"School recognition, flexibility, and a powerful network are paramount. The part-time structure allows me to relentlessly pursue my career while earning my degree simultaneously." – Elaine Pun Elaine Pun is a distinguished Wealth Management professional, holding SFC License Type 1, CFA Level I and ESG Investing. She currently serves as a Client Services Manager in Private Wealth Management at Standard Chartered and previously worked at UBS as a Client Account Manager in Global Wealth Management. Building upon her Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the HKU, she is currently advancing her career trajectory through the HKU part-time MBA. In this feature, Elaine emphasizes the transformative power of cohort diversity, beyond the institution's premier reputation and formidable alumni network in the finance sector. Engaging with peers from vastly different disciplines—ranging from healthcare and nutrition to law enforcement and global shipping—has fundamentally broadened her analytical frameworks. This cross-industry exposure sharpens her problem-solving capabilities, equipping her with the agile leadership skills essential for navigating and innovating within today's complex financial landscape. "I can learn from them, their mindset, their problem-solving skills. It allows me to go to infinity in terms of my thinking, my career."