Executive Education
The HKUST Executive Education program offers non-degree courses that prepare executives for the challenges of today's fast-changing business world. Committed to promoting a visionary global view from China and Asian perspectives, the Program inspires present and future business leaders for continued success. With a global footprint spanning six continents, it boasts a diverse mix of program topics, participants, teaching faculty and industries.
Through this unique learning platform, business executives are able to exchange business insights, share rewarding experience, and network with fellow participants. For its high-quality courses, the Program has forged long-term partnership with corporates in its Company-specific programs and won the support of the loyal participants in its Open Enrolment programs. The Program stands at the forefront of executive education by closely catering to market needs and introducing innovative pedagogies, including experiential learning, action learning projects as well as different learning modes.
“Our executive education programs help leaders unleash their full potential and reach the next level of success. We take pride in offering both company and open programs to executives and serve as the school’s gateway for the continual development of global business community’s most important asset – its people. Throughout the years, we leverage the expertise of worldclass faculty who bring cutting-edge insights to executives, and the knowledge to benchmark against best international practice.
It is important for executives to keep learning and adapting when they see gaps or new needs. Since doing business is more dynamic and complicated today, it is critical for them to interpret fast-changing trends and translate them into innovative ways of building organisational capabilities and developing talent. Our programs ensure relevant content and include the latest research findings and industrial trends in the region and around the world. The HKUST executive education programs also provide a solid return and high-impact learning result. “
Program Offerings:
1. Open Enrolment Programs
Serving the needs of senior executives and business owners from diverse functions, organizations, industries and locations, these programs welcome enrolment from individuals and companies. A key highlight is the consortium leadership development programs.
2. Company-specific Programs
Customized for learning partners across the globe in close alignment with their organizational strategy, these programs are designed to leverage the expertise of the School’s faculty. The program can be held on campus (residential or nonresidential), off campus, or outside Hong Kong.
3. Public Sector Programs
Tailored for government officers in HKSAR and Mainland China to meet challenges in today’s increasingly complex environment, the programs seek to help middle to senior government officers acquire management know-how and develop leadership perspectives.
4. Study trips for Overseas MBA/EMBA Groups
Leveraging the School’s connections and expertise to offer indepth insights into the region, these programs are designed for a range of overseas partner academic institutions, with the common customer profile being an MBA or EMBA program conducting a one-week study tour in China or Asia.
5. Partnership Programs
These offerings feature collaboration with strong learning partners in specific industry in line with the School’s strategic direction. The Program Office works closely with the partner in course implementation, from design and development to marketing and delivery.
MILESTONES
1998 - Establishment of Executive Education Office. Over the decades, the program has recorded over hundred thousand participant days.
2020 – 2022 - Program delivery expanded to include synchronous and asynchronous online, as well as hybrid modes to meet changing market needs.
