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Each year, we receive over 1,500 applications for just quiet in class, our students actively participate in
about 90 seats. Of those admitted, approximately discussions, often engaging in thoughtful, and at
58% come with prior work experience, and about times spirited, debates. Their passion motivates
27% bring more than five years of professional me every day and makes teaching an immensely
background. Our student body is exceptionally enjoyable and rewarding experience.
diverse—not only in terms of local and non-
local origin and professional experience but Over the years, more than 1,500 graduates have
also in study mode, with a balance of full-time passed through our programme. Our alumni have
and part-time students. This mix creates a rich gone on to excel in sectors such as media, public
learning environment where Hong Kong locals and relations, commerce, finance, and government.
mainland Chinese students exchange ideas, share Organizations including Alibaba Group, Bank of
perspectives, and grow together. America, CLP Power Hong Kong, FleishmanHillard,
Hang Seng Bank, MTR Corporation, Google, and the
One of the aspects I cherish most is the dynamic HKSAR Government have recognized and valued
classroom culture shaped by our students. When the professionalism and expertise our graduates
I first joined, I was inspired by their enthusiasm bring to the workplace.
and eagerness to learn. I remember meeting our
new students in 2014, some of whom, particularly To ensure our curriculum remains cutting-edge and
those from mainland China, initially struggled with aligned with industry needs, we continuously evolve
English fluency. Yet within a semester, many showed our course offerings. Recent additions include
remarkable improvement in both spoken and Content Marketing & PR Creativity for Digital
written English. Having taught numerous Chinese Media, Digital PR & Branding in the Information
students during my time in the U.S., I did not expect Age, Persuasive Technologies and Stakeholder
such rapid progress. I was genuinely impressed—
not only by their language development but also by
their intellectual curiosity and confidence. Contrary
to the stereotype that Chinese students tend to be

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