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Another year, another set of encouraging results as our MBA and MSc programs earn top positions in the latest QS rankings. MBA #1 in Hong Kong, Globally Recognized Our MBA has once again been ranked #1 in Hong Kong in the latest QS Global MBA Rankings. In addition to its top overall position, the Program is recognized for its strengths in employability ... 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

How do professionals balance autonomy with empowered clients? The study by Prof. CHEN Siyin, Assistant Professor of Management, explores this question in her award-winning article, “Art for Whose Sake? Managing Professional Autonomy and Empowered Clients in the Porcelain Capital of China,” which received the 2026 Administrative Science Quarterly (ASQ) ... 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

Prof. WANG Jing from the Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management has been appointed Associate Editor of Information System Research (ISR) . ISR is one of the top two journals in Information Systems, as recognized by both the Financial Times and the UT Dallas research rankings. This appointment represents a major ... Read More

Undergraduate Team Earns Top Place at Inter-University Case Competition Congratulations to our undergraduate team for claiming the top prize at an inter-university case competition. Organized by the PolyU Business School, this competition is designed to bridge academic theory with real-world application, bringing together outstanding undergraduate business ... Read More

Prof. Veronique Lafon-Vinais, Program Co-Director of the BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance program, was honored with the bestowal of Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite at the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau. The honor was presented by Mrs. Christile DRULHE, Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau (left) to Prof. Lafon ... Read More

The 2026 edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject featuring 55 subjects has been released. HKUST Business School is ranked #1 in Hong Kong for “Business & Management Studies” and “Statistics & Operational Research”. This achievement highlights our top standing in these subjects in Hong Kong, a recognition that belongs to our students, faculty ... Read More