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Course Structure

The course is part-time, taught in both Chinese and English, and the learning methods include course learning, practical teaching, overseas exchange, academic research, thesis writing, etc. During the study period, students are required to complete relevant core courses and elective courses and academic research training, carry out research on business, technology, finance and industry frontier issues, complete the thesis and defense. Course credits are arranged as follows:

Coursework (27 credits, core courses + elective courses + residential workshop).

Core Courses (Research Methods and Theoretical Frontier Training) - 14 credits)

Introduction to Applied Business Studies 
Application Statistics & Regression 
Frontiers of Accounting Research 
Frontiers of Economic Research 
Frontiers of Financial Research 
Frontiers of Information Systems Research 
Frontiers of Management Research 
Frontiers of market research 

Elective courses (divided into two parts: cutting-edge business theory and advanced technology and industrial development) - 10 credits

Cutting-edge Business Theory Section:
Geo-economics and World Economy
Digital Economy
Sustainability Development and Business Model Innovation
Wealth Management and Family Office
Advanced Technology and Industrial Development:
Chip Technology
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Advanced Manufacturing and High-end Materials
New Energy Technology
AIoT and the Internet of Things
Human-Machine Collaboration and Robotics 
Life and Health Technology
Brain-Computer Interface and Neuromorphic Intelligence

Residential Program & Master Workshop - 3 credits

Research work and dissertation (32 credits).

Tutor selection

At the end of the first academic year, a dissertation supervisor or co-supervisor is assigned. According to the principle of two-way selection, the tutor is selected. The academic tutor is a professor from the HKUST Business School, and the science and technology tutor is served by scientists from the relevant fields of the HKUST and Tsinghua University.

Research Proposal and Research Proposal (2 credits)

In the second year, a topic selection report and research proposal are required. The research proposal should be written in English, and the defense can be conducted in Chinese or English.

Research Work and Research Achievement Defense (30 credits)

DBA dissertation research totals 30 credits. Students are required to submit a research proposal and research proposal in the second year and pass the qualifying examination to enter the thesis writing and research stage. The thesis should be written in English, and the defense can be conducted in Chinese or English.

Faculty ( Sorted by last name )

Yike GUO

郭毅可

Ph.D. in Computational Logic Imperial College London, 1994

HKUST
Provost
Chair Professor
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering
Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences
Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering of the United Kingdom

JIAO Jie

焦捷

Ph.D. in Strategic Management and Public Policy Concentration, George Washington University, 2006

Dean, Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance
Chair Professor
Chair of Institute for State-owned Assets Management, Tsinghua University

Dong LOU

楼栋

Ph.D. in Finance Yale University, 2009

HKUST
Associate Dean of Business and Management (Strategic Planning and Research)
Citi Professor of Business
Chair Professor
Department of Finance
Director of Institute for Financial Research

Kar Yan TAM

谭嘉因

Ph.D. in Information Systems Management Purdue University, 1988

HKUST
Vice-President for Administration and Business
Chair Professor
Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management
Acting Director of HKUST Institute for Emerging Market Studies
Associate Director of Institute for Financial Research

TIAN Xuan

田轩

Ph.D. in Finance, Boston College, 2008

Delegate to the 14th National People’s Congress
Associate Dean, Chair Professor of Finance
Chair of National Institute of Financial Research
“Cheung Kong Scholar” Distinguished Professor (2016)

YU Jianfeng

余剑峰

Ph.D. in Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, 2008

Chair Professor of Finance
Vice Chair of Tsinghua Fintech Research Institute
Director of the Asset Management Research Center, National Institute of Finance, Tsinghua University
Director of the Global Master Fund Research Center, National Institute of Finance, Tsinghua University

ZHANG Xiaoyan

张晓燕

Ph.D. in Finance , Columbia University , 2002

Deputy Director of Tsinghua Fintech Research Institute
Chair Professor of Finance
Director of Xinyuan Fintech Research Center
Director of Research Center for Wealth Management

Program Features

Focus on emerging technologies

Focusing on the frontiers of emerging technologies, it helps students gain an in-depth understanding of how technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data can drive business innovation, improve decision-making capabilities, and help enterprises gain a competitive advantage in a rapidly changing market.

Interdisciplinary talent development

This programme aims to nurture leaders with multiple perspectives, and through the integration of knowledge of business management and cutting-edge technology, students will master the theory and practice of multiple fields, and have the comprehensive ability to deal with complex business challenges.

An international academic exchange platform

Rooted in two of the world's top business schools, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Business School and Tsinghua University's PBC School of Finance, the programme provides a wealth of international academic exchange opportunities, where students will interact with industry experts and scholars from around the world to share insights and experiences, broaden their horizons, promote cross-cultural understanding, and enhance their international competitiveness.

A strong alumni network at both campuses

Join the alumni network of HKUST and Tsinghua University, and you'll be connected to a wide range of outstanding talents. A strong support system consisting of school-program-alumni can provide students with a wealth of resources and opportunities, which is beneficial to students' career development.

Mode of delivery

Classes will be held on the campus of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the PBC School of Tsinghua University. Six study modules are planned for each academic year, each of which usually lasts four days (usually Thursday to Sunday). Some course schedules may vary depending on the elective course.

Courses are taught in Chinese or English, taught in Mandarin or English with Mandarin translation.

International cooperation

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