testimonials

Name:        Jannuzzi Dario

Programme:    M.Sc. SEEM 2012 Graduate

Company:    Geneva

I enrolled as a full-time student in the SEEM Master’s programme and I am extremely happy about the choice I made.

The SEEM programme enabled me to strengthen my knowledge in Engineering Management, Operations and Logistics and broadened my understanding of Financial Engineering and IT.  Courses were taught by extremely well prepared teachers, and tutors were very supportive and active in helping students with internship and job applications.

Last but not least, this experience in Hong Kong literally opened my eyes on the whole APAC region, not only from a business point of view, but also from a social and cultural perspective.

Name:         Alex Xu

Programme:    SEEM 2008 Graduate

Company:    PwC

It is my pleasure to share with you that I just got admitted to the INSEAD MBA program in Europe starting in January 2013.  INSEAD is my dream school for pursuing higher education in Business, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you again for all the support you have provided for my MBA application including the supporting letter and encouragement throughout the past 8 years).
 
As you may know, I graduated from Department of SEEM 5 years ago. When I look back on my years in CUHK and SEEM, I find our SEEM faculty, professors and alumni really influenced me a lot on both my career aspiration and personal values. I would like to thank you again and hope to contribute my experience back to our students and alumni.
 
Let’s keep in touch and I look forward to next SEEM sharing event.

Name:        April Shing

Programme:    M.Sc. SEEM 2012 Graduate

Company:    Hongkong International Terminals

I found my interests in project management through my work in the past few years, while I was also interested to have basic knowledge of finance and logistic. Thus, I chose M.Sc. in SEEM, which offers a wide range of courses including project management, financial analysis and securing trading, logistics and data mining, etc.
 
Besides regular lectures, the programme offers different kinds of seminars and workshops  such as interview and dressing skill, sharing by experts and leaders from logistic and banking industries and company visits which have broadened my horizon.

In addition to the enhancement of both my knowledge and horizon, I have gained valuable and thorough experience in teamwork building. I also had chances to complete projects with classmates from different cultures including mainland and oversea.
 
M.Sc. in SEEM is definitely a master programme I would highly recommend it to my friends.

Name:         Liang Fang

Programme:    M.Sc. ECLT 2012 Graduate

Company:     BMT Asia Pacific

I started my internship in BMT Asia Pacific in February 2012. I took  internship because I wanted to enhance my hands-on experience in the business world and my communication skills. Therefore, at the beginning of my internship I told my lecturer in charge that I really wanted to learn more and I would work hard on my job.

Since BMT is a global consulting firm, I have learnt a lot during my internship. I started with tasks like data collection, information researching from which I learnt some useful information channels.

When I was free, I had chances to read some project reports written by full time colleagues . I  learnt – their way of thinking and writing styles. After I had grasped the basic understanding about the project in which I was involved, I started making cold calls to different Asian countries which was the most thrilling part of my internship. This cold call experience has made me more confident in talking with others. Apart from the works  mentioned above, I also assisted in organizing workshops for projects and I had a chance to meet business leaders in logistics industry. They shared their views about the logistics industry in Hong Kong and how they face the current situation.  I was also given a chance to draft some parts of project reports after I had learnt by myself how to write a report in BMT format.

After this wonderful internship, I have gained more than I expected. From this internship, I met a lot of excellent colleagues. I am now more confident of the business world and to begin my new journey in Finland. I wish everyone of you can enjoy your school years in Hong Kong. It is a nice place to be there and learn!

Name:        Wilson Lee

Programme:    SEEM 2014 Class

Company:    Hankyu Hanshin Express

My internship experience was unique and rewarding. Working in a logistics company helped me understand the real practice of logistics operations a lot better. I would really thank the department for making such an exclusive arrangement for SEEM students.

I worked in Hankyu Hanshin’s warehouse in Interlink, a warehousing complex situated near the Kwai Tsing Container Terminal No.9. It was great to work in such a huge warehouse dealing with tons of goods everyday. Co-ordinating the manpower in the warehouse is really a very practical skill that cannot be acquired at school, but it’s essential for a logistics practitioner.

Combining the practical skills obtained from the internship with my past experience in the logistics team of a leading engineering consulting firm, I am confident and well-prepared for stepping into the industry.

Name: Jacky Wong

Programme: Ph.D. SEEM 2007 Graduate

Company: FedEx

As a graduate of the SEEM Department, I have learned a lot of knowledge in many areas which are truly constructive to both my career and research development. Unlike traditional engineering programmes which emphasis on teaching professional engineering topics, SEEM nurtured me all-round ranging from engineering management principles,, financial concepts to information technologies. These kinds of knowledge are basic and a must for us to have in this competitive and global business environment. Now, I am a business analyst in an international express company and definitely I can tell you that the knowledge that I derived from SEEM is vital for my career development. I truly believe that SEEM is a wise choice for you.

Name:         Grace Chow

Programme:    M.Sc. SEEM 2008 Graduate

Company:    HSBC

Studying in SEEM at CUHK has become one of my happiest time. Through this 3-years course, I have learnt programming techniques, logical thinking, and most importantly the cooperation skills of working with people in the business.

I started my career in HSBC working as a System Analyst Programmer. I was responsible for project development and  supporting issues. SEEM trained me to be able to adapt quickly to a new environment. In the business world, you are always expected to complete every task in a very tight schedule.

As I moved on to be a Senior IT Officer, I needed to take the tasks of both a coordinator and a developer. It’s challenging to work with different parties, but it’s fascinating to have project completed successfully. It requires a good combination of communication , coordination and interpersonal skills, with which SEEM already provided  me.

I would like to conclude that SEEM is a good choice for your personal growth and future career as well.

Name:         Hugo Chu

Programme:    SEEM 2013 Class

Company:     JP Morgan

Working at the technology group of a global investment bank requires both high quality of work and speedy delivery of results– this is the truth I genuinely realized during my internship at J.P Morgan. I was assigned to the Equity Derivatives Group – Rapid Application Development team, which develop light-weight applications on top of gigantic databases using RAD methodology.

Over the last ten years, cutting-edge technologies have completely reshaped the market landscape; from high frequency trading to complex derivatives, the omnipresence of technology in banking has made this industry more dynamic than ever. Increasingly stringent and diverse regulatory requirements in APAC have also put much constraint on the systems we operate – that’s why there is an ongoing effort to change our IT strategy for the next 5 years.

Throughout my internship at J.P. Morgan, I worked with very talented people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. However, what really impressed me most was the amount of trust bestowed upon me – I was given maximum freedom in the design of my software and could escalate issues to senior management should I felt necessary. By the end of the internship, several strategic teams in EMEA and APAC even invited me to present to them the technologies I had used  since they are also interested in them.

It is a culture that encourages honest opinions and rewards hard work; as such, even interns can expect to make an impact. In my opinion, this is the ideal workplace for technology students like me.

Name:             Li Chun Kit

Programme:  SEEM 2012 Graduate

Company:      Bloomberg L.P., Global Technical Support

Three-years time in SEEM was really a fruitful and enjoyable period for me. Not only the knowledge I gained from books and lecture is valuable, but it is also a good place for me to equip myself to become more competitive.

Unlike other traditional engineering programmes, SEEM offers a wide range of courses such as project management, finance and mathematical knowledge which enabled me to know how to apply engineering to the business world.

These are the key elements to my future success in this fast-paced financial world. If you also want to discover your true potential and gain valuable experience in your university life, I strongly recommend SEEM to you.