{"id":7531,"date":"2021-09-20T14:25:38","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T06:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/?p=7531"},"modified":"2021-11-17T16:20:31","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T08:20:31","slug":"iftm-welcomes-new-intake-of-postgraduate-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/iftm-welcomes-new-intake-of-postgraduate-students\/","title":{"rendered":"IFTM welcomes new intake of postgraduate students"},"content":{"rendered":"\u4e2d\u6587\u6458\u8981 \/ Summary in Chinese<\/span>\n

IFTM has welcomed this September a new batch of 42 students enrolled in either postgraduate diploma or master\u2019s degree programmes. Several students indicate that one of the reasons they selected the Institute was because of its reputation as a leader in tourism and hospitality education.<\/p>\n

The new cohort come to IFTM from a variety of backgrounds. Students include seasoned professionals as well as fresh graduates, hailing from either Macao, Hong Kong or the Mainland.<\/p>\n

Having graduated from IFTM a decade ago, it was a desire for personal and professional growth that inspired Ms. Florence Lou Weng I to pursue a Master\u2019s Degree in International Hospitality Management at the Institute. The Macao local says this is the right time to further her studies, after accumulating reasonable experience working in the hotel sector.<\/p>\n

While experience is highly valued in hospitality, knowledge and academic qualifications are also important, states Ms. Lou. \u201cTaking the International Hospitality Management programme opens new opportunities to me,\u201d she says, including ones abroad, as \u201cIFTM\u2019s programmes are recognised worldwide\u201d.<\/p>\n

The Institute\u2019s international reputation led Mainland student Ms. Phoebe Li Xiaojuan to apply to IFTM for postgraduate study. She is now enrolled on the International Tourism Management Master\u2019s Degree Programme, having previously completed a bachelor\u2019s degree in tourism studies at Sun Yat-sen University, in Guangdong Province.<\/p>\n

Alongside IFTM\u2019s high position in several global academic rankings, Ms. Li was also attracted to the Institute for its approach to education. \u201cI wanted to experience a different study environment, one outside the Mainland,\u201d she states.<\/p>\n

Ms. Li is impressed by what she found at IFTM. \u201cThere are some differences between the teaching methods here and what I had experienced before. Courses are taught by modules, which makes students study in a more intensive way: we can really focus on a subject for weeks, and have a more immersive learning experience,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

A key challenge for Mainland students coming to Macao is adapting to life in the city. Ms. Li highlights the support she has received from IFTM. \u201cTeaching and administrative staff are always ready to help me solve all sorts of problems. I am really thankful for that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Discovery journey<\/strong><\/p>\n

IFTM hosted on 6 September a welcoming programme for its new postgraduate students. It took place at the Taipa Campus. The event included distribution of welcoming kits and a campus tour.<\/p>\n

IFTM President Dr. Fanny Vong Chuk Kwan said in a speech during the event that joining a postgraduate programme at the Institute was \u201cnot only a journey of learning, but also a journey of discovery.\u201d Dr. Vong stated she hoped new students could deepen their research interests via postgraduate study, contributing to their career development and to advancing knowledge in a range of fields.<\/p>\n

Ms. Irene Wan Wing Yan, enrolled on IFTM\u2019s Hospitality and Tourism Management Master\u2019s Degree Programme, is excited to be furthering her studies at the Institute. She praises its links to the industry, and expects these can contribute to her education. \u201cI hope there will be opportunities for me to accumulate practical experience,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Ms. Wan recently completed a bachelor\u2019s degree programme on convention and event management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The Hongkonger points out postgraduate classes at IFTM differ from her undergraduate study, requiring significant critical thinking from students.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to pay full attention to what is said in class, take notes and discuss with others the content of case studies,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Fellow programme student Ms. Abrio Wong Hio Ieng echoes Ms Li\u2019s opinion, saying \u201cthere is a lot of class discussion and case study analysis\u201d at postgraduate programmes at IFTM.<\/p>\n

The graduate from the University of Macau states that students \u201care always actively participating\u201d in discussions. \u201cThis made me realise that I needed to take the initiative as well,\u201d says Ms. Wong.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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