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The School and HSBC announced a strategic partnership with a commitment of HK$10 million from the bank. The collaboration underscores HSBC’s dedication in driving fintech innovation and strengthening Hong Kong’s position as an international financial center, as well as HKUST’s commitment to supporting the digital development of industries by creating and ... Read More

The Business School has recently joined the Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment (GRASFI) to promote rigorous and highly impactful academic research on sustainable finance and investment. GRASFI organizes annual conferences, develops academic collaboration, and nurtures graduate students and junior academics working on sustainable ... Read More

With the objective to bridge the gap between academic research and industry practice, HKUST Business School and Tsinghua University join hands to organize a new research seminar series titled “Digital Economy Expert Perspectives” (DEEP). This series provides a platform for top-notch scholars to share their research insights that have significantly influenced ... Read More

The Business School is excited to have Mr. Stephen SHIH joining us this September and taking up the important role of Associate Dean (MBA Programs). With nearly 20 years of experience at Bain & Company, working in the USA, Hong Kong, Beijing and most recently Shanghai, Stephen is well versed in leadership and professional development. He has extensive ... Read More

With a steadfast commitment to nurturing business leaders and knowledge transfer, HKUST Business School is always at the forefront of advancing educational development and thought leadership. On August 8, 2022, the School and Deloitte China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to take our collaboration to the next level. We hope to develop the next ... Read More

HKUST Business School is excited three years in a row being rated among the world’s top business schools for its positive impact and sustainability by the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) ! The School is the only business school in Hong Kong recognized for such encouraging achievements presented by PIR, an initiative developed by business school experts in ... Read More

Professor XU Yan of the Department of Information Systems, Business Statistic, and Operations Management has recently published a joint research report entitled “Innovation for Hong Kong’s Upward Social Mobility” with co-author Calvin YU. The project is sponsored by the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Hong Kong and managed by the Beijing ... Read More

Last November, HKUST EMBA alumnus Dr. CAO Lubao (Class of 2012) was elected as a member of the standing committee of the 14th Jiangsu provincial committee of the Communist Party of China. He was then appointed as the Secretary of the Suzhou Municipal Party Committee. Founded in 514 BC, Suzhou has had a long and productive history steeped in rich Chinese ... Read More

Every year, the Executive Education Office offers open programs on various management topics for executives to acquire cutting-edge insights and stay ahead of the curve. Each program is specially curated to inspire participants to discover new practical knowledge and address their daily needs. This year, the office will offer both face-to-face and real ... Read More

On October 28, the HKUST Business School Advisory Council annual meeting concluded successfully. The meeting is one of the most important occasions where the School’s management team receives strategic advice and guidance from our council members to improve our teaching and research endeavors. Presided by Council Chairman Dr Hans Michael JEBSEN, the half-day ... Read More