Opening Ceremony Welcomes New Students to the Business Administration Department
On 25 August 2026, the Department of Business Administration (BA) proudly hosted its official opening ceremony for new undergraduate students, extending a warm and enthusiastic welcome to its latest intake. The event served as both an introduction to university life and a celebratory milestone, drawing together faculty members and the incoming cohort in a spirit of shared purpose and academic ambition.
Opening Ceremony 2026
In her inspiring opening address, Dr. Monica Law, Head of the Department of Business Administration, cordially invited the new students to become active members of the BA family. She strongly encouraged them to immerse themselves in the diverse range of academic and co-curricular opportunities available, with special emphasis on student exchange programmes, local and overseas internships, and professionally oriented seminars. Dr. Law underscored that these experiences are not merely supplementary but integral to cultivating a well-rounded education. She urged students to embrace their new academic life at Hong Kong Shue Yan University with curiosity, resilience and an open mind.
Dr. Monica Law, Head of the Department of Business Administration, delivered her opening address.
Following Dr. Law’s address, the Department’s two Associate Heads, Dr. Roy Ho and Dr. Alice Chung, delivered a comprehensive and insightful presentation on the structure and distinctive features of the BA curriculum. They walked the new students through the programme’s core components, elective pathways and capstone projects, while also highlighting the flexibility built into the course design to accommodate diverse career aspirations. Beyond the academic framework, Dr. Ho and Dr. Chung elaborated on the wide array of support systems available, including mentorship initiatives, career development workshops and networking events with industry practitioners. Their detailed briefing left the incoming cohort with a clear roadmap for both their academic progression and personal growth over the coming years.
Dr. Roy Ho, Associate Head of the Department of Business Administration, presented an overview of the BA curriculum.
Dr. Alice Chung, Associate Head of the Department of Business Administration, outlined the programme structure and support systems.
The ceremony proved to be a significant and auspicious occasion for the BA Department, marking not only the formal start of the academic year but also the beginning of each student’s individual journey towards professional excellence and lifelong learning. With a palpable sense of optimism and collective determination, the event set an inspiring and forward-looking tone for the years ahead, reinforcing the Department’s commitment to nurturing future leaders in the business world.
Incoming students joined faculty members for a group photo after the opening ceremony .
