Graduate Sharing
✨Voices of SEIM Graduates🌈✨
Students of the Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (SEIM) programme, offered by the School of Graduate Studies at Lingnan University, experienced a fulfilling and unforgettable academic journey during the 2024/25 academic year🎊! Our graduates 🎓 recently returned to campus for the 56th Congregation, where they shared their reflections on the SEIM programme🌻.
From the programme, I have learnt…
💬The programme inspired innovative thinking💡 and practical skills, equipping students with the ability to transform design concepts into implementable products or projects, and to further develop them into sustainable business operation models.
What attracts me most about the programme…
💬The programme emphasises practical application🌟. By integrating innovative ideas with technology, students designed smart furniture, smartphone applications and more for older adults👵🏻🧓🏼, enhancing their quality of life in meaningful ways.
The most memorable moment in the programme…
💬The care and guidance of dedicated instructors made students feel supported throughout their learning journey💖. Orientation and a variety of activities also helped students quickly become part of the SEIM family, leaving them with precious memories.
Alumni Stories
CHENG Yu
Wealth Management Manager, Manulife
2024 - 2025 Graduate
'My journey in the Master of Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (SEIM) at Lingnan University has been transformative. This program equipped me with both the theoretical knowledge and practical tools to drive meaningful social change. Through dynamic coursework and real-world projects, I learned to design sustainable business models that balance social impact and financial viability. The experience sharpened not only my strategic thinking and leadership skills but also, enabling me to pivot my career towards the social impact sector. More importantly, with a flexible mindset, I am now confidently applying these insights to develop innovative solutions for complex social challenges. Learning to pivot and adapt strategies has been a game-changer in my career, enabling me to thrive in the dynamic landscape of social innovation. This ability to embrace change is the program's most enduring gift. Highly recommended for those passionate about creating a better future! '
Andy QI
Media Company Owner
2024 - 2025 Graduate
SEIM, as an interdisciplinary graduate program bridging social sciences and business, has been a delightful surprise from the very start. During the interview, the warm demeanor of the two professors eased my nerves. After classes began in September, most sessions were held in the M+ Art Center office building adjacent to the Forbidden City. During breaks, gazing at the shimmering Victoria Harbour with a gentle breeze caressing my face, I truly felt the joy of thinking, "This tuition is worth every penny."
The subsequent three-day icebreaker camp at the Jockey Club Campground was packed with excitement. Activities like rock climbing and barbecues were interspersed with workshops and mini-lessons on design methodologies. Guided by professors, classmates from diverse backgrounds spoke freely, not only quickly building closer relationship but also gaining clear insights into the program's direction. The most striking aspect of the project-based teaching was its emphasis on practice over paperwork. We visited nonprofit organizations for real-world observation, explored commercial tech exhibitions to broaden our horizons, listened to successful entrepreneurs share practical experience, and learned tools like modeling and apps to refine business concepts. In the latter half of the semester, groups conducted in-depth field research on their chosen topics, applying the methodologies learned to complete their final projects. This immersive learning experience made every effort feel truly worthwhile.
