HKUST Business School has strengthened its collaboration with ACCA Hong Kong through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), reaffirming a shared commitment to developing future‑ready accounting and business professionals in an era of rapid industry transformation.
The MOU was signed by Prof. HUI Kai‑Lung, Acting Dean of HKUST Business School, and Ms. Christina SO, Head of ACCA Hong Kong and GBA Lead. The signing was accompanied by strategic exchanges between senior representatives on both sides, focusing on key trends shaping the accounting profession and the importance of closer academic‑professional collaboration in cultivating next‑generation talent.
Under this partnership, HKUST and ACCA will collaborate to:
- embed emerging themes such as sustainability, AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics into student learning and enrichment initiatives
- strengthen undergraduate employability through capacity‑building programs and internship opportunities
- advance knowledge exchange and thought leadership, drawing on ACCA’s global professional network and HKUST’s academic strengths
These initiatives will help ensure that HKUST students are equipped with cutting‑edge expertise, global perspectives, and industry‑relevant skills as the profession continues to evolve.
By aligning academic excellence with professional practice, the partnership aims to empower the next generation of accounting and business leaders, strengthen the talent pipeline, and contribute to the long‑term advancement of the profession in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and beyond.