I’ve had a happy and fulfilling four years of PhD study in the PolyU School of Finance & Accounting. The school has provided thoughtful and helpful courses, and has invited well-known scholars from all over the world to conduct research workshops and seminars. These have given us many opportunities to gain access to the academic frontier, and communicate and study with scholars around the world. The school’s highly inclusive academic atmosphere has enabled us to conduct research and choose supervisors based on our own interests. The professors have been productive and willing to help and guide students, while the school's rich database of resources and its adequate research funding have also contributed to the possibilities and potential for our research. With this support, I and many other students have been able to publish top-tier journal papers before graduating. The school has also helped us develop our presentation and teaching skills, giving us first-hand teaching experience by teaching tutorials in the senior years. The school is really like a big family: we often hike and play sports together, adding a lot of fun to our study and research life.

It opened a beautiful world to me when I collided with the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies. Multicultural communication has broadened my horizons and changed not only my view of the world but also my view of values. PolyU has provided the training and practice that I needed to become an effective teaching assistant. It also offers abundant opportunities for research students to communicate with top researchers by conducting seminars and symposiums, and providing financial support to students to attend top-tier conferences. This year, I’ve submitted research reports on the international conferences POMS-HK and POMS-China, and have received valuable feedback. My supervisor is both my research guide and life mentor. He’s continually motivated me during my research journey. I’ve learned to see things with sharp, clear vision, and to never give up, especially when confronted with difficulties. The strict requirements for research and the high standard of cultivating young scholars make PolyU a competitive place to study.

Studying at the PolyU Department of Management and Marketing (MM)'s Research Postgraduate programme is a unique experience. The collaborative and welcoming vibe has helped me easily adapt to my new life as a PhD student and has been a tremendous help with my learning and research. The department organises group gathering events to help newcomers overcome the anxiety and stress associated with the PhD journey. The department has a student-centred focus and constantly promotes close collaboration between students and established scholars. At PolyU MM, you can freely explore the topics and research questions that interest you, and work with professors in that specific area under the mentor rotation system. The department also offers abundant research-related resources for students. You will have the opportunity to enrol in courses offered by leading scholars in PolyU’s sister institutions and attend seminars hosted by world-class researchers. This exposure will keep you informed about cutting-edge theories and research programmes around the globe. The department also provides generous funding opportunities and access to a state-of-the-art behavioural lab for PhD and MPhil students. The department is not only dedicated to training prolific researchers, but also to nurturing qualified faculty for esteemed universities worldwide, which helps to facilitate the well-rounded development of students. You will have the chance to acquire soft skills that are essential for your future career, such as how to connect with others in academia and how to become an effective teacher. In summary, studying at PolyU MM is an immensely rewarding and transformative experience that provides unparalleled opportunities for academic growth and personal development.