Across the Business School, new students began their new academic by connecting with classmates and faculty through a range of activities. From welcoming more than 1,000 freshmen at an orientation to panel sessions connecting students past and present, these first moments set the stage for an exciting year ahead.
Welcoming Over 1,000 Freshmen
More than 1,000 freshmen from 37 countries and regions came together for the School’s Welcome and Orientation. The event gave our newest students a chance to meet new friends, make connections, and kick off an exciting new chapter at HKUST.
Prof. Frederik ANSEEL, Dean of HKUST Business School, and Prof. SIU Kam Wing, Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs, encouraged students to embrace new opportunities, pursue their aspirations and make the most of their university experience.
Freshmen took part in a series of interactive activities, including a paper-plane exercise and a goal-setting session, designed to inspire reflection on their ambitions and foster connections with new classmates. The program was further energized by performances from the KSA Band and the Dance Society, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
Watch the video to see our freshmen’s first moments at HKUST!
Welcoming Our New MSc Students
The MSc Programs also commenced with a series of different engaging orientation activities, providing new students with the same opportunity to build connections while laying the foundation for an inspiring learning journey. Here are some photo highlights:
MSc in Global Operations: Prof. LI Qing, Deputy Head of the Department of ISOM (upper right), and Prof. ZHENG Shaohui, Academic Director of the Program (bottom right), share their insights and motivate the incoming cohort.
MSc in Internation Management:Students take part in engaging activities that foster creativity, collaboration and team bonding.
MSc in Finance:Held at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, the orientation session was opened by Prof. Darwin CHOI, Academic Director of the Program. The event was enriched by an alumni sharing session featuring
- Mr. Seth CHUE, Executive Director, External Investing Group, Goldman Sachs
- Ms. Dorothy CHEUNG, Head of Transaction Services, Greater China, ING Bank N.V.
- Mr. Dennis LEE, Executive Director, Nomura International (Hong Kong) Limited
- Mr. Kellogg WONG, Associate (Fixed Income Trading), StoneX
MSc in Business Analytics:Prof. Lancelot JAMES, Academic Director of the Program, welcomes students with an inspiring address, followed by a session on ‘Professional Maturity’ led by members of the MSc in Business Analytics Corporate Advisory Board, Ms. Maryann TSENG and Mr. Mike MASTROYIANNIS, together with the Analytics Translator of the MSc in Business Analytics, Mrs. Marcela BARRIOS LEÓN. Prof. Carlos FERNÁNDEZ-LORÍA and Prof. Joon Nak CHOI, who introduced their courses, while Ms. Joyce KOH, a member of the Corporate Advisory Board, launched the new workshop “The Data Strategist’s Playbook: The Human Edge in an AI World.”
MSc in Family Office and Family Business:Prof. Winnie PENG, Academic Director of the Program, joins students as they come together for a new year of learning.
MSc in Information and Cyber Security ManagementThe orientation starts with a warm welcome from Prof. James KWOK, Academic Director of the Program, followed by a lunch that facilitates connections among the cohort.
MSc in Information System Management: An inspiring talk by Prof. ZHENG Rong, Academic Director of the Program, kicks off the day, with a welcome lunch to bring students and faculty together.
MSc in Marketing: An orientation features a program introduction, a lively lunch, and interactive ice-breaking activities.
MSc in Economics: Prof. WANG Peng, Academic Director of the Program, and Prof. Wooyoung LIM, Head of the Department of Economics, welcome the new cohort. Its engaging week of activities also features the Math Boot Camp and Professional Portrait Taking, helping students prepare for the academic year ahead.
MSc in Accounting: Prof. Tony SHIEH, Academic Director of the Program, and Prof. Allen HUANG, Head of the Department of Accounting, welcome the cohort and provides them with a first glimpse of the vibrant learning environment and support network that await them.