practice, knowledge enhancement and self-development, and for emerging needs in the industry due to social and technological change. Those who are keen to upgrade and improve themselves, regardless of their learning needs, will find that CityU SCOPE s quality programmes facilitate their progression along the qualifications ladder. Since 1992, the school has developed partnerships with non-local universities to develop internationally competitive programmes nurturing rounded graduates through a curriculum which places strong emphasis on professional competence. We have nurtured over 29,000 bachelor degree graduates, and many of them are now making significant contributions to various sectors of society. CityU SCOPE continues to offer a range of postgraduate and undergraduate programmes leading to non-local awards in various disciplines. To date all seven three-year non-local degree programmes, and 17 non-local top-up degree programmes, offered by SCOPE, have been successfully accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications. The accredited status of these programmes has guaranteed both quality and the eligibility of our full-time students to apply for government grants and loans, and to participate in appropriate government internship and scholarship schemes. Graduates of these programmes are also recognized by the Government of the HKSAR for employment. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our programmes and the standard of our graduates. With the concerted efforts of the dedicated and experienced teaching team of SCOPE, together with our overseas partners, we will continue to provide you with an engaging and rewarding learning experience. 6
1 2 3 1 The Outstanding Student Awards presentation ceremony 5 2 A motivational talk 3 A social etiquette workshop 4 A community visit 4 5 Common Recruitment Examination workshop 7
Not the end, just the beginning Links with De Montfort University Today, as you graduate from DMU, you become part of the DMU global family. We hope that you have enjoyed your studies at our partner institution, CityU SCOPE. Successfully combining your studies with full-time jobs as many of you have done is an amazing achievement, and you should be incredibly proud. The strong relationship between CityU SCOPE and DMU has been built over two decade. During the past 20 years, the Public Administration and Management BA (Hons) degree has become one of the most highly rated in Hong Kong. It has been studied by hundreds of politicians, police, Government workers and private-sector professionals. In addition, both the Business Administration and Management BA (Hons) degree and Public Administration and Management degree courses have been honoured with validation by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ), further underlining its high quality and strong relevance to industry. Your hard work, dedication and enjoyment of the degree courses are all crucial to our partnership and we are delighted to hear so many stories from graduates about their successes. News from DMU In 2018, New York was the locus for the launch of DMU s most significant international collaborations yet: our involvement with the United Nations Together campaign. Together offers worldwide support to refugees at a time of significant crisis. At the UN, DMU students were able to voice their own views at the heart of international diplomacy. We have also made the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are designed to address global challenges including hunger, health, education, climate change and social justice, a key feature of the DMU curriculum; this major step has won praise from a senior member of the UN. During his visit to DMU in summer 2018, Maher Nasser, Director of the UN s Department of Public Information Outreach Division, announced that DMU had been chosen by the UN Academic Impact group to be a Designated Hub for SDG 16, a measure supporting peace, justice and strong institutions. It makes DMU the first university to be selected in this way. This year, DMU was also named the first University of the Year for Social Inclusion by the highly respected Sunday Times Good University Guide. We earned the award because of our commitment to empowering students from all backgrounds; we give every individual opportunities to develop their talent, work hard and succeed, and make a difference in society. 8
1 2 3 4 1 Students participate in an Experiential Workshop. 2 Students join a site visit at the Legislative Council. 3 Students engage in a leadership workshop. 4 Students taking part in team-building activities. 9
Graduate success stories CityU SCOPE alumni professional. Their guidance enabled me to develop a critical mind-set as well as building up my strategies, to face different situations in my work position. In addition, the exchange of knowledge and experiences shared by classmates working in different sectors and organisations has provided me with invaluable opportunities to think about different stakeholder perspectives. TSUI Hoi Chi, Davy Public Administration and Management BA (Hons) Graduation year: 2016 Davy Tsui graduated from the Public Administration and Management (BAPAM) programme in 2016. Prior to taking the BAPAM, Davy served in one of the largest property management companies in Hong Kong, as a Senior Property Officer, for more than six years. With an aim of attaining the Chartered Membership of CIH, Davy decided to study the Public Administration and Management programme jointly delivered by DMU and CityU SCOPE. During his two years of study at SCOPE, Davy gained knowledge on public administration, politics and public sector management. He said: Both the lecturers and tutors are very experienced and The programme has also encouraged us to learn actively, to build up our own learning style and develop brighter prospects for our future. Colleagues and friends will challenge: How does housing studies relate to public administration and management? I had the same question at the beginning. After studying four housing modules, Davy understands the need for housing personnel at management level to learn how the government legislates and implements housing policies. He said: The first year of study in Public Administration and Management built a very good foundation to learn and enhance my knowledge in housing policy and housing management. Davy has also successfully completed the PER booklet in one year, attained the Chartered Membership of CIH, and at the same time was promoted to Area Manager at his workplace. He is now taking a master s degree in Housing Studies at the City University of Hong Kong. He said: Though it is not easy to study and work at the same time, with guidance and help from teachers, the two years of study is practical, happy and worthwhile. 10
Evita said that the two years of BAPAM study was challenging and fun. She said: I have a strong interest in current affairs and public administration. Although I have not studied social science or public administration before, teachers of the BAPAM programme are very professional and highly committed to giving very inspiring lectures. The use of local examples and case studies did enlighten our understanding of theories and their application. PANG Siu Chun, Evita Public Administration and Management BA (Hons) Graduation year: 2016 Evita Pang graduated from the Public Administration and Management (BAPAM) programme in 2016 with a first-class honours degree. As a Chief Inspector of the Hong Kong Police Force, serving the Hong Kong Government for more than 10 years, Evita is determined to achieve both personal and career advancement. She enrolled on to the BAPAM course with the purpose of understanding the government structure and its governance, and how policies are formulated, as well as the relationship between the legislative and executive authorities. The content is both solid and inspiring. I learnt a lot on how a government could lead, function and perform to develop a place and citizens, enhancing their competitiveness and influence in the world. Evita added: With the academic knowledge gained from the programme, I am able to deal with my daily work in a more effective and efficient manner, which is beneficial to my career advancement. In fact, Evita has been promoted to Superintendent of Police after graduating from the programme. She said that the tight course scheduled helped to sharpen her time management and interpersonal skills, and concluded: It is valuable to meet classmates from all walks of life, with the same common interest in Public Administration and Management. We share or discuss our views on public affairs, which are always interesting and enlightening. 11
Graduate success stories CityU SCOPE Alumni LAM YUK CHING, Gwen Business Administration and Management BA (Hons) Graduation year: 2017 Gwen Lam graduated in 2017 with a first-class honours degree in Business Administration and Management (BABAM). She said: The programme gave me in-depth understanding about the company I worked with. It covered accounting, human resources management, business management, operations management and marketing communication. I recognized the reasoning behind company decision-making, and this helped me to get along with, and grow with, the company. Alongside the syllabus, Gwen also learnt better time management. She said: This is the issue I had to deal with: how to work effectively, and how to allocate the limited resource and time to the right area. Moreover, studying within groups builds team spirit and promotes the learning atmosphere to walk fast, walk alone, to walk far, to walk together! I was inspired by the programme. I m able to give more constructive ideas in my work environment. In addition, I have learnt how to improve my soft skills so I can communicate with different classmates and professors, in order to achieve a mutual goal and succeed together. The skills also apply in work environment, as I need to deal with different people across different department all the time. Gwen is studying a master s programme in Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies at City University of Hong Kong, to gain a deeper understanding of management. 12
discussing the results and producing a detailed literature review. CHAN Lai Ki, Kissi Business Administration and Management BA (Hons) Graduate year: 2017 Kissi Chan is graduating with first-class honours in the Business Administration and Management (BABAM) programme. Kissi has gained much knowledge in commercial and international business areas, to advance her career prospects. Her favourite module was the Dissertation. It helped her to take responsibility for her studies and enhance her self-management skills. The academic supervisors provided her with professional academic guidance, which enhanced her study and she now has the skills required to select methods for undertaking study, writing up her findings, Kissi enjoyed student life and the opportunity she had to meet lecturers and fellow students at the City University of Hong Kong campus. She said: All of the lecturers are professional and gracious. My communication and interpersonal skills grew. The programme made me smarter, and I have learnt how to trust my instincts, think critically, and stay sharp. Kissi s advice to other students? Always be prepared to tackle challenges, no matter what, to help your academic and future career. We need to understand there may be people that have more talent than us but there is no excuse for anyone to work harder than we do. 13
Teaching Excellence Framework DMU ranked Gold DMU achieved the highest, Gold-level award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), the only UK government-endorsed measure of teaching quality in higher education. DMU s success in the TEF assessment emphasises that our students enjoy outstanding teaching, learning and achievements. It also supports the fact that DMU has been named the best university in the UK for helping students to find highly skilled work or further study. More than 97 per cent of DMU graduates from summer 2017 are now in work or further study, above the UK average. At DMU, we are proud of our diverse and multinational university community, which features individuals from 140 countries. Every DMU student is encouraged to gain experience of the world directly. The hundreds of #DMUglobal international travel opportunities that we offer are designed to support academic study, build confidence and experience, and to give participants an advantage in the competitive world jobs market. More than 10,000 students have travelled overseas with #DMUglobal. Recent and upcoming destination include India, United States, Canada, South Africa, France, Bermuda, Japan, Ireland, Germany, Finland, Denmark, Spain, Malta, Italy and China. In the past few years, showpiece multi-student academic-led #DMUglobal adventures in New York, at the start of the calendar year, have proved to be exciting and successful ways to demonstrate DMU s confidence and ambition, and to signal our international vision and values. Berlin was the destination for another memorable #DMUglobal adventure, and another exciting and successful way to demonstrate DMU s confidence and ambition, and our international vision and values. 14
The ceremony Order of proceedings Academic procession The assembly are asked to stand until the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice Chancellor Enterprise/ Dean, Faculty of Business and Law have taken their seats. 1 Opening of the proceedings and welcome remarks by the Director of the School of Continuing and Professional Education, City University of Hong Kong 2 Address by the Pro Vice Chancellor Enterprise/ Dean, Faculty of Business and Law 3 Conferment of Graduands by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor 4 Presentation of the graduates to the Pro Vice Chancellor Enterprise/ Dean, Faculty of Business and Law by the programme leader 5 Presentation of DMU prizes by the Pro Vice Chancellor Enterprise/ Dean, Faculty of Business 6 Closure of the proceedings by the Director of the School of Continuing and Professional Education, City University of Hong Kong The assembly is asked to stand until the procession has left the hall. We wish to congratulate all those present and invite you to briefly applaud each individual as they cross the stage. The names listed in the brochure include all those who have achieved awards. However, only the names of those who are in attendance will be read out. Please note: In order to avoid disturbance and inconvenience to other graduates and their guests, you are requested not to leave the hall before the end of the ceremony. 15
2018 Faculty of Business and Law graduation Graduates and Diplomates The Degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours Business Administration and Management AU Wai Chun AU Wing Yan AU YEUNG Choi Wan AU YEUNG Tsz Wai CHAK Ting Yan CHAN Chau Yui Kay CHAN Chi Ying CHAN Ho Yi CHAN Hung CHAN Kai Hin CHAN Kam Wai CHAN Kit Lam CHAN Ngai Hung CHAN Otto CHAN See Chun CHAN Sin Ma CHAN Siu Ching CHAN Siu Ping CHAN Suet Yi CHAN Sze Man CHAN Sze Yiu* CHAN Wai Chung CHAN Wai Hing CHAN Wai Kuan CHAU Ka Lee Karry CHAU Kwok Ho CHEN Jianzhong CHENG Chi Kwan CHENG Ho Lam CHENG Ho Man CHENG Kei Hong CHENG Man Wai CHENG Sihui CHENG Yan Ki CHENG Yik Cheung CHEUNG Ka Hei CHEUNG Ka Man CHEUNG Ka Wai CHEUNG Lai Sim CHEUNG Wan Yu CHEUNG Yu Ching CHIK Ka Man* CHOI Tak Shun CHOW Kim Hang CHU Ka Ying CHUK Ka Yan CHUNG Lai Hung FAN Ching Yee FAN Yuk Ling FOK Ka Ki FONG Chun Sang FU Ka Chun FUNG Chui Yiu FUNG Hoi Ying HO Cheuk Ting HO Man Ling HO Wing Man HUI Oi Ling HUI Pan Wing HUNG Chrystal Suetwing IP Cheuk Laam IP Yee Kwan KA Mei Yan KA Ting Yan Elaine KONG Ka Kin KWOK Chit Ting KWOK Pui Chung KWOK Pui Kwan KWOK Yung Kwan LAI Hiu Shan LAI Tsz Kwan LAI Tsz Shan LAM Ching Yee LAM Ho Wing LAM Suet Man LAM Suk Ha LAM Wing Hei Angela LAM Wing Yin LAM Yin Chun LAU Fung LAU Ka Ho LAU Ka Ki LAU Kit Ying LAU Nam Kwan LAU Ying Yee LAW Chit Hei LAW Kam Wing LEE Chi Chiang LEE Chui In LEE Shu Yan LEE Tan Fung LEE Wai Leung LEE Yick Yin LEE Yiu Tung LEUNG Chi Hang Henry LEUNG Chi Kwong LEUNG Kwan Yi Ami LEUNG Ming Cheung LEUNG Yau Tak LI Hoi Ying LI Tsz Wing LI Wing Ho LI Yuk Hing LIN Chi Hing* LIN Pui Wai LING Chin Lok LO Wing Yan LO Yat Cheung LO Yuk Kei LUI Ka Wai LUI Siu Kwong LUI Wai Shan LUI Wai Yan Vivian LUK Wing Yan LUK Yuen Ting MA Ching Man MA Koon Ting MAK Sheung Kei MAN Wing Yu NG Ching Lam 16
NG Lai Mei NG Pik Ki NG Wing Chi NG Wing Hong NG Wing Hung NGAI Tsz Kiu NIT Hoi Ching PAK Ha Lee PUN Wai Lan PUN Wai Man SHEK Yuen Hang SIU Chun Wing SIU Yi Lam Samantha SO Mei Ting SUEN Hoi Kiu SUN Ka Ki SZE Hung Wai SZE Suen Ho SZETO Wai Ling TAI Kam Yeung TAM Po Fan TAM Sin Yi TAM Wan Sheung TANG Lok Tin TING Lai Shan TONG Chi Yan TONG Tsz Kwan TSANG Man Ching TSUI Fai Hung TUEN Ka Hung WONG Cheuk Ting WONG Ching Kwan Crystal WONG Chung Chak WONG Fuk Hing WONG Ka Ying Yammy WONG Kam Ying WONG Lai Man WONG Lee Ping WONG Mui Yan* WONG Nga Wai* WONG Nga Yi WONG Ngai Ching Joey WONG Sai Sai WONG Sau Fan WONG Shuk Fan WONG Sin Ting WONG Sok Fan WONG Sze Ching Percy WONG Tsz Chui WONG Tsz Long WONG Wing Chi WONG Wing Heng WONG Yee Wa WONG Yin Ni Eunice WONG Yuen Man WONG Yuk Yi WOO Yin Man WU Wing Ki YEN Chun Cheung YEUNG Fu Hoi Jane YEUNG Ka Lun YEUNG Kwan Ching YEUNG Po Yee YEUNG Wing Chong YIP Siu Lam YIU Mei Ting YIU Yee For YU An Chuen YU Ka Yu YUEN Hoi Yi YUEN Siu Pan ZENG Yongtao The Degree of Bachelor of Arts Business Administration and Management CHUNG Chak To LI Ka Hei The Degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours Public Administration and Management AU Ka Ki AU Wing Kin CHAN Cham Kwan Belden CHAN Ching Kui Jerome CHAN Cho Nam CHAN Chun Yeung* CHAN Fong Chun CHAN Hiu Wai CHAN Ka Fai CHAN Kin Cheong CHAN Kwok Lok CHAN Lai Pan CHAN Meei Yan CHAN Mei Kwan CHAN Shing CHAN Siu Han CHAN Tak Fai CHAN Wai Him CHAN Wai Man CHAN Wing Cheong CHAN Wing Chung CHAN Yee Man CHAN Yik Yan CHAU Man Lai CHENG Ka Fai CHENG Ka Wai CHEUNG Ching Kit CHEUNG Chun Ting CHEUNG Ho Tai CHEUNG Kwok Kei CHEUNG Man Ho CHOI Ka Yan CHOI Suet Ying CHOW Chun Yin CHOW Ka Wai CHOW Lap Chung Philip 17 * Denotes prize winners
2018 Faculty of Business and Law graduation Graduates and Diplomates CHOW Ting Ting CHOY Wing Ho CHUN Po Ying CHUNG Chi Ho David CHUNG Ka Man CHUNG Yik Kwan FAN Pak Ying FOK Hoi Kei Fanny FONG Hau Mei FUNG Ching Lan FUNG Wai Ho Kelvin HEUNG Kwok Wai HO Chung Man HO Ka Wang HO Man Pan HO Ricky Anton HUI Hoi Yan HUI Wai Sum Fion IEONG Ka Chon IP Chin Fung IP Sze Wai IP Tsz Yan KAM Sheung Long KAN Ying Kit KWAN Siu Kwan KWAN Wai Kwan KWOK Ching Man KWOK Ming Yeung KWOK Yee Kan KWONG Yuen Tung LAI Bui Sze LAM Chin Pui LAM Fat Hung Ringco LAM Fung LAM Ka Hung LAM Kwun On LAM Pak Sang LAM Shuk Wan LAM Wing Ting LAM Yan Ting LAU Chi Ho LAU Hiu Tung LAU Kwok Wai LAU Tak Wing LAU Wai Lun LAU Wing Yi LAW Chun Ming LEE Cheung Chiu LEE Chi Chung LEE Heung Wah LEE Kwan Yi LEE Lap Hong Almustafa* LEE Mei Chi Michelle LEE Pok Kan LEE Yuen Kei Rita LEUNG Siu Tung LEUNG Sum Yi LEUNG Wai Kit Stanley* LEUNG Wan Sang LEUNG Wing Sze LEUNG Yau Wah LI Chi Wai LI Man Kei LI Siu Yin LI Wai Kit LI Yee Ling LI Zhiqing LIU Chi Kwan Eric LO Chak Yuen LO Chin Long LO Kwan Wai LU Liyan LUI Lai Hung MA Kin Hung MA Koon Man MA Lim Yan Rita MA Pak Kei Albert MAK Chung Hang MAK Kit Yi MAN Chui Chi MAN Ka Fai MAN Yun Hang MOK Wai Lam NG Cheuk Yi NG Chin Kwan NG Hon Kwan 18 NG Siu Hang NG Sze Kong NG Yan Yan NG Yan Yan NGO Keivin PANG Chi Fung PUN Yi SHUM Chun Yip SHUM Fu Yiu Benny SO Nga Yin SOO Wai Ling TAI Wai Yu TAM Hung Cheong TAM Oi Yin TANG Chi Yung TANG Lung TANG Yiu Kong TO Man Lok TSANG Chi Wah TSANG Hin Pang TSANG Hong Shing TSE Ka Yan TSE Man Fai TSE Ming Yin TSOI Mei Kwan TSOI Tsz Chun Jason* TSOI Yan Yi TSUI Chung Hin TSUI Pui Yuen WAN Wai Shing WONG Chak Cheung WONG Cho Kwan WONG Choi Yi WONG Chun Wa WONG Hang Lam Elaine WONG Hiu Shun WONG Hon Kit WONG Ka Hung WONG Ka Lun WONG Kam Yan Frances WONG King Tak WONG Kwan Lok WONG Kwan Ting * Denotes prize winners
2018 Faculty of Business and Law graduation Graduates and Diplomates WONG Lap Man WONG Leung Ho WONG Ming Sang WONG Ning Hymn WONG Suet Ming WONG Sze Nga WONG Wai Yau WONG Wing Hong WONG Wing Yan WONG Yue Ting WU Chun Hang WU Hiu Chun YAU Chi Bun YAU Chi Ting YAU Ka Ming Laurence YAU Wing Tan YEUNG Chi Hong YEUNG Chun Wa YEUNG Sze Tat YEUNG Tsz Kin YEUNG Wing Tung YIM Ming Pong YIP Chun Fung YIP Ka Wing YU Kit Wa YU Lai Yuk YU Pui Yam YUEN Ka Yan YUEN Kwai Tim The Degree of Bachelor of Arts Public Administration and Management FUNG Ka Ming LUI Hau Yeung Graduation need not be the end of your academic career. Many DMU graduates go on to study at master s level, at City University of Hong Kong and other local universities. Some graduates choose to study abroad and we would be delighted if you chose to pursue further study at DMU in Leicester, in the United Kingdom. 19
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