School News

Congratulations to our students for winning three Champions, one 1^st Runner-up and one 2^nd Runner-up in the HKGCC Business Case Competition 2024/25!   The HKGCC Business Case Competition is an annual competition hosted by Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC). The competition was sponsored by Chinachem Group, Jardine Matheson, MTR Corporation Ltd, SOCAM Development Ltd, and Swire (in collaboration with HKGCC).

The CITIC - IDEI Discussion Forum on FinTech and AI was successfully held by the HKU Business School’s Institute of Digital Economy and Innovation (IDEI) on February 20, 2025. The event brought together esteemed HKU professors, CITIC industry experts, and HKU research students at the forefront of FinTech and AI research and application.

We are thrilled to announce that our students have won 1^st Runner-up in the HSBC Global Private Banking Case Challenge 2024. The competition provided a platform for students to utilise their financial and economic knowledge by creating a comprehensive proposal for clients, taking on the role of a Relationship Manager in a Global Private Bank. Out of 400 competing team from Hong Kong and Singapore, our student team excelled and won 1^st Runner-up in the competition. Congratulations!

Congratulations to our student team for winning the First Place in McDonough Business Strategy Challenge 2025!   McDonough Business Strategy Challenge is an international undergraduate case competition hosted annually by Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., USA. This year, the competition brought together 16 student teams from top business schools around the world to tackle real-world challenges by the non-profit sector.

The HKU Business School and Deloitte China proudly unveiled the Mentorship Programme 2025 with a memorable kick-off ceremony on February 17, 2025, held at the Convocation Room of the University of Hong Kong. This event marked a significant milestone in the collaborative effort to nurture future business leaders in the fields of accounting and business analytics, with a deep commitment to fostering a strong partnership between the two esteemed institutions. The ceremony symbolised the significance of bridging academic knowledge with practical industry guidance, essential for students to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape.

HKU Business School is making waves with the launch of its new alumni networks across the globe, strengthening ties and fostering collaboration among its graduates. In September 2024, the school celebrated the establishment of its North China Alumni Network at the prestigious Beijing Forum. Over 200 guests, including alumni, professors, and students, gathered at the HKU Beijing Centre for an evening of insightful discussions and networking. This milestone marks the first regional alumni network in mainland China, serving as a bridge between the school and its graduates while creating a platform for lifelong learning and mutual growth.