Our Motto, Vision, Mission and Values

In preparing the Plan, the SPC was guided by the principles and spirits described in the PolyU's Motto and statement of Vision, Mission and Values which are produced below:

Motto: To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind.
Vision: To become a 'preferred university' offering 'preferred programmes' and producing 'preferred graduates'.
Mission:

"Academic Excellence in a Professional Context" through

Programmes that are application-oriented and produce graduates who can apply theories in practice.

Research of an applied nature relevant to industrial, commercial and community needs.

Intellectual and comprehensive development of students within a caring environment.

Dedicated partnerships with business, industry and the professions.

Enabling mature learners to pursue life-long learning.

Values: We recognise and embrace the following values which are fundamental to our success:
  People We value integrity, freedom and creativity of individuals. We take calculated risks. We build teamwork through individual development and by synergistic use of their talents. We provide a caring environment in which students and staff pursue personal and institutional development.
  Performance We demand good performance and reward excellence in performance. We encourage innovation, practicality, entrepreneurship, and the pursuit of academic and management excellence.
 

Productivity

We treasure the investment the community has made in us and strive to deliver quality results in a most cost-effective manner through a simple management structure, efficient processes, effective "checks-and-balances" and vigorous quality assurance mechanisms.
  Partnership We, members of the University, are partners in pursuing our shared vision. Together, we are partners of the community sharing common goals and valuing mutual benefits.