Feature Stories

HKUST Business School is consolidating its position as a global leader in business education and research. This means not only new programs and strategies, but also a new home to help us fulfil our ambitions. The Lee Shau Kee Business Building, which is surrounded by lush greenery and has panoramic sea views, has been purpose-built to meet our everyday needs ... Read More

Family businesses are the dominant organizational form in the world. Asian family firms in particular have been a key driver of their local economies. Yet, while the success of family businesses may provide some mystique, their private nature and a scarcity of research about them can lead to misperceptions. The Tanoto Center for Asian Family Business and ... Read More

In 2005, the flash cartoon series Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf took the Chinese animation market by storm. Created and produced by Lo Wing-keung and his team, it is so far the longest running cartoon series in China with over 900 episodes. To further build on their success, the team also produced themed toys, comic books, and mobile games. In 2009, the ... Read More

In the modern age of business, business leaders often talk at length about the benefits of a global mindset. While thinking globally is undoubtedly a key component of business strategy, addressing the needs of local communities is every bit as important. This is why the HKUST Business School has made it a priority to give students the opportunity to engage ... Read More

When Professor Albert Ha returned to Hong Kong in 2001 to work at the HKUST Business School, the timing was almost perfect. China was becoming the world's factory and Professor Ha's specialist field - supply chain management - was a hot topic. “Supply chain in a nutshell is a process to design, make and deliver a product to the end consumer,” explains ... Read More

In the 1990s, senior executives in Hong Kong who wanted to improve their management and knowledge skills were jetting to business schools in the US and Europe while juggling careers here. Now the route has reversed and executives are coming to Hong Kong. The difference has been the Kellogg-HKUST EMBA program, which was set up to fill a void and has succeeded ... Read More

The HKUST MBA has won acclaim for its international vision, world-class quality and unique position at the interface of East and West. It is truly one of the best MBA educations to have. Students at HKUST enjoy international exposure that is unmatched by most programs in the world; access to the most up-to-date information from faculty who have top ... Read More

Businesses around the world are constantly changing. Some businesses prosper, while others falter. Something else also needs change: our efforts to help the underprivileged. In order to help students develop a caring attitude, business schools should educate their students about business ethics and social responsibilities. The HKUST Business School takes an ... Read More

With an economy that is becoming increasingly globalized and vastly inter-connected, business all over the world is changing. This gives rise not only to new opportunities, but also to challenges in business education that needs to cultivate future business leaders with global mindsets. Today business schools need to encourage an entrepreneurial spirit that ... Read More

One of the essential ingredients for success in business is the ability to understand the way people think. Knowing how people respond to different information and situations lies at the nub of the decision-making process and can have a profound impact on not just business growth, but also on broader social and economic development. For academics researching ... Read More