On 22nd February, 2014, a DBA candidate lunch gathering was organized by the Faculty of Business inviting 2013 & 2014 DBA candidates to enhance further acquaintance with their supervisors and amongst the students themselves.
The gathering began with an inspiring speech delivered by Professor Su-Seng Pang, Acting Rector and Dean of Faculty of Business. He shared his graduate studies experiences in the United States and noted the differences between the nature of Doctor of Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy and remarked the promising prospect of the latter. Professor Pang encouraged postgraduate students to actively seek interaction with their supervisors. He further remarked that students should be fully committed in their studies; one should cultivate critical thinking and develop inquisitive mindset. Supervisor’s greatest contentment was to witness students’ achievement in both of the academic and business aspects.
Dr. Gavin Chau, Associate Dean of Faculty of Business expressed the same line of thoughts and encouraged students to initiate communication with supervisors and to seriously indulge in the field of research aiming to achieve spectaculars results to make the life of DBA study a memorable one.
Following the enlightening speeches, DBA candidates discussed their research issues over lunch with their supervisors and presented their progress report at length. Students expressed appreciation to Dr. Eva Khong, Graduate Program Coordinator, Michelle, Floria and Celeste for their effort in organizing the said event.
