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Prof. Frederik ANSEEL Dean of Business and Management Postgraduate Students from 30+ Nationalities 1,800+ 160+ Faculty from 25+ Nationalities 40,000+ Alumni from 100+ Nationalities 90+ Partners from 30+ Countries in Hong Kong for Full-Time MBA Program2 1st in the World for KelloggHKUST Executive MBA Program1 Our diverse international community of scholars is united by a shared passion for advancing the frontiers of business knowledge. We are recognized locally and globally, as reflected in prestigious rankings and research standings. Our Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA Program has set an unprecedented record of being ranked the world’s No. 1 for an impressive 12 times in the Financial Times Global EMBA chart. Our research stands out among all local universities, as demonstrated in the UGC Research Assessment Exercise 2020, where our School ranked first overall in the Business & Economics Panel and was recognized as “World Leading” and “Internationally Excellent”. Our graduates are placed in some of the best institutions as professors and sought after by renowned companies and organizations. Underpinned by a strong spirit of innovation, our postgraduate degree programs aim to nurture global business talent. We cordially invite you to join our well-established research and taught programs of diverse disciplines. We will provide you with a wealth of in-depth knowledge to help you seize new opportunities in today’s rapidly transforming world. To learn more about our extensive postgraduate programs, please visit our website at bm.hkust.edu.hk. I look forward to welcoming you to our campus. HKUST BUSINESS SCHOOL in Hong Kong Overall Standing in Research3 in Asia for Business School Research4 Data as of April 2026 The School of Business and Management at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (the HKUST Business School) is committed to advancing global business knowledge and developing business leaders in Asia and beyond. 1 Financial Times Global EMBA Rankings, 2007, 2009-2013, 2016-2018, 2020, 2022-2023 2 Financial Times Global MBA Rankings, 20082022, 2024-2026 3 UGC Research Assessment Exercise 2020 (Business and Economics Panel) 4 Top 100 Business School Research Rankings by University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), 2005-2023 Website LinkedIn WeChat Instagram Facebook WELCOME HKUST BUSINESS SCHOOL 2027-28 03 02
Department of Accounting Faculty members focus mainly on: financial accounting and capital markets, artificial intelligence and machine learning, environmental, social and governance (ESG), cryptocurrency and blockchain, international accounting, debt contracting, auditing, accounting human capital, and China related topics. Department of Economics Besides microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, the Department’s research areas focus on: international economics, economic growth and development, industrial organization, Chinese economy, experimental and behavioral economics, monetary and financial economics, and labor economics. Department of Finance The Department’s main areas of research are broad. Besides traditional topics like asset pricing, corporate finance, financial contracts and institutions, behavioral finance, and international financial markets, we also focus on new developments, such as big data/ machine learning/ AI in finance, financing ESG improvements, sustainability, macro finance, wealth management, geo-economics, and fintech. RESEARCH FOCI The School works at the forefront of research in each of its Departments. Some of the research areas covered by our innovative faculty members are as follows: Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management The Department comprises two divisions: Information Systems and Operations Management, each with their own areas of focus. Information Systems There are two key areas of research focus in the division of Information Systems: (1) Business IT Fintech: Big data analytics, AI, text and sentiment analysis, blockchain and cryptocurrency IT strategy and organization: Technology use and implementation, human computer interaction IT policy: cybersecurity, privacy, technology regulation (2) Digital Platforms Crowdsourcing: Crowd funding, innovation contests, idea competitions Social media: Online sales and advertising, online communities, user generated content Electronic commerce: platform economics, mobile commerce, two-sided markets Operations Management This division includes two streams: Operations Management and Statistics. Operations Management area focuses on supply chain contracting, information sharing in supply chains, interface of marketing and supply chain management, inventory management, behavioral operations management, business analytics, and revenue management and pricing. Business Statistics concentrates on machine/ statistical learning with applications to financial/ business data, highfrequency and/ or high-dimensional financial data analysis, large portfolio management, personalization with applications in medicine/ finance, and financial time series modeling. RESEARCH FOCI Department of Marketing Research areas include: consumer information processing, judgment and decision-making, nonconscious consumer behavior, affect and emotions, attitudes and persuasion, goals and self-regulation, self and identity, social influence, lay beliefs, technology and consumer choice, field experiments, empirical models of consumers and firms, eyetracking and spatial modeling, choice models, theory-based empirical models, Bayesian data analysis, information economics, retailing and marketing strategy, information and contract, media strategy, machine learning, business analytics, pricing, natural language processing, causal inference, AI generated content and generative AI marketing, online marketing, social media, advertising, sustainability. Department of Management The main areas of research include topics related to organizational theory and strategic management including venture capital and venture governance, strategic alliances, social networks, innovation, corporate governance, entrepreneurship, institutions and status, organizational learning, behavioral strategy, non-market strategies, stakeholder management, and multinational corporate strategy; topics related to human resources management and organizational behavior including artificial intelligence, negotiation, decision-making, multiculturalism, behavioral ethics, leadership, workplace deviance, team processes and effectiveness, goal orientation, creativity, and diversity. HKUST BUSINESS SCHOOL 2027-28 05 04
Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA It is a world-class, 18-month part-time program that has been ranked the #1 EMBA program in the world by the Financial Times for 12 years. This prestigious joint program capitalizes on the strengths of both the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the HKUST Business School. Participants learn from a rigorous, globally focused curriculum offered by world-class faculty, while also benefiting from interaction with a highly diverse student body across industries, backgrounds, and nationalities. Designed specifically for senior executives in leadership roles, the program provides a transformative educational experience to help experienced professionals take their careers and organizations to new heights. Email emba@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 4180 Website emba.hkust.edu.hk HKUST Executive Master of Business Administration The HKUST Business School’s Executive MBA program is specifically designed for Chinesespeaking executives and entrepreneurs across all industries in the Greater China region. What sets our program apart is the deep integration of technology innovation – from AI and robotics to other emerging technologies – into the curriculum, ensuring that leaders can harness new tech to drive strategic advantage. At the same time, we are relentlessly focused on going global: through immersive international modules and a truly global faculty network, we equip our participants with the mindset and capabilities to lead on the world stage. Email embaenquiry@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 5790 Website hkustemba.hkust.edu.hk Taught Postgraduate Programs DBA Doctor of Business Administration Programs Doctor of Business Administration The HKUST DBA program is well-designed for senior executives who aspire to make a meaningful impact on business and society through practicedriven research. Leveraging our School’s globally recognized research excellence, this 4-year part-time doctorate program aims to enhance the students’ research capabilities for carrying out insightful applied research. Our students will undergo a rigorous academic journey with ample exposure to latest business research trends across disciplines and a series of dynamic residential programs to facilitate the thesis research. Our world-class faculty will provide professional training that will guide students to conduct high-quality applied research, enabling them to make informed and influential business decisions in an interconnected world. Email dba@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 5015 Website dba.hkust.edu.hk Research Postgraduate Programs Our PhD programs follow a strong researchintensive tradition on the North American model. They are designed to enable students to gain a deep knowledge of management in general, to develop a concentration in a specialized field, and to provide opportunities for students to do significant original research in their chosen area. Our PhD students are offered intensive and targeted research training and exceptional collaboration opportunities with faculty to prepare them for their future careers in teaching and/ or research. The PhD programs have an initial period (2-2.5 years) of coursework, consisting of required optional research courses, inter-disciplinary research courses, and general management courses. Non-MPhil holders may be admitted through an integrated MPhil and PhD program study scheme. Programs available are as follows: Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting Doctor of Philosophy in Economics Doctor of Philosophy in Finance Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems Doctor of Philosophy in Operations Management Doctor of Philosophy in Management Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing Further details at bmphd.hkust.edu.hk Email mphd@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 8207 Website bmphd.hkust.edu.hk POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS Bilingual Doctor of Business Administration The HKUST Bilingual DBA Program is designed to develop visionary business leaders for the China and global markets. Grounded in academic rigour and informed by real-world leadership practice, the program equips senior executives with the intellectual depth and strategic insight needed to lead innovation in an era shaped by technological change, financial complexity and organizational transformation. Distinguished by its interdisciplinary design, the program integrates management, finance and technology to enable executive participants to master advanced research methods, interpret economic and market dynamics, navigate technological disruption, and formulate evidence-based strategic solutions. Tailored for accomplished entrepreneurs and senior leaders, the program bridges theory and practice to cultivate reflective, research-informed practitioners capable of transforming organizations, industries and society. Email htdba@ust.hk Contact (852) 3469 3357 Website ht-dba.hkust.edu.hk EMBA Executive Master of Business Administration Programs The HKUST Business School’s Executive MBA is a world-class educational experience for senior executives to gain an elevated understanding of the current challenges in global business and explore the latest management tools and concepts. Participants are encouraged to challenge business conventions and further strengthen and enhance their management skills. Executives can select from two EMBA programs: HKUST BUSINESS SCHOOL 2027-28 07 06
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS MSc in Business Analytics The program aims to meet strong demand for business analytics professionals. It provides students with solid knowledge of business analytics by bringing together a wide range of knowledge in applied statistics, modeling, optimization, and information management. The program focuses on teaching students how to make good use of numerical data, multi-dimensional unstructured information, and business analytics knowledge for building data-driven strategies, enhancing performance, and facilitating evidencebased discussion for problem solving. It develops students’ business analytics competency, and handson experience in solving real business problems in various areas such as management, finance, and marketing. Email msba@ust.hk Contact (852) 3469 2988 Website msba.hkust.edu.hk MSc in Economics The program aims to provide solid economics and analytical training for students in order to prepare them for further pursuit of higher academic degrees or industry jobs. It emphasizes coursework to strengthen students’ general background in economics and their ability to apply such knowledge to analyze real world problems. Email ecmsc@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 7607 Website mscecon.hkust.edu.hk MSc Master of Science Our MSc programs offer a wide range of specialized educational disciplines designed to satisfy the global demand for professionally trained business executives. HKUST-NYU Stern MS in Global Finance Launched in 2007, the program is a collaboration between the HKUST Business School and the NYU Stern School of Business. Over the years, it has earned its place as a global leader in finance education, offering an unparalleled learning experience for executives passionate about mastering the complexities of global finance. Structured as a one-year modular program, the MSGF is designed for working professionals. It consists of six in-person, onsite modules held across Hong Kong, New York, and Abu Dhabi. The typical MSGF cohort has an average age of 35 and more than 10 years of professional experience. Email msgf@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 5028 Website msgf-nyustern.hkust.edu.hk MSc in Accounting The program aims at providing postgraduate accounting education to students with bachelor degrees in business and non-business disciplines, and bridging them with a channel to enter accountingrelated professions. The program is both practical and academically rigorous. It intends to groom “thinking” professional accountants at postgraduate level and educate them to become successful business professionals across different business functions, such as accounting, finance, forensic accounting and financial crime prevention, treasury, taxation, auditing, business consulting, and corporate strategic planning. Email msac@ust.hk Contact (852) 3469 2132/ (852) 2358 7562 Website msac.hkust.edu.hk MSc in Family Office and Family Business The program is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in familyowned enterprises. This program provides a comprehensive curriculum that covers essential areas such as family governance, wealth management, succession planning, and strategic management. With a strong focus on practical application and real-world case studies, the program prepares graduates to become effective leaders in the family office and family business sectors. The program also leverages HKUST’s strong industry connections and research expertise to provide students with unparalleled learning opportunities and career development support. Email mscfofb@ust.hk Contact (852) 3469 2988 Website mscfofb.hkust.edu.hk MSc in Finance The program is designed for individuals pursuing or planning to pursue a career in the finance industry or in the finance function of major corporations. This program merges the MSc in Investment Management and MSc in Financial Analysis programs, which were offered separately for over 20 years. The MSc in Finance offers Four optional concentrations: Digital Finance, Financial Analysis, Green Finance and Investment Management. Email mfin@ust.hk Contact (852) 3469 2988 Website mfin.hkust.edu.hk Taught Postgraduate Programs MBA Master of Business Administration Programs Consistently ranked No. 1 in Hong Kong by the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking, the HKUST MBA is designed for professionals seeking an international business education with a strong focus on Asia. The program equips you with the global business acumen, digital competencies and leadership capabilities that today's business demands. You will study alongside top global professionals with diverse career and cultural backgrounds and learn from world-class faculty who connect theory with practice. With one of the most flexible curricula in Asia, the MBA lets you tailor your studies to your goals. Through cutting-edge business and management courses, MBA exchange programs and Global Network Weeks, you will gain the global vision and up-to-date business insights to accelerate your career. Three study modes are available: Full-Time MBA Program Part-Time MBA Program (Weekly Mode) Part-Time MBA Program (Bi-Weekly Mode) Email mba@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 7539 Website mba.hkust.edu.hk HKUST BUSINESS SCHOOL 2027-28 09 08
MSc in Information and Cyber Security Management The program addresses the critical and rapidly evolving need for professionals equipped to safeguard digital assets and manage cybersecurity risks in today’s interconnected world. This program offers a cutting-edge curriculum that integrates technical knowledge with managerial skills, providing students with a holistic understanding of cyber security management. By emphasizing both theoretical foundations and practical applications, the program prepares graduates to tackle the multifaceted challenges in the cyber security domain. The program also benefits from HKUST’s robust research capabilities and industry partnerships. Students will gain hands-on experience and develop the analytical skills essential for protecting information infrastructures and ensuring organizational resilience against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Email mscicsm@ust.hk Contact (852) 3469 2988 Website mscicsm.hkust.edu.hk MSc in Information Systems Management The program provides management training which enables business and non-business students to harness technology and information systems to develop innovative business solutions. Students will study under some of the leading professors in the field, covering topics from blockchain and big data to IT strategy and policy. Outside of the classroom, students will also have the opportunity to attend enrichment talks and network with business professionals to recruit a new generation of talent. The program offers Three optional concentrations: Financial Technology (FinTech), Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence. These concentrations provide specialized training to assist graduate preparing to work in specified fields, while maintaining a high degree of overall program flexibility. Email mscicsm@ust.hk Contact (852) 3469 2988 Website mscism.hkust.edu.hk POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS MSc in Financial Technology Jointly run by Schools of Business and Management, Engineering and Science, the MSc program draws expertise from areas such as information technology, blockchain, data science, machine learning and decision analytics. It provides students with fundamental knowledge and essential skills relating to popular financial technologies and their engineering and financial principles, thereby enhancing their market competitiveness in the booming field. Email mscfintech@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 8987 Website seng.hkust.edu.hk/msc/fintech MSc in Global Operations The program provides a distinctive postgraduate education to qualified students who have already completed a recognized bachelor degree and are interested in managing business operations on a global scale. The program is designed to equip students with tools and understanding essential in the management of service operations, manufacturing operations, and supply chains. Joint with Yale University and FGV EAESP, the program offers double-degree options. Selected students spend their first year at HKUST and the second year at Yale or FGV EAESP and receive two degrees after they satisfactorily complete all requirements. The program also collaborates with several leading European business schools on exchange programs. Email msgo@ust.hk Contact (852) 3469 2988 Website msgo.hkust.edu.hk MSc in International Management The program is offered by the HKUST Business School in collaboration with CEMS – the Global Alliance in Management Education consisting of leading business schools and multinational companies around the world. Its objectives are to develop students’ management knowledge and skills related to managing global organizations, to enhance students’ cross-cultural and international exposure, and to prepare students to be potential candidates for leadership positions in international management in a cross-cultural work environment. The program also offers a double-degree option with three world-renowned partner universities, FGV EAESP, HEC Paris or Yale University. Students benefit from the career resources, networks, and distinctive strengths of two leading business schools. They enter the job market with key advantages over their peers. Email hkustmimt@ust.hk Contact (852) 3469 2988 Website mimt.hkust.edu.hk MSc in Marketing The program aims to equip students with expertise in areas regarded as critical by today’s employers, including data-driven marketing, digital marketing, performance marketing, decision frameworks, and artificial intelligence (AI). Its objectives are to develop students’ foundational marketing knowledge through a series of core courses and accrue the latest marketing information and practical marketing skills through elective options. Across the year, the program provides various outreach and networking opportunities to enrich students’ business vision and expose them to the latest industry trends and first-hand marketing know-how. Email mscmark@ust.hk Contact (852) 3469 2988 Website mscmark.hkust.edu.hk HKUST BUSINESS SCHOOL 2027-28 11 10
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION @ fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/apply This booklet was published in August 2026. The details may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to fytgs.hkust.edu.hk. Admissions Requirements @ fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/adm-req To qualify for admissions to the University, applicants should have: Obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification; For PhD applicants (in addition to the above): a proven record of outstanding performance from a recognized institution or presented evidence of satisfactory work at the postgraduate level on a full-time basis for at least one year, or on a part-time basis for at least two years; Fulfilled the English language admissions requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments1: PROFICIENCY TEST MINIMUM SCORE TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)2 80 (for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) 4.5 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards) TOEFL Paper-based Test (pBT) 550 TOEFL Revised Paper-delivered Test 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections) IELTS (Academic Module)2 Overall Score: 6.5 and All Sub-scores: 5.5 1 You are not required to present TOEFL or IELTS score if your first language is English, or your bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) was awarded by an institution where the medium of instruction was English. 2 Refers to scores in one single attempt only. Test at home option is not accepted. Met program-specific admissions requirements, if any. World-Class Faculty @ fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/faculty Wide Range of Programs @ fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/programs Extensive Scholarships @ fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/funding HKUST BUSINESS SCHOOL 2027-28 13 12
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