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Inspiring Future Leaders
Rising Number of Applications
With the leading global position of the School, statistics show that interest in our taught
master’s programs has been growing rapidly. Applications rose over 100% in the three years
from 2008-09 to 2011-12, increasing from 1,655 to 3,320. Despite applications doubling,
admissions only grew by just over 21%, from 450 to 546, leading to extremely keen competition
for places, and high-quality intakes.
Student Diversity
More taught postgraduate students in the three years up to December 31, 2011, elected
to study full-time rather than part-time, with the proportion of full-time students rising from
around 34% to 48%. One of the reasons for the jump is the greater number of non-local
(international and Mainland China) students now coming to the School to take these programs.
There was a particularly noticeable increase in the numbers of non-local international students.
The non-local category includes Mainland China and international students studying on student
visas. Local international refers to students who hold work, dependent or other valid visas for
studying in Hong Kong.
Enhanced Learning Experience
To respond to the changing composition of the student body and the rising number of nonlocal
students, various kinds of additional learning support were designed and offered to enrich
students’ learning experience.
Workshops, Seminars and Company Visits
Technical workshops and industry seminars were organized to keep students up to date with
the latest technologies that are drawing global attention. Company visits and career seminars
helped non-local students understand the work culture and environment in Hong Kong. In
addition, industry professionals were invited to become part of the teaching team to bring new
perspectives and insights to classes.
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