Alumni

Learning policymaking is learning how we can make a difference in the world, and MPUP provided me this excellent opportunity by inspiring classes and enriched academic activities including seminars and organization visits. After this 1-year study journey, I have had deeper understandings of the policymaking process, research method, crisis management as well as public policies in Greater China, which are all very useful to my daily research work.

Emphasising the importance of multidisciplinary learning, the MPUP programme of CUHK has deepened my knowledge and understanding in different fields of studies. From social policies to environmental policies; from public relations to economics, the courses here have trained us to be multi-talents who are able to think from different points of view. What surprised me the most is the pooling of talents in which classmates are from different academic backgrounds and sectors of the society. During in-class discussions and after-class activities, we often exchange our ideas, opinions and job experiences with each other. All these fruitful communications help broaden my horizon and widen my personal network with professionals from different areas. Furthermore, the programme has also provided us with practical career training and consultation, such as AO/EO workshop and alumni sharing. All these well prepared me for my JRE exam and EO interview when I was applying for the post. In sum, the programme not just provides me with knowledge and theory, but also extensive personal network and career training which make me “a better me”.

The interdisciplinary design of MPUP is impressive. Overseas and local experts teach courses in their respective fields of expertise such as public administration, innovation and economic policy-making. MPUP does not only offer an eye-opening experience to students to explore different analytic frameworks but also equips them with capabilities to think holistically and formulate viable suggestions on practical policy problems. As such, studying MPUP is a very rewarding experience, and I will surely recommend it to those who are interested in pursuing their studies in public policy.

Working as a consultant, my major duties include advising on recruitment matters and identifying suitable talents for client companies in banking and finance industry. The MPUP learning experience enabled me to think in a comprehensive way. The class diversity shaped my open-mindedness and appreciation for unique talents of classmates while teachers’ sharing broadened my horizon. I found all these beneficial to my work. In particular, I considered the course ‘Crisis Management and Public Governance’ widely applicable to my job not only in handling interpersonal relationship, but also to my personal growth and self-image building.

I consider MPUP a splendid adventure to a new learning area. The programme covers a wide range of knowledge, from economics to policies, which is beyond my expectation. We have been trained with thought-provoking theories of policymaking to conduct analysis from different perspectives. Also, the MPUP community is what I will always cherish. The programme organized wonderful social activities, e.g. the tram party offering us a panoramic view of Hong Kong. I would recommend MPUP to everyone who is interested in multidisciplinary study. It will offer you a fantastic academic and social experience.

I highly recommend the MPUP programme. Not only does it offers me the academic rigor, but also the flexibility to study on a part-time basis. Moreover, the lectures are conducted by professors widely recognized in their research subjects. The materials used in class and discussions are very relevant for the analysis of current public policies both in Hong Kong and other Asian economies. I am confident that the knowledge and experience acquired while studying the MPUP programme will bring about a very positive impact on my future professional development.

Emphasizing on the integration of theories and practice, MPUP has provided me a platform to understand the operation of public policy in the real world through studying of public policy concepts and conducting in-depth analysis on specific topics. Apart from enriching my knowledge about policy-making, with the guidance from an interdisciplinary team of scholars and the well-designed curriculum, I also got the opportunities to strengthen my critical thinking skills through exchanging ideas with professionals from different fields; and deepen my understanding of various aspects of the society through exploring into diverse research areas. Such capability attained and insight gained will be valuable assets for my future career development.

Learning in MPUP not only teaches me how different stakeholders interact in the policymaking process, but also provides me with the important epistemology in how we can make life better for people. Dedicated to voicing out for the disadvantaged people suffering from health inequality, such those suffering from dementia, I believe my research can influence more and more people working in the field of healthcare and medicine to address the inequality. What’s more, I will never forget how studying with people from different discipline areas in MPUP shapes my thinking. I am so lucky to share that I had a wonderful journey with our professors, classmates and other programme members, who always encourage and support me to live my own life.