Beyond Classroom Knowledge
Beyond Classroom Knowledge
An exciting range of professional development and networking activities is provided to help you prepare for larger responsibilities, more innovation and important contributions.

Student activities allow you to develop your professional skills and provide opportunities to learn from successful business executives in the region. Students in our program have a culture of taking initiative to organize high-impact activities.

HKUST MBA Case Competition HKUST MBA Case Competition
HKUST MBA Case Competition
Japan Club sushi night Japan Club sushi night
Japan Club sushi night
Corporate Visit: Google Corporate Visit: Google
Corporate Visit: Google
Diwali – The Indian Festival of Lights Diwali – The Indian Festival of Lights
Diwali – The Indian Festival of Lights
Social Impact Club – Dive Against Debris Social Impact Club – Dive Against Debris
Social Impact Club – Dive Against Debris
Executive Exchange Executive Exchange
Executive Exchange
MBA Career Fair 2024 MBA Career Fair 2024
MBA Career Fair 2024
CASE COMPETITIONS
CASE COMPETITIONS

Outstanding presentation skills and integration of different business disciplines for creative problem solving are the keys to success in business competition and career advancement. Our flagship elective, Enhancing Professional Skills (EPS), equips our students with senior-level business presentation skills, spanning problem-solving, marketing, finance, pitching and Q&A aspects. 

Under the guidance of our world-class business school professors, participants embark on a rigorous one-week journey with their classmates through intensive learning and practice opportunities. Our students have previously been champions of many international case competitions.

NETWORKING EVENTS
NETWORKING EVENTS

We welcome students to our MBA community with networking events at a variety of scales. There, you will engage with business professionals of various domains and backgrounds and enrich your experience through corporate visits and networking events with like-minded people.

ALUMNI EVENTS
ALUMNI EVENTS

Join in our local and overseas alumni events to bond with graduates from other intake classes. These events are offered at different scales and in a variety of formats, letting you connect with your alma mater’s alumni in settings that you enjoy.

Learn More About Our Alumni Network

LEARN FROM INDUSTRY VETERANS

Here are some of the industry speakers who have met with our students in recent years. These speakers share their diverse expertise through industry insights and leadership know-how with our MBA community.

  • Peter Wong, non-executive Chairman of Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation and former CEO of HSBC Asia Pacific
  • Antony Leung, Chairman of Nan Fung Group, Co-founder of New Frontier Group, former Chairman Greater China of Blackstone
  • Damien Vernet, President of LVMH Fashion Group for Asia
  • Alice Wong, CFO, Hong Kong Television Network Limited
  • David Plouffe, Former Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Uber
  • Kenneth W. Hitchner, President of Goldman Sachs in Asia Pacific (Ex-Japan)
  • Frederick Mutto, Customer Experience VP, Global Operations, Schneider Electric
  • Donnell Green, Former Head of Human Resource Asia Pacific, BlackRock
  • Bin Lin, Co-founder and President, Xiaomi Corporation
  • Steve Chiu, Senior Vice President, Head of Hong Kong Retail, PIMCO Asia Limited
  • Jean Salata, Head of BPEA EQT and Chairman, EQT Asia
  • Alain Li, President of the French Chamber and the former Regional Chief Executive, Asia Pacific of Richemont

Entrepreneurship Center

One of the most pursued dreams that our MBA students hold is having their own startups and finding venture capital. At the HKUST MBA, entrepreneurship is woven into the fabric of the program. As a young and innovative university, HKUST has a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem including a dedicated Entrepreneurship Center, Fund and Blue Bay Incubator based in Shenzhen. These valuable resources and networks are crucial to nurture the future entrepreneur.  

Discover first-hand insights from Pie Wong and Lincoln Wu, our full-time MBA Intake 2023 students, on their experiences and takeaways from their entrepreneurial journeys.

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Student Clubs

Embracing the belief that "to learn is to lead", we expect our Full-time MBA students to take the initiative in establishing professional and cultural student clubs aligned with their passions and interests. These clubs provide a platform to apply classroom learning, hone networking and leadership skills, and enhance communication capabilities. As a result, you can leverage student leadership opportunities to cultivate a robust professional network, mutually benefit from your MBA peers, and unlock your true potential.

2023 HK MBA Tournament 2023 HK MBA Tournament
2023 HK MBA Tournament
Consulting & Strategy Club: Networking Mixer Consulting & Strategy Club: Networking Mixer
Consulting & Strategy Club: Networking Mixer
Impact Investing Club: HKUST Impact Investing Conference 2023 Impact Investing Club: HKUST Impact Investing Conference 2023
Impact Investing Club: HKUST Impact Investing Conference 2023
Japan Club: Japan Trek Japan Club: Japan Trek
Japan Club: Japan Trek
Real Estate and PropTech Club Real Estate and PropTech Club
Real Estate and PropTech Club
Book & Podcast Club Book & Podcast Club
Book & Podcast Club
Social Impact Club: Christmas Toy Drive Social Impact Club: Christmas Toy Drive
Social Impact Club: Christmas Toy Drive

Our diverse range of student clubs have included::

  • Finance & FinTech Club
  • General Management Club
  • Global Networking Club
  • Japan Club
  • Management Consulting & Strategy Club
  • Real Estate and PropTech Club
  • Social Impact Club
  • Sport & Management Club
  • Technology & Product Club

THE ALUMNI NETWORK

Be part of HKUST’s MBA community and connect with alumni to exchange ideas, learn from the best and build a life-long network. Besides our exclusive virtual platform, there are also various occasions to meet our alumni, including the mentorship program, different mixer events, virtual seminars, alumni sharing, and more.

GO ANYWHERE, CONNECT EVERYWHERE

With the HKUST MBA Virtual Alumni Hub, you can stay connected with your network wherever you are in the world.