Chartered Management School of

Distance Learning (Registered under the Education Ordinance of The Hong Kong Education Department No. 543942)

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Patrons/Honorary Patrons of CMA & CMS

0 張有興 CBE 太平紳士

Dr. Hilton Cheong-Leen, CBE, JP, Chev.Legion d’Honneur

FCHMA, FCHAD, FAPCA

－ 香港立法局1973-1979及1985-1988年度議員

Member of The Legislative Council, Hong Kong (1973-1979, 1985-1988)

－ 香港市政局1981-1986年度主席

Chairman of The Urban Council, Hong Kong (1981-1986)

－ 原國際獅子總會中國港澳303區總監

Past District Governor, The Lions Clubs International District 303 HK & Macau, China

23 November 2011

“On the occasion of the Tenth Anniversary of the Chartered Management School of Distance Learning, I wish to convey my Warmest Congratulations to Dr. Stephen Shum and his dedicated staff who have given untiring service in providing quality Distance Education to those who needed and benefited from it. With the fast-paced development of information technology, quality Distance Learning will continue to be a great boon for those who want to improve their knowledge and seek more opportunity for personal development.  I look forward to the School’s further success in making available quality Distance Education in Hong Kong.”

 

0 黃星華 GBS, OBE太平紳士

Professor Dr. Dominic S.W. Wong, GBS, OBE, JP

FCHMA, FCHAD, FAPCA

－ 前香港特別行政區房屋局局長

Former Secretary for Housing, Hong Kong SAR Government

－ 前香港政府郵政署署長

Former Postmaster General, Hong Kong Government

－ 前香港教育署署長

Former Director of Education, Hong Kong Government

November 2011

“I am delighted that the Chartered Management School of Distance Learning has devoted the past ten years to the provision of high quality education and training for personal or corporate improvement in Hong Kong. The impressive efforts of Professor Stephen Shum and his staff must be duly recognized.  As the Honorary Patron, I send my warmest congratulations to the Chartered Management School of Distance Learning on the occasion of its 10^th Anniversary, and on its many successes and contribution to life-long education and human resources development in Hong Kong. I wish the School continued success in the years to come."

 

0 張惠彬博士, 太平紳士

Professor Dr. Charles W.B. Cheung, JP

FCHMA, FCHAD, FAPCA

－ Director and Vice Chairman of Executive Committee, Metropolitan Bank (China) Ltd.

－ Non-executive Director and Chairman of Audit Committee, Pioneer Global Group Ltd.

(A Company Listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd.)

－ Non-executive Director and Chairman of Audit Committee, Sunshine Capital Investments Group Ltd.

(A Company Listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd.)

－ Director and Chairman of Audit Committee, Shanghai Electric Group Company Ltd.

(A Company Listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd.)

－ Non-executive and Director and Chairman of Remuneration Committee, Grand T.G. Holding Ltd.

(A Company Listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd.)

－ Non-executive Director of Audit Committee, Zhuhai Commercial Bank Ltd.

－ Former Director and Advisor of Tung Wah Group

－ Visiting Professor, School of Business, Nanjing University, China

－ Special Advisor to the President of the University of Victorial, Canada

21 November 2011

“…. In the past ten years, Chartered Management School of Distance Learning (CMS) has made great contributions to the promotion of its various programs and training in Hong Kong and in Mainland, and its worldwide co-operation with distinguished academic institutions... I will continue to support CMS to further undertake more educational projects for Hong Kong and Mainland. I wish CMS continued success in the years to come. Congratulations!”

 

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Honorary Senior Presidents / Senior Advisors of CMA/CMS

 

0 Ir. Dr. Sun-Wing Lui, Ph.D

FCHMA, FCHAD, FAPCA

－ Former Vice-President (2000-2010), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

－ Former Branch Director (1992-2000), The Hong Kong Productivity Council Kong

5 December 2011

 “… I wish to extend my heart-felt congratulations to the10^th Anniversary of Chartered Management School of Distance Learning. In my opinion, “strategy” and “management” are the two key factors for leaders and senior executives to focus on in all organizations and enterprises. Once right strategies, good management systems and capability are established, these will lead the organizations to be more effective, of higher quality and productivity, and more competitive in the global market.  I wish the School continued success in the years to come!”

 

0 Dr. Desmond Lee

FCHMA, FCHAD, FAPCA

－ Honorary Consul for Fiji Islands in Hong Kong

－ Former Member of the Legislative Council, Hong Kong

28 November 2011

 “I am pleased to provide a Congratulatory Message on the occasion of the 10^th Anniversary of the Chartered Management School of Distance Learning (CMS), sister School of the Charter Management Association “CMA” (1980). CMS has been making outstanding contributions to higher education in Hong Kong and the Mainland China. I have taken part in its academic activities regularly for the past decade, and have seen CMS train many talents for Hong Kong. … I would pay tribute to CMS for its achievements in the past 10 years and wish the School continuing success in the future. Congratulations!”

 

0 Dr. William W. Chu

FCHMA, FCHAD, FAPCA

－ President, U.S. States & Ports Association

－ Director, State of North Carolina Asia Pacific Office

21 November 2011

“… I am pleased to congratulate Chartered Management School of Distance Learning (CMS) on its 10^th Anniversary. CMS has done a remarkable job in providing extraordinary education to managers and CEOs in Hong Kong and the Mainland China. There are many successful leaders who have been trained and inspired, and I am sure CMS will continue to support the business world through its exceptional management programs… I look forward to another next decade of their outstanding job on human resources development. My warmest regards!”

 

0 Mr. Norman Li

FCHMA, FCHAD, FAPCA

－ Former President, U.S. States & Ports Association

－ Managing Director, State of Illinois Far East Office

25 November 2011

“It is my pleasure to offer my sincere congratulations on the momentous occasion of the Chartered Management School of Distance Learning (CMS)’s 10^th Anniversary… I know the School has done a great job and appreciate their remarkable success in promoting higher education and human resources development in Asia, including Hong Kong. For the past 10 years, CMS has played a significant role, both in Hong Kong and the Mainland China, bridged for outstanding international multi-country and multi-cultural co-operation. I am sure that CMS will continue its great contributions in the future. I look forward to the opportunity to work with the School with academic institutes from the U.S. in offering first-class educational training in Hong Kong. Again, I wish CMS a great success in the years to come. With warmest regards!”

 

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Honorary Presidents of CMA & Senior Advisors of CMS

 

0 Professor Joseph Y.S. Cheng, Ph.D, JP

FCHMA, FCHAD, FAPCA

－ Professor (Chair),

 City University of Hong Kong

November 2011

 “ … Recently, with the growing demand for graduate and postgraduate degree programs, the Chartered Management School of Distance Learning (CMS) has co-operated with the reputable Nobel University, California to offer high quality distance learning Top-up Final Year BBA and MBA degree programs in Hong Kong… CMS will certainly have a more significant role to play in Hong Kong’s future development…  I sincerely congratulate the CMS for its 10^th Anniversary and this is extended to Professor Stephen Shum, Supervisor and Principal of CMS for his contributions and dedications over the past 10 years for the mission of CMS. I am sure that CMS, with its on-going supports and efforts, will play a significant role in achieving the higher educational goals and standards of Hong Kong in the 21^st century.”

 

0 Dr. Leo K.W. Lok (駱健華律師), LL.D

FCHMA, FCHAD, FAPCA

－ Solicitor and Notary Public

－ 中國人民大學法學博士

－ 香港大學校董

－ Former Member of the Court of Convocation, The University of Hong Kong

21 November 2011

“I am pleased to convey my heartiest congratulations on the 10^th Anniversary celebration  of The Chartered Management School of Distance Learning (CMS), a sister School of The Charter Management Association “CMA” (1980). I have witnessed the great success of CMS over the past 10 years in promoting top quality distance learning education programs, joining hand-in-hand with CMA, in its worldwide co-operation with distinguished universities and institutions of higher learning… I am proud of its achievements under the dedicated efforts of Professor Stephen Shum. I am sure that CMS shall continue to grow in prosperity and success in the years to come.”

 

0 Dr. Dickson Wong (王啟達大律師、會計師)

BBA, Dip FS (Oxon), MBA, LL.B (Hon.), C.A. (Aust.), LL.D (Hon.)

FCHMA, FCHAD, FAPCA

－ Former Executive Director, T.S. Telecom Technologies Ltd

 (A Company Listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd.)

－ Former Member of The Board of Trustee, United College of The Chinese University of Hong Kong

－ Member of Fund Raising and Sponsorship Committee,

 The Open University of Hong Kong

21 November 2011

“As Senior Advisor of the Chartered Management School of Distance Learning "CMS", I am pleased to convey my heartfelt congratulations on its 10th Anniversary… CMS provides a wide range of training programs to meet the needs of junior to middle management executives in Hong Kong.  It encourages life-long and long-term partnership with the business community at large. Prosperity in the 21st Century relies on high standard education, and CMS is a big contributor to fulfill this need… I sincerely hope CMS every success in the years to come.”

 

0 Professor P.Chan, Ph.D

FCHMA, FCHAD, FAPCA

－ Full Professor of California State University, USA

“It is with great pride that I extend my congratulations to The Chartered Management School of Distance Learning (CMS) on the 10^th Anniversary of its naissance. CMS has come a long way from being a pioneer in distance learning to becoming a leading purveyor of distance education in Hong Kong and the Greater China region. With the recent partnership between CMA and Nobel University of USA, it would be a perfect time for CMS graduates holding Associate or Full Membership to continue their education by enrolling into the Top-up Final Year BBA and MBA programs of Nobel University. These programs are specifically designed to meet the needs of CMA members, so that they can get the maximum educational benefits. I wish our CMS graduates the very best and hope they will take full advantage of the high-quality programs offered by Nobel University in Hong Kong and China. May CMS continue its leadership role in distance learning for many more years to come. Congratulations!”

 

0 Professor Dr. Dennis Pollard, Ph.D

FCHMA, FCHAD, FAPCA

－ Retired Faculty Member of California State University, USA

－ Consultant to Fortune 500 companies and Asian Governments

“A well-known recent study by the US Department of Education reported that students who took distance learning courses outperformed their counterparts who took traditional “offline” courses 70% of the time! In a nutshell, this is what The Chartered Management School of Distance Learning (CMS) has been all about – providing distance learning at its very best! Now, on the momentous occasion of its 10^th Anniversary, CMS has even more to offer its graduates. They can now further their studies by taking distance learning degree programs offered by CMA’s new partner, the Nobel University of California. Congratulations to a great decade! I have no doubt that CMS will continue to bring exceptional value to its graduates!”

 

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Academic Director of CMA & CMS

 

0 Dr. William Chan (Assistant Professor)

－ Vice Chairman, Manchester Business School Alumni Association (China) & University

Approved Project Supervisor, MBS Global MBA Program

－ Former Deputy Secretary-General, Peking University Alumni Association (HK )

22 November 2011

“On this memorable occasion of the 10^th Anniversary of The Chartered Management School of Distance Learning (CMS) (registered with the Education Bureau Hong Kong), it is my honor as the Academic Director to extend my congratulations to its remarkable and impressive achievements over the past decade… the setting up of the Nobel University (Hong Kong Office) allows CMS graduates of good standing to further their academic studies for the Quality, Unique, Affordable, Practical and Efficient (QUAPE) distance learning Top-up Final Year BBA and MBA degree programs in Hong Kong. The year of 2011 earmarks an ignition of a growing stage of the CMS in its educational development. I sincerely wish CMS another 10-20-30 years of success.”

 

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Honorary Directors of CMA & Senior Advisors of CMS

 

0呂金房教授

－中國廣西百色市第三屆政協委員

－中國廣西邕江大學名譽教授

－香港中國西部研究發展促進會第一副主席

－香港廣東汕尾市同鄉總會名譽會長

－旺角街坊會永遠榮譽會長

15 November 2011

恭賀CMS十周年誌慶:

作育英才

貢獻社會

 

 

0 黃德倫博士Sir Dr. Alan T.L. Wong

FCHMA, FCHAD, FAPCA

－ 聖約翰(馬爾他)大司令官爵士

－ 歐洲馬爾他騎士團特派專員

－ Grand Commander, Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knight of Malta

－ 番禺橫瀝鎮政府經濟顧問

－ 山西省海聯會理事

－ 貴州省海聯會理事

－ 重慶市海聯會理事

－ 清遠市政協之友聯誼會理事

－ 原香港東區區議會民選議員

9 November 2011

鼓勵港人終身學習

提昇社羣教育水平

 

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Senior Advisors of CMA & CMS

 

0 Mr. William Lee, MScEcon (Wales), LL.B (Hons) (MMU)

BBA, DipNEBSM, FCHMA, MIMgt, ACIArb

－ Former Superintendent of Hong Kong Police Force

－ Former Director of Tung Fong Hung (東方紅)*

－ Former Director of Nam Pei Hong (南北行)*

－ Former Managing Director of G-Prop (Holdings) Ltd. (金匡企業有限公司)*

－ Part-time local Tutor of Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Criminology programme, Hull University

－ Part-time Adviser/Accessor for BA (Hons) Work Based Learning Studies

(Criminal Justice/Correction) Programme, Middlesex University

－ Part-time Lecturer of School of Professional and Continuing Education, University of Hong Kong

－ Part-time Lecturer of School of Professional Education, City University of Hong Kong

(* A Company Listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd)

19 December 2011

“I send my warmest congratulations to the Chartered Management School of Distance Learning (CMS) on the special occasion of its 10^th Anniversary. As the government continues to attach great important to the promotion of life-long learning. CMS has excelled itself by offering a wide range of quality distance learning programs in collaboration with overseas reputable universities and professional institutes.  As Senior Advisor, I therefore salute CMS as, over the years, it has nurtured numerous local senior executives into successful professional and scholars. Congratulations!”

 

0 Mr. Tony Cheng

－ Former Director of Yan Chai Hospital

21 November 2011

“It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the Chartere4d Management School of Distance Learning (CMS) on its 10^th Anniversary… I am sure CMS will offer high quality academic programs for senior executives and professionals in Hong Kong and China. More importantly, I am sure CMS, as one of the best distance learning programs providers, will help Hong Kong provide high quality programs of higher education in the years ahead. Congratulations!”

 

0 Mr. Terry Tsao, MBA (Warwick), CPA (Practising), CP

CA, ABINZ, AAIBF, ACIS, ACCM, BCA

－ CFO, Ningbo Yidong Electronic Company Ltd.

 (A Company Listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited)

－ Independent Non-Executive Director,

－ Uni-Bio Science Group Ltd.

 (A Company Listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited)

－ Senior Auditor, Deloitte HK

21 November 2011

“ … Chartered Management School of Distance Learning (CMS) is responsible for organizing and delivering quality education programs in Hong Kong … I am sure CMS will continue to focus on the areas of expertise and excellence that are of the highest quality, and provide excellent programs to its students in Hong Kong and the greater China region. I sincerely congratulate CMS on its magnificent 10^th Anniversary and Professor Stephen Shum the pioneer for his outstanding contributions, aspirations and motivated dedications over his tenure in the office. Once again, well done and my sincere best wishes are that CMS will continue its prosperity and accomplishment with zealous efforts. May the unfolding and the future be bright with many more memorable celebrations of achievements for CMS for the next decades!

 

0 Professor Alexander K. L. Chu, Ph.D

－ Professor of Sun Yat-Sen University, China

11 November 2011

恭賀CMS十周年誌慶:

作作生芒傚先賢

育德振民聲名顯

專研覃思攻遠志

才華橫溢永續延

薈集學子互砥礪

萃合匯聚社群前

精深博大教無類

英風亮節瞬十年

 

0 Mr. John W.K. Yu

  B.Sc., M.Sc. (Columbia), MBA, DBA (Cand.)

－ Former Director of New York Life International

20 November 2011

“I would like to extend my warmest greetings and congratulations to the 10th Anniversary of the Chartered Management School of Distance Learning (CMS). As the Senior Advisor of CMS, sincerely hope the CMS will continue to provide the quality education and good training programs for executives in Hong Kong and China.  I have confidence that CMS will play a significant role in the adult education for the continuing and sustainable development of Hong Kong.”

 

 

 

 

 

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