HKUST Business Review

Tribute to our Founding Dean The late Professor CHAN Yuk Shee, founding Dean of HKUST Business School, played a pivotal role in boosting the international standing of the School and making it “World Class in Asia.” He also established strategic partnerships with world-renowned institutions, including the Kellogg School of Management, to launch the Executive MBA program 20 years ago. Thanks to the generous support of alumni, faculty, staff, and friends, the School has established a lounge in his name, highlighting our collective commitment to Professor Chan’s legacy. Shaping the School’s Growth Journey 1991 2025 1992 Launch of PhD Programs 2001 Launched BBA in Global Business 1999 Became one of the 1st two Asian business schools to be accredited by AACSB International 2000 Established HKUST Chapter of the International Beta Gamma Sigma honor society School opened with Undergraduate Programs HKUST commenced the establishment of a medical school, paving the way for cross- disciplinary collaboration and innovation Acquired property in Admiralty for development as a new downtown teaching facility 2020 Launched Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) 2007 Kellogg-HKUST EMBA ranked No.1 in the world by the Financial Times 2010 2013 Full-time MBA ranked No.1 in Asia and Top 10 in the world by the Financial Times Launched World Bachelor in Business 2019 Launched Joint School MSc in Financial Technology 2002 Launched HKUST EMBA for Chinese Executives 23 HKUST Business Review