Going global
HKUST has designed special courses which cater to Chinese executives.
In response to increasing demand for management courses delivered in Putonghua, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Business School Executive Education Office has designed a series of specialist programmes.
Starting in May, the topics include managerial decision making, corporate innovation, and strategic innovation management. There is also a bilingual course on family business: leading generations of excellence.
According to Professor Yan Xu, associate dean at HKUST’s department of information systems, business statistics and operations management, the open-enrolment programmes will give executives the latest insights and best business practices to help understand the implications of globalisation and complex developments on the mainland.
“The programmes are especially beneficial for those seeking all-important global perspectives,” Xu says.
For example, the course on managerial decision making and leadership is specifically designed for executives involved in diverse industries. It will help managers to improve relevant skills with a view to faster professional advancement and better results for their respective organisations. The course on corporate innovation and growth will assist those responsible for corporate expansion, business development and implementing new strategies.
A mix of entrepreneurs, Clevel executives, and regional and functional heads is expected to sign up for the course on strategic innovation management. And the module on family business is designed to attract current owners and members of the “next generation”, as well as interested individuals looking to set up, manage or expand their businesses in Asia.
