DFI Retail Group and PolyU SPEED sign MoU to introduce Hong Kong's first retail QF Level 6 programme

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The programme will equip DFI team members with the future skills and knowledge required for success in the retail sector.

DFI Retail Group (DFI) and The School of Professional Education and Executive Development of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU SPEED), the unit under the College of Professional and Continuing Education of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (CPCE), have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 9 May 2024, with the aim to attract and nurture retail talent.

As part of the agreement, DFI and PolyU SPEED will introduce Hong Kong’s first Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 6 programme in the field of retail, which is equivalent to a Master level, This is aimed to equip DFI team members with the future skills and knowledge required for success in the retail sector.

In addition, the collaboration will also focus on the development of a retail QF Level 5 programme. Equivalent to a Bachelor level, the programme aims at providing DFI team members with a solid foundation in retail management.

As a collaborative partnership between the two parties, DFI will also provide internship opportunities and organise business case competitions for CPCE students to enhance their skills and industry knowledge through practical experience in a real-world retail environment.

Commenting on the collaboration, Joy Xu, Group Chief People & Culture Officer of DFI, said: “By combining our industry knowledge with PolyU's academic expertise, we aim to create impactful educational programmes and opportunities that will benefit both our team members and the retail industry as a whole."

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(Front row L-R: Joy Xu, Group Chief People & Culture Officer of DFI Retail Group, Dr. Jason Chan, MH, JP, Director of PolyU SPEED and Associate Dean of College of Professional and Continuing Education (Information and Development)

Back row L-R: Steve Lai, General Manager of QF Secretariat, Prof. Peter Yuen, Dean of College of Professional and Continuing Education of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (CPCE), Benedict Li – Acting Group Talent Management & Organisational Development Director of DFI Retail Group)