30th Anniversary

HKUST among the top business schools for real-world impact — three years in a row. For the third year in a row, the School has been rated among world’s top business schools for its positive impact and sustainability by Positive Impact Rating (PIR). This coveted recognition has added to the string of accolades garnered by HKUST and its Business School for ... Read More

The Business School’s Green Finance Research Project aims to boost Hong Kong’s status as a leading green finance center. Tackling climate change and making our planet a more sustainable place to live are pressing issues facing humankind. At the same time, the brown-to-green transition requires the mobilization of large amounts of funding. Linking investment ... Read More

The Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office enables academics, practitioners, and policymakers to gain a deeper understanding of Asian family businesses Asia has experienced a steep rise in wealth during in recent decades. Consequently, many Asian family businesses are examining not only how to sustain their business but also how to ... Read More

The Thompson Center for Business Case Studies enhances the global awareness of business practices in Asia. Learning about case studies and utilizing participation as a mode of instruction are important elements of business education. In the past, case studies were largely a product of the West, but today the spotlight is on Asia, and the world is hungry to ... Read More

HKUST Business School’s Fintech Research Project has been instrumental in promoting Hong Kong’s fintech development. Fintech plays a pivotal role in consolidating Hong Kong’s position as an international financial center. To maintain its competitive edge, Hong Kong must keep pace with developments in areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and ... Read More

The University’s 30th anniversary celebrations look to the future as well as the past. With the opening of HKUST(GZ), its innovative twin-campus model of higher education will expand its resources and capabilities to bring about exceptional opportunities. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, HKUST has much to feel proud about. Following the University’s ... Read More

Recipients of the distinguished teaching award highlight the Business School’s commitment to teaching brilliance. Six faculty members from the Business School have received the Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching since the award began in 1994. Established by the University Council, the award was set up to commemorate the late founding Council ... Read More

The world we live in is defined by many key transformational trends. These include environmental and social challenges, technological innovations, the rise of Asia, and what it means to be living in the “new normal”. HKUST is committed to providing cutting-edge education and research for its students so that they can navigate this rapidly developing new ... Read More

The Business School has reached a huge number of milestones and achievements during its first 30 years, showcasing a remarkable story of academic excellence and brilliant human achievements. 1991 - School opens with Undergraduate Programs 1992 - Launch of PhD Programs 1995 - Launch of Master of Philosophy and MSc in Economics 1996 - Becomes a member of AACSB ... Read More

HKUST Business School is home to families who have created bonds through academia. Below is a collection of stories about the people who have made special ties and links through the Business School family. It shows that HKUST is not just a place for academic studies, it’s also a place where strong relationships are formed. The stories speak of students who ... Read More