Where did the 2013 Bachelor of Science graduates go?

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1 I. Introduction The information in this paper is extracted from the Graduate Employment Survey of 2013 to answer the following questions about Bachelor of Science graduates:- - How many were employed six months after graduation? - Among those who pursued further studies, what programmes were they enrolled in? - Among those who were employed full-time, how long did it take them to get their first job offer? - In which sectors were they employed? - How much salary did they receive? - How many job offers did they receive? - Who were their employers and what were their job titles? II. Employment Situations in 2013 Of the 417 graduates from this programme, 389 responded to the survey. Their employment situations are listed below. BSc HKU Overall* No. % No. % No. % No. % No. of respondents % % % % Employed % % % % Unemployed seeking F/T job 1 0.3% 0 0.0% 7 0.3% 9 0.3% Further Studies 79 20% 77 21% % % Emigrated/Returned to home country 3 0.8% 0 0.0% % 2 0.1% Not seeking F/T job 3 0.8% 4 1.1% % % * HKU Overall refers to the figure for the total HKU population and includes M.B.,B.S. and B.D.S. graduates. Page 1

2 III. Further Studies graduates proceeded to postgraduate studies. The tables below show the academic programmes that they pursued and their sources of funds Academic Programme 1 Field of Study Ph.D. M.Phil. Taught Master (Coursework) Postgraduate Diploma / Certificate Bachelor's Degree Business Administration/Management Education Mechanical Engineering Medical Science Science No Response = Source of Funds 2013 No. of Graduates Full Scholarship 20 Own Funds 17 Scholarship+Teaching Assistantship/Studentship 7 Government Grant + Loan 4 Scholarship + Own Funds 5 Teaching Assistantship/Studentship 12 No Response = 14 Page 2

3 IV. Time Taken to Secure Employment The time taken for graduates to secure employment is shown below. 216 % of new graduates who have secured employment 215 By the end of May or before 25% 26% June 44% 42% July 60% 62% August 80% 79% September 89% 89% October 95% 96% November 97% 98% December 99% 100% January 100% 100% February 100% 100% No Response = 69 V. Employment Sectors The majority of Bachelor of Science graduates were employed in Commerce & Industry, while others were employed in Community, Social & Personal Services, Educational Institutions and the Civil Service. Sector % of graduates Commerce & Industry 74% 73% Community, Social & Personal Services 13% 15% Educational Institutions 11% 8.3% 20 7 Civil Service 2.7% 4.1% No Response = Page 3

4 VI. Basic Salary and Gross Income The remuneration received by Bachelor of Science graduates is shown below. Basic Salary Gross Income BSc HKU Average* BSc HKU Average* Mean $13,423 $12,567 $18,778 $18,662 $14,395 $13,131 $19,547 $19,598 Median $12,000 $12,000 $15,000 $15,000 $13,000 $12,000 $16,000 $15,833 Minimum $8,000 $6,000 $5,000 $2,000 $7,000 $6,000 $5,000 $6,000 Maximum $45,000 $40,000 $83,333 $60,000 $45,000 $40,000 $83,333 $150,000 * HKU Average refers to the figure for the total HKU population and includes M.B.,B.S. and B.D.S. graduates. VII. Number of Full-Time Job Offers The number of job offers received by Bachelor of Science graduates is shown in the following table. No. of job offers received No. of graduates (% of graduates) One 105 (50%) Two 62 (30%) Three 26 (13%) Four 8 (3.8%) Five 5 (2.4%) Six 1 (0.5%) Seven 1 (0.5%) No Response = Page 4

5 VIII. Names of Employers and Job Titles 34 The job titles of Bachelor of Science graduates in full-time employment and the names of their employers are listed below. Employers Job Titles Civil Service - - HKSAR - Executive Officer II - HKSAR - Census and Statistics Department - Research Manager - HKSAR - Education Bureau - Laboratory Technician - HKSAR - Hong Kong Police Force - Inspector - HKSAR - Leisure and Cultural Services Department - Logistic Assistant - Hospital Authority - Clerk - Hospital Authority - Nutritionist Educational Institutions - - Centennial College - Executive Assistant - Delia Memorial School (Hip Wo) - Teacher - Liu Po Shan Memorial College - Teaching Assistant - Po Leung Kuk Celine Ho Yam Tong Secondary School - Teaching Assistant - Po Leung Kuk Madam Chan Wai Chow Memorial School - Teacher - The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Junior Research Assistant - The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Research Assistant - The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Occupation's name not reported - The Hong Kong Institute of Education - Research Assistant - The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - Executive Assistant - The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - Research Assistant - The University of Hong Kong - Registry Assistant - The University of Hong Kong - Research Assistant - The University of Hong Kong - Research Assistant - The University of Hong Kong - Research Assistant - The University of Hong Kong - Research Assistant - The University of Hong Kong - Technical Assistant - The University of Hong Kong - Centre of Development - Assistant and Resources for Students - The University of Hong Kong - Centre of Development - Technical Assistant and Resources for Students - The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Medicine - - Research Assistant II Department of Surgery - The University of Hong Kong - The Kadoorie Institute - Research Assistant - Tuen Mun Government Secondary School - Teaching Assistant - TWGHS Chang Ming Thien College - Teaching Assistant - Organization's name not reported - Executive Officer - Organization's name not reported - Research Assistant - Organization's name not reported - Teacher - Organization's name not reported - Teaching Assistant Community, Social and Personal Services - - 9GAG - Editor - Amita Institute for Cognitum Engineering - Researcher - Apex English Academy Ltd - Tutor Page 5

6 - Beacon College - Management Trainee - Beijing Genomics Institute - Laboratory Technician - Coase Learning Centre - Subject Tutor - Decoding Education Centre - Mathematics Tutor - E.nopi Bonafide Education Centre - Maths Instructor - Honda R&D Co.,Ltd. Automobile R&D Center - Researcher Trainee - Hong Kong Adventist Hospital - Patient Service Representative - Hong Kong Civic Education Foundation Ltd - Executive Assistant - Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited - Clearing Operations Specialist - Hong Kong Productivity Council - Trainee Consultant - Hong Kong Productivity Council - Trainee Consultant - Kaplan - Executive Assistant - Kwong Wah Hospital - Executive Assistant II - Lawz Elite Company Limited - Course Instructor Trainee - Lung Fu Shan Environmental Education Centre - Project Officer - Mathnasium Learning Center - Maths Instructor - Modern Education Hong Kong Limited - Full Time Tutor - NTK Academic Group Limited - Maths Teacher - NTK Academic Group Limited - Teacher - NTK Academic Group Limited - Tutor - Nutracare Consultancy Limited - Dietician - NutraCare Consultancy Ltd - Nutritionist - Oasis of Hope - Assistant Therapist - Oasis Of Hope Limited - Assistant Physician - Ocean Park Corporation - Senior Guest Relation Officer - The Nesbitt Centre Hong Kong - Assistant Facilitator - World Wide Fund - Assistant Education Officer - Organization's name not reported - Private Tutor - Organization's name not reported - Programme Tutor - Organization's name not reported - Strategy Planning Executive Commerce and Industry - - A & S (HK) Logistics Ltd. - Cargo Attendent - Abbott Laboratories Limited - Health Advisor - Abbott Laboratories Limited - Sales Representative - Agnès B HK Limited - Marketing Executive - AIT (HKG) Limited - Operation and Customer Service Clerk - Alliance Knowledge Management Limited - Project Analyst - American Express - Marketing Assistant - American International Assurance Company - Wealth Management and Protection Manager (Bermuda) Limited (AIA) - American International Assurance Company - Occupation's name not reported (Bermuda) Limited (AIA) - Anthony Kam & Associates Ltd. - Audit Trainee - AppPros Limited - Mobile Applications Developer - APRE Hong Kong Limited - Appraiser - AstraZeneca Hong Kong Limited - Account Associate - AXA China Region Insurance Company Limited - Management Associate - AXA China Region Insurance Company Limited - Management Associate - Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited - Assistant Relationship Manager - Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited - Officer Trainee - Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited - Officer Trainee - Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited - Senior Financial Analysis Officer - Bank of China International Holdings Limited - Credit Risk Officer - Bank of East Asia, Limited (The) - Risk Officer - Bank of East Asia, Limited (The) - Risk Officer Page 6

7 - Bright Future Pharmaceutical Laboratories Limited - Validation Trainee - BUC Credit Card - SAS Analyst - Bureau Veritas Hong Kong Limited - Graduate Chemist Trainee - Castco Testing Centre Ltd. - Assistant Chemist - Cathay Pacific Airways Limited - Customer Service Officer - Cathay Pacific Airways Limited - Flight Attendant - Cathay Pacific Catering Services (H.K.) Ltd. - Supervisor Trainee - Chevalier International Holdings Limited - Estate Assistant - Chow Sang Sang Jewellery Company Limited - Assistant Chemist - Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Co., Ltd - Associate - Chun Wo Construction & Engineering Co Ltd - Assistant Safety and Environmental Officer - Chun Wo Construction & Engineering Co Ltd - Assitant Safety Officer - Cimigo Ltd. - Assistant Consultant - Cinotech Consultants Limited - Assistant Environmental Consultant - Cinotech Consultants Limited - Assistant Environmental Consultant - Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited - Analyst - Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited - Assistant Manager - Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited - Database Marketing Officer - Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited - Project Administrator - Citysuper - Assistant Officer - Concord Alliance Ltd - Nutritionist - Consumer Search Hong Kong Ltd - Research Assistant - ConvaTec Inc. - Medical Representative - Convoy Financial Services Holdings Limited - Consultant - Convoy Financial Services Holdings Limited - Consultant - Credit Shrink Limited - Trainee Officer - Cube Capital HK Limited - Research Assistant - DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited - Analyst - DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited - Occupation's name not reported - Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu - Auditor - DKSH Hong Kong Limited - Medical Representative - Dragon Mining Consulting Limited - Associate Geologist - Dun & Bradstreet (HK) Ltd. - Project Specialist - E. Sun Commercial Bank - Senior Clerk - EC Harris (Hong Kong) Limited - Risk Analyst - EGL Tours Company Limited - Counter Sales and Tour Leader - Eisai Co., Ltd. - Medical Representative - Eli Lilly - Medical Representative - Enviro Labs Ltd. - Chemist Trainee - Europharm Laboratories Co Ltd - Quality Assurance Assistant - FlexSystem Limited - Customer Support Officer - Gammon Construction Limited - Assistant Geologist - Gammon Construction Limited - Assistant Geologist - Gammon Construction Limited - Assistant Geologist - Gate Gourmet Hong Kong Limited - Quality Assurer - GlaxoSmithKline Limited - Medical Service Associate - GlaxoSmithKline Limited - Regulatory Affairs Officer - Global Sources - Accounting Clerk - Good View Dispensary - Product Executive - Goodwell Property Management Limited - Property Management Officer - Green Element Foundation Company Limited - Director - Hang Seng Bank Ltd. - Assistant Officer - Hang Seng Bank Ltd. - Counter Service Officer - Hang Seng Bank Ltd. - Customer Marketing Officer - Hang Seng Bank Ltd. - Financial Service Trainee - Hang Seng Bank Ltd. - Financial Service Trainee Page 7

8 - Hang Seng Bank Ltd. - Officer - Harriman Property Management Limited - Estate Assistant - HCTS Hansecontrol Certification and Testing Services Limited - Sales Executive - Hong Kong Airport Services Limited - Load Control Officer - Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited - Cadet Pilot - Hong Kong Medical Supplies Ltd - Executive - Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited - Assistant Clerk - Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited - Counter Service Officer - Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited - Customer Service Officer - Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited - Graduate Analyst - Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited - Officer - Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited - Project Officer - Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited - Temporary New Account Officer - HR Business Solutions (Asia) Ltd. - Consulting Analyst - I.T Apparels Limited - Administrative Assistant - Ignite Communications (HK) Limited - Marketing Assistant - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited - Officer Trainee - International Data Corporation (IDC) - Associate Market Analyst - Intertek Testing Services Hong Kong Ltd. - Client Service Executive - IPSOS Hong Kong Limited - Data Processing Executive - IPSOS Hong Kong Limited - Research Executive - IPSOS Hong Kong Limited - Technical Specialist - Jacobs China Limited - Graduate Geologist - Jacobs China Limited - Graduate Geologist - Jacobs China Limited - Graduate Geologist - Jardine Aviation Services Limited - Passengers Service Assistant - Jean-Marie Pharmacal Co. Ltd. - Project Assistant - JPMorgan Chase & Co. - Analyst - Kai Shing Management Services Limited - Property Assistant - Kelly & Walsh Ltd - Shop Assistant - Kerry Wines Limited - Sales Executive - KPMG - Auditor - KPMG - Tax Consultant - Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Limited - Assistant Engineer - Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Limited - Quality Assurance Assistant - LNE Asia Limited Hong Kong - Customer Service Executive - Manivest Ltd. - Officer Trainee - MateriaLab Consultants Ltd - Assistant Environment Consultant - Maxim's - Quality Assurance Assistant - Maxim's Catering - Human Resources Assistant - Maxim's Catering - Quality Assurance Assistant - Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited - Consultant - Microsoft Hong Kong Ltd - Anti-Privacy Analyst - Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation - Assistant Dealer - Multiable Company - Administrative Executive - Muni Arborist Limited - Horticulturist - MVA Hong Kong Limited - Research Assistant - Natixis Asia Limited - Fixed Income FX Trading Trainee - Neo Derm (HK) Ltd - Nutritionist Page 8

9 - Neo Derm (HK) Ltd - Operation Planning Assistant - Nestle Hong Kong Limited - Laboratory Assistant - Nestle Hong Kong Limited - Research Assistant - New World First Bus Services Limited - Assistant Human Resources Officer - Nike Hong Kong - Sample Assistant - Omnipres Company Limited - Project Executive - Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited - Graduate Modeller - Pan Asian Mortgage Company Limited - Junior Officer (Risk Management) - Phillip Securities Group - Securities Salesman - PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited - Associate - PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited - Associate - PrimeCredit Ltd - Management Information System Analyst - Public Bank (Hong Kong) - Officer Trainee - Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials Company - Research Assistant - Rotam Agrochemical Co. Ltd - Executive (Intellectual Property) - Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd - Management Trainee - Sage Technologies - Business Intelligence Trainee - Scientist Home Ltd - Nutritionist - SGS Hong Kong Limited - Customer Service Coordinator - Siu Success (Y.K.Y.) & Co Ltd - Management Trainee - Srendment - Account Executive - Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited - Bill Clerk - Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited - Credit Officer - Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited - Middle Office Assistant - Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited - Officer - Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited - Personal Financial Consultant - The Dairy Farm Company Limited - Management Trainee - The Dairy Farm Company Limited - Wellcome - Food Technologist - The Home Care Medical Limited - Sales Executive - The Home Care Medical Limited - Sales Executive - The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. - Engineering Associate - Toll Global Express (HK) Limited - Financial Analyst - TRM (HK) Limited - Claims Assistant - Tysan Foundation Limited - Assistant Geologist - Usana Hong Kong Ltd - Marketing Executive - Vibro (HK) Ltd - Assistant Geologist - Vibro (HK) Ltd - Assistant Geologist - Vitasoy International Holdings Limited - Management Trainee - Wellab Limited - Assistant Biologist - Wellcome - Quality Control Assistant - Wells Fargo Bank - Customer Service Officer - Willis Hong Kong Limited - Actuarial Analyst - Wing Lung Bank Ltd. - Graduate Trainee - Wyeth (Hong Kong) Holding Company Limited - Management Trainee - Yan Lee Construction Co Ltd - Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Organization's name not reported - Account Executive - Organization's name not reported - Accountant - Organization's name not reported - Administrative Clerk - Organization's name not reported - Adviser - Organization's name not reported - Assistant Geologist - Organization's name not reported - Graduate Trainee - Organization's name not reported - Operation Executive - Organization's name not reported - Relationship Manager - Organization's name not reported - Security Analyst - Organization's name not reported - Software Engineer - Organization's name not reported - Taxi Driver Page 9

10 Others - - Organization's name not reported - Graduate Geologist No Response = 34 Note: Some of the 2013 graduates indicated willingness to talk to individual students about their work. Contact numbers can be obtained from career advisors at the Careers & Placement, CEDARS. Page 10

11 IX. Similar information on graduates from other disciplines is available for reference in the Careers Library. Please contact CEDARS for further details. (CEDARS) 3/F Wong Chuang Lai Wah Building Meng Wah Complex The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Road Hong Kong Telephone : Fax : ges@cedars.hku.hk Homepage : Opening Hours : Monday - Thursday (9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.) Friday (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) Saturday (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) Jaime Fung Director of Careers and Placement March 2014 The analysis is based on information provided by the respondents, and CEDARS should not be held responsible for any errors arising therefrom. No part of this report may be reproduced in any form or by whatever means, unless with written permission from the Director of The University of Hong Kong Page 11