7 June 2016
Economics and Finance Departmental Retreat
The Economicsand Finance departmental retreat was held on 7 June 2016 for the purpose of promotingteam spirit. Dr David Chui, Head of the Department of Economics and Finance,gave an introductory speech to set the retreat going. One of the key focuses ofthis retreat was to discuss the impending AACSB accreditation. In order toensure that each member understands clearly the ways to achieve thequalification, Dean Raymond So, School of Business, and Dr David Chui gavean in-depth sharing of their views on the guidelines of meeting the standardsof AACSB accreditation.
Afterwards,members played the role of students in a hands-on game using the Bloombergterminals at the Financial Trading Laboratory, led by Mr Bosco Yim, Manager ofthe Laboratory. Members were amazed with the multiple financial functions ofthe terminals.
To unwindand de-stress after a semester’s worth of hard work, members participated in arelaxation session consisting of stretching exercises and group activities guidedby the college’s PE teachers at the Sports Hall. Team spirit was enhanced whenmembers strived to accomplish the group activities together. The fun-filledretreat ended with a relaxing and cheerful lunch.
