DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY GRADUATION CEREMONY

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY GRADUATION CEREMONY

30 November 2017 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 De Montfort University s 2017 graduation ceremony at the City University of Hong Kong. Alongside our celebration of so many individual achievements today, it is important that we also celebrate 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 through your studies at CityU. Although attention is rightly focused on those receiving their certificates, it is important that our celebrations include so many 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. But, 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 De Montfort University (DMU) have enjoyed a strong partnership since 1995 on the provision of quality bachelor s degrees in business and public administration and have nurtured more than 4,000 graduates over the years. We take pride in working with DMU, a university ranked Gold under the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in 2017. The award is a recognition of the consistently outstanding teaching and learning on offer at DMU and the extraordinary impact it has on students. Likewise, CityU is ranked 49th in the world, 7th in Asia and 4th among the world s top 50 universities under 50 years in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings in 2017. 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. I am delighted to congratulate the success and achievements of all our graduands of BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management, as well as BA (Hons) Public Administration and Management. Your support and feedback on your achievements are adding value to the collective reputation and enhancement of the programmes and will serve to facilitate more potential students to make an informed decision in the future. During the course of your studies, you have demonstrated your capability to overcome the various challenges that have come your way. This is not an easy task and I am confident that you have grown intellectually after scaling new heights in your academic attainments. Today, you are receiving your well-deserved award that signifies your persistence and sacrifices have paid off. 4

While it is true that your accomplishments are the results of your personal commitment, hard work and sacrifice, please do not forget to thank those who have contributed to your success, such as the academic and administrative staff from both DMU and CityU SCOPE, your classmates, family members and friends. As the world changes and technology progresses, it is necessary for us to move with the times and enhance our competitiveness in the employment market. With the quality education you have attained, you should be able to face future challenges with confidence. The graduation day is a memorial moment of joy and celebration. It also marks the beginning of the next milestone in your professional and career development. As an advocate of lifelong learning, I encourage you to continue to grasp every opportunity to learn, grow and contribute your efforts to the betterment of the community. On behalf of all my colleagues, I wish you happiness and success in the future. Louis C.K. Ma, PhD Director, School of Continuing and Professional Education 5

City University of Hong Kong Your years at CityU SCOPE Established in 1991, the School of Continuing and Professional Education (CityU SCOPE) is an extension of the City University of Hong Kong. It has been the destination of choice for thousands of students keen to develop their careers. CityU SCOPE s range of quality programmes for professional practice, retraining and self-development anticipate and respond to the needs of employees and employers, keeping pace with changing technologies and social needs. Top-up degree programmes such as those run in conjunction with DMU focus on business management and public administration. Many of CityU SCOPE s top-up programmes have been accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) in recognition of the quality content and teaching they offer. This year, the hard work and dedication of students has been rewarded through the following events: The Director s List, which recognises students outstanding achievement The Achiever Award, an award scheme to reward students personal and professional development The Service Award, an award scheme to reward students contribution on organising the school activities The Student Ambassador Scheme, a scheme to develop students interpersonal skills, social etiquette, and positive attitudes in sharing their learning and campus experience at SCOPE A wide range of personal development, career and employment and student activities, physical education and sports activities including motivational talks, career preparation workshops and community services. Postgraduate programmes are developed to be relevant to students careers while professional development courses address corporate training needs and prepare candidates for professional examinations. CityU SCOPE, working with partner universities such as DMU, aims to nurture and develop the talents of all its students through a well-articulated curriculum, a conducive learning environment and excellent pastoral care. Our high student satisfaction rates reflect the school s continual success as a provider of quality education, which we are very proud of. 6

1 2 3 5 1 Outstanding student awards presentation ceremony 2 Motivational talk 3 Social etiquette workshop 4 Elderly visit 4 5 Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) 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 one of which you should be incredibly proud of. 2015 marked the 20th anniversary of the strong relationship between CityU SCOPE and DMU. Over 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. Our partnership with CityU SCOPE has gone from strength to strength, since it was first established in 1995. Your hard work, dedication and enjoyment of the degree courses are crucial to our partnership and we are delighted to hear so many stories from graduates about their successes. News from DMU Recently, DMU has been ranked Gold in the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), the only Government-endorsed measure of teaching quality in higher education, demonstrating the consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. DMU has also been named as one of the 150 best young universities in the world by the influential Times Higher Education magazine. We are also proud that 96.7 per cent of DMU graduates from summer 2016 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DHLE) 2015-16 report, making DMU one of the top 20 universities in the UK for career prospects. 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 actively taking part in team building activities. 9

Graduate success stories CityU SCOPE alumni experienced and professional. Their guidance enabled me to develop a critical mindset as well as build up my own 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 valuable opportunities to view and think from different stakeholders. The programme has also encouraged us to learn actively, to build up our own learning style and develop brighter prospects for our future. 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 6 years. With an aim to attain 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 Colleagues and friends will challenge, how does housing studies relate to public administration and management? I had the same question at the beginning. Davy said. 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. The first year of study in Public Administration and Management built a very good foundation to learn and enhance my knowledge in housing policy-making and housing management. After completing the programme, Davy has successfully completed PER booklet in one year, attained the Chartered Membership of CIH and at the same time, was promoted to Area Manager at his work place. He is now taking a master s degree in Housing Studies at the City University of Hong Kong. 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. Davy concluded. 10

sub-degree in language related background, Evita said this did not pose any difficulties in studying public administration. 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 the 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 for both personal and career advancement. She enrolled onto the BAPAM course with the purpose of understanding the government structure and its governance, how policies are formulated as well as the relationship between the legislation and executive authorities. Evita said that the two years of BAPAM study was challenging and fun. With a With a commitment to serve the Hong Kong community, Evita found content of the programme very comprehensive and practical. The content is solid and inspiring. I learnt a lot on how a government could lead, function and perform to develop a place and their citizens whereby enhancing their competitiveness and influence to 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. Apart from academic knowledge, Evita shared with us that the tight course scheduled helped to sharpen her time management and interpersonal skills. 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 MA Kin Cheung, Nelson Business Administration and Management BA (Hons) Graduation year: 2016 Nelson Ma graduated in 2016 with a first class honours degree in Business Administration and Management (BABAM). He previously worked as a freelancer in Singapore as a Marketing and Training Manager at the Home Automation Company and a Learning and Development Facilitator at the Academic and Vocational Training Center. Nelson decided to study the BABAM programme because he strongly believed the programme could enhance his knowledge of managing an organisation to achieve a sustainable business as well as improve his facilitating skills in training. He said, I am grateful that I could achieve the study objectives after the completion of the programme. For instance, I learnt how to evaluate the external and internal environment thoroughly and analyse business opportunities cautiously from the modules Strategic Management and International Marketing. Nelson added: During my study I appreciated that all lecturers provided me with expert advice on report presentation and shared examples so I could improve my skill. After graduation, Nelson plans to study a master s in Business Management or Training and Development. He will also assist the Home Automation Company to extend their business opportunities regionally and plans to discuss the development of vocational training with the Academic and Vocational Training Centre. Nelson finally encouraged other students: When we are facing any difficulties, we should not be afraid, when we are meeting with obstacles, we should not give up so easily. Be confident of yourself, as long as you can develop a plan with a wider scope, your life could be full of hope. 12

has the skills required to select methods for undertaking a study, writing up her findings, discussing the results in discussion for her own learning and producing a detailed literature review. CHAN Lai Ki, Kissi Business Administration and Management BA (Hons) Graduate year: 2017 Kissi Chan is a current graduate with a 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. Kissi s favourite module was the Dissertation as the form of evaluation differed from other module assessment. 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 Kissi is fond of her student life and cherished the opportunity she had to meet lecturers and fellow students at the City University of Hong Kong campus. Kissi said: All of the lecturers are professional and gracious to interpret academic materials that enhance and explore the diverse approaches for my future career through this development of study. It is favorable for the growth of my communication and interpersonal skills. She added, The programme is delivered to make me to be smarter as well as to learn how to trust my instincts, think critically, and stay sharp. Kissi finally advised other students: Always be prepared to set yourself up to tackle challenges no matter what for 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 Our graduates, honoured today, are DMU s proudest achievements. We welcome them, their family, friends and supporters. All are part of the success story we celebrate today. Something truly momentous has happened in the life of the university. In June 2017, DMU achieved Gold, the highest ranking possible under the Teaching Excellence Framework introduced by the Government to recognise high quality learning and teaching across the higher education sector. This Gold award recognises a range of strengths for which DMU has become well-known: teaching excellence, an outstanding student experience, very high student employability, a determination to widen participation in higher education, and an unwavering commitment to improving student achievement. A major contributor to this achievement was our #DMUglobal programme which shapes our students experiences, deepens and expands academic studies, broadens horizons and develops career skills. The largest ever #DMUglobal events came in 2017. More than 1,000 students and staff, representing 46 different countries, travelled to New York for activities related to their studies, and to savour one of the world s most exciting cities. In recent weeks, another significant #DMUglobal trip visited Berlin, a city, like New York, that stands for openness, tolerance and creativity in a sometimes anxious climate. More than 800 students and staff visited Berlin in June, taking in more than 50 individual trips linked to their academic studies 14

The ceremony Order of proceedings Academic procession The assembly are asked to stand until the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Associate Dean (International) 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 Deputy Vice-Chancellor 3 Conferment of Graduands by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor 4 Presentation of the graduates to the Associate Dean (International) by the programme leader 5 Presentation of DMU prizes by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor 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. Graduates are presented individually to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. 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

2017 Faculty of Business and Law graduation Graduates and Diplomates The Degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours Business Administration and Management AU Shiu Ting Jeremy AU Wing Chi* CHAI Kai Wing CHAN Cheuk Ling CHAN Cheuk Wun CHAN Cheuk Ying CHAN Hau Suen Winnie CHAN Hiu Tung CHAN Hiu Tung CHAN Ho Yip CHAN Ka Hei Jimmy CHAN Ka Lok CHAN Ka Yan CHAN Kam Hei CHAN Kin Ho CHAN King Wai CHAN Lai Ki* CHAN Ming Yan CHAN Ngai Hang Billy CHAN Sau Ki CHAN Sze Ting CHAN Sze Tung CHAN Sze Yu CHAN Tsz Chung CHAN Wing Sum CHAN Yu Hing CHAN Yu Yan CHENG Ka Yan CHENG Man Ho CHENG Pui Yi CHEUK Ka Lai CHEUNG Chi Pang CHEUNG Ka Po Maggie CHEUNG Kai Ming CHEUNG Wai Kuen CHEUNG Wai Shan CHEUNG Yim Pik CHEUNG Yuk Ting CHIU Ching Man CHOI Ka Yi CHOI Man Huen CHOI Ming Yee CHOI Yik Chun CHONG Chui Ling CHOW Wai Chun CHUNG Ching Yan CHUNG Wai Yin FOK Mei Ling FONG Kai Kit FONG Pui Ting FUNG David FUNG Ka Lai HO Chung Yan HO Ka Shun HO Wai Yuen HUI Wing Yan KAM Chung Yee KO Hiu Hei KO Hiu Ling KONG Cheuk Yi KONG Pui Yin KOO Mei Ki Maggie KOON Lai Ping KWAN Chong Peng KWAN Pui Sze KWOK Chi Wai KWOK Wang Kin LAI Chun Wai LAM Ching Ying LAM Sin Yan LAM Sze Sze LAM Tsz Yin LAM Wai Chung LAM Yin Shan LAM Yuk Ching* LAU Ching Ching LAU Kwan Shing LAU Siu Wai LAU Tsz Yan LAU Wai Lap Philip LAW Hoi Lee LEE Hing Wai LEE Hiu Tung Debbie LEE Ho Lam LEE Kin Hang LEE Po Yin LEE Shuk Yi LEUNG Chak Hang LEUNG Ka Cheung LEUNG Ka Po LEUNG Ka Yan LEUNG Ka Yu LEUNG Sin Ying LEUNG Tsz Hin LEUNG Wai Man LEUNG Yuet Han LI Chau Ying LI Chi On LI Ching Man Maggie LI Hang Lok LI On Lam LI Shiqi LI Wing Tung LI Wing Tung LIU Man Tung LO Chiu Wai* LO Ha Mung LUK Siu Wing Gordon LUK Yat Chee LUK Yin Yan MAK Ka Ling MAN Wing Yee MOK Ka Kui MOK Tze Chun NG Cho Ying NG Ka Man NG Ka Man NG Kwan Tao NG Tsz Man PANG Chi Wa 16

PANG Yam Sze PUN Kam To SHI Huifang SHUM Sze Chung* SIN Wing Foon SIU Pui Sai SIU Yuen Man SO Man Sze SO Yuk Man SUEN Sin Yee* TAI Yat Yau TAM Pui Yi TAM Wing Lan TANG Hoi Shan TANG Ka Ming TANG Pak Hei TING Lai Wa TSANG Wa Ki TSANG Wing Lam TSE Man Yan TSOI Kam Yun TSUI Ka Lok WONG Hei Wai WONG Ho Yin WONG Lai Sheung WONG Mei Ting WONG Ming Yiu WONG Pui Shun WONG Sze Ping WONG Tai Shing WONG Tsz Ling WONG Wing Wang WONG Wui Ling WONG Yan Ying WU Sze Ying WU Wing Yin YAM Hiu Wai YAU Kan Man YEUNG Chak Ming James YEUNG Chung Long YEUNG Ka Yee YEUNG Lok Ting YEUNG Lok Yi YEUNG Pui Jing YEUNG Tsz Kwan YEUNG Wing Yee YIP Hiu Ching YIP Ka Yu YIP Lai Wa YIP Pui Chi YIU Chak Hung YU Ka Wai Bonnie YU Meiqing YU Shuk Yu YUEN Hiu Yan Joey YUEN Ying Tung YUNG Ping Hei The Degree of Bachelor of Arts Business Administration and Management LI Sze Wing The Degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours Public Administration and Management CHAN Ah Tai CHAN Ka Kit CHAN Ka Ming CHAN Kwun Shing CHAN Long Yin Ronald CHAN Tik Yi CHAN Tsz Kwan CHAN Wai Leuk CHAN Wang Cheong CHAN Wing Chi CHAN Wing Hon CHAN Yan Sin CHAU Kit Ying CHENG Ho Kai CHENG Pak Ki CHENG Sin Hung CHENG Siu Ping CHEUNG Chun CHEUNG Chun Tung CHEUNG Hoi Lo CHEUNG Kwai Cheong CHEUNG Yuen Chung CHIN Wing Hai CHIN Wing Tim CHIU Ka Ki CHIU Wai CHIU Yan Wai CHOI Lai Ki CHOI O Chun CHOI Tsun Fung CHOI Wing Shan CHUNG Cheuk Hang CHUNG Ka Kit CHUNG Ka Lai CHUNG Lai Yin CHUNG Wing Cheung FAN Chun Wai FAN Ho Chun FOK Wing Lam FUNG Cheuk Kit FUNG Wan Lam Charotte HO Ka Ling HO Tsz Hin HUANG Chun Ying HUI Miu Hung KUET Chi Ho KWOK Yee Yan KWONG Cheuk Ngai LAI Chun Fai LAI Chung Hing LAI Kim Lung LAI Kin Chi 17 * Denotes prize winners

2017 Faculty of Business and Law graduation Graduates and Diplomates LAM Chun Kit LAM Chung Ho LAM Hoi Tung LAM Ka Ying LAM Kin Chi LAM Lai Ching LAM Wai Nok LAU Chun Yin LAU Hiu Ling LAU On Mei Emily LAU Sau Ling LAW Chung Tim LAW Ka Yan LAW Lok Sze LAW Yuen Fai LEE Chi Yung LEE Ching Tung Cynthia LEE Man Kit LEE Steven Chun Wai LEE Wai Shan LEE Ying To LEUNG Hin Sing LEUNG Man Yung LEUNG Nga Wing LEUNG Suet Ying LEUNG Sze Ki* LEUNG Wing Yan LEUNG Yat Hei LEUNG Yuk Yi LI Chun Ho LI Ka Yan LI Kwong Faat Li Meng LI Sin Yee LI Wai Ying LI Wing Yan LING Po Yee LIU Wan Ying Karen LO Chun Chuen LO Pui Ying LO Sin Ying LO Yuen Sze LUI Hiu Lam LUI Ho Hon LUI Wai Keung LUI Wai Sang MA Tsz Chun MA Wing Fung MAK Hoi Yan MAK Wing Kam Wilson MAN Wing Yan MO Hang Yi MOK Wai To NG Nga Sze PENG Qiu Lan POON Man Wa SHEK Chak Ming SHEK Tsz Ying SIN Yik Ting SIU Chi Nang SIU Tsz Ying SUEN Chun Kit TAI Lai Hung TAM Chun Sing TANG Hin Ming TANG Ho Him TANG Lap Ming Raymond TANG Tung Yin TANG Wing Keung TSANG Kam Fo TSANG Wai Nga TSUI Chun Sang TSUI Wing Yiu TUNG Chun Yu TUNG Man Fai WAN Kai Shing WONG Cheuk Yin WONG Ching Kiu WONG Chui Shan Tiffany* WONG Heung Yin WONG Ka Man WONG Lok Sum WONG Man Wai WONG Pak Ki WONG Pou Fai WONG Shuk Mei 18 WONG Siu Lam WONG Tai Fung WONG Yin To WONG Ying Ting YAU Ping Ying YAU Shuk Yu YAU Wan Fai YEUNG Kei Shan YEUNG Po Yee YEUNG Pui Shan YEUNG Wing Shan YEUNG Yam Wo YEUNG Yun Laam YU Hin Fung YUEN Sin Man Fannie YUEN Wing Ki YUNG Wan Ting The Degree of Bachelor of Arts Public Administration and Management TAM Hoi Lam * Denotes prize winners

What next? Life after university Graduating from DMU today 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 or other local universities. Some graduates chose to study abroad and we would be delighted if you wish to pursue further study at DMU on campus in Leicester, United Kingdom. 19

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