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The HKUST MBA program is constantly evolving to meet current business trends and empower students to succeed as leaders. While 2020 has hit hard on many industries, we remain committed to supporting the sustainable growth of leadership development in Hong Kong. Upholding our value in educating leaders of the future and providing education for social good ... Read More

Between 11 and 18 November 2020, the Virtual MSc Week successfully concluded despite the challenges brought on by COVID-19. Without geographical constraints, the event reached over 2,000 local and overseas prospective students, connecting them with professors, program representatives, and alumni around the world. Apart from traditional ... Read More

Affected by many COVID-related disruptions, students from the Kellogg-HKUST EMBA program have attempted many “firsts” in 2020. This included a virtual graduation celebration for the graduating class of 2020! It was a memorable night filled with laughter, friendly banters, and champagne at home while reminiscing the remarkable journey of the ... Read More

The Executive Education Office has launched two new real-time online programs to support executives acquire cutting edge insights and stay ahead of the effects of COVID-19. These programs are Crafting Your Strategy – a 12-hour program led by Prof Chris DORAN held between November 9 and 10 and 16 ­and 17 2020, and Leading Virtual Teams , a 6-hour program led ... Read More

Last month, the Executive Education Office conducted two sessions of the virtual online program Strategy in the Digital Age for the Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS) – an independent, non-governmental, and non-profit organization. Seventy senior management individuals from various divisions and functions of the HKHS attended the one-day ... Read More

On December 2, the School hosted its last Wellness Series webinar of the year on Sleep Management and Resilience Building, encouraging our alumni and the wider HKUST community to make better choices for their health and lifestyle. The webinar featured moderator MBA alumna Judy XU, CEO of Balance Health and Executive and Holistic Health Coach and her team of ... Read More

If you miss our Lay Person Talk Series where Professor Yonghoon Lee shared his research “ How Role Transition Affects Relationships ” in an easy-to-understand language, you can review his talk or read the summary written here below. “A promotion to managerial positions is a significant advancement in professionals’ career. But it also brings a ... Read More

If you miss our Lay Person Talk Series where Professor Allen HUANG shared his research “ The Benefits of Short-selling ” in an easy-to-understand language, you can review his talk or read the summary written here below. Short sellers have been known to uncover companies that engage in financial. Indeed, several activist short sellers like Muddy Waters ... Read More

If you miss our Lay Person Talk Series where Professor Alminas ZALDOKAS shared his research ” Corporate Disclosure as a Tacit Coordination Mechanism ” in an easy-to-understand language, you can review his talk or read the summary written here below. In an earnings conference call with investors in 2008, Edward J Shoen, chief executive officer and ... Read More

Congregation is one of the most significant and joyous occasions at HKUST. Due to COVID-related requirements, our congregation this year was held online over three days in November. On November 28, our 1,982 business graduates “attended” the congregation virtually, honoring their accomplishments and unbeatable spirit despite the challenging school year. ... Read More