MBA Online

Portfolio Management
The primary purpose of this course is to explore concepts in and approaches to portfolio management in financial markets. The theories of portfolio optimization and management are discussed with an emphasis on using real-world data to further understand how the theories relate to practice. Some applied topics such as the application of the modern portfolio theory in real estate markets may be also covered. Upon completion of the course, you should have a good understanding of portfolio optimization, objectives and constrains in portfolio management, and portfolio performance evaluation. Also, you will obtain skills to implement theories in real financial markets.

FB3502 Leadership Skills for the 21st Century

Course Aims & Objectives:

This course aims at helping students to master the core leadership concepts and develop skills to cope with challenges in the 21st century.

After completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.1 understand different roles of leaders and his/her leadership styles;

1.2 comprehend leadership theories and concepts;

1.3 develop leadership skills in managing people and situations.

Units: 1

Level: B3

Medium of Instruction: English

Keyword Syllabus:

Fundamental of Leadership, What is Leadership, Difference between Leadership and Management, Leadership Roles, Theories and Styles, Leadership Skills, Forming the Vision and Goals Setting, Communication, Motivation, Team Building.

Teaching Pattern:

Duration of course: 1 Semester

Current mix of lecture/tutorial/laboratory, other: lecture mode / on-line mode

Assessment Pattern:

Examination duration: Nil

Percentage distribution of marks for coursework, examination, other: 30% on-line mid-term and 70% CW

Grading pattern: Pass/Fail

FB2901 Health & Fitness - Aerobic Dance

Course Aims & Objectives:
The aims of this course are to promote health and aerobic fitness through participation in aerobic dance, to arouse students’ awareness of healthy lifestyle and to enhance their quality of life. Upon completion of the course, students should be able t

1. arrange regular aerobic workout based on their own needs
2. achieve or maintain a good state of cardiovascular fitness
3. enhance muscle toning and possess good body alignment
4. employ good eating habit

Units: 1

Level: B2

Medium of Instruction: English

Keyword Syllabus:
Introduction to choreography of High-Low Impact and Step Aerobic Dance. General concept of physical fitness. Healthy eating, physical activity and weight control. Postural awareness exercise. Cardiorespiratory function test and skinfold test. Aerobic workout.

Teaching Pattern:
Duration of course: 1 semester
Current mix of lecture/tutorial/laboratory, other: Aerobic workout, fitness testing and evaluation and theory teaching

Assessment Pattern:
Examination duration: Nil
Percentage distribution of marks for coursework, examination, other: 20% Coursework; 80% Practical Assessment
Grading pattern: Pass/Fail

FB2801 Experiencing Hong Kong

Course Aims & Objectives:
The aims of this course are to enhance students understanding of the formation of cultures and subcultures; awareness of the formation of Hong Kong culture and it’s subcultures. Upon completion of the course, students should have gained:
First hand experiences of different aspects of Hong Kong culture
Insights on the development of Hong Kong’s many subcultures, and how they affect the livelihood of Hong Kong people
Perception of the cultural development of Hong Kong in the future

Units: 1

Level: A/B

Keyword Syllabus:
Concepts and definitions of culture and the making of Hong Kong culture. The power of media in the shaping of Hong Kong culture. Popular culture. Entrepreneurial culture. University culture. Experiencing Hong Kong study-tours.

Teaching Pattern:
Duration of course: 1 semester
Current mix of lecture/tutorial/laboratory, other: lecture, study tours, presentation & tutorial

Assessment Pattern:
Examination duration: Nil
Percentage distribution of marks for coursework, examination, other: 100% Coursework
Grading pattern: Pass/Fail

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

IEMBA

Requirement

Regular attendance of courses is required. Methods of assessment for each course, including examinations, individual assignments, class participation and group projects, vary according to the needs of individual courses. Faculty generally assigns High Pass (HP), Pass (P), Low Pass (LP) or Unsatisfactory (U) as grades to students.

Participants are required to complete 30 credits including 12 core courses (24 credits) and 4 pre-selected electives (6 credits). Upon successful completion of the program, participants are awarded an Executive Master of Business Administration degree by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

University of Guam

Degree Requirements
The University of Guam Professional MBA degree program delivers an academic perspective with integrated practical experiences and management technologies. In addition to satisfying the prerequisite core requirements, students must complete 33 credit hours of PMBA foundation and elective courses for the completion of their degree. Degree students must meet all the University requirements of this Bulletin. Procedure for students who drop out of the cohort: If a student drops out of his or her cohort for good reason during the course of his or her study in the (admitted) program year, he or she will be allowed to join the program by joining a subsequent cohort. Guidelines within this Bulletin apply.

Sino-US School of International Management (SIM)
A Partnership between the University of Maryland-Robert H. Smith School of Business and the University of International Business and Economics.
The Sino-US School of International Management is an institution of advanced management formed through an agreement between the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE), China, and the University of Maryland-Robert H. Smith School of Business, USA. Located on the main campus of UIBE, the Sino-US School of International Management absorbs the advantages and obtains the blessings of both the University of International Business and Economics and the University of Maryland. SIM has the official approval from both the Ministry of Education (NO. [2001] 60) and the Degree Granting Committee of the State Council (NO. [2001] 83). Students at UIBE are officially registered at the University of Maryland and, upon graduation, receive a University of Maryland EMBA diploma and a program completion certificate from UIBE.