The 2023 FHTM Graduation Ceremony Was Held Successfully

The Graduation Ceremony of the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management (FHTM) of Macau University of Science and Technology (M.U.S.T.) was held in the afternoon of June 7, 2023, in the Auditorium of the Teaching Building Block R. This year, under the witness of more than 450 advisory board members, teachers, relatives, and friends, 250 FHTM graduates attended the graduation ceremony.

Scene at the Graduation Ceremony

Chair Professor Zhu Yizhun, Associate Vice-President of M.U.S.T., and Professor Ben. K Goh, Dean of the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, attended the ceremony and presented the graduation certificates to graduates of the Master of International Tourism Management, Master of Hotel Management, Bachelor of International Tourism Management, Bachelor of Hotel Management, and Bachelor of Food and Beverage Management. The officiating guests at the ceremony also included members of the faculty’s Advisory Board namely Ms. Celia Lao, CEO of HKG and Macau of AirAsia; Ms. Zuleika Mok, Senior Vice-President - Human Resources of Wynn Macau; Ms. Peck Yoke Chan, Vice-President of Human Resources - Recruitment & Expatriate Services of MELCO Resorts; Mr. Francis Tan, Vice-President of Learning & Talent Management of MGM; Mr. Jens Busch, Vice-President - Europe & Asia Pacific of HVS Executive Search; Mr. Lourence Ho, Director of Human Resources of Sands China; Mr. Alfred Ng, Director of Macau Services Division of Shun Tak of Turbojet; Mr. Vincent Ieong, Chairman of Macau Food & Beverage Industry Development Association; Ms. Betty Fung, Owner of Triple Taste Limited; FHTM Alumni Mr. Lawrence Chen, HR Business Partner of Hey Tea; and Mr. Patrick Wong, Chairman of Regal Fine Wines Ltd., as well as teachers, staff, parents, and friends of graduates.

Associate Vice-President Zhu Yizhun Presented Graduation Certificates to Master Graduates

Honor Cord Ceremony by Dean Ben K. Goh

Dean Ben. K. Goh welcomed the guests and congratulated the graduates on their accomplishments, inviting them to stand and applaud the family and friends who have supported them these last four years. He encouraged students to keep learning, step outside their comfort zone, and be kind and welcomed the graduates to join the Alumni Association.

Dean Ben. K. Goh Delivered a Speech

As representatives of outstanding graduates, Liu Sifan, a graduate of Master of International Tourism Management, and Wu Ziyue, a graduate of Bachelor of International Tourism Management, delivered speeches on behalf of all the graduates. They expressed their gratitude to M.U.S.T. as they have been taught to be persistent and responsible people. At M.U.S.T., they felt freedom, equality, tolerance, openness, and the pursuit of truth. They have learned how to pursue universality in diversity and respect diversity in universality. They noted that it’s not the dream that they should chase, but the experiences on the journey to fulfilling their dreams. They are grateful to their alma mater for providing them with opportunities and for encouraging and supporting them to make the impossible possible.

Speeches by Graduate Representatives

Associate Vice President Zhu Yizhun Declared the End of the Ceremony

Finally, Associate Vice President Zhu Yizhun declared the end of the ceremony and conveyed good wishes to all fresh graduates.