Business Meets Technology
Technological breakthroughs in AI, Big Data, Blockchain, IoT, and Fintech are reshaping the way we do business. Many business operations are becoming automated, and business decisions are now made based on massive data. As one of our five career tracks, the Business Technology & Analytics track will provide you with digital competencies that distinguish great managers from the rest, including both soft skills and extensive management techniques, and a broad knowledge of new technologies.
Learn from the experts in their fields
Based on HKUST’s renowned science and engineering faculties, we are proud to offer a wide range of pioneering business technology courses in the HKUST MBA program. This provides our students with a forward-thinking vision and cutting-edge skillsets. Some courses within the Business Technology & Analytics track are taught by faculty members from the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, who are at the forefront of knowledge development, and experienced practitioners who are leaders in their field.
Prof. Lei Chen
PhD, University of Waterloo
Research Focus: Data-Driven Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining for Business Intelligence,
Crowdsourcing-based Data Processing, Uncertain and Probabilistic Databases
Prof. Mordecai Golin
PhD, Princeton University
Research Focus: Design & Analysis of Algorithms, Computational Geometry, Combinatorics,
Information Theory
and more…
Gradual Upskilling
Our courses cater to students from diverse backgrounds, who are at different levels and have different study needs. To ensure that our MBA students have an adequate understanding of business technology, an Introduction to Python Programming accelerator course is offered during orientation. Python programming is a highly marketable skill increasingly sought after by companies in making data-driven business decisions.
By establishing a fundamental understanding of this programming language, you can improve your understanding of how it can be applied to diverse business functionalities. This acts as an introductory course for students without any programming knowledge, and prepares them for more advanced elective courses such as Deep Learning Business Applications with Python or Business Analytics in R.
Pre-MBA Accelerator course
An introductory course to ensure that our MBA students from diverse backgrounds have an adequate understanding of business technology, this course is offered during orientation.
- Introduction to Python Programming
Required core courses
Be introduced to foundational techniques required to become a future business leader.
- Financial Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Marketing Strategy & Policy
- Operations Management
- IT Management
- Managerial Microeconomics
- Strategic Management
and more…
Flexible core courses
Customize your MBA curriculum with a focus on Business Technology, further strengthen your professional knowledge on this specialization.
- Data Analysis
- Big Data Analytics
- Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and Their Business Applications
- Deep Learning Business Applications with Python
- Management of Organizations
- Behavioral Economics
and more…
Electives
Customize your MBA curriculum with a focus on Business Technology, further strengthen your professional knowledge on this specialization.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Transforming Business with Artificial Intelligence
- Equity Investment with Machine Learning
- Business Modeling
- Fintech and Big Data Financial Analytics
- Global Implications of Fintech Innovations
- Digital and Social Media Strategy
- Leveraging Digital/Digital Media for Customer Acquisition and Retention
and more…
*The courses offered may vary each year due to market trends and professional expertise that the school engages with.