News

The BBA in Eurasian Business Program, a joint initiative between HKUST Business School and the Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Business, has made an exciting start with the arrival of its inaugural cohort at Nazarbayev University (NU) in Astana, Kazakhstan. Designed as a 2+2 program, students spend their first two years at NU before continuing their ... Read More

Recent headlines spark debates about the global AI race, accountability and governance. These issues took center stage at the Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute Corporate Governance Paper Competition & Presentation Awards 2026, themed “Is AI the make-or break for governance?” We are thrilled to share that our students, Bhavneet KAUR (BBA in ... Read More

The journey ahead starts now. This year, our MSc students are getting a head start through career workshops, professional guidance and meaningful connections with alumni mentors. MSc Career Orientation The 2026 MSc Career Orientation was held at the Shaw Auditorium in August, welcoming approximately 1,600 students from the Business School MSc programs. The ... Read More

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 ... Read More

When students from three leading Asian universities come together to exchange ideas and experiences, learning goes beyond the classroom. In August, 12 HKUST Global Business (GBUS) students travelled to Tokyo for a study trip that combined cultural experiences, case-based learning, industry exposure, and cross-cultural exchange. A key highlight was the ... Read More

With an extraordinary run of successes before heading to Beijing to begin the prestigious Schwarzman Scholars Master’s Program at Tsinghua University. His team, HireYou—an AI interview‑preparation and career‑readiness platform for university students that offers simulations, feedback and career-center integration—won a HK$100,000 award under the Cyberport ... Read More

Team Wildcard, comprising finance undergraduates Jamie WONG and Paco LAU, together with Ani YEUN (Economics and Finance) and Ryan MAK ( Quantitative Finance), won the Global Final of the GAIP Insurance Innovation Competition 2026 in Singapore with their innovative student-focused micro-insurance solution – UniShield. After capturing the Hong Kong local title ... Read More

WANG Yizheng, a second-year PhD student in the Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management (ISOM) , received the Lingzi Lu Memorial Award at the 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) in Boston . The award recognizes his promising achievements and potential in statistics, reflects his dedication to statistical research ... Read More

The HKUST Business School warmly welcomed the newest cohort of HKUST DBA at a special gathering held in August at the new Business School Central campus. The event marked the beginning of an exciting academic journey for the incoming students and provided an opportunity to connect with the School’s leadership and friends of the Program. The evening featured ... Read More

The MSc Mentorship Program 2026/27 officially commenced with its Mentors’ Training Workshop in August, bringing together dedicated mentors as they prepare to support the next generation of MSc students. The workshop focused on equipping mentors with practical mentoring skills, including building trust-based relationships, unlocking mentees’ potential through ... Read More