https://www.scmp.com/rss/513880/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Welcome to the special anniversary issue of the HKUST Business School Magazine. It has been 30 years since we first opened our doors, and what an incredible journey it has been. We may be a young university, but our story still packs a punch! Since our founding in 1991, we have demonstrated courage, ingenuity and perseverance in pursuing our vision. HKUST’s founding leaders had to overcome a unique set of challenges to... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195639/celebrating-30-years-business-education?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195639/celebrating-30-years-business-education?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:44 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Against all the odds, Professor Woo Chia-Wei and his colleagues established a remarkable university in Hong Kong. Here, Professor Woo talks about the founding of HKUST. It takes vision, a strong conviction and an iron will to build an institution that can stand the test of time and achieve global fame on its own terms. But that’s what HKUST has achieved. The University had to face and overcome many obstacles which stood... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195642/founding-vision?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195642/founding-vision?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:43 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] A world-class scholar with an exemplary track record in university administration, Professor Nancy Ip’s tenure as the fifth president of HKUST begins as the University turns a new chapter in its history, marked by the ‘HKUST 2.0’ mission and the launch of the Guangzhou campus. This year, Professor Nancy IP has become the fifth president of the University, succeeding Professor Wei SHYY. Professor Ip, a neuroscientist,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195648/leading-example?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195648/leading-example?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:42 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Business education must provide future leaders with the capacity to deal with change, business leaders say. Business education plays a key role in shaping future leaders who will be ready to take the helm in a fast-changing world. That was one of the key messages given by Dr. Hans Michael JEBSEN and Dr. William FUNG during the 30th anniversary celebrations of the HKUST Business School. Business Education is no longer... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195689/shaping-future?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195689/shaping-future?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:41 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Antony Leung, former Financial Secretary, and former Chairman of the Education Commission and UGC, thinks that the future of education in Hong Kong is bright, and business education needs to focus on helping students prepare for an increasingly VUCA world. When it comes to education reform in Hong Kong, Antony Leung, Chairman of the Nan Fung Group, has one wish. Leung hopes that Hong Kong will maintain its leading... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195692/facing-future?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195692/facing-future?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:39 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Accreditation systems help institutions foster international partnerships, and this can increase their impact on society. A good reputation and high rankings are no longer enough for business schools. In a globalized economy, international accreditation and quantifiable benchmarks are important ways of providing an internationally recognized framework that testifies to a school’s quality, its long term viability as a... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195702/mission-possible?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195702/mission-possible?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:38 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Deans of the HKUST Business School, past and present, reflect on many years of achievement. In this special edition of the HKUST Business School Magazine, we speak to two of our past deans and our current dean to find out how the past and the present are set to shape the future of the HKUST Business School (the School). The three academic leaders share their views on how the School can continue to scale new... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195707/path-excellence?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195707/path-excellence?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:37 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] A Cutting-edge Environment for Learning The Business School used to be housed at the main campus of HKUST, and its classrooms were spread over a few different locations. To cope with the increase in student population resulting from the introduction of the four-year curriculum, the Lee Shau Kee Business Building, a purpose-built structure offering technologically advanced facilities, opened its doors in 2013. The... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195712/hkust-business-school-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195712/hkust-business-school-time?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:36 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Undergraduate Programs Catering to over 3,700 students from an exceptionally wide range of academic, cultural and social backgrounds, our bespoke undergraduate programs are unique. We offer an extensive selection of programs, so students can pick the curriculum that best suits their needs, and thereby realize their full potential. Our undergraduate degrees offer a broad range of study options, including joint-discipline... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195925/experience-no-other?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195925/experience-no-other?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:34 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Global Business Program A key highlight of the HKUST Business School’s undergraduate offerings is the Global Business (GBUS) Program. Popular with highly motivated and capable students from around the world, GBUS is renowned for helping students acquire a global and strategic mindset so that they can make positive impacts in the workplace and society.  Business is global, and the program therefore emphasizes creating... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195929/global-heart?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195929/global-heart?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:33 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The World Bachelor in Business (WBB) program is a unique learning opportunity that allows students to access three top business schools to get the very best out of their business education. The WBB program is like no other. It is the only undergraduate program that enables students to graduate with three degrees from three top world-class universities. By utilizing cutting-edge teaching methods, and with an emphasis on... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195969/be-best-beat-rest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195969/be-best-beat-rest?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:32 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA is a one-of-a-kind program that delivers the best in business education for executives and business leaders. Ranked number one in the world ten times by Financial Times, the Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA program is a unique partnership between the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in the US, and HKUST. The unique selling point is that the curriculum marries Western... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195971/world-class-experience-high-flyers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195971/world-class-experience-high-flyers?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:30 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] HKUST EMBA The HKUST EMBA program is designed specifically for Chinese-speaking executives and entrepreneurs from industries in Greater China. It gives executives from Greater China global management perspectives to help them navigate various industries at home. The program prepares participants for leadership in an ever-changing world by providing a unique bilingual education, coupled with cuttingedge research,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195708/preparing-future?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195708/preparing-future?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:29 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] MBA HKUST’s MBA Program is innovative and one-of-a-kind. It is where business meets technology to shape the leaders of the future. The MBA Program at HKUST is for professionals looking for an international business education focused on Asia. Via its unique Business Technology and Analytics track, optional MBA exchange program, short global programs, students are guaranteed the opportunities to develop a global vision and... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195771/fast-tracking-careers-business-technology?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195771/fast-tracking-careers-business-technology?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:28 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] PhD Programs Boasting a vibrant and lively community, the PhD programs at the HKUST Business School capitalize on its strengths in science and technology to prepare students for a lifelong career in teaching and research at universities, research institutes, and governmental or business organizations. The research-oriented programs cover eight key areas, including accounting, economics, finance, information systems,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195773/nurturing-passion-business-research?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195773/nurturing-passion-business-research?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:27 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] MSc Programs The HKUST MSc programs offers a wide range of specialized educational disciplines that are designed to meet global demands for professionally trained business executives. With ten standalone programs in specialized business fields, each of the programs is designed with student and industry needs in mind. The in-depth exposure gives graduates an understanding of their specialized fields, and prepares them... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195775/be-specialist-your-field?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195775/be-specialist-your-field?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:25 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] DBA The DBA program enables students to deep dive into the latest business research trends across disciplines. It is a four-year, part-time doctorate catering to senior executives who want to make an impact on business and society through practice-driven research. It integrates business practice with academia and allows a rich interaction between business leaders from various industries. The research training program is... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195776/creating-impact-through-research-and-practice?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195776/creating-impact-through-research-and-practice?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:24 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] HKUST Business School is home to families who have created bonds through academia. Below is a collection of stories about the people who have made special ties and links through the Business School family. It shows that HKUST is not just a place for academic studies, it’s also a place where strong relationships are formed. The stories speak of students who have become faculty members, fathers who have taught their sons... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195806/families-bond-university-experience?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195806/families-bond-university-experience?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:23 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The University’s 30th anniversary celebrations look to the future as well as the past. With the opening of HKUST(GZ), its innovative twin-campus model of higher education will expand its resources and capabilities to bring about exceptional opportunities. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, HKUST has much to feel proud about. Following the University’s remarkable accomplishments of the last three decades, the Hong Kong... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195808/venturing-new-frontiers-higher-education?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195808/venturing-new-frontiers-higher-education?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:22 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] HKUST Business School’s Fintech Research Project has been instrumental in promoting Hong Kong’s fintech development. Fintech plays a pivotal role in consolidating Hong Kong’s position as an international financial center. To maintain its competitive edge, Hong Kong must keep pace with developments in areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and encryption technologies and their application in the finance... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195811/cutting-edge-research-promotes-citys-transformation-fintech-hub?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195811/cutting-edge-research-promotes-citys-transformation-fintech-hub?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:20 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Thompson Center for Business Case Studies enhances the global awareness of business practices in Asia. Learning about case studies and utilizing participation as a mode of instruction are important elements of business education. In the past, case studies were largely a product of the West, but today the spotlight is on Asia, and the world is hungry to learn more about business practices in the region. The School’s... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195815/creating-global-impact-business-case-studies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195815/creating-global-impact-business-case-studies?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:19 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office enables academics, practitioners, and policymakers to gain a deeper understanding of Asian family businesses Asia has experienced a steep rise in wealth during in recent decades. Consequently, many Asian family businesses are examining not only how to sustain their business but also how to preserve their wealth while transferring their family values and... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195817/advancing-asian-family-business-resear?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195817/advancing-asian-family-business-resear?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:00:23 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Business School’s Green Finance Research Project aims to boost Hong Kong’s status as a leading green finance center. Tackling climate change and making our planet a more sustainable place to live are pressing issues facing humankind. At the same time, the brown-to-green transition requires the mobilization of large amounts of funding. Linking investment decisions to environmental performance, green finance plays a... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195818/towards-green-finance-center?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195818/towards-green-finance-center?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:00:22 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] HKUST among the top business schools for real-world impact — three years in a row. For the third year in a row, the School has been rated among world’s top business schools for its positive impact and sustainability by Positive Impact Rating (PIR). This coveted recognition has added to the string of accolades garnered by HKUST and its Business School for their strong performance in various areas. The School is the only... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195821/recognition-real-world-impact-adds-string-accolades?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/30-years-business-education/article/3195821/recognition-real-world-impact-adds-string-accolades?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:00:12 +0000