EMBA-Global Asia Programme Ranks the World’s No. 2 Joint Programme in QS Global EMBA Rankings 2019

Immediate Release

(April 16, 2019 – Hong Kong)  EMBA-Global Asia programme, the influential partnership between Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Hong Kong (HKU Business School), London Business School and Columbia Business School, is ranked No.2 joint EMBA programme in the Global EMBA Rankings conducted by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).  This is the second consecutive year that the programme is listed among top three in the world.

This year, the QS Global EMBA Rankings evaluates a total of 156 programmes on the basis of a series of key indicators: employer reputation, thought leadership, executive profile, diversity and career outcomes.  HKU Business School’s EMBA-Global Asia scored a perfect score of 100.0 on both employer reputation and thought leadership, and achieved the second highest overall score among all joint programmes.

“We are delighted that the EMBA-Global Asia programme received another global recognition,” said HKU Dean of Business and Economics Professor Hongbin Cai. “Our outstanding performance in employer reputation and thought leadership reflects the global exposure and unique learning experience that we rendered to students with diversified backgrounds match the expectations and requirements of employers. HKU Business School will continue to provide market-driven curriculum, incorporating topics related to FinTech, AI as well as the Greater Bay Area development, enabling students to sharpen their edge and excel in their future career.”

Launched in 2009, this distinguish programme equips globally focused executives and managers with a unique blend of expertise, networks and multifaceted perspectives that will deepen their understanding of Western and Eastern business practices and prepare them for leadership success.

 

More information on the EMBA-Global Asia programme

QS Global EMBA Rankings 2019: Joint Programme – https://www.topmba.com/emba-rankings/joint-programs/2019

Disclaimer:
According to the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance, the EMBA-Global Asia programme is an exempted course. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.

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