“Continuous pursuit of knowledge is a type of compound interest itself, as said by Warren Edward Buffett. China Southern Asset, one of the first fund management firms approved by CSRC, has always taken continuous learning as the primary component of its company DNA. HKUST business school is not only a treasure trove of knowledge, but also a place for lifelong learning. During our studies with HKUST EMBA program, we have improved our business management skills and enriched our professional knowledge as well as broadened our vision. More importantly, we have made lifetime mentors and friends here which are certainly more valuable than any compound interest.”

“What impresses me the most about the HKUST EMBA program is its International vision, directive thinking and its ability to advance with the times. China is now entering a new developing era, as the whole world is undergoing the greatest changes in a century in terms of technology, trading, economy and geopolitics. All these changes will have a decisive effect on our investment, operation and direction, which may be difficult for individuals to have a comprehensive understanding of. However, the first-class teaching faculty, advanced research and creative insights from the HKUST EMBA program have equipped us with the ability to cope with all of these changes.”

“BYD, as the leading Alternative Fuel Vehicle brand in China, drives the development of the industry actively and represents the China Automotive Industry with strong national responsibility entering this competitive New Energy era. With the coexistence of challenge and opportunity, HKUST EMBA Program has enabled business management to build an international and systematic thinking framework. To bear larger interest in mind and observe things from a strategically advantageous perspective, to look before leap, and to understand the rules from details. Accompanied by the great mentors and friends, I’m graduating with satisfied accomplishment, more confidence and a better future.”

“Hong Kong is an International Finance and Information Center with the most active and rapid information flow. We have to make agile response accurately. This requires not only training and vision, but also more inspiration. HKUST Business School, the leading research-based business school in Asia, helped us to make better decisions and capture business opportunities efficiently through the systematic study of business theories, classic case studies and the sharing of the latest in information technology.”

“Lixin Group has been adhering to the development strategy of “Focal area, multiple business-types and diversity “over the years. Such a development strategy requires us of systematic, international, and professional management on Financial Planning, Investment Risk Control, Resource Integration, Cross-border Management, Resource Allocation etc. HKUST EMBA Program is a powerful aggregator to summarize, extract and convert all that knowledge efficiently to our business skills, which is a precious asset for lifetime.”

“The teachers of HKUST EMBA program are all leading experts in various fields hired from all over the world, and their way of teaching is very much to the point. I have learned a whole set of practical theories and knowledge from the 16 modules. Chinese companies are expanding outward, and many students have shared their overseas experience with the class, which teaches me new knowledge in different fields and also creates opportunities for cooperation. Every student is a piece of treasure. In the beautiful HKUST campus, we discussed homework from evening to the early hours, prepared for the Gobi Challenge together, built team spirit and forged deep friendship. The course left us with many happy memories.”

“Participating in the HKUST EMBA program is a brand new experience for me. People from different industry backgrounds and regions come together for the same pursuit. Enlightened by the tutors here, we understand the cultural diversity between east and west; broaden global vision; learn the advanced Technology Information, which in return inspired brilliant new ideas! I also formed a work-life balanced lifestyle here: developing exercise habits, making new friends and participating in public welfare activities. HKUST EMBA Program brought us back to school and empowered us with new motivation and energy!”

“创业有如在大海航行，需要灯塔指引方向；投入新的市场，我需要拓展整个视野，寻找精英一同前行，而港科大EMBA是我不二之选，在全球排名顶尖，像明灯一样带领我在事业攀上第二次增长曲线。同时，离开校园后一路打拼，生活、事业都从没有停顿过，不少人在四十多岁时感到困惑，有人去禅修，规划人生；而我选择了香港科大，在这最美的校园里，从内心找到定的力量，在变化的外在环境中，找到稳定前行的方向和力量。”

“As a non-management majored graduate, I have very much enjoyed the intensive learning in a short period of time.  The program guides us with multiple angles in which to see the world. I have to admit what I’ve learnt here defied many of my previous perceptions and helped me to build a new methodology. Every leaning experience is like travelling through a gunpowder magazine and the sparks of new ideas could be lit at any moment. Looking back, this journey indeed has changed my life.”

“In the rapidly changing technological, financial and international climate nowadays, we’re facing increasing uncertainty every day which could leave us at a loss of direction. Through comprehensive study of Eastern and Western knowledge in HKUST, as well as the productive communication and brainstorming with the top class professors and classmates, I’m certainly more confident in coping with these uncertainties.”

“I was determined to return to school because I wanted to start my own business. The course arranged a study tour to Stanford University and Israel, which gave me an inspiring opportunity to see the definition of innovation in advanced countries and understand the essence of pioneering spirit. The course also enabled me to meet a group of like-minded friends. We took part in the Gobi Challenge together, and became lifelong friends with each other during the four-day battle. The rewards of the program are much more than the knowledge learned in books. For all those who are interested in lifelong learning, I recommend you to the HKUST EMBA program to pursue your most important dream in life.”

“We are now experiencing a new era that block-chain, bitcoin, digital assets and other different kinds of technological innovation are changing the financial and economic ecology around the world. Only people who master the latest knowledge can survive the challenge. HKUST has the No.1 research-based business school in Asia where we get the strongest intellectual support to explore and change the world.”

“The experience of studying at HKUST EMBA program has enriched my thought pattern and formed my future-oriented global view. It helped me seeing through the economic direction to catch the rapid development of Chinese economy and real estate ever since 2004, which enabled me to achieve major business development and personal wealth growth. What’s more, the communication between alumni broadened my vision. I’m honored to be a CPPCC member in 2010 to contrive National plans and to serve people. As the chairman of 2020 HKUST EMBA Alumni Association, I strongly adhering to the “alumni-centric” principle to play the role as the bridge between the school and alumni, trying to serve alumni for better cohesion and deliver greater impact from the school. On the other hand, I benefited a great deal from the respectable teachers and outstanding alumni.”

“A fortunate incident, I joined HKUST EMBA Program and discovered a brand new world. What I’ve leant here is much more than business rules, but the way you live your life and how you treat people. With a group of classmates who know and believe in each other, we refresh ourselves and learn from the start with a sincere attitude no matter what we’ve achieved in our own different industries.”

“港科大的日子，有美好的校园、优秀的老师、还有可爱的同学，一起学习，一起生活，深情厚谊，绵远流长。这段经历让我的人生下半场拥有最美的同行者，遇见最好的自己！”

“For Chinese entrepreneurs who prepare to take their business overseas, they will face challenges of capital management, cross-cultural management. Through the program I’ve grasped valuable insights about how the global markets are like and learnt how to play the rules of games in international markets.”

“It’s definitely a happy thing to be able to go back to school and focus on such an honored program after graduating so many years ago. The program not only helped to open the window to the world but also integrated the knowledge systems with practical working experience. It inspired us to review life and work from various angles. What’s even more precious, the sincerity of every teacher and classmate here affects me. When you involve yourself completely into it, you will gain much more than knowledge, but a confident, persevering and indefatigable life attitude.”

“作为医疗器械产业服务提供商，我们更需要全球的视野和跨界的思维，这是我选择港科大EMBA的初衷。这段毕生难忘的学习之旅，带给我比预想中更多的收获和快乐，与智者同行，与高人为伍，终身受益”

“Being back to school is thriving. During the 16 months in HKUST, my academic theory system is built and strengthened. What’s more, I’m able to sincerely embrace the cross-culture communication and to re-examine one's own inertial thinking in an opening learning atmosphere.”

“To me, the leaders that the HKUST EMBA Program is cultivating are not only businessmen, but leaders with social responsibilities. The NGO scholarship the program offers enriches the diversity of students, allowing business elites to understand more about different aspects of society. In addition, the comprehensive practical managing knowledge and creative thinking patterns integrated from both western and eastern experience, together with the interaction with first class professors and elites from different industries will undoubtedly bring fresh energy to our organization.”