MSc Programs
The HKUST MSc programs offers a wide range of specialized educational disciplines that are designed to meet global demands for professionally trained business executives. With ten standalone programs in specialized business fields, each of the programs is designed with student and industry needs in mind. The in-depth exposure gives graduates an understanding of their specialized fields, and prepares them for leadership roles.
“In the past decade, HKUST Business School has built a broad MSc portfolio in accounting, business analytics, economics, finance, financial technology, global operations, information systems management, and international management in response to the rapidly changing business context. To navigate and thrive in the world of business, the School strives to provide the modern edge of knowledge to students with the rising trend of technology and analytics skills training to cater to industry demands.
The programs adopt a practical pedagogical approach, balancing academic theory and real-life business practice to prepare students with industry insights and problem-solving techniques to tackle real-world challenges. Learning how to apply learning to real-life practice is extremely crucial and gives students a cutting edge to stand out from the crowd.
With the rising reliance on data technology, MSc programs in various disciplines drive forward by bringing analytics and data-related content and launching new specializations into their curriculum. The persistent program enhancement empowers students to identify business problems and support decision-making by strengthening students’ analytical skills and thinking. This is the key value of HKUST MSc business programs in nurturing students with a 360 mindset, developing them as all-rounders, and becoming business leaders in Asia for the world.
On the 30th anniversary of HKUST, the launch of the new MSc program in Marketing marks a new milestone for HKUST Business School to foster talent in catching up with the growing demand for experts in the marketing field. Together, We empower!”
1. HKUST-NYU STERN MSc in Global Finance
Jointly developed by business schools at HKUST and New York University, the program puts the latest business insights into a global context.
2. MSc in Accounting
Practical and academically rigorous, this program offers a premier accounting curriculum at a graduate level.
3. MSc in Business Analytics
The program focuses on developing students’ business analytics competencies so that they are able to solve business problems in a data-driven world.
4. MSc in Economics
The program provides students with a solid training in economics and analytics so that they are able to assess realworld problems.
5. MSc in Finance
The program merges the MSc in Investment Management and the MSc in Financial Analysis programs to enable graduates to pursue a successful career in finance.
6. MSc in Financial Technology^
FinTech is the future, and this program draws on experts from areas such as information technology to provide students with the fundamental knowledge to excel in this competitive field.
7. MSc in Global Operations #
The program is designed to equip students with the tools and understanding to excel in the anagement of service operations, manufacturing operations and supply chains.
8. MSc in Information Systems Management
The program allows students to harness technology and information systems to develop innovative business solutions.
9. MSc in International Management # *
Students will gain international exposure and have a chance to develop their management knowledge and skills to manage global organizations.
10. MSc in Marketing
The program enables students to become multifaceted marketers in a technology-driven age.
^ Jointly offered by the Schools of Business & Management, Engineering and Science, the program has been housed under the School of Engineering since September 2021
# Double degree options provided in partnership with the School of Management of Yale University and the FGV Sao Paulo School of Business Administration
* Double degree options provided in partnership with HEC Paris
MILESTONES
2016 – MIMT program named the “CEMS School of the Year Award” in 2016 among 30 leading business schools worldwide
2017-19 – MSGO and MIMT programs established double master’s degree partnerships with Yale School of Management in 2017 and FGV EAESP in 2019, and hereafter an additional pathway with HEC Paris for a dual degree option to the MIMT program
2022 – MFIN, MIMT, and MSGO programs earn top spots in the Asia Pacific region consecutively by QS Business Masters Ranking in Finance, Management, and Supply Chain Management