HKUST MBA Master Class Digital Competition: Strategies, Games, and Ecosystem Dynamics

In the era of digital transformation and platform dominance, business competition is no longer about product versus product — it’s a dynamic game among platforms and ecosystems.

In markets ruled by network effects, how can companies seize the initiative and build enduring moats? Behind the scenes of subsidy wars, ecosystem expansion, and market reshaping lies a powerful strategic logic — one that defines who wins and who fades away.

Join the HKUST Masterclass with Prof. Zhaoli Meng, Associate Director of CTBE

Professor of Business Practice. This sample class looks at how competition works in the digital world. It sees strategy as a series of dynamic moves shaped by platforms and ecosystems. Students will learn why companies offer subsidies, how network effects change markets, and why some ecosystems succeed or fail. Through interactive exercises and real cases, participants will understand how to build and protect digital ecosystems. By the end, they’ll be ready to apply these lessons in their own careers.