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At the HKUST Business School, we value research and teaching talent from all over the world, contributing to our ongoing pursuit of academic excellence. This year, we are pleased to welcome some bright minds from different disciplines to join the School community. The faculty orientation session not only offered the new appointees an unparalleled networking ... Read More

Prof. Lucy XIA of the Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management has been named an Elected Member of the International Statistical Institute (ISI), recognizing her contributions to the field of statistics. The ISI elected membership is a prestigious acknowledgment among the global statistical community, reflecting a ... Read More

We are delighted to share that Prof. KOH Tat Koon has taken on the role of Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) of HKUST Business School since September 1. A dedicated educator and award-winning teacher, Prof. Koh has led the School’s Global Business Program (GBUS) since 2020, offering strong expertise in program development, innovation, and the digital ... Read More

To be a leading center of management education and research, the Department of Management is committed to advancing frontier knowledge through publications in top-tier journals and active service in editorial roles within the scholar community. We are proud to share that Prof. GONG Yaping, Head of Department of Management, has received the Best Reviewer ... Read More

Congratulations to Prof. JI Yan from the Department of Finance on being conferred as the 2025/26 Research Fellow by the Research Grants Council (RGC) in recognition of his distinguished research achievements. As AI-driven trading accelerates, so do concerns about the risk of market manipulation by sophisticated speculators equipped with AI technologies. To ... Read More

HKUST Business School is pleased to announce the appointments of Prof. Allen HUANG as Head of the Department of Accounting and Prof. LIM Wooyoung as Head of the Department of Economics. Prof. Huang received his PhD in Business Administration from Duke University. Having spent about two years working in the area of Quantitative Equity Strategy in prestigious ... Read More

The Long Service Award of HKUST is established to recognize the dedication and contributions of employees who have supported the University since its founding in 1991. This year, 11 faculty and staff members from our Business School were among the colleagues who have served the University for 20 years or more. At the recent presentation ceremony, these ... Read More

As part of HKUST Business School’s ongoing commitment to contributing to policy development and driving innovation, Prof. XU Yan (right in photo) of the Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management delivered a report titled “Developing Hong Kong’s Technology and Innovation Industry by Leveraging Mainland Resources,” ... Read More

From making history at the AIESEC Regional Awards to excelling in interdisciplinary learning and transformative teaching, our students and teachers continue to accomplish achievements with impact. Trailblazing Success by HKUST AIESEC Team! A team of business students leading business development for the International Association of Students in Economic and ... Read More

Academics coming together to exchange ideas is essential for sparking innovations and enhancing the quality of research. Forum for Management Scholars in Asia The Department of Management hosted the 7th Asian Management Research Consortium (AMRC) in May. This two-day annual event attracted some 90 participants from a collaborative network of leading business ... Read More