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Academic Support Units

Chinese Businesses Case Centre

The Chinese Businesses Case Centre, inaugurated in December 2008, aims to focus on business case development and research activities on areas of business strategies, management issues, business functional issues, new business approaches, business venturing and entrepreneurial practice in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau and other locations with Chinese businesses, for the development of business theories and pedagogy, and advancement of business practices and knowledge in the region.

Institute for Enterprise Development

The Institute for Enterprise Development (IED) was established in 1988 as an integral part of the School of Business. It is the executive development, research and consultancy arm of the School, providing a linkage between the School and the private as well as public sectors.

Objectives

1.	To establish closer links between the private and public sectors and the School of Business through executive training and consultancy activities.
2.	To encourage and promote the development of research projects which are academically rigorous and of high practical value to the business and public community.
3.	To facilitate and co-ordinate joint research programmes and international conferences organized by Hong Kong Baptist University, other higher education and public institutions locally and overseas.

Policy Research

IED actively collaborates with the Government of HKSAR, private and public sectors to conduct policy research that helps formulate public policies and shape business practices.

Consultancy Services

IED undertakes in-house consultancy projects on contract basis for various public and private organizations in Hong Kong.

Enhancement of Leadership and Management of Christian Churches and Organizations in Hong Kong

Building on the Christian heritage of HKBU, IED initiated a special project on “Enhancement of Leadership and Management of Christian Churches and Organizations in Hong Kong”. The project aims to enhance the effective leadership and management of Christian churches and organizations through research, forums and seminars, training courses, etc.

Executive Development Training Programmes

To serve the needs of enterprises, professional organizations, government units and the business community in general, IED has designed and organized hundreds of executive training and development programmes since 1988. The programmes are developed with the assistance of the School’s faculty members, thereby ensuring the quality of content and presentation.

Public Forums and Seminars

Public forums and seminars are important activities of IED that provide opportunities for exchange and sharing of ideas and experiences. These forums and seminars are conducted by scholars from local and overseas institutions, business leaders, as well as faculty members of the School.

Dialogue with Community Leaders

From time to time, IED invites distinguished community leaders to conduct dialogue sessions with business students.

Executive Development Seminar Series

IED has organized free seminars under the Executive Development Seminar Series on topics related to corporate governance, China market development, logistics management and development, banking and finance, marketing, human resources management and business strategy. Speakers include eminent scholars and business leaders from various industries.

Conference

IED organises local as well as international conferences with participants from around the world.

Publications

IED Publications provide a forum for discussion and exchange of research ideas. On many occasions, results presented in our papers and cases have been taken up by the media. Since 1988, about 880 papers and cases have been published and they are distributed to a very large readership, locally and internationally.