HKUST(GZ)

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44

QS World University Rankings 2026 (HKUST)

96

person-times

Stanford University Top 2% Scientists List

400

Faculty Members

170

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Incubating Start-ups

MBA+

3

Groups of Mentors

2

Real-world Projects

7

Advanced Tech Areas

110,000

HKUST Alumni

Program Overview

In the AI-powered era, anyone can become the CEO of a one-person company. AI does not only empower businesses but also fuel mass innovation and entrepreneurship. The MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship program is tailored for individuals seeking new industrial opportunities or undergoing career transitions. It attracts mature managers who wish to leverage the challenges and opportunities brought by AI, investors who are looking for promising commercializable technologies, and ambitious young entrepreneurs who are navigating their startups.
HKUST(GZ) creates a platform for entrepreneurial souls to gather, experiment, and grow together. This program will equip you with trending AI knowledge, entrepreneurial skills, and business acumen, outperforming traditional MBAs or startup bootcamps. Upon completion, participants will have a clear business direction, established entrepreneurial frameworks, and the confidence to pursue their career goals.

AI-DRIVEN TECH

  • Information Science and Technology:
  • Essentials and Trends
  • MBA Accelerator–Python
  • MBA Accelerator–Data Analysis
  • Tech Electives
Module

1

INNO & ENTRE

  • Technological Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
  • Information and Technology Management
  • Marketing Strategy and Policy
  • Strategic Management
  • Strategy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Business Communication and Negotiation Skills
Module

2

BUSINESS

  • MBA Accelerator–Accounting
  • Financial Accounting Foundations
  • Managerial Microeconomics
  • Corporate Finance
  • Operations Management
  • Venture Capital Fundamentals
Module

3

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

  • Cross-disciplinary Design Thinking
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab
Module

4

VENTURE CAPITAL

  • Apprenticeship Module on Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital
Module

5

STUDY TRIP

  • MBA Career Development Program
Module

6

Program
Highlights

Forge the future business leader of technology and innovation.

Program
Highlights

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No Entrance Exam or Graduation Thesis Requirement;Earn an HKUST MBA Degree in Nansha, Guangzhou
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Star Alumni Mentors: Access to High-Net-Worth Tech Circles
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3

"All in AI" Curriculum: From Tech-Anxiety to AI Mastery
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4

Co-creation with Top Scientists: The Lab as Your R&D Hub
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5

Immersive English Instruction: Reshaping Global Competency
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6

Flexible Bi-Weekly Schedule: Shared Tech-Life Circle within the GBA Campus

Admissions

11 / 04
2025
MBA+ Launch Ceremony

 

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We welcome anyone who wishes to make positive social impact on society through their innovation or entrepreneurial efforts—whether they are intrapreneurs driving innovative changes within organizations or risk-takers who turn business ideas into action.