Experience Asia’s Best with HKU – Esade Masters in Hong Kong for a Week of Academic Excellence, Meaningful Connections, and Cultural Immersion
“Experiences like this reinforce my conviction in the value of international exposure and deepen my interest in Asia-Pacific financial markets and innovation ecosystems.”
— João Rawes de Freitas, Esade Master’s Student
“What stood out most was the opportunity to learn directly from practitioners – hearing how investors, founders, and policymakers navigate regulation, capital flows, and uncertainty in a fast-moving, geopolitically complex environment. These insights went far beyond textbooks and added valuable perspective to how financial decisions are made in practice.”
— Inês Rodrigues, Esade Master’s Student
HKU Business School were delighted to welcome masters students from Esade in Hong Kong for a deep dive into Asia’s key financial hub, blending world-class academic learning, industry engagement, and cultural experiences.
Students gained a comprehensive understanding of Hong Kong’s strategic role in Asia through lectures led by The University of Hong Kong faculty, covering geopolitics, economic development, business environment, fundraising, and wealth management — offering students a well-rounded perspective on the forces shaping Asia today.
Through direct engagement with business leaders and entrepreneurs from Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Cyberport Hong Kong, and more, students gained real‑world perspectives that grounded their classroom learning in the realities of Hong Kong’s dynamic business landscape.
Cultural immersion rounded out the week: from the incense-filled halls of Man Mo Temple and eclectic antique stalls of Upper Lascar Row to a hike up Victoria Peak and an evening of connections with HKU students in Central.
The Study Tour offered students firsthand exposure to Asia, equipping them with the knowledge, networks, and cultural intelligence needed to lead in a globally connected world. Hong Kong continues to be a place where finance, innovation, and heritage intersect. We are confident the students will carry this Asia perspective forward as future global leaders.
