Bridging Experience with Future Careers
The HKUST MBA Beijing Information Session welcomed a full house of aspiring candidates in an afternoon of valuable insights and exchange. Prof. Stephen SHIH, Associate Dean (MBA Programs) of HKUST Business School, presented a comprehensive overview of our four MBA programs, highlighting their flexible curriculum structures and unique value propositions.
The event featured a keynote address from Mr. Alan WANG (third from left), General Manager of Intel China and HKUST Full-time MBA alumnus (2001). His presentation "Why I Chose HKUST MBA" shared how the program significantly influenced his career path, setting the stage for diverse alumni experiences.
The interactive session sparked engaging discussions about academic experiences and career development, displaying HKUST MBA graduates’ global perspective, and strong alumni network. Other distinguished alumni who shared their insights included:
- Andrea WANG (Full-time MBA 2013, second from left), Senior Marketing Manager at NVIDIA, discussed enhancing strategic marketing capabilities
- Nick CHEN (Full-time MBA 2015, first from left), Executive Director at Frontier Capital, highlighted career advancement through expanded networking
- Chris PEREIRA (MBA Bi-Weekly 2015, third from right), CEO of American Information Technology, shared entrepreneurial insights
- Elena HE (current DiMBA 2023, second from right), Manager at Volkswagen Group, explained balancing career with online MBA studies
Giving Back - HKUST MBA Investment Management Club’s Inaugural Charity Event
Earlier on, the HKUST MBA Investment Management Club proudly hosted its inaugural charity event through the distribution of free bento boxes in partnership with grassroots philanthropist and restaurant owner Mr. CHAN Cheuk-Ming, also known as “Ming Gor”. This initiative was held at Tung Chau Street Park in Sham Shui Po, one of Hong Kong’s most underprivileged districts, where the need for support is pressing.
The event saw keen participation by our student volunteers from the HKUST Full-time MBA program who displayed the spirit of helping the underprivileged in society.