“Pursuing an MBA at HKUST has been one of the best decisions that I have ever made. It has not only transformed me professionally, but also personally. It has been such a rewarding experience that if I had the chance to do it all over again - I would."  

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.

Meet Matthew Allred (Full-Time MBA Intake 2024), a former military officer pursuing his MBA at HKUST. His story shows how leadership experience from different backgrounds can build a strong foundation for business success.  

 

With experience spanning three continents and a vision for global leadership, Marouane Ziani's path to HKUST Business School illustrates how personal experience shapes professional aspirations. His story showcases the transformation possible when global perspective meets structured business education.   

 

In the competitive world of management consulting, professional growth requires more than just experience – it demands strategic upskilling and continuous learning. This understanding led Carmen Chan (Full-time MBA Intake 2024), an accomplished consultant, to a pivotal decision in her career journey.

CHARTING A NEW COURSE

For Daryl, a civil engineer from Singapore, the path to an MBA at HKUST represents more than just a career transition—it's an architectural blueprint for his future in finance. With an international background and years of infrastructure experience, he's now constructing a different kind of foundation at one of Asia's most dynamic business schools.