How MBA programmes in Hong Kong universities are preparing those completing postgraduate studies to be business leaders in a disrupted world

MBA programmes offered by top universities in Hong Kong are constantly changing and evolving to equip graduates with the skills in demand among today’s employers. More attention is now paid to subjects like technology and cryptocurrency, as well as soft skills such as communication. Knowledge of these topics wasn’t a focus in the past, but can greatly enhance career success today.

After spending some time in the workforce to gain first-hand knowledge of their industry, ambitious employees undertake an MBA to cement their formal learning and further develop analytical insights. Given the significant cost of the qualification, and the time and effort required to complete the course – often time spent away from the office – it is imperative to make the right choice of programme.

For an MBA programme that is tuned in to developments around the Greater Bay Area (GBA), applicants can consider the offerings from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).

At HKU, the MBA programme is founded on three pillars: critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.

“The programme is designed to inspire future business leaders to comprehend, manage and capitalise on the region’s dynamic and rapidly evolving business environment, while providing them with maximum flexibility to balance work-study life,” said Sachin Tipnis, senior executive director at HKU. “This is reinforced through a case-based, experiential-learning approach infusing all-rounded knowledge. We have following theme areas in our curriculum: business tech and innovation, managing in China and Asia, marketing and general management, strategy, and consulting and finance.”