In an increasingly competitive, international
environment, organizations are seeking high levels of performance from
their managers. For managers to differentiate themselves from one another,
education is definitely the most effective way to catch career opportunities
in today’s fast-growing economy.
"Managers can showcase their talent by demonstrating an exceptional education
pedigree – one that is truly international and transportable." said Professor
Richard Dunford, Interim Dean at the Macquarie Graduate School of Management
(MGSM). "It will become increasingly difficult, in the very competitive
market for management talent, for managers to advance to the highest levels
in a world-class organization without the structural support that comes
from a quality tertiary education. Now is the perfect time for managers
to return to the classroom to obtain the necessary qualifications and
management skills that will enable their continued success."
Since 1994, MGSM has been teaching in Hong Kong and has demonstrated
its commitment to Hong Kong over the years through its partnership with
leading Hong Kong education institute, The Hong Kong Management Association.
"MGSM programmes were specifically designed to link together and form
an integrated pathway leading to the MBA," said Professor Dunford. "For
those with an undergraduate degree and 3 to 5 years’ professional or managerial
work experience, direct entry to programmes (the Master of Management
or MBA) may be requested. Without a prior degree, entry occurs through
Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Management. All units
are taught at the MBA level."
"The advantages of the integrated suite of programmes are the multiple
entry and graduation points available," Professor Dunford said. "Some
candidates are sure
*(Economist Intelligence Unit`s Which MBA? 2004, 2003
and 2002)
that they wish to undertake an MBA and may qualify for direct entry into
that
programme. Another person may wish to begin with a lesser number of units
and undertake a postgraduate certificate or diploma. Others again may
wish to undertake the Master of Management in a specialized area such
as Financial Management, General Management, Human Resource Management,
Information Technology Management, Logistics and Operations Management
or Marketing Management."
Flexibility is another distinct feature of MGSM programmes. "The Hong
Kong block teaching timetable for each subject of Friday night, Saturday
afternoon and evening and all day Sunday, repeated on a second consecutive
weekend, does not take students away from normal working hours." said
Professor Dunford. Students can even continue their programmes in Singapore
and Australia. Furthermore, "MGSM differentiates itself from other programme
offerings through its study tour to China and Europe." Professor Dunford
added.
Building on the provision of these leading-edge programmes, MGSM has
achieved an outstanding reputation in the world over the years. "In 2005,
MGSM received European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) international
accreditation by the leading European Foundation for Management Development
(EFMD)," Professor Dunford said. "To achieve EQUIS accreditation, a business
school must satisfy quality criteria in three equally important areas:
high international standards of quality in all areas; a significant level
of internationalization; and the needs of the corporate world are well
integrated into programmes, activities and processes." MGSM was ranked
among the top 35 business schools worldwide for executive education (London
Financial Times, 2005) and was the top ranked MBA programme in Asia and
Australia (Economist Intelligence Unit`s Which MBA?
2004, 2003 and 2002).
The distinguished quality of MGSM programmes and students is also reflected
in numerous international rankings. To name but a few:
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MGSM was ranked No.1 in the world for the quality of
its students (Economist Intelligence Unit, Which MBA? Global
Full-time MBA Rankings, 2004, 2003 and 2002.) |
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MGSM full-time MBA programme was ranked No.1 in Australia and Asia
and No.50 in the world (Economist Intelligence Unit, Which MBA?
Global Full-time MBA Rankings, 2004) |
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The learning process of MGSM was ranked No.3 in the world for personal
development and educational experience (Economist Intelligence Unit,
Which MBA? Global Full-time MBA Rankings, 2004) |
All MGSM programmes are now open for applications and the deadline is 19
September. The programmes will commence in January 2006.
For more details on MGSM programmes, a series of seminars will be organized
by the Association as follows:
Programme |
Date |
Time |
DBA |
31 August 2005 |
6:45 pm – 7:45 pm |
MBA |
30 August 2005
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6:45 pm – 7:45 pm |
Master of Management in |
Human Resource Management |
Logistics & Operation Management |
Master of Management in |
30 August 2005 |
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
General Management |
Information Technology Management |
Master of Management in |
31 August 2005 |
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Financial Management |
Marketing Management |
Venue: PICO Tower, 66 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, HONG KONG
For information on the programmes and registration of the seminars, please
contact Ms Doris Ng, Assistant Manager (Tel: 2774 8533 email: dorisng@hkma.org.hk)
or the Customer Service Department (Tel: 2774 8500-1). You may also visit
the website of the Association (www.hkma.org.hk/mgsm)
for further information.
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