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    Claude · I want to start my own company after university. What should I look for in an entrepreneurship program in HONG KONG?

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    I'll search for information about entrepreneurship programs in Hong Kong to help you understand what to look for. Based on current entrepreneurship programs in Hong Kong, here are the key features you should look for in an entrepreneurship program:

    Core Program Components

    Practical Business Development

    Look for programs that support turning ideas into real businesses through incubation and competitions . Programs that marry entrepreneurship and technology while providing interdisciplinary opportunities beyond research can be particularly valuable.

    Mentorship and Networking

    A network of experienced professionals, including executives, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and businessmen, dedicated to helping you in your entrepreneurial journey is essential. Programs that pair you with mentors who are serial entrepreneurs, VCs, or alumni provide direct guidance on vision and strategy.

    Funding and Financial Support

    A number of funds should be available for those who seek to enhance and realize their entrepreneurial spirit . This can significantly reduce financial barriers to starting your business.

    Competitions and Pitch Opportunities

    Participation in start-up competitions that give you the chance to pitch your ideas to an international panel of business experts helps you test your ideas and gain exposure.

    Educational Structure

    Look for programs that develop a creative entrepreneur mindset with combined quantitative and qualitative mentality, and teach you to apply design thinking to deal with complexity in practical business environments .

    Programs offering a wide range of resources including mentorship, funding opportunities, networking events, seminars, talks, and competitions provide comprehensive support throughout your entrepreneurial journey.

    When evaluating specific programs, prioritize those that combine theoretical business knowledge with hands-on experience, strong mentor networks, and direct access to funding and investor opportunities.

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### Result 1
**[[PDF] Information on Concentration Selection in 2026-27](https://www3.baf.cuhk.edu.hk/studyplan/files/Guidelines_2026-27_4yr_full_version_final.pdf)**

**Last Updated:** 2026-08-18

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The BA Faculty encourages its most capable students to take two concentrations.
This helps to differentiate an individual by providing them with a wider scope of knowledge and information.
It also highlights one’s time management and ability to comprehend different fields of expertise.
Students who do double concentrations come out with a highly competitive edge.
To successfully manage double concentrations, you should note several critical considerations.
Planning your coming years of study carefully will help you make sure that are maximizing the time you spend here.
The following guidelines will help you in your decision-making.
B. Selecting a concentration 
1. Interest – Are you eager to acquire more knowledge in this concentration?
2. Ability – Are you confident in your abilities to excel in this concentration?
3. Career aspirations – Are you planning to pursue a career related to this concentration?
4. Future development – Does this concentration align with your future career and personal
development plans?
5. Personal commitment/responsibility –Will you be able to commit the effort to excel in this 
concentration?
Will you be able to face problems that you may encounter?
C. Reasons to take a single concentration 
1. You do not find a second subject that interests you.
2. You plan to spend a significant portion of your time in various extracurricular activities.
3. You are heavily engaged in a personal commitment.
4. You are doing a minor programme.
5. You have been admitted to or plan to participate in the Leadership Development 
Programme.
6. You would find it too challenging to manage your time.
...
D. Who should take double concentrations?
1. You are highly competitive.
2. You plan and organize your time well.
3. You have a strong interest in learning about another field.
4. You have clear personal study objectives/plan and are very sure of the path that you want 
to take.
5. You are not having difficulty in handling your current course load.
6. You previous term(s) academic results are strong.
...
1. Students should refer to the study scheme of their admission years for the requirements of 
concentrations.
The study scheme can be found at
http://rgsntl.rgs.cuhk.edu.hk/aqs_prd_applx/Public/tt_dsp_acad_prog.aspx.
2. One course cannot be used to fulfill the requirements of two concentration areas except 
for specific courses as stipulated in the explanatory notes of the study scheme.
3. Students are allowed to claim exemption of up to two courses within each declared
concentration area based on those course(s) completed during overseas exchange.
4. If students do not declare their concentration under CUSIS during their graduation term, 
the Registration and Examination Section (RES) will be unable to perform the graduation check for the fulfilment of graduation requirements.
...
The Entrepreneurship Concentration (or the DING programme) centers on the mission “to put a ding in 
the universe.”
The concentration aims to equip students with a mindset and competence to create
and/or lead an innovative organization around the world.
The curriculum kicks off by entrepreneurial 
"D"iscovery with courses for the development of entrepreneurial mindset and strategic opportunity 
recognition and exploitation.
The second stage focuses on “Innovativeness”, “Newness”, and “Growth”: 
how new business ideas and products can be developed to take advantage of multiple sources of innovation such that new or existing organizations can grow and sustain in dynamic and competitive environments.
The curriculum will wrap up by a capstone course that aims at providing experiential learning to students to have real entrepreneurship practice and opportunities for networking.
This concentration prepares students for the success of exciting career in professions (in technology sector, business consultancy, global and digital economy, and social enterprises or non-profit organizations), and life-goal pursuit that requires solid knowledge of entrepreneurship complemented by concrete skills and experiences.
...
   General Business (GEB) 
(i) 
3 units of DOTE/FINA/MGNT/MKTG courses at 2000 or above level; and 
(ii) 
12 units of DOTE/FINA/MGNT/MKTG courses at 3000 or above level, excluding the courses
taken for fulfillment of requirement (i), with no more than three 1-unit FINA courses 
...
Note: The following combination of concentrations is impermissible: 
(1) Marketing + Big Data and Quantitative Marketing
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### Result 2
**[Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation | Undergraduate](https://ug.hkubs.hku.hk/major/entrepreneurship-design-and-innovation)**

**Last Updated:** 2026-09-24

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Major in Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation (EDI) (formerly known as Business Design and Innovation (BDI))* teaches you the transformative business and innovation management skills and knowledge for exceling in traditional and new economies.
...
The EDI/BDI Major aims to put you in a creative entrepreneur mindset with the combined quantitative and qualitative mentality, backed by financial and economic industrial knowledge, where you can discover and explore new opportunities: Creativity that exhibits a variety of interests and knowledge, and combining things in a new way; Quantitative logic and data analysis that gives you the understanding and ground to build innovation on; Qualitative stakeholders-centric methodology that addresses existing and revolutionary user experience.
...
The current EDI has incorporated ‘Entrepreneurship’ in the programme, which enhances the implementation of innovative business and design ideas, whether as a start-up or via a corporate, as the programme is further developed to align with current market needs.
...
The EDI major (previously BDI major) focuses on business management in innovation development and commercialization, as well as how purpose-led and values-driven organisations that serve societal needs with sustainable businesses model will transform and be operated.
You will learn from local and international business cases and be introduced to practical toolkits, applicable to established corporate, social venture and start-up businesses.
The programme will allow you to gain the practical knowledge needed to plan and implement changes at established businesses or to build a new business as a start-up.
For research and education that leads to a new generation of technology, which includes quantum information, internet of things and blockchain etc., EDI is the major that trains you to aspire from stakeholders’ understanding, to inject vision and creativity into the research and business, to lead and manage the innovation plan, and to add value and drive its market adoption.
...
The careers of graduates majoring in EDI/BDI are not limited to commerce and finance industry; they have been making significant impact and contribution across a wide range of industries – including but not limited to banking, financial services, marketing, public sector, social enterprises, education, business consulting, luxury products and branding, digital industry, legal, art, technology, and blockchain.
...
You may also start your own company as an entrepreneur or join a start-up company, which some of our students do after graduation, as they are well-equipped from our EDI/BDI Major.
```

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### Result 3
**[Concentrations](https://bba.hkbu.edu.hk/concentrations.html)**

**Published:** 2021-07-09 | **Last Updated:** 2026-09-25

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The BBA (Hons) Programme (JUPAS Code: JS2120) is designed for students who have great interest in business studies but have not decided a field for major focus.
Admitted students will take fundamental courses of various concentrations during the first year, so as to better understand their strengths and interests before deciding the concentration.
...
The AI for Business Concentration is to equip students with the essential technical and strategic skills to lead AI-driven innovation and to nurture them to become competitive and ethical business leaders in the modern digital economy.
...
*** From AY2025/26 first-year entry onwards, the Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation Concentration will no longer admit new students, with entrepreneurship and innovation opportunities available through the Transdisciplinary Second Major in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management.***
The EBI Concentration aims to foster entrepreneurial spirit and global vision of students by using a multi-disciplinary and practical approach to provide them with entrepreneurial mindset, skills, knowledge and experience for business venturing, growth and development in local and international environment.
This concentration is to prepare students to work as entrepreneurial change agent within a corporate setting or start up their own business venture.
Students will take a deep dive into entrepreneurial knowledge, develop highly transferable skills, and foster entrepreneurial mindsets that will allow them to become the agents of change.
Upon graduation, students will be able to confidently leverage uncertainties in creating their own businesses, in leading innovation and change in well-established organizations they choose to work for, or in connecting various functional areas of business to generate strong synergies.
```

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### Result 4
**[BBA(EDI) Leaflet_2019-20_Final](https://ug.hkubs.hku.hk/f/major/306/255097/BBA_EDI__Leaflet_2019-20_Final.pdf)**

**Last Updated:** 2025-08-03

```
Major in Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation (EDI Major) teaches you the transformative business and innovation management skills and knowledge for exceling in traditional and
new economies.
...
The EDI Major aims to put you in a creative entrepreneur mindset with the combined quantitative and qualitative mentality, backed by financial and economic industrial knowledge, where you can discover and explore new opportunities: Creativity that exhibits a variety of interests and knowledge, and combining things in a new way; Quantitative logic and data analysis that gives you the understanding and ground to build innovation on; Qualitative stakeholders-centric methodology that addresses existing and revolutionary user experience.
You will be able to apply design thinking to deal with the complexity in the practical business environment and innovation projects.
...
The 
current EDI has incorporated  ‘Entrepreneurship’ in the 
programme, which enhances the implementation of innovative business and design ideas, whether as a start-up or via a corporate, as the programme is further developed to align with current market needs.
...
The EDI major focuses on business management in innovation development and commercialization, as well as how purpose-led and values-driven organisations that serve societal needs with sustainable businesses model will transform and be operated.
You will learn from local and international business cases and be introduced to practical toolkits, applicable to established corporate, social venture and start-up businesses.
The programme will allow you to gain the practical knowledge needed to plan and implement changes at established businesses or to build a new business as a start-up.
For research and education that leads to a new generation of technology, which includes quantum information, internet of things and blockchain etc., EDI is the major that trains you to aspire from stakeholders’ understanding, to inject vision and creativity into the research and business, to lead and manage the innovation plan, and to add value and drive its market adoption.
...
The careers of graduates majoring in EDI are not limited to commerce and finance industry; they have been making significant impact and contribution across a wide range of industries – including but not limited to banking, financial services, marketing, public sector, social enterprises, education, business consulting, luxury products and branding, digital industry, legal, art, technology, and blockchain.
...
You may also start your own company as an entrepreneur or join a start-up company, which some of our students do after graduation, as they are well-equipped from our EDI major.
The EDI Major is offered under the Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] programme (programme code: 6781).
Students can declare a major in EDI after they are admitted to the BBA programme.
...
Local candidates applying on the strength of the Hong Kong
Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) shall obtain:
- Level 4 or above in English Language;
- Level 3 or above in Chinese Language;
- Level 3 or above in Mathematics;
- Level 2 or above in Liberal Studies; and
- Level 3 or above in two Elective Subjects.
...
Faculty Core courses – complete all of the following courses:
ACCT1101 
Introduction to financial accounting 
1                        6
ECON1210 
Introductory microeconomics
...
Statistics requirement – choose one of the following courses:
ECON1280 or 
Analysis of economic data or 
        STAT1602  or 
Business statistics or 
1                        6  
        STAT1603 
Introductory statistics 
FINA1310 
Corporate finance 
2                        6
Disciplinary Core courses – complete all of the following courses:
IIMT2601 
Management information systems 
2 or 3                    6
MGMT2401 
Principles of management 
2 or 3                    6
MKTG2501 
Introduction to marketing 
2 or 3                    6
IIMT3623 
Design thinking: concepts and applications 
3 or 4                    6
STRA4701 
Strategic management 
3 or 4                    6
IIMT3624 
Design studio (Capstone course) 
...
Disciplinary electives – complete three of the following courses, at least one of them must be IIMT3627 or IIMT3682:
BUSI1807 
Business consulting practicum 
2 or 3                     
IIMT3621 
...
2 or 3                     
IIMT3626 
Values-driven innovation 
2 or 3                   18 
IIMT3627 
Venture and entrepreneurship management 
2 or 3
IIMT3682 
IT and entrepreneurship 
3 or 4                     
Total              78
...
The following candidates should submit their application via the 
International/Non-JUPAS Admissions Scheme.
Applications will be considered individually.
- Local candidates who wish to apply for admission on
...
-  Non-local candidates with qualifications other than the mainland 
...
[email protected]
(825) 3917 5343
```

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### Result 5
**[CUHK MBA Programmes | Full-Time MBA](https://mba.cuhk.edu.hk/eng/)**

**Published:** 2020-12-07 | **Last Updated:** 2026-07-31

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We are a global institution that embraces innovation, nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset and promotes social responsibility.
...
Our curriculum builds essential Finance, Entrepreneurship, Digital & Management skills for the digital era.
It comprises six optional concentrations – Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Information and Technology Management, Finance, China Business and Marketing.
...
Corporate innovation is important for fending off competition and remaining relevant.
Through the hands-on training and workshops on corporate entrepreneurship, new venture development, and business technology management, students are able to master design thinking skills and entrepreneurial mindset.
This delivers innovation to the workplace and inspires creativity among colleagues and teams.
- **Advocate for Global Leadership Acumen**
...
- **Unique Advanced Study Options: JD/MBA, Dual MBA and MBA Plus MSc/MAcc Programmes**
...
To tailor your MBA education for career acceleration and building expertise in a specific area, CUHK MBA will offer 6 optional concentrations in 2022-23.
Students may select either General MBA or up to two concentration options to complete the units of elective courses.
Those choosing the concentration option(s) are required to complete 9 units of elective courses for each chosen concentration option(s).
- **Business Analytics**
To help students strengthen data-driven decision making and prepare them for driving innovation, Business Analytics concentration aims to enable students to make extensive use of data for identifying business insights, predicting market changes, and ultimately improving strategic decision making for organisations.
...
- Application of AI in Finance
...
- **Entrepreneurship and Innovation**
In the modern business environment, entrepreneurial mindsets are critical whether students plan to work within an organisation or start their own business.
CUHK MBA is the first MBA in Asia offering an Entrepreneurship and Innovation concentration, is determined to help you embrace intrapreneurship, innovation, and agility and design thinking.
We strive to train you to be among the continent’s most visionary leaders.
...
Information and Technology Management concentration allows students to learn how to leverage cutting-edge IT skills, data and business analytics to develop effective business strategies.
```

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### Result 6
**[Program Information - Undergraduate Programs](https://bmundergrad.hkust.edu.hk/admissions/faqs/program-information)**

**Published:** 2018-12-31 | **Last Updated:** 2025-10-08

```
You don’t need any previous business knowledge to join a business program.
You will spend your first two to three semesters on broad-based business foundation courses that will prepare you for more advanced business studies later.
...
Students can select and specialize in a Bachelor of Science (BSc) program or a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program with single- or multiple-major in the following business disciplines after completing the common business foundation in Year 1.
- BBA Economics
- BBA Finance
- BBA General Business Management
- BBA Global Business
- BBA Information Systems
- BBA Management
- BBA Marketing
- BBA Operations Management
- BBA Professional Accounting
- BSc Economics and Finance
- BSc Quantitative Finance
...
During the first 3 semesters in the Business School, students of the B&M program will take the University Common Core courses and foundation courses of all the major business disciplines.
During this time, they can discover more about their personal aptitudes and interests before deciding on which study path they wish to follow later.
After completing sufficient number of credits and foundation courses, they can participate in the major selection exercise and get into their preferred major(s) before the end of their third semester of study.
...
About half of the program seats for each major are reserved for students admitted into Business & Management to enter the programs via the Major Selection Exercises (MSE).
Major allocation is largely based on students’ performance in respective foundation course(s) corresponding to that major, figures of the past BBA major selection exercises for reference:
- ~90% get into either 1st or 2nd choice of BBA Major
- Minimum requirement in respective foundation course: C+
...
Can I choose more than one major?
- Yes (multiple-major/minor)
- Over 70% graduated with more than a single major within Business School
- You may also choose a minor on top of the business major(s), please refer to Minor options for details
...
HKUST is very flexible and we always try our best to accommodate the needs of students.
If you find that you are more interested in other business programs, you may join the Major Selection Exercise to switch major within the first 3 semesters of study or consult your advisor and apply to transfer to the more preferred major afterwards.
```

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### Result 7
**[School of Business and Management](https://join.hkust.edu.hk/our-programs/school-of-business-and-management)**

**Last Updated:** 2026-09-23

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We offer a hybrid admission system, a student-centered curriculum, diverse program choices (9 BBA, 2 BSc and 4 jointly-offered BSc programs), strong career and alumni networks, ample opportunities for learning outside the classroom, such as corporate projects and internship programs.
Our curriculum provides the greatest possible flexibility to accommodate our students' academic strengths and interests.
In the first three terms, regardless of their admissions route, all business and management students are exposed to a wide variety of business and other foundational subjects to build a broad base of knowledge in the field.
From the second term of Year 2, students take additional courses required by individual majors to gain solid knowledge in their specialization.
...
Over 50 major/minor combinations are offered and the flexible curriculum structure allows students to customize their program combinations based on their interests and career aspirations, (e.g. BBA in Marketing and Operations Management, BBA in Finance and Information Systems).
Students may also pursue one or more minor programs beyond business.
...
An innovative approach of the extended major is also introduced to allow students to systematically complete traditional business major and the extended major at their choice within the four-year time frame.
...
Students who would like to take time to explore their academic interests may enter the School via the school-based admission route (Application Choice: Business & Management) and enroll in a major via the Major Selection Exercise by Year 2 fall term.
...
For students who have a strong interest in a specific area of business at the time of admission, the program-based admission route (Application Choice: BBA in Marketing, BSc in Economics and Finance ,etc.) allows them to enroll directly into the program of their interest.
Students of both school-based and program-based routes will follow an identical broad curriculum in their first three terms.
**Key features of the B&M program**
• In the first three terms, students will be exposed to a wide variety of business and other foundational subjects (i.e. Business Core courses) so that they can fully explore their study interest and academic strength before choosing one or more specialties in Major Selection Exercise.
• About half of the planned major seats are reserved for B&M program students to enroll in the major via the Major Selection Exercise at the end of the first three terms (i.e. Year 2 Fall term).
```

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### Result 8
**[Business%20UG%20brochure%202022-23.pdf](https://admissions.hku.hk/sites/default/files/2021-11/Business%20UG%20brochure%202022-23.pdf)**

**Last Updated:** 2024-11-17

```
Students can choose to major in the following area(s):
...
Entrepreneurship, 
Design 
and Innovation
Marketing
Information 
Systems 
and Analytics
Human Resource
Management
...
Students also have the option to choose from analytics technique courses and business application courses.
The aim is to provide students with state-of-the-art experiences in artificial intelligence, big data, social media, and other latest development.
Such design helps train well-rounded students who will be
more adaptable in their career development.
The programme is suitable for students 
who have a passion for problem-solving through analytics, and who aim to develop their career path in analytics.
```

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### Result 9
**[Our Undergraduate Programmes - FBE - HKU](https://ug.hkubs.hku.hk/admission/information-day/programmes)**

**Last Updated:** 2026-09-24

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HKU Business School takes an entrepreneurial approach to meeting the challenges of a rapidly changing economic and business environment by drawing together the strengths of six academic areas, namely Accounting and Law, Economics, Finance, Innovation and Information Management, Management and Strategy, and Marketing.
...
The BBA programme combines strong functional training with intensive exposure to communication skills, computer applications, and other social science and/or science subjects.
Students can choose to major in the following area(s):
► Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation*
► Finance
► Human Resource Management
► Information Systems and Analytics
► Marketing
*(*Candidates must undergo a selection process arranged by the Programme Coordinator for declaring the EDI major.)*
```

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### Result 10
**[Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) - Entrepreneurship and ...](https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/programmes/school-of-business/bachelor-of-business-administration-hons-entrepreneurship-and-business-innovation-concentration-senior-year.html)**

**Published:** 2025-07-22 | **Last Updated:** 2026-09-24

```
**Year 3 Entry – Post-Secondary**
|**Programme Code** **Non-JUPAS:** *BBA ENTREP & BI|**Duration of Study** 2 Years|**Mode of Study** Full Time|**Class Start Date** September 2026|
...
**Credits Required for Graduation
** 128
- Programme Description
...
By fostering entrepreneurial mindsets and business innovation we equip the new generations with competence and grit to thrive under the conditions of uncertainty and crisis.
...
###### Students will take a deep dive into entrepreneurial knowledge, develop highly transferable skills, and foster entrepreneurial mindsets that will allow them to become the agents of change.
Upon graduation, students will be able to confidently leverage uncertainties in creating their own businesses, in leading innovation and change in well-established organisations they choose to work for, or in connecting various functional areas of business to generate strong synergies.
...
- Through our highly interactive and gamified coursework, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how businesses build and maintain their competitiveness through empathy, innovation, and creativity, even when times are tough.
...
### Student Learning Experiences
- All BBA students are required to complete at least 120 hours of experiential learning activities (exchange/internship/service learning) before graduation.
Entrepreneurship Concentration students may also consider taking an optional gap year to implement their new business idea by setting up a new business.
- All BBA students admitted to Year 3 are required to complete 20 hours of courses on LinkedIn Learning platform during their studies at HKBU to be qualified for graduation.
...
EBI students are problem solvers, change agents, & innovators.
Change agents are essential in any setting – startup, corporate, charity, public institutions, small firms, you name it.
They shape our future.
What sets EBI students apart upon graduation is their unique skillset that can be leveraged in multiple careers in either big or small companies, startups, charities, or public institutions.
Skills such as flexibility and adaptability, proactivity, tech savviness, collaboration and communication skills, complex problem solving, innovativeness, analytical thinking, and perseverance, are what we train and what the employers want.
...
(852) 3411 5265
```

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    Claude · How can I tell whether a business program teaches practical innovation and entrepreneurship instead of just theory in HONG KONG?

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    I'll search for information about how to identify practical innovation and entrepreneurship programs in Hong Kong. Based on my research, here are the key ways to identify whether a business program teaches practical innovation and entrepreneurship rather than just theory in Hong Kong:

    Look for These Practical Features:

    1. Hands-On Learning Components

    Practical toolkits applicable to corporate and startup businesses, taught through a combination of cross-disciplinary teaching and experiential learning

    Entrepreneurial internship courses offering over 480 hours of practicum in real work environments

    Bootcamps providing hands-on experience researching and implementing technology-based innovations to implement tech solutions

    2. Real Business Case Studies

    Programs that introduce students to practical toolkits applicable to established corporate, social ventures and startup businesses using local and international business cases with insights from hands-on experience

    Programs that combine management theories with real-life business cases

    3. Industry Partnerships and Mentorship

    Partnerships with local and overseas startups and corporates including names like GoGoX, 9gag, Klook, and OneDegree

    Learning from experienced professionals including executives, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and businessmen

    Required internships, mentorships with corporate advisors, and international exchange opportunities

    4. Business Implementation Opportunities

    Programs that allow students to work on and start their own businesses while still studying full time

    Business practicum where students work in groups on projects with local businesses

    Participation in startup competitions where students pitch ideas to international business experts

    5. Real-World Problem Solving

    Programs that match students with real companies to solve authentic business challenges

    Ability to apply design thinking to deal with complexity in practical business environments

    Red Flags for Theory-Only Programs:

    Be cautious of programs that focus heavily on lectures and exams without these practical elements. Ask programs directly about their internship requirements, industry partnerships, and opportunities for students to launch actual business projects.

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**[Educational resources - HKU TEC - Techno-Entrepreneurship Core](https://tec.hku.hk/educational-resources/)**

**Published:** 2026-07-23 | **Last Updated:** 2026-09-30

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HKU offers dedicated innovation and entrepreneurship programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, alongside a wide range of innovation and entrepreneurship courses open to students from all faculties.
...
### Undergraduates I&E Programmes / Courses
...
Innovation is a process that can only be mastered through practices.
In BSc(I&T), you will practice this innovation process through four years of project experiences.
Together with your teammates and mentored by our teachers, you will work closely with partners from different walks of life to co-develop solutions that address their needs.
...
- ##### Major in Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation (EDI)
- Put students in a creative entrepreneur mindset with the combined quantitative and qualitative mentality, backed by financial and economic industrial knowledge​
- Guided by our academic and industry leaders tutors, through a combination of cross-disciplinary teaching and experiential learning programme that resembles executive innovation and entrepreneurship education
**Learn more >>**
- ##### Minor in Science Entrepreneurship
- Focuses on integrating different mindsets and skillsets of students​
- Students can immediately practice what they have learned in the classroom with substantial external resources in support
...
Product design, fabrication, development and manufacturing processes have always been core fields of knowledge and training in engineering.
In the acquisition and mastering of these fields of knowledge, students taking this minor programme will have gained valuable opportunities in ‘Experiential Learning’ through ‘hands-on’ projects and accomplished “active learning” by tackling design problems via building concrete models and devices.
Knowledge on current topics of science and technologies, e.g. artificial intelligence, computer-aided manufacturing, robotics, 3D printing, design and fabrication, drones and unmanned vehicles, computer programming will also be taught.
...
- Provides students with a comprehensive study of economics, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the context of business practices in the GBA region​
...
HKU currently has around 30 UG courses in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Many of these courses are offered by specific minor or major programmes in entrepreneurship.
In addition, several of other programmes also provide related courses including Major in Financial Technology, Major in Design +, Bachelor of Social Sciences, Bachelor of Social Work, etc.
...
The aim of the MSc(Eng)(IDT) programme is to prepare students for the fast-changing world in which innovative design and technology are the driving force of the future.
Through this programme, students will acquire essential knowledge and practical skills for developing novel solutions, services or products to help further promote Hong Kong’s development in innovation and technology.
```

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### Result 2
**[[PDF] 26_Inno & Entrepreneurship(24-26)](https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/cross-kla-studies/applied-learning/course-information/2024-2026/26_Inno%20&%20Entrepreneurship(24-26)_e.pdf)**

**Last Updated:** 2026-07-01

```
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: 
(i) 
apply design thinking to the ideation of a user-oriented prototype;
(ii) 
describe the operation and management of start-ups;
(iii) apply 21st century core competencies (critical thinking, 
creativity, innovation, communication, collaboration) to authentic problems;
(iv) identify innovative opportunities in various sectors 
including social service, arts and media, or STEM 
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics); 
(v) 
identify corporate social responsibility, ethical and sustainability issues; and
(vi) enhance self-understanding and explore directions on 
further studies and career pursuits.
...
Module 1: Innovation and Design Thinking Mindset (90 hours) 
1 
Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3 hours) 
2 
Innovating as a Design Thinker – Empathise, Define, and Ideate (45 hours)
...
Innovating as a Design Thinker - Prototype and Test (42 hours) 
...
Module 2: Innovating through Entrepreneurship (39 hours) 
1 
Innovation and Sustainable Development 
• 
Social innovation and social enterprises
2 
Understanding and Planning a Start-up 
Understanding start-up 
• 
Different start-up sectors 
• 
Opportunities and challenges 
Start-up business models 
• 
Case studies 
• 
Introduction to Lean Canvas 
• 
Using Lean Canvas 
Planning for start-up  
• 
Mission and objectives 
• 
Target market 
• 
Marketing strategies 
• 
Operation and human resources plan 
...
Key performance indicators
...
Module 3: Externship (51 hours) 
1 
Externship 
Externship – practical learning where students put learning into practice 
• Presentation of problem 
- 
Company visit 
- 
Seminar by company and presentation of problems 
• Data 
- 
Data collection 
- 
Data analysis 
- 
Presentation 
• Research and sharing of findings 
• Presentation of preliminary solutions 
...
Group Reflection
...
In this course, student-centred learning and teaching activities are designed to enable students to understand fundamental theories and concepts, develop their generic skills, and address their career aspirations in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Different modes of activities are employed to provide students with a systematic understanding about the context (e.g. lectures and discussion on start-ups) and eye-opening opportunities to experience the complexity of the context (e.g. company visits and talks by practitioners).
Students acquire an understanding of the requirements, fundamental knowledge and skills essential for further learning within the area through learning-by-practising opportunities in an authentic or near-authentic environment (e.g. use the Lean Canvas to explain start-up
business models, pitch and revise proposals).
Students are also encouraged to develop and apply conceptual, practical and reflective skills 
to demonstrate entrepreneurship and innovation.
Students are given opportunities to 
integrate the knowledge and skills acquired and consolidate their learning (e.g. the externship provides students with the opportunity to apply design thinking to propose a user- oriented solution).
...
(i)  Career-related Competencies 
- demonstrate a basic understanding of entrepreneurship and its contribution to the 
economy and society; 
- use the Lean Canvas to explain start-up business models;
- identify innovative opportunities in various sectors in simulated or authentic 
settings; 
- demonstrate 21st century core competencies (critical thinking, creativity, 
innovation, communication, collaboration) through group work, writing, presentation, and pitching exercises; and
- pitch solutions that address client needs in simulated or authentic business 
settings.
(ii)  Foundation Skills 
- apply basic STEM skills to produce prototypes and presentation (e.g. micro: bit 
prototype, multimedia presentation); 
- demonstrate basic skills on data collection, analysis and presentation; and 
- communicate and collaborate effectively in written assignments, group work and 
pitching exercises.
(iii)  Thinking Skills
- apply design thinking to define a problem and ideate; 
- demonstrate analytical skills and creative thinking skills through prototyping and 
testing; and 
- apply problem-solving skills, STEM skills and decision-making skills in the 
process of developing solutions in the externship project.
(iv)  People Skills 
- demonstrate empathy and sensitivity to the needs of others through applying
design thinking and the development of a user-oriented prototype; 
- apply interpersonal skills and collaborative skills in group work and team 
collaboration; 
- demonstrate self-reflection skills through group reflection exercise; and 
- demonstrate self-management skills in planning for start-up, project presentation, 
...
(v)  Values and Attitudes
- show resilience through failing forward; 
- demonstrate respect for others and care for the community through exploring 
issues on social enterprise, social innovation, community needs and sustainable development; and
- demonstrate basic understanding of corporate social responsibility, ethics and 
```

---
### Result 3
**[Applied Learning 2026-28 Cohort; 2028 HKDSE](https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/cross-kla-studies/applied-learning/course-information/2026-2028/24_Inno%20&%20Entrepreneurship(26-28)_e.pdf)**

**Last Updated:** 2025-10-02

```
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: 
(i) 
apply design thinking to the ideation of a user-oriented prototype;
(ii) 
demonstrate a basic understanding of the operation and management of start-ups;
(iii) apply 21st century core competencies (critical thinking, 
creativity, innovation, communication, collaboration) to tackle problems;
(iv) identify innovative opportunities in various sectors 
including social service, arts and media, or STEM 
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics); 
(v) 
identify corporate social responsibility, business ethics and sustainability issues; and
(vi) enhance self-understanding and explore directions on 
further studies and career pursuits.
...
Module 1: Innovation and Design Thinking Mindset (90 hours) 
1 
Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3 hours) 
2 
Innovating as a Design Thinker – Empathise, Define, and Ideate (45 hours)
...
VASK (value, attitudes, skills, knowledge) 
...
Design thinking step 1 – empathise  
• 
Design thinking step 2 – define  
...
Design thinking step 3 – ideate
...
Innovating as a Design Thinker - Prototype and Test (42 hours) 
•
Design thinking step 4 – prototype  
...
- 
...
• 
Design thinking step 5 – test 
• 
Pitching and evaluation 
Module 2: Innovating through Entrepreneurship (39 hours) 
1 
Innovation and Sustainable Development
Social innovation and social enterprises  
2 
Understanding and Planning a Start-up 
Understanding start-up 
• 
Different start-up sectors 
• 
Opportunities and challenges 
Start-up business models 
• 
Start-up case studies 
• 
Introduction to Lean Canvas 
• 
Using Lean Canvas 
Planning for start-up  
• 
Mission and objectives 
• 
Target market 
• 
Marketing strategies 
• 
Operation and human resources plan 
...
Key performance indicators
...
Module 3: Externship (51 hours) 
1 
Externship 
Externship – practical learning where students put learning into practice 
• Users’ needs 
- 
Company visit 
- 
Seminar by company and presentation of users’ needs 
• Data 
- 
Data collection 
- 
Data analysis 
- 
Presentation 
• Research and sharing of findings 
• Presentation of preliminary solutions 
...
Group Reflection
...
In this course, student-centred learning and teaching activities are designed to enable students to understand fundamental theories and concepts, develop their generic skills, and address their career aspirations in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Different modes of activities are employed to provide students with a systematic understanding about the context (e.g. lectures and discussion on start-ups) and eye-opening opportunities to experience the complexity of the context (e.g. company visits and talks by practitioners).
Students acquire an understanding of the requirements, fundamental knowledge and skills essential for further learning within the area through learning-by-practising opportunities in an authentic or near-authentic environment (e.g. use the Lean Canvas to explain start-up
business models, pitch and revise proposals).
Students are given opportunities to consolidate their learning and demonstrate entrepreneurship and innovation (e.g. the externship provides students with the opportunity to apply design thinking to propose a user-oriented solution).
...
(i)  Career-related Competencies 
- demonstrate a basic understanding of entrepreneurship and its contribution to the 
economy and society; 
- use the Lean Canvas to explain start-up business models;
- identify innovative opportunities in various sectors; 
- demonstrate 21st century core competencies (critical thinking, creativity, 
innovation, communication, collaboration) through group work, writing, presentation, and pitching exercises; and
- pitch solutions that address client needs.
...
- apply basic STEM skills to produce prototypes and presentation (e.g. micro: bit
...
pitching exercises.
(iii)  Thinking Skills 
- apply design thinking to define a problem and ideate; 
- demonstrate analytical skills and creative thinking skills through prototyping and
testing; and 
- apply problem-solving skills, STEM skills and decision-making skills in the 
process of developing solutions in the externship project.
(iv)  People Skills 
- demonstrate empathy and sensitivity to the needs of others through applying 
...
collaboration; 
...
(v)  Values and Attitudes 
- show resilience through failing forward; 
- demonstrate respect for others and care for the community through exploring
issues on social enterprise, social innovation, community needs and sustainable development; and
- demonstrate basic understanding of corporate social responsibility, ethics and 
```

---
### Result 4
**[Draft as at April 2025](https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/cross-kla-studies/applied-learning/course-information/2025-2027/23_Inno%20&%20Entrepreneurship(25-27)_e.pdf)**

**Last Updated:** 2025-08-05

```
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: 
(i) 
apply design thinking to the ideation of a user-oriented prototype;
(ii) 
demonstrate a basic understanding of the operation and management of start-ups;
(iii) apply 21st century core competencies (critical thinking, 
creativity, innovation, communication, collaboration) to tackle problems;
(iv) identify innovative opportunities in various sectors 
including social service, arts and media, or STEM 
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics); 
(v) 
identify corporate social responsibility, business ethics and sustainability issues; and
(vi) enhance self-understanding and explore directions on 
further studies and career pursuits.
...
Module 1: Innovation and Design Thinking Mindset (90 hours) 
1 
Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3 hours) 
2 
Innovating as a Design Thinker – Empathise, Define, and Ideate (45 hours)
...
Design thinking step 2 – define  
...
Design thinking step 3 – ideate
...
Innovating as a Design Thinker - Prototype and Test (42 hours) 
•
Design thinking step 4 – prototype  
...
• 
Design thinking step 5 – test 
• 
Pitching and evaluation 
Module 2: Innovating through Entrepreneurship (39 hours) 
1 
Innovation and Sustainable Development
Social innovation and social enterprises  
2 
Understanding and Planning a Start-up 
Understanding start-up 
• 
Different start-up sectors 
• 
Opportunities and challenges 
Start-up business models 
• 
Start-up case studies 
• 
Introduction to Lean Canvas 
• 
Using Lean Canvas 
Planning for start-up  
• 
Mission and objectives 
• 
Target market 
• 
Marketing strategies 
• 
Operation and human resources plan 
...
Key performance indicators
...
Module 3: Externship (51 hours) 
1 
Externship 
Externship – practical learning where students put learning into practice 
• Users’ needs 
- 
Company visit 
- 
Seminar by company and presentation of users’ needs 
• Data 
- 
Data collection 
- 
Data analysis 
- 
Presentation 
• Research and sharing of findings 
• Presentation of preliminary solutions 
...
Group Reflection
...
In this course, student-centred learning and teaching activities are designed to enable students to understand fundamental theories and concepts, develop their generic skills, and address their career aspirations in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Different modes of activities are employed to provide students with a systematic understanding about the context (e.g. lectures and discussion on start-ups) and eye-opening opportunities to experience the complexity of the context (e.g. company visits and talks by practitioners).
Students acquire an understanding of the requirements, fundamental knowledge and skills essential for further learning within the area through learning-by-practising opportunities in an authentic or near-authentic environment (e.g. use the Lean Canvas to explain start-up
business models, pitch and revise proposals).
Students are given opportunities to consolidate their learning and demonstrate entrepreneurship and innovation (e.g. the externship provides students with the opportunity to apply design thinking to propose a user-oriented solution).
...
(i)  Career-related Competencies 
- demonstrate a basic understanding of entrepreneurship and its contribution to the 
economy and society; 
- use the Lean Canvas to explain start-up business models;
- identify innovative opportunities in various sectors; 
- demonstrate 21st century core competencies (critical thinking, creativity, 
innovation, communication, collaboration) through group work, writing, presentation, and pitching exercises; and
- pitch solutions that address client needs.
...
- apply basic STEM skills to produce prototypes and presentation (e.g. micro: bit
prototype, multimedia presentation); 
...
pitching exercises.
(iii)  Thinking Skills 
- apply design thinking to define a problem and ideate; 
- demonstrate analytical skills and creative thinking skills through prototyping and
testing; and 
- apply problem-solving skills, STEM skills and decision-making skills in the 
process of developing solutions in the externship project.
(iv)  People Skills 
- demonstrate empathy and sensitivity to the needs of others through applying 
...
collaboration; 
...
- demonstrate self-management skills in planning for start-up, project presentation, 
and preparation for assessment tasks.
(v)  Values and Attitudes 
- show resilience through failing forward; 
- demonstrate respect for others and care for the community through exploring
issues on social enterprise, social innovation, community needs and sustainable development; and
- demonstrate basic understanding of corporate social responsibility, ethics and 
```

---
### Result 5
**[Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation | Undergraduate](https://ug.hkubs.hku.hk/major/entrepreneurship-design-and-innovation)**

**Last Updated:** 2026-09-24

```
Major in Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation (EDI) (formerly known as Business Design and Innovation (BDI))* teaches you the transformative business and innovation management skills and knowledge for exceling in traditional and new economies.
You will be guided by our academic and industry leaders tutors, through a combination of cross-disciplinary teaching and experiential learning programme that resembles executive innovation and entrepreneurship education.
The EDI/BDI Major aims to put you in a creative entrepreneur mindset with the combined quantitative and qualitative mentality, backed by financial and economic industrial knowledge, where you can discover and explore new opportunities: Creativity that exhibits a variety of interests and knowledge, and combining things in a new way; Quantitative logic and data analysis that gives you the understanding and ground to build innovation on; Qualitative stakeholders-centric methodology that addresses existing and revolutionary user experience.
You will be able to apply design thinking to deal with the complexity in the practical business environment and innovation projects.
...
The current EDI has incorporated ‘Entrepreneurship’ in the programme, which enhances the implementation of innovative business and design ideas, whether as a start-up or via a corporate, as the programme is further developed to align with current market needs.
...
The EDI major (previously BDI major) focuses on business management in innovation development and commercialization, as well as how purpose-led and values-driven organisations that serve societal needs with sustainable businesses model will transform and be operated.
You will learn from local and international business cases and be introduced to practical toolkits, applicable to established corporate, social venture and start-up businesses.
The programme will allow you to gain the practical knowledge needed to plan and implement changes at established businesses or to build a new business as a start-up.
For research and education that leads to a new generation of technology, which includes quantum information, internet of things and blockchain etc., EDI is the major that trains you to aspire from stakeholders’ understanding, to inject vision and creativity into the research and business, to lead and manage the innovation plan, and to add value and drive its market adoption.
...
The EDI major emphasizes on multi-cultural and experiential learning.
```

---
### Result 6
**[Entrepreneurship Education | Faculty of Business - Lingnan University](https://www.ln.edu.hk/fb/programmes/entrepreneurship-education)**

**Last Updated:** 2026-09-22

```
Driven by the digital economy and a rapidly changing business environment, future leaders must be creative and entrepreneurial to adapt to new developments, while embracing and overcoming the challenges that come with it.
Entrepreneurship education is an educational activity that enables the students with innovative behavior, and providing opportunities in the business, socio-economic, cultural, and political areas.
The form of entrepreneurship education can be personalized according to different background of students.
Our Faculty creates the campus culture of entrepreneurship, the entrepreneurial concepts in various disciplines and establishes a major or minor in entrepreneurship programme, the contents include entrepreneurship spirit and theory, and systematic entrepreneurship courses.
...
The Undergraduate Programmes Office of the Faculty of Business coordinates the offering of the Minor in Entrepreneurship.
This Minor programme is open to BBA, BBA-RIM and non-BBA students.
Students are required to complete five courses (15 credits) to fulfill the requirements of this Minor.
Required Courses (6 credits)
BUS4002 Entrepreneurship in Action and Practice (coded and titled as BUS4001 Entrepreneurship Capstone Project in 2021-22 or before)
CLA9019* Entrepreneurial Spirit and Opportunities
...
|CLA9003*|Innovation in Practice|
|CLC9010*|Getting to Yes through Negotiation|
...
|HRM3352|Leadership and Teamwork|
|HRM4351|Management of Innovation and Change|
```

---
### Result 7
**[CUHK Launches Hong Kong’s First University-wide Minor Programme in Entrepreneurship and Innovation – CUHK Business School](https://www.bschool.cuhk.edu.hk/press-releases/cuhk-launches-hong-kongs-first-university-wide-minor-program-in-entrepreneurship-and-innovation/)**

**Last Updated:** 2026-01-15

```
EPIN Offers interdisciplinary learning experience to all undergraduate students at CUHK.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is introducing a pioneering, university-wide Minor Programme in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (EPIN) in the 2017-18 academic year.
The first of its kind in Hong Kong, EPIN is open to all undergraduate students from different faculties and departments.
It will act as a platform to nurture creativity, acquire key entrepreneurial attributes and manage innovation processes theoretically and practically, so as to grasp the opportunities brought by various types of technological and social innovations.
...
The design of the EPIN curriculum employs an interdisciplinary approach.
Specially designed courses on knowledge and skills required for entrepreneurial innovation are arranged by various faculties and departments to provide a comprehensive training for students.
The programme encourages collaborative efforts among students of different specialisations.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 units of courses in three key areas, namely “Mindset and Values”, “Knowledge and Skills”, and “Practices”.
In the 2017-18 academic year, three new courses, “Anatomy of an Entrepreneur”, “Design Thinking and Practices” and “The Psychology of Creativity and Innovation”, will be introduced to start the Minor, while the remaining twenty courses will be offered in the following years.
To facilitate students in obtaining hands-on experience in realizing a new idea, the programme will line-up alumni and companies achieving excellence in entrepreneurial innovation to provide different kinds of experiential learning opportunities, including mentorship, internship, overseas study tours and international competitions.
...
CUHK has been committed to promoting an innovative culture on campus, stimulating creativity and encouraging students to apply their academic and professional knowledge to seek innovation and entrepreneurship.
In 2014, the University launched Hong Kong’s first Pre-incubation Centre (Pi Centre), which provides students with comprehensive entrepreneurial support including free working space, facilities, and mentoring services to teams of students who are looking to establish companies to commercialise technologies and get them ready to implement innovative business models.
```

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### Result 8
**[Introduction](https://www.scifac.hku.hk/f/page/6804/19467/2024_Science%20Entrepreneurship.pdf)**

**Last Updated:** 2026-05-21

```
Knowledge of 
entrepreneurship 
Insights into forming business 
from technological 
innovation & customer need 
How to produce investment 
and business proposals 
Pitching skills for 
fundraising 
...
GOOD SKILL SETS / IDEAS / PRODUCTS / TEAMMATES /
MENTORS / BUSINESS NETWORKS / PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES
It is anticipated that students from different faculty will form their own startup companies upon completion of this minor program.
MINOR PROGRAM in SCIENCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP for UG students (max 20) from ALL faculties
...
To equip students to set up more viable business ventures
Training students with in-house experienced faculty and  external professional 
trainers
Teaching students essentials of business venture with real cases and startup 
founders 
Assisting students to build their business ventures starting by writing business 
plans and investment proposals in the final 6 credits bearing course ENTR4999 
“Entrepreneurship Project”  
...
ENTR3002 Customer 
...
Phase 2
Forming the business
Develop business from
technology
...
•
Identify business potential
•
Write business plan, investment 
proposal & government funding 
...
the fundamental aspects of launching a technology entrepreneurial venture 
to complement the research and development activities in science and technology
common practices in venture development process such as opportunity 
identification and verification, to technology transfer and commercialization
topics on legal subjects, e.g. intellectual properties & patent laws, and simple 
financing & strategic approach in the business plan…etc.
...
• Learn how to complete a commercial task in a limited time 
...
Multi-disciplinary Creativity-Entrepreneurship Approach
Each team should be formed by 
...
Learn the essentials of entrepreneurship
Practice in startup before forming own business venture
```

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### Result 9
**[Centre for Entrepreneurship | BBA, MBA, EMBA, and DBA](https://www.bschool.cuhk.edu.hk/centres/centre-for-entrepreneurship/)**

**Published:** 2026-09-22 | **Last Updated:** 2026-09-28

```
CUHK Business School believes in the entrepreneurial values of dynamism, action, and risk-taking and their remarkable contribution to economic and social growth.
...
CfE is an interdisciplinary association that brings together scholars, practitioners, and other proponents of entrepreneurship to provide education, conduct research, and organise activities that inspire entrepreneurial mindsets and action.
We provide aspiring entrepreneurs valuable opportunities to practice and finesses their business skills, for example by launching and participating in competitions where students can present their business plans to venture capitalists, established entrepreneurs, and managers of government start-up capital funds.
Through sponsoring students in international competitions, we allow them to develop an understanding about the global entrepreneurial environment.
As well, through collaborations with partners, we encourage our students to apply entrepreneurial value creation to social problems, developing their sense of responsibility to the community.
...
Entrepreneurship demands action, and at the CfE, we believe in creating an environment and platform from which that action can produce value and deliver results.
```

---
### Result 10
**[9 Entrepreneurship degrees in Hong Kong (2025)](https://www.educations.com/entrepreneurship/hong-kong/hong-kong)**

**Published:** 2024-11-01 | **Last Updated:** 2025-07-08

```
The Master of Design (Innovative Business Design) (IBD) is an interdisciplinary specialism based on a design-centred entrepreneurship approach, applying integrative design thinking processes and methods to define business opportunities, configure resources, and manage projects with dynamic capability in an era of digital presumption and business uncertainty.
...
The MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Hospitality is designed for industry professionals who value the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset in encouraging innovation, creative changes, and growth in times of rapid transformation.
This unique program intends to nurture industry leaders and entrepreneurs who will be positioned to lead hospitality innovation and entrepreneurship and ensure the sustainable development of the global industry.
...
Students will not only learn to drive innovation but also how new ventures and enterprises are set up and managed in a sustainable way.
Unlike traditional lecture-based master’s degrees, this programme combines both theoretical and practical teaching, allowing learners to gain invaluable hands-on experience and knowledge to become problem-solvers for a better society.
...
Our Enterprise Management course has been developed in partnership with industry professionals to give you the business knowledge and work experience you need to advance in management positions in the enterprise service sector.
```

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    I'll search for information about career opportunities for business graduates in Hong Kong, particularly those with a focus on innovation and new ventures. Based on current information about the Hong Kong job market, here are several rewarding career paths you can pursue with a business degree focused on innovation and new ventures:

    Corporate & Established Organizations

    You could work as a general manager, consultant and strategist, project and product manager, business development manager, R&D manager and innovator, or market research specialist . You'll be able to lead innovation and change in well-established organizations while applying your entrepreneurial mindset.

    Startup & Growth-Stage Companies

    There are over 10,300 startup job opportunities at 4,300+ Hong Kong startups, with options for both internships and full-time positions . These include roles in product management, business development, operations, and marketing—many offering equity and significant growth potential.

    Government & Support Organizations

    Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation offers positions like Senior Manager, Business Development in the city's largest Innovation & Technology ecosystem . The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks also has roles for manager positions in university collaborations and deeptech initiatives .

    Education & Talent Development

    You could work in talent development and entrepreneurship initiatives as part of university collaborations , helping nurture the next generation of innovators.

    Venture Capital & Finance

    You could become an investor or fundraiser , helping identify and support promising ventures.

    Ecosystem Support Roles

    Careers include accelerator and co-working space management, user experience design, and public relations/marketing for the innovation sector .

    The key advantage is that skills such as flexibility and adaptability, proactivity, tech savviness, collaboration and communication skills, complex problem solving, innovativeness, analytical thinking, and perseverance are what employers want —making your innovation-focused degree valuable across diverse sectors and organizations.

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**[Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation | Undergraduate](https://ug.hkubs.hku.hk/major/entrepreneurship-design-and-innovation)**

**Last Updated:** 2026-09-24

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Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation | Undergraduate - FBE - HKU

# Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation
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Introduction

Major in Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation (EDI) (formerly known as Business Design and Innovation (BDI))* teaches you the transformative business and innovation management skills and knowledge for exceling in traditional and new economies. You will be guided by our academic and industry leaders tutors, through a combination of cross-disciplinary teaching and experiential learning programme that resembles executive innovation and entrepreneurship education.
The EDI/BDI Major aims to put you in a creative entrepreneur mindset with the combined quantitative and qualitative mentality, backed by financial and economic industrial knowledge, where you can discover and explore new opportunities: Creativity that exhibits a variety of interests and knowledge, and combining things in a new way; Quantitative logic and data analysis that gives you the understanding and ground to build innovation on; Qualitative stakeholders-centric methodology that addresses existing and revolutionary user experience. You will be able to apply design thinking to deal with the complexity in the practical business environment and innovation projects.
Since the first intake of the BDI programme in 2009/10, the programme has been a successful pioneering programme – focusing on innovation in business and design. Students have acquired basic business knowledge and be trained with creative mindset and skill-set to adapt to or to lead different business circumstances and evolving industries. Since after, the start-up and innovative business has been booming internationally and in mainland China. The current EDI has incorporated ‘Entrepreneurship’ in the programme, which enhances the implementation of innovative business and design ideas, whether as a start-up or via a corporate, as the programme is further developed to align with current market needs.
*Note: Students admitted before the academic year 2019-2020 should pursue Business Design and Innovation (BDI) major - all of the disciplinary electives in EDI could be taken as electives by BDI students. Please refer to the corresponding programme structure.

Application (2026-2027 Intake)

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What is Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation?
The EDI major (previously BDI major) focuses on business management in innovation development and commercialization, as well as how purpose-led and values-driven organisations that serve societal needs with sustainable businesses model will transform and be operated.

You will learn from local and international business cases and be introduced to practical toolkits, applicable to established corporate, social venture and start-up businesses. The programme will allow you to gain the practical knowledge needed to plan and implement changes at established businesses or to build a new business as a start-up.
For research and education that leads to a new generation of technology, which includes quantum information, internet of things and blockchain etc., EDI is the major that trains you to aspire from stakeholders’ understanding, to inject vision and creativity into the research and business, to lead and manage the innovation plan, and to add value and drive its market adoption.
Why do we offer a Major in Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation in the BBA curriculum?

This is the age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution where all the industries, as well as job nature, are being reshaped by the advancing new technologies, quick changing business and economic environment and a VUCA world (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity). You will be building the capability to drive and manage the T-shaped innovation which combines both the vertical in-depth research and development and the horizontal multi-disciplinary uses – innovation that could be transformative, disruptive and redefining what we currently experience.
The EDI major (previously BDI major) is nurturing a talent pool. It addresses the rise of the creative class that includes but not limited to research and development across different industries, venture capital, scientific or fintech infrastructure, business consulting, service design or provider, education facilitator - when human creativity is the ultimate economic resource.
The curriculum of EDI major will be enhanced to cater to industry needs, to embrace technological innovation and to stay abreast with latest market trend. You will build up the capabilities in complex multi-layers problem solving, critical thinking for analysis and decision making, and creativity as a leader. We are preparing you to apply your knowledge, skills and capabilities to make positive impact in the social and business environment.
Student Activities & Learning Support

The EDI major emphasizes on multi-cultural and experiential learning. There will be a broad range of enrichment value-enhancing learning activities to equip you with professional knowledge and soft skills. Our collaboration with industry partners is bringing you in line with the global trend of business approach with insight from hands-on experience. Our selected learning enhancement activities are:
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Overseas and Mainland Summer Programmes

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Industry Pioneering Programme

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External Competitions

**Exchanges**
You may apply for exchange through either School or University exchange programmes across continents with prestigious institutions.

**Overseas and Mainland Summer Programmes**
You may apply to the credit-bearing summer programmes offered by the HKU Business School that expand your horizon of the international business world, industry knowledge and network – EDI/BDI major students will have the priority to be considered for the programmes.
**Industry Pioneering Programme**
You may participate in industry activities (e.g. Hong Kong Design Centre’s Design Thinking Programme collaborating with HKU Business School) to learn directly from the industry experts.

**External Competitions**
You may take part in the events like hackathon, social entrepreneurship or case competition – to jump start your career or to demonstrate your abilities. Our students have been winning awards in different competitions through the years.
Career Prospect

The careers of graduates majoring in EDI/BDI are not limited to commerce and finance industry; they have been making significant impact and contribution across a wide range of industries – including but not limited to banking, financial services, marketing, public sector, social enterprises, education, business consulting, luxury products and branding, digital industry, legal, art, technology, and blockchain. We have graduates joining the global leadership programme at multi-national corporation and bringing changes there.
You may also start your own company as an entrepreneur or join a start-up company, which some of our students do after graduation, as they are well-equipped from our EDI/BDI Major.

Programme Structure

Applicable to the 2023-2024 intake cohort and thereafter, EDI Major

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Faculty Core Courses (24 credits) – complete all of the following courses:
|Course Code|Course Title|Year of Study|Credits|
|--|--|--|--|
|ACCT1101|Introduction to financial accounting|1|6|
|ECON1210|Introductory microeconomics|1|6|
|Statistics requirement – choose one of the following courses:|Statistics requirement – choose one of the following courses:|Statistics requirement – choose one of the following courses:|Statistics requirement – choose one of the following courses:|
|ECON1280 ***or** *|Analysis of economic data ***or** *|1|6|
|IIMT1640 ***or** *|Probability and statistics for business ***or** *|1|6|
|STAT1602 ***or** *|Business statistics ***or** *|1|6|
|STAT1603|Introductory statistics|1|6|
|FINA1310|Corporate finance|2|6|
Disciplinary Core Courses (36 credits) – complete all of the following courses:
|Course Code|Course Title|Year of Study|Credits|
|--|--|--|--|
|IIMT2601|Management information systems|2 or 3|6|
|MGMT2401|Principles of management|2 or 3|6|
|MKTG2501|Introduction to marketing|2 or 3|6|
|IIMT3623|Design thinking: concepts and applications|3 or 4|6|
|STRA4701|Strategic management|3 or 4|6|
|IIMT3624|Design studio (Capstone course)|4|6|
Disciplinary Electives (18 credits) – complete three of the following courses, at least one of them must be IIMT3627 or IIMT3689:
|Course Code|Course Title|Year of Study|Credits|
|--|--|--|--|
|BUSI1807|Business consulting practicum|2 or 3|18|
|IIMT3621|Creativity and business innovation|2 or 3|18|
|IIMT3626|Values-driven innovation|2 or 3|18|
|IIMT3627|Venture and entrepreneurship management|2 or 3|18|
|IIMT3682|IT and entrepreneurship|3 or 4|18|
|IIMT3689|Cloud computing: essential and application in entrepreneurship|3 or 4|18|
| | |**Total**|**78**|
Applicable to the 2020-2021 - 2022-2023 intake cohorts, EDI Major

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Faculty Core Courses (24 credits) – complete all of the following courses:
|Course Code|Course Title|Year of Study|Credits|
|--|--|--|--|
|ACCT1101|Introduction to financial accounting|1|6|
|ECON1210|Introductory microeconomics|1|6|
|Statistics requirement – choose one of the following courses:|Statistics requirement – choose one of the following courses:|Statistics requirement – choose one of the following courses:|Statistics requirement – choose one of the following courses:|
|ECON1280 ***or** *|Analysis of economic data ***or** *|1|6|
|STAT1602 ***or** *|Business statistics ***or** *|1|6|
|STAT1603|Introductory statistics|1|6|
|FINA1310|Corporate finance|2|6|
Disciplinary Core Courses (36 credits) – complete all of the following courses:
|Course Code|Course Title|Year of Study|Credits|
|--|--|--|--|
|IIMT2601|Management information systems|2 or 3|6|
|MGMT2401|Principles of management|2 or 3|6|
|MKTG2501|Introduction to marketing|2 or 3|6|
|IIMT3623|Design thinking: concepts and applications|3 or 4|6|
|STRA4701|Strategic management|3 or 4|6|
|IIMT3624|Design studio (Capstone course)|4|6|
Disciplinary Electives (18 credits) – complete three of the following courses, at least one of them must be IIMT3627 or IIMT3682:
|Course Code|Course Title|Year of Study|Credits|
|--|--|--|--|
|BUSI1807|Business consulting practicum|2 or 3|18|
|IIMT3621|Creativity and business innovation|2 or 3|18|
|IIMT3626|Values-driven innovation|2 or 3|18|
|IIMT3627|Venture and entrepreneurship management|2 or 3|18|
|IIMT3682|IT and entrepreneurship|3 or 4|18|
| | |**Total**|**78**|
Applicable to the 2019-2020 intake cohort, EDI Major

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Faculty Core courses – complete all of the following courses:
|Course Code|Course Title|Year of Study|Credits|
|--|--|--|--|
|ACCT1101|Introduction to financial accounting|1|6|
|ECON1210|Introductory microeconomics|1|6|
|Statistics requirement – choose one of the following courses:|Statistics requirement – choose one of the following courses:|Statistics requirement – choose one of the following courses:|Statistics requirement – choose one of the following courses:|
|ECON1280 ***or** *|Analysis of economic data ***or** *|1|6|
|STAT1602 ***or** *|Business statistics ***or** *|1|6|
|STAT1603|Introductory statistics|1|6|
|FINA1310|Corporate finance|2|6|
Business Core courses – complete all of the following courses:
|Course Code|Course Title|Year of Study|Credits|
|--|--|--|--|
|IIMT2601|Management information systems|2 or 3|6|
|MGMT2401|Principles of management|2 or 3|6|
|MKTG2501|Introduction to marketing|2 or 3|6|
|STRA4701|Strategic management (Capstone course)|4|6|
Disciplinary Core courses – complete all of the following courses:
|Course Code|Course Title|Year of Study|Credits|
|--|--|--|--|
|IIMT3623|Design thinking: concepts and applications|3 or 4|6|
|IIMT3624|Design studio|3 or 4|6|
Disciplinary electives – complete three of the following courses, at least one of them must be IIMT3627 or IIMT3682:
|Course Code|Course Title|Year of Study|Credits|
|--|--|--|--|
|BUSI1807|Business consulting practicum|2 or 3|18|
|IIMT3621|Creativity and business innovation|2 or 3|18|
|IIMT3626|Values-driven innovation|2 or 3|18|
|IIMT3627|Venture and entrepreneurship management|2 or 3|18|
|IIMT3682|IT and entrepreneurship|3 or 4|18|
| | |**Total**|**78**|
Applicable to the 2015-2016 – 2018-2019 intake cohorts, BDI Major

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Faculty Core courses – complete all of the following courses:
|Course Code|Course Title|Year of Study|Credits|
|--|--|--|--|
|ACCT1101|Introduction to financial accounting|1|6|
|ECON1210|Introductory microeconomics|1|6|
|Statistics requirement – choose one of the following courses:|Statistics requirement – choose one of the following courses:|Statistics requirement – choose one of the following courses:|Statistics requirement – choose one of the following courses:|
|ECON1280 ***or** *|Analysis of economic data ***or** *|1|6|
|STAT1602 ***or** *|Business statistics ***or** *|1|6|
|STAT1603|Introductory statistics|1|6|
|FINA1310|Corporate finance|2|6|
Business Core courses – complete all of the following courses:
|Course Code|Course Title|Year of Study|Credits|
|--|--|--|--|
|IIMT2601|Management information systems|2 or 3|6|
|MGMT2401|Principles of management|2 or 3|6|
|MKTG2501|Introduction to marketing|2 or 3|6|
|STRA4701|Strategic management (Capstone course)|4|6|
Disciplinary Core courses – complete all of the following courses:
|Course Code|Course Title|Year of Study|Credits|
|--|--|--|--|
|IIMT3621|Creativity and business innovation|2 or 3|6|
|IIMT3626|Values-driven innovation|2 or 3|6|
|IIMT3623|Design thinking: concepts and applications|3 or 4|6|
|IIMT3624|Design studio|3 or 4|6|
| | |**Total**|**72**|
Programme Coordinator for Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation Major

Prof. Joseph CHAN

Programme Coordinator for Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation Major

- 3917 1016
- [email protected]

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# 18 Jobs in Business (With Salary Information and Duties)

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Indeed Editorial Team

Updated 31 October 2025

Earning a business degree can offer an array of career opportunities and help you learn various skills that you can apply to several industries. Almost every organisation requires business professionals to ensure their processes function at the highest level. Learning about the different jobs in business can help you determine the right course of your career. In this article, we list 18 jobs that require candidates with a business degree.

## 18 jobs in business
There are numerous jobs in business that you can pursue after receiving a business degree. Here's a list of high-paying jobs you can apply to if you have a business degree:

### 1. Community manager
Average base salary: $17,055 per monthPrimary duties: A community manager enables businesses to build and grow their online presence. They use various analytical tools to understand what current customers are saying about the company. Community managers also help create a strategic plan for creating or building up online community usage through social media.

### 2. Social media manager
Average base salary: $20,775 per monthPrimary duties: A social media manager is an invaluable asset to the marketing team of any large and small organisation. Social media managers are responsible for managing an organisation's online presence by developing a strategy, creating good content, facilitating customer service and supervising various projects and campaigns. In addition, they analyse data and measure performance by tracking important KPIs, such as engagement, audience growth, brand reach, response quality and conversion rates.

### 3. Research analyst
Average base salary: $23,943 per month Primary duties: A research analyst exists in several industries, and they specialise in different fields such as marketing, operations, finance and accounting, economics and customer insight. The overall responsibilities of a research analyst include researching, analysing, interpreting and presenting the required data in the appropriate format for end customers. While strong analytical and math skills are essential in this role, the communication and problem-solving skills you may learn through a business degree are also equally important.

### 4. Management consultant
Average base salary: $24,686 per month Primary duties: A management consultant is responsible for solving the problems and challenges faced by an organisation. They specialise in different business areas, and companies usually hire them on a full-time or part-time basis for their expertise in a particular field. They develop solutions based on the company's current situation and help them achieve maximum growth from it.

### 5. Business development manager
Average base salary: $24,686 per month Primary duties: Business development managers are an integral part of an organisation. They're responsible for developing and driving business growth strategies focused on financial gain and customer satisfaction. They develop strategies to attract new clients, research new market opportunities, oversee growth projects, make sales projections and forecast revenue according to projected income.Read more: What Does a Business Development Manager Do? (With Salary)

### 6. Data analyst
Average base salary: $24,841 per monthPrimary duties: A data analyst uses market research, consumer insights, sales figures and other relevant data to create meaningful, actionable information for organisations. Companies can use this information to develop strategic plans and make more informed decisions. Data analysts use several software tools and applications and require essential skills like critical thinking, logical thinking and problem-solving to find the information needed for projects.

### 7. Investment analyst
Average base salary: $25,222 per monthPrimary duties: Investment analysts are professionals who undertake financial analysis for external or internal clients. With their expertise in evaluating financial and investment information, they make recommendations for buying, selling and holding securities. To succeed as an investment analyst, you require strong research skills, confidence, determination, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.Read more: 11 Essential Business Skills to Help Grow Your Career

### 8. Marketing manager
Average base salary: $26,154 per monthPrimary duties: Marketing managers spearhead the promotional activities of a company. They identify industry trends and survey the demand for their company's products or services. In addition, they work closely with the sales, business development and public relations teams to communicate the value and message of the product.

### 9. Operations manager
Average base salary: $27,764 per monthPrimary duties: An operations manager is an integral part of a management team. They oversee a company's organisational processes and identify ways to improve quality, efficiency and productivity. Primary duties of an operations manager include developing strategies, procuring material and resources, improving performance and ensuring compliance

### 10. Financial analyst
Average base salary: $27,780 per monthPrimary duties: A financial analyst offers investment advice to financial institutions, such as banks, investment firms, government agencies, insurance companies and other businesses. They evaluate the performance of stocks, bonds and different types of investment and present reports to the company for which they work. Financial analysts help the company's leadership team to make informed business decisions.

### 11. Logistics manager
Average base salary: $27,987 per month Primary duties: Logistics managers help with the storage of goods and their distribution. Their responsibilities include coordinating the transportation of goods and managing the stock and general flow of goods. Logistics managers also help manage customer service, materials handling and schedules for warehouse employees. In addition, they ensure employees follow basic safety procedures when working in warehouses and other associated locations.

### 12. Business analyst
Average base salary: $28,749 per monthPrimary duties: Most business analysts work with a team of professionals to develop information technology solutions for clients. They conduct research and analysis to identify solutions to business problems and help introduce these systems to businesses and their clients. They communicate with all the key stakeholders to ensure a project operates smoothly. Read more: What Is a Business Analyst? (With Duties and Skills)

### 13. Human resources manager
Average base salary: $29,231 per month Primary duties: Human resources managers plan, organise and lead the human resource functions of an organisation. They oversee the recruitment, interview and hiring process of new employees, consult with top management on strategic planning and serve as a critical link between the organisation's management and employees. Skills required to succeed as a human resource manager include excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership and management skills.

### 14. Human resources business partner
Average base salary: $31,216 per month Primary duties: Human resources business partner is a professional who works directly with the organisation's senior leadership team to create and direct an HR agenda that supports organisational goals. They ensure the organisation's human resource policy and procedure fit their overall needs, goals and aims. They focus more on developing strategy instead of implementing policy.Read more: How to Become a Human Resources Business Partner in 6 Steps

### 15. Project manager
Average base salary: $33,770 per month Primary duties: A project manager controls the overall execution of projects. They're responsible for planning, directing, organising and managing specific projects for an organisation while ensuring these projects stay within the scope and budget and are on time. Project managers run through each stage of the project with employees, searching for ways to avoid bottlenecks and increase the motivation of all team members.

### 16. Accounting manager
Average base salary: $34,578 per monthPrimary duties: Accounting managers manage and oversee the accounting department of an organisation, performing activities such as budgeting, auditing and working on tax filing. They review financial documents created by other accountants and recommend changes or improvements to these documents. They're also responsible for establishing and enforcing proper accounting processes, policies and principles.

### 17. Product owner
Average base salary: $40,894 per monthPrimary duties: The product owner plays a significant role in maximising the value produced by their team and ensuring the project outcome meets the client requirements. This is a new and critical role in most organisations, where a product owner supports an agile team to define stories and streamline project execution. A product owner works closely with product management, clients, business owners and other stakeholders.

### 18. Information security manager
Average base salary: $51,932 per monthPrimary duties: The information security manager plays a crucial role in protecting an organisation's computer networks and systems. They take responsibility for overseeing and controlling all aspects of IT-related security in an organisation. Information security managers help safeguard a company's reputation by planning and implementing security protocols, identifying weaknesses in network security and responding to cyberattacks.Salary figures reflect data listed on Indeed Salaries at the time of writing. Salaries may vary depending on the hiring organisation and a candidate's experience, academic background and location.
The information on this site is provided as a courtesy and for informational purposes only. Indeed is not a career or legal advisor and does not guarantee job interviews or offers.

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in Entrepreneurship and Management 
Qualification Title 
(in English and 
Chinese, if 
applicable) 
Bachelor 
of 
Business 
Administration 
(Honours) 
in 
Entrepreneurship and Management
創業與管理學工商管理(榮譽)學士 
Qualification 
Type 
(e.g. Bachelor
Degree) 
Bachelor Degree 
QF Level 
Level 5 
Primary Area of 
Study / Training 
Business and Management, General 
Other Area of 
Study / Training 
(if any) 
Not applicable 
Programme 
Objectives 
The Programme Objectives are: 
(a) providing students with the principles, techniques and skills
used for organizing, planning, managing, and leading with 
business 
organizations 
in 
both 
entrepreneurial 
and 
intrapreneurial settings; 
(b) providing students with an understanding of ethical, legal and 
social responsibility in both entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial 
settings; 
(c) equipping students with the ability to think critically, to
communicate effectively, and to analyse and understand 
multidisciplinary business practices in both entrepreneurial 
and intrapreneurial settings, with a view to solving business 
and entrepreneurial problems; and 
(d) preparing 
students 
to 
pursue 
professional 
business 
management career, create and manage their own business, 
or pursue graduate-level business management education. 
Programme 
Intended 
Learning 
Outcomes 
Upon completion of the Programme, graduates are expected to 
be able to: 
(a) use critical thinking skills to analyse and solve entrepreneurial 
1
and intrapreneurial problems; 
(b) apply professional and effective communication skills and 
develop an ability to work effectively in teams; 
(c) evaluate the legal, social, and economic environments of 
entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship; 
(d) apply fundamental concepts and principles in business 
management in identifying and evaluating business and
entrepreneurial opportunities and in preparing new business 
plans; 
(e) apply knowledge of business functions in an integrated 
manner in entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial settings; and 
(f) use specialized knowledge to manage people, processes, 
and resources within organizations. 
Education 
Graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)
Pathways 
in Entrepreneurship and Management Programme are qualified to 
be articulated into post-graduate level business programmes in 
local or overseas institutions. 
Employment 
Graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) 
Pathways 
in Entrepreneurship and Management Programme are expected 
to set up their own businesses and work independently as small
business owners, e-Commerce entrepreneurs, or even work at 
home as an independent business operator. 
If some of the graduates wish to seek employment and obtain 
sufficient experience before they consider setting up their own 
businesses, they can be employed as management trainee, junior 
business consultant, management analysts, and new venture
developer in various types of business organisations. They are 
expected to be capable of serving in the following sectors in the 
society of Hong Kong: 
(a) Government sector 
(b) Commercial/Industrial sectors 
(c) Non-profit sector 
Minimum 
Year 1 Entry 
Admission 
Requirements 
(a) Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Level 3 
in Chinese Language* and English Language and Level 2 in 
Mathematics and Liberal Studies, plus Level 2 in one 
2
Elective/Applied Learning Subject; OR 
(b) Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) passes in 
Advanced Supplementary Level (AS) Use of English and AS 
Chinese Language & Culture, plus a pass in one Advanced 
Level (AL) subject or passes in two AS subjects; AND Hong 
Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) five
passes including English Language and Chinese Language; 
OR 
(c) HKALE passes in AS Use of English and AS Chinese 
Language & Culture, plus a pass in one AL subject, or passes 
in two AS subjects; AND HKCEE Level 2 in English Language 
and Chinese Language, plus passes in three other subjects;
OR 
(d) A minimum score of 28 in International Baccalaureate (IB) 
Diploma 
AND 
fulfil 
the 
following 
English 
language 
requirements: 
 
Grade 4 or higher in the Higher Level English Language 
(B Syllabus); or 
 
Grade 5 or higher in the Standard Level English
Language (B Syllabus); or 
 
Grade 4 or higher in the Higher or Standard Level 
English Language (A1 or A2 Syllabus); or 
 
Grade 4 or higher in the Standard Level English - Text 
and Performance; or 
 
Grade 4 or higher in the Standard Level English ­
Literature and Performance (A1 Syllabus); OR 
(e) An equivalent qualification; OR 
* Remarks: An “Attained” and an “Attained with Distinction” in 
HKDSE Applied Learning Chinese are accepted in place of the 
HKDSE Chinese Language for the admission to the Programme 
for non-Chinese speaking applicants. 
Year 3 Entry 
(a) Satisfactory completion of an Associate Degree (AD) or Higher 
Diploma (HD) Programme in relevant subjects or disciplines 
with GPA 2.5 or above; OR 
3
(b) An equivalent qualification. 
Non-standard Entry 
A maximum of 5% of the students can be admitted through non­
standard entry. The College may consider granting non-standard 
entry to applicants for the Programme who do not meet the 
standard admission requirements, but come with maturity, work 
experience and motivation to learn. It will be a case-by-case
assessment where applicants have to be over 25, have completed 
secondary schooling and have at least 3 years of working 
experience in related fields and satisfactorily passing an 
admission interview. 
Operator (in 
English and 
Chinese, if 
applicable) 
Tung Wah College
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**[PolyU SPEED BBA (Hons) in Innovation and Design Management](https://www.speed-polyu.edu.hk/programme/bachelor-of-business-administration-honours-in-innovation-and-design-management-full-time-4-years)**

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# Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Innovation and Design Management - Full-time 4 Years

Programme Code

84300-ID

Medium of Instruction

English (except for subjects with Chinese requirements)

Scheme Leader

 Dr Pimtong TAVITIYAMAN

BA (Thammasat); MSc, PhD (Oklahoma State)

Programme Leader

 Dr Christopher YIN

BFA (Mich.); MDM (Illinois Tech); MBA (H.K.); DBA [PolyU(H.K.)]
Assistant Programme Leader

 Dr Joseph LEE

BAS (York); MEd (Open H.K.); MSc [PolyU(H.K.)]; DBA (H.K. Baptist U.); CMktr; LMQ; MCIM; MCMI; NMMQ

Assistant Scheme Leader

 Dr Aris LAM
BSocSc (H.K.); PgCert, MEd (Open H.K.); MSc, PhD (H-W)

Assistant Scheme Leader

 Dr Carmen SUM

BA, PhD [PolyU(H.K.)];FCIM (CIM)

Assistant Scheme Leader

 Dr Simon YUEN

BSc [PolyU(H.K.)]; PhD (H.K. Baptist U.); CMILT; FSTLA; MIPSHK; PMHKLA
Tuition Fee

 Tuition Fee

Normal Duration

4 years

Academic Division

Division of Business and Hospitality Management

## Programme Features

- The first design management bachelor’s degree programme in Hong Kong, specifically designed to prepare students for management roles in creative and innovative industries.
- Cutting-edge curriculum incorporating AI applications in design management, branding, marketing, and business problem-solving.
- AI-powered tools and techniques will be taught to ensure students are equipped with the latest skills to manage innovation.
- Professional teaching team (including industry experts) provides the latest in business, AI, and design thinking for solving contemporary business challenges.
- Interdisciplinary elective subjects to provide a comprehensive business education while fostering creative problem-solving skills.
- Access to strong business and industry networks for career exposure and opportunities. Talks and workshops by renowned international and regional speakers, focusing on innovation, technological advancements in design management, and AI.

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## FAQ

**What is Innovation and Design Management?**

- Innovation is the process of turning new ideas into tangible products and services that create value for people. Design Management focuses on managing innovation through a structured problem-solving approach called design thinking, which blends creativity, strategy, and business insight to solve complex challenges.

**Does this programme suit me?** ****
This programme is ideal if:****

- You enjoy creating new ideas to solve business challenges.
- You are interested in learning how to integrate innovation, design thinking, and business strategies into real-world problem-solving.
- You want a **well-rounded business education** that combines creativity, technology, and the latest in business and design thinking.
**What are the programme features?**
- The first innovation and design management bachelor’s degree in Hong Kong, designed to prepare students for leadership roles in creative industries.
- A cutting-edge curriculum incorporating AI-driven tools and data-driven problem-solving alongside traditional design and business strategies.
- A professional teaching team, including industry experts, to provide real-world insights and the latest developments in business, design, and AI applications.
- Interdisciplinary elective subjects that equip students with a broad and adaptable skill set.
- Access to a strong business and industry network for internships, mentorships, and career opportunities.
- Talks and workshops by renowned international and regional speakers, covering innovation, AI, and creative business strategies.

I**s there a demand for innovation and design management? Could you give me some examples?**
Yes, there is a growing demand for talent in innovation and design management across various industries. For example:
- **Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)** and start-ups need to innovate continuously to remain competitive.
- The **HKSAR Government** supports and promotes design thinking as a tool for improving public services and advocating a “people-oriented” service culture.
- The **financial industry** incorporates design thinking to develop innovative payment systems and enhance customer experience.
- Companies in Hong Kong, such as **Cathay Pacific, Li & Fung, and Lane Crawford**, are establishing innovation departments to integrate design thinking and **AI-driven solutions** into their operations.

**How can this programme facilitate my career development?**

- Positions you as a creative business problem solver with expertise in innovation and design management.
- Prepares you for management roles in creative industries, such as branding, marketing, product development, and business strategy.
- Equips you with skills in design thinking, AI-powered tools, and data-driven decision-making, which are highly valued across industries.
Provides you with the foundation to advance to senior roles such as brand strategist, innovation consultant, product manager, or business director.

**If I wish to further my studies after graduation, what local and overseas opportunities for further studies are available?**

Graduates can pursue a variety of postgraduate programmes both locally and internationally, including:
- **Master of Design (MDes)** in International Design and Business Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
- **Master of Arts in Creative and Media Industries (MACMI)** at Lingnan University, focusing on creativity, management, and technology.
- **Master of Arts in Strategic Communication** at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, emphasizing branding, marketing, and digital innovation.
- **Master of Science in Creative Industries Management** at Hong Kong Baptist University, designed for leaders in creative and cultural sectors.
- Programmes in **sustainability, digital transformation, creative technology, and business innovation** at leading universities worldwide.
- Research-oriented postgraduate degrees for those pursuing advanced knowledge in **business innovation** or **design management**.
**This combination of specialised postgraduate opportunities ensures graduates are well-prepared to excel in the evolving creative and business landscapes.**

## Future Prospects

**Career Prospects**

- Graduates are well-prepared for careers in business strategy, innovation, branding, marketing, and creative project management. Entry-level roles include marketing assistants, brand coordinators, and project associates, with opportunities to advance to positions such as brand strategist, product development manager, or innovation consultant. The programme’s integration of AI-driven tools and methodologies equips graduates to excel in industries like e-commerce, logistics, hospitality, and financial services, where innovation, data-driven decision-making, and creative problem-solving are increasingly vital for success.
**Further Study Opportunities**

- Graduates have diverse opportunities to pursue postgraduate studies locally and internationally, focusing on areas such as innovation, design management, business strategy, and creative industries. Local options include the Master of Design (MDes) in International Design and Business Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Master of Arts in Creative and Media Industries (MACMI) at Lingnan University, and the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. Other options include advanced degrees in sustainability, digital transformation, and creative technology, preparing graduates for leadership roles in innovation-driven industries or research-oriented doctoral studies.

## Programme Structure

The programme of study consists of at least 120 credits. All students are also required to complete 300 hours of non-credit-bearing Work-Integrated Education component.

For detailed requirements, please click here.

## Entrance Requirements

**For HKDSE qualification holders:**

- Level 3 in Chinese Language and English Language;
- Level 2 in Mathematics;
- “Attained” level in Citizenship and Social Development; and
- Level 2 or “Attained” level in one elective.

**For holders of other qualifications:  **
- The equivalents of the above requirements.

For those who do not possess the above-mentioned qualifications but have reached the age of 25 before 1 September in the admission year, they may apply as “mature” applicants. They must demonstrate sufficient motivation, knowledge and potential to indicate a high probability of being able to complete the programme successfully.

## Enquiries

|Hotline:|3746 0900|
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### Result 5
**[13 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Degree Programs in Hong Kong](https://www.educations.com/entrepreneurship-and-innovation/hong-kong)**

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  ## Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) - School of Business

  ## Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Strategic Retail Management & Innovation

  - Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong

  BBA

  Full time

  4 years

  On-Campus

  English

  The BBA - Strategic Retail Management & Innovation Concentration Students will receive opportunities to equip themselves with professional retailing knowledge and management, and business skills to become competitive and ethical business leaders and managerial personnel in the retail industry.

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  ## The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - School of Hotel and Tourism Management

  ## Master of Science (MSc) in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Hospitality

  - Kowloon, Hong Kong

  Master degree

  Full time, Part time

  1 year

  On-Campus

  English

  The MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Hospitality is designed for industry professionals who value the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset in encouraging innovation, creative changes, and growth in times of rapid transformation. This unique program intends to nurture industry leaders and entrepreneurs who will be positioned to lead hospitality innovation and entrepreneurship and ensure the sustainable development of the global industry.

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- ## City University of Hong Kong

  ## BEng Innovation and Enterprise Engineering

  - Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong

  Bachelor's degree

  Full time

  4 years

  On-Campus

  English

  The programme prepares our students for successful careers in engineering innovation and enterprise, which are identified as a key component for Hong Kong’s future planning and growth. Our curriculum allows students to further specialise in different areas of expertise, including industrial Internet-of-Things, smart city, logistics and supply chain, robotics and automation.

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- ## HKU Business School

  ## Master of Family Wealth Management

  - Telegraph Bay, Hong Kong

  Master degree

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  1 year

  On-Campus

  English

  Led by an outstanding team of visionaries and experts, the Master of Family Wealth Management programme offered by HKU Business School and the Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences dives deep into the historical roots, cultural dimensions, and cutting-edge strategies of family wealth.

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- ## The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Department of Applied Physics

  ## Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics (AIDA) or Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE)

  - Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  BSc

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  4 years

  On-Campus

  English

  Acquire a Major with a Secondary Major degree in 4 years This programme is a brand new Bachelor of Science programme of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). It cultivates students with knowledge spanning the disciplines of Physics and their chosen Secondary Major (AIDA or IE). By combing the strengths of the two fields, graduates will be ready to take on future challenges and excel in the contemporary workplace.

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- ## City University of Hong Kong

  ## Pathway for Research, Innovation, and Multinational Engineering (PRIME)

  - Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong

  Bachelor's degree

  Full time

  4 years

  On-Campus

  English

  The Pathway for Research, Innovation, and Multinational Engineering (PRIME) programme is a flagship programme of the College of Engineering designed to provide exceptional students with a comprehensive education in engineering and opportunities to gain valuable experience through research internships and work placements in top universities and companies worldwide.

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- ## City University of Hong Kong

  ## International Sustainability Programme for Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship (INSPIRE)

  - Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong

  Bachelor's degree

  Full time

  4 years

  On-Campus

  English

  The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) performs cutting-edge research and provides professional education in energy- and environment-related issues. Students start with a common year of foundation study.

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- ## City University of Hong Kong

  ## Global Research Enrichment and Technopreneurship (GREAT)

  - Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong

  Bachelor's degree

  Full time

  4 years

  On-Campus

  English

  Global Research Enrichment and Technopreneurship (GREAT) is one of the Flagship Programmes offered by CityUHK. After one year of study, students will have a free choice of GREAT streams offered by the Departments of Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. 

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- ## Australian Catholic University

  ## Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  - Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  Graduate Certificate

  Full time

  On-Campus

  English

  The Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship is designed to help students develop key skills for launching and managing new ventures. It covers areas like identifying opportunities, cre...

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- ## Lingnan University

  ## Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

  - Tuen Mun, Hong Kong

  MA

  Full time, Part time

  1 year

  On-Campus

  English, Chinese
The Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (SEIM) is designed for students who are working or aspiring to a career in non-governmental organisations or corporations with a strong social mission. Through this 1-year master programme, students will gain knowledge and skills to address the challenges of innovation and technological changes in today's fast-changing society.
Students will not only learn to drive innovation but also how new ventures and enterprises are set up and managed in a sustainable way. Unlike traditional lecture-based master’s degrees, this programme combines both theoretical and practical teaching, allowing learners to gain invaluable hands-on experience and knowledge to become problem-solvers for a better society.

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- ## Kaplan Business & Accountancy School

  ## Master of Business Administration - (Entrepreneurship)

  - Wan Chai, Hong Kong

  MBA

  On-Campus

  English

  The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is widely regarded as the preferred qualification for professionals wanting to pursue a career in strategic management. In this specialisation (Entrepreneurship) you will learn how to incorporate entrepreneurial activities within your existing organisation or gain the tools needed to launch your own successful start-up business. Our MBA program has been acknowledged globally in the 2020 PIEoneer awards for its innovative and future-focused content delivery.

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- ## Aston Institute

  ## MSc Enterprise Management

  - Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  MSc

  Part time

  2 years

  On-Campus

  English

  In the increasingly competitive business environment, there is a high demand for creativity, innovation and uniqueness – and a growing demand for businesses to be enterprising. Our Enterprise Management course has been developed in partnership with industry professionals to give you the business knowledge and work experience you need to advance in management positions in the enterprise service sector. The course will also give you the skills to set up your own business and learn how to grow and develop strategically.

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- ## The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design

  ## Master of Design (Innovative Business Design) (IBD)

  - Hung Hom, Hong Kong

  Master degree

  Full time, Part time

  1 year

  On-Campus

  English

  The Master of Design (Innovative Business Design) (IBD) is an interdisciplinary specialism based on a design-centred entrepreneurship approach, applying integrative design thinking processes and methods to define business opportunities, configure resources, and manage projects with dynamic capability in an era of digital presumption and business uncertainty.

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## Learn more about Entrepreneurship and Innovation degree programs in Hong Kong

You'll learn to turn ideas into ventures through coursework in business modeling, market validation, funding strategy, and product development. Hong Kong sits at the intersection of global finance and Asian manufacturing networks, making it a genuinely useful place to study entrepreneurship.

The learning environment fosters independent thinking and cross-cultural collaboration, drawing together peers from across Asia and beyond. Through industry-linked projects, you'll work on real business problems, practicing skills like financial forecasting, pitch development, and go-to-market planning that translate directly into professional contexts anywhere in the world.
An entrepreneurship and innovation program suits you if you're drawn to starting ventures, leading new initiatives within established organizations, or advising early-stage companies. Graduates move into roles as founders, product managers, venture analysts, and innovation consultants across sectors including technology, retail, logistics, and finance. Hong Kong's position as a gateway between international markets gives your studies a distinctly global dimension, and the professional networks you build here open doors well beyond the region.
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### Result 6
**[Pulse Detail | HKUST MBA | Learn. Innovate. Lead.](https://mba.hkust.edu.hk/mba-programs/mba-pulse/123)**

**Published:** 2025-01-01 | **Last Updated:** 2025-09-16

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“Studying these topics gave me relevant and practical experience and I learned things that I apply in my job every day,” by Varun Sood.

From tech startup opportunities to leading digital transformation, these are the top five MBA jobs in Hong Kong right now

**1. Sustainbility Consulting**

The Hong Kong government wants to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and more businesses are prioritizing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, triggering increased demand for ESG and sustainability consultants in Hong Kong.
Big Three consulting firm McKinsey, for example, launched McKinsey Sustainability last year, a client-service platform focused on helping businesses achieve their climate goals. With offices in Hong Kong, McKinsey is looking for new talent to specialize in sustainability consultancy.

Speaking in a recent BusinessBecause webinar—Jobs in Hong Kong: What You Need to Know—delivered in partnership with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Business School, MBA grad Varun Sood (pictured) explains how he’s taken advantage of Hong Kong’s drive towards sustainability goals.
After his MBA at HKUST, he launched a career at PwC as a senior associate within climate and sustainability.

PwC has one of the biggest teams for sustainability consultancy in Hong Kong, which Varun says was a motivating factor for joining the global firm. In the HKUST MBA, Varun studied courses including sustainability as a competitive advantage and ESG investing.
“Studying these topics gave me relevant and practical experience and I learned things that I apply in my job every day,” by Varun Sood, Full-time MBA — Class 2021.

**2. Project management, digital sector**

Companies in Hong Kong are embracing digital technologies to keep up with the ever-changing business landscape and they’re on the lookout for new hires who can help enhance business productivity using new tech.
“Businesses are looking for people to manage projects and become the bridge between the technical and business teams, building strategy to push for digitization,” explains Christopher Yip (pictured), senior consultant for MBA career and alumni development at HKUST. With HKUST’s focus on business and technology, MBA students are well-equipped to offer this expertise, Christopher believes.
The HKUST MBA offers courses in Technology Entrepreneurship, Transforming Business with Artificial Intelligence, and Strategic Management, preparing students to enter fast-paced careers within digital and project management.

**3. Investment banking & Wealth management**

Investment banking and wealth management divisions across the Asia-Pacific are continuously expanding.

The HKUST MBA provides a series of intensive courses led by internal and external trainers, preparing MBAs to enter top finance jobs across areas like project management, investment banking, insurance, and accounting.
With advantages to living in Hong Kong including legislation that favors free trade and a strong capital inflow particularly due to the proximity with Mainland China, the city is a great place to kickstart your finance career.

**4. Regtech startup jobs**

The burgeoning regulatory technology, or regtech, sector is predicted to be worth $55 billion by 2025, making it an attractive career route for MBA grads.
Regulation technology startups are devising ways to use computer programs and other technology to help banking and financial companies improve and manage compliance with government regulations.

“With regulation limiting the development of cryptocurrency, startups are building regtech solutions and hiring MBA graduates for these roles. Hong Kong has become a base close to mainland China to develop digital-asset businesses,” explains Christopher.
Business schools like HKUST provide career coaching services to help students pinpoint the skills demanded in these emerging sectors.

“The career coaches help break down your options, providing students with a better understanding of what the job market is like at the time and of Hong Kong as a city,” Varun notes.

**5. MBA jobs in mult-national companies**
While finance is typically the most popular career path for MBA graduates in Hong Kong, Christopher says many HKUST MBA students pursue roles across a range of industries, including energy management and healthcare, within multinational companies.

“Due to the huge international student base at HKUST, multinational companies have been drawn to HKUST graduates as the international backgrounds of talent are an asset to the companies,” says Christopher.
“Many businesses are developing new programs to expand regional business and hiring MBAs to manage this and their marketing strategies.”

89% of HKUST MBA students are from outside Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, the growth of new industries and focus on sustainability and digitalization is creating exciting new job opportunities for MBAs from across the world.
This, Christopher says, makes now the perfect time to take advantage of all that Hong Kong has to offer.

Source: BusinessBecause
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### Result 7
**[Programme Finder | BBA, MBA, EMBA, and DBA](https://www.bschool.cuhk.edu.hk/programme-finder/)**

**Last Updated:** 2026-09-29

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Programme Finder - CUHK Business School | BBA, MBA, EMBA, and DBA

# Programme Finder

HomeProgrammesProgramme Finder

## Choose your business programme here

Discover the degree that best suits your needs. Whether you envision embarking on a career in sustainable finance, harnessing big data to develop new business models, or turning your big idea into a thriving startup, CUHK Business School is here to provide a degree programme that matches your aspiration.

All Programme Types Undergraduate Programmes Master’s Programmes MBA Programmes Executive Master’s/MBA Programmes DBA Programmes MPhil-PhD Programmes

### MSc in Global Wealth Management (Subject to the University’s approval)

Integrating rigorous financial and investment theories with cutting-edge FinTech and AI, this programme empowers students to become leading wealth management talent in the global and Greater China markets.

Master’s Programmes

### MSc in Sports Business Management (Subject to the University’s approval)

Designed for those pursuing dynamic careers in the global sports industry, this programme goes beyond competition into strategy, marketing, events, operations, and innovation. It equips graduates with the industry acumen and practical skills to lead the industry across Greater China, Asia-Pacific, and beyond.

Master’s Programmes

### MSc in Family Business Management (Subject to the University’s approval)

The Programme cultivates aspiring family business professionals, family entrepreneurs, and next-generation leaders, empowering them to build, lead, and sustainably manage professionalised family enterprises.

Master’s Programmes

### MSc in Aviation Management

In collaboration with the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy, this programme equips students with knowledge in aviation economics, regulations, and operations management through practical projects, fostering careers in airlines, airport management, and consultancy.

1-Year Full-time

Master’s Programmes

### MSc in Leadership for Experience Economy

The first MSc programme in the Asia-Pacific region focusing on developing competencies in inspirational leadership, investment, and innovation to drive organisational success in the emerging experience economy.

1-Year Full-time

Master’s Programmes

### MSc in Sustainable Global Business

This programme provides comprehensive training to groom leaders in the evolving landscape of sustainability through an interdisciplinary curriculum.

Master’s Programmes

### MSc in Information Science and Technology Management (Full-time)

This programme equips students with business management principles and IT practices, offering in-depth technical knowledge and broad business skills.

1-Year Full-time

Master’s Programmes

### DBA (Chinese)

This programme is designed for elite entrepreneurs and business professionals, connecting them with top-tier scholars and industry experts to explore innovative ideas that drive the economic development of China and beyond. Programme details in Chinese only.

4-Year Part-Time

DBA Programmes

### BSc in Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship and Healthcare Management

This interdisciplinary programme is designed for students seeking a career in biotechnology entrepreneurship, business analysis, and/or healthcare management, to capture emerging opportunities in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and beyond.

Undergraduate Programmes

### MSc in Actuarial Science and Insurance Analytics

This programme develops adaptable skills for a variety of actuarial or analytical roles in insurance companies, banks, consulting and accounting firms, financial institutions, InsurTech startups, and regulatory bodies.

Master’s Programmes

### MPhil-PhD in Finance

This research programme specialises in corporate finance, investment, and financial markets and institutions in China and overseas.

MPhil-PhD Programmes

### MPhil-PhD in Business Administration

This programme incorporates comprehensive research into Hong Kong’s leading growth industries of hospitality, tourism, real estate, finance, marketing, and management.

MPhil-PhD Programmes

### MPhil-PhD in Accountancy

This programme covers accounting theory and methods of empirical analysis. It emphasises the conduct of high-impact research within a rigorous theoretical framework, while being deeply rooted in real-world practice.

MPhil-PhD Programmes

### JD/MBA

The CUHK JD/MBA Dual Degree Programme, offered by the Faculty of Law and Business School, allows students to earn both a Juris Doctor (JD) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in an accelerated timeframe.

3-Year Full-Time
5-Year Part-Time

MBA Programmes

### MBA

As Asia’s first MBA programmes, CUHK MBA develops leaders for the Asian Century through academic excellence and its transformative LEAP leadership experience.

12-16 Month Full-Time
24-Month Part-Time

MBA Programmes

### Executive Master of Professional Accountancy with SNAI

This programme, jointly offered with Shanghai National Accounting Institute (SNAI), introduces advanced knowledge in accounting and finance, enabling students to enhance management and create value.

Executive Master’s/MBA Programmes

### MSc in Management

This programme develops future leaders in the global marketplace by teaching exemplary management practices in the contemporary business world with a practice-oriented approach.

1-Year Full-Time

Master’s Programmes

### MSc in Marketing

This programme equips students to harness the latest theoretical developments in marketing and skills for optimal decision-making.

1-Year Full-Time

Master’s Programmes

### MSc in Real Estate

This programme, Asia’s only master’s degree that draws on multi-disciplinary resources ranging from real estate, business, and hospitality, is professionally accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

1-Year full-time

Master’s Programmes

### BBA in Hospitality and Real Estate

This programme integrates theory and practice, focusing on both asset and service elements of Hospitality and Real Estate to cultivate industry leaders.

Undergraduate Programmes

### BBA in Professional Accountancy

This programme emphasises accounting as an information system for corporate value creation, aiming to cultivate business leaders with expertise in accounting, finance, data analytics, and business insights.

Undergraduate Programmes

### BBA (IBBA) and Juris Doctor Double Degree Programme

This programme offers a dual-degree with equal emphasis on legal and business courses, preparing graduates for leadership roles in business, government, and public sectors.

5-Year

Undergraduate Programmes

### BBA in Integrated BBA – International Business and Chinese Enterprise

This programme offers extensive international immersion, nurturing future leaders specialising in the US and Chinese market and the growth strategies of Chinese enterprises.

Undergraduate Programmes

### BBA in Integrated BBA – Global Business Studies

This programme features a global curriculum with immersive learning experiences across three continents, nurturing global business leaders with cultural fluency and international business acumen.

Undergraduate Programmes

### MPhil-PhD in Marketing

This programme offers a dynamic research environment, preparing students to contribute to cutting-edge scholarship at the forefront of global marketing research.

MPhil-PhD Programmes

### MPhil-PhD in Management

This programme covers key management skills from strategy to entrepreneurship, with a focus on international business and emerging economies.

MPhil-PhD Programmes

### MPhil-PhD in Decisions, Operations and Technology

This programme includes cross-disciplinary research with local and overseas scholars in management practices, business studies, business analytics, artificial intelligence, technology and innovation, and decision sciences.

MPhil-PhD Programmes

### MBA in Finance (FMBA)

The CUHK FMBA is the first financial MBA in China, designed to cultivate senior management talent with expertise in international financial theories and practices, an understanding of mainland China’s national context, and a global perspective. Programme details in Chinese only.

2-Year Part-Time

MBA Programmes

### Executive MBA (Chinese)

This programme integrates Chinese and Western management wisdom, equipping participants with unique global competitive advantages. Programme details in Chinese only.

2-Year part-time

Executive Master’s/MBA Programmes

### Executive MBA

The CUHK EMBA is the first of its kind in Hong Kong, equipping senior executives to manage tomorrow's challenges in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and beyond.

2-Year Part-Time

Executive Master’s/MBA Programmes

### MSc in Business Analytics

This data-driven programme hones the ability to extract meaningful information and insights from mass business data for effective decision-making.

1-Year Full-Time

Master’s Programmes

### MSc in Information and Technology Management (Part-time)

This programme links IT with managerial knowledge, providing a competitive edge in an evolving knowledge-based economy.

1.5-Year Part-Time

Master’s Programmes

### MSc in Finance

This programme teaches practical theories and techniques to enhance students’ proficiency in solving real-world global finance challenges.

1-Year Full-Time
2-Year Part-Time

Master’s Programmes

### Master of Accountancy

This programme provides students with the conceptual and practical accounting knowledge to generate valuable business insights.

Master’s Programmes

### BSc in Global Economics and Finance

This interdisciplinary programme is anchored in analytical training, equipping graduates to master global financial issues with a solid understanding of economics and finance.

Undergraduate Programmes

### BSc in Quantitative Finance and Risk Management Science

This interdisciplinary programme combines two outstanding programmes to train well-rounded professionals in finance and public sectors.

Undergraduate Programmes

### BSc in Quantitative Finance

This programme bridges classroom learning with real-world financial industry applications, providing graduates with quantitative and analytical skills for a globalised economy.

Undergraduate Programmes

### BBA in Insurance, Financial and Actuarial Analysis

This programme provides cutting-edge knowledge in actuarial science to help students keep pace with the latest investment and insurance products.

Undergraduate Programmes

### BBA in Integrated BBA – Asian Business Studies

This programme combines flexible cross-cultural exposure in Asia with practical business training, cultivating experts in regional business knowledge and practices.

Undergraduate Programmes

This programme offers a comprehensive and flexible curriculum with nine specialised concentration areas. Students can also pursue double majors and degrees to develop multidisciplinary expertise.

Undergraduate Programmes

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### Result 8
**[Transforming Hong Kong Through Entrepreneurship - KPMG](https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmgsites/cn/pdf/en/2020/12/transforming-hong-kong-through-entrepreneurship.pdf)**

**Last Updated:** 2026-08-24

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Transforming  
Hong Kong  
Through 
Entrepreneurship
Third Edition
Foreword
About the study
Executive summary
Part 1: The role of Hong Kong start-ups in the post-pandemic 
business environment
Start-ups’ role in innovation during the pandemic
Refocusing on purpose
Part 3: Fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and innovation 
culture in Hong Kong
Encouraging young people to choose entrepreneurship
as a career path
Providing viable career paths for STEAM graduates
About us
Contact us
Acknowledgements
Part 2: Opportunities to further enable access to funding and 
support for Hong Kong start-ups
The resilience of Hong Kong’s venture capital landscape
Access to government funding and support
Prioritising innovation and technology sectors

…

GBA and provide greater autonomy for Shenzhen, Hong 
Kong’s neighbouring city, to conduct pilots in the fields of 
artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, healthcare and 
information services.
In light of these developments, our study also addresses 
how entrepreneurs can contribute to the region’s continued 
development as a technology and innovation hub and how

…

About the study
Surveys conducted by KPMG and Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund in collaboration with YouGov on June 10 – July 31, 2020 
55% previously worked in a start-up (35% as 
founder, 20% as an employee)
69% C-suite executives (35% CEO; 34% other
C-suite);  
78% founders
44% early stage
53% growth stage
3% mature stage
22% non-founder executive
Top sectors represented: 
Top sectors represented: 
Top sectors represented: 
7% Education
10% E-commerce/retail
7% Healthcare/Medical
4% Entertainment/Tourism
4% Professional Services
32% Technology
6% Banking
87% Department head or above 
134
200
866
Hong Kong-based entrepreneurs/start-up executives
Hong Kong-based corporate executives
Hong Kong-based university students
13% Technology
16% Professional  services
8% Banking
7% Manufacturing
6% Public sector or NGO

…

purpose-focused start-ups
• Encouraging the pursuit of purpose and fostering an 
entrepreneurial mindset across organisations and 
society more generally is critical for the continued 
development of Hong Kong’s ecosystem
• More success stories are needed to encourage the 
acceptance of entrepreneurship as a career path, 
with less than one-third (32 percent) of students in

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43 percent of total investments and funding received  
by start-ups in Hong Kong
• A majority of entrepreneurs polled are still relying 
on informal funding sources. Among those not 
using government funding, 35 percent mentioned 
cumbersome application processes as a key barrier, 
suggesting the need for further streamlining
Fintech continues to dominate start-up scene
with other sectors requiring greater support
• 76 percent of entrepreneurs and 61 percent of 
corporates polled agree Hong Kong is a fintech hub, 
but less than half believe Hong Kong is an innovation 
hub for smart city, artificial intelligence, robotics and 
biotechnology
• Among entrepreneurs surveyed, 82 percent have local

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more young people to get interested in science, 
technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) 
subjects is a key development area
• 44 percent of students surveyed believe 
entrepreneurship is well-respected career path, while 40 
percent believe it is feasible and sustainable
• Long-term policies and strategies to diversify Hong
Kong’s industries and make them more technology-
focused would boost job opportunities for young people 
and generate more interest for them to pursue STEAM-
related career paths
Next steps
To enable Hong Kong to improve its entrepreneurial 
ecosystem, we have compiled a list of suggested actions 
for start-ups, corporates, the public sector and students in

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We are seeing a lot of corporates 
starting to think about purpose in the 
current environment. More and more of 
them are seeing community solutions 
as the way to go.
Lehui Liang 
Head of Purpose Capital, 
Social Ventures Hong Kong
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of entrepreneurship, and investing in early stage start-

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target markets, competitive advantage and scalability. 
Entrepreneurs interviewed for this paper observe that 
since some VC funds view Hong Kong’s strengths as 
being in the areas of finance, logistics and professional 
services, they are often less interested in start-ups outside 
of these sectors. Incubators in Hong Kong are playing a

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compared with VCs in Southeast Asia 
and mainland China, so that’s something 
that entrepreneurs in Hong Kong have to 
overcome.
Crystal Pang 
Co-founder, Pickupp
Alongside increased access to venture capital funding, 
support for start-ups from the HKSAR government has also 
increased more than fivefold over the past five years from

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investments are made, was set up in 2017 to attract more 
venture capital funds to invest in innovation and technology 
start-ups in Hong Kong. ITVF offers match funding at a 
ratio of HKD 1 for every HKD 2 invested by co-investment 
partners up to certain limits.

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Fund, its sovereign wealth fund, which will focus on 
domestic investment in alternative assets, including venture 
capital and private equity.12   
The benefits of government support, such as funding, 
grants and incubation programmes, are recognised 
by entrepreneurs. Just under half (46 percent) of 
entrepreneurs in our survey see tax and other government

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Figure 6: Entrepreneur views on the key advantages and challenges of 
doing business in Hong Kong
Source: KPMG survey analysis
Respondents could select up to three choices for each
*2019 data not available
Advantages
Challenges
Tax or other 
government incentives
Cost
Ease of 
doing business
Economic

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To help overcome the high cost of operating in Hong 
Kong, entrepreneurs are encouraged to make full use of 
the government support available. For example, Hong 
Kong Science Park has an onsite accommodation project, 
InnoCell, which is due to open at the end of 2020.14 As 
Hong Kong’s start-up ecosystem continues to mature and

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15%
14%
13%
7%
6%
6%
6%
3%
3%
2%
25%
United States
Mainland China
United Kingdom
France
Australia
India
Singapore
Canada 
Italy 
Germany 
Other countries/
territories (each less 
than 2%) 
Source: InvestHK, “Hong Kong: Asia’s

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We should view the Greater Bay Area as a relay team competing in the global Innovation 
& Technology race.  To maximise the team’s potential, we need to collaborate seamlessly 
with our GBA teammates and leverage the complementary strengths among us.  From 
Hong Kong’s perspective, we should fully unleash our strengths in R&D and fund-raising
capabilities and leverage our well-established universities and financial services sector.
Alfred Sit Wing-hang, JP  
Secretary for Innovation and Technology, HKSAR Government
In terms of number of companies currently operating, 
fintech continues to be the leading technology sub-sector 
in Hong Kong’s entrepreneur scene, accounting for 465
of the city’s 3,184 start-ups, according to InvestHK.15 By 
contrast, there are 104 smart city and 32 biotech start-
ups. The predominance of fintech is also reflected in our 
survey findings, with 76 percent of entrepreneurs and  
71 percent of corporates agreeing that Hong Kong is
a fintech innovation hub. However, less than half of 
entrepreneurs, students and corporates agree that Hong 
Kong is an innovation hub for smart city, AI, robotics and 
biotechnology, suggesting other priority innovation sectors 
may need more support. 
Sector-focused analysis of government and private 
funding directed at start-ups shows that while fintech

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FinTech
Smart City
Other
Educational tech
Social Platform
Biotechnology
E-commerce
Artificial Intelligence
B2B Software/Services
Gaming/E-sport/
Entertainment/Media
Consumer electronics/
products
FY 13/14
FY 14/15
FY 15/16
FY 16/17

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Supporting Hong Kong’s emerging biotechnology 
sector
While a lot of effort has been made in recent years by 
the government to support biotechnology entrepreneurs, 
including the creation of an Incu-Bio programme and 
Health@InnoHK research cluster at Hong Kong Science 
Park, and changes to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing

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Kong and the rest of the Greater Bay Area, 
and will enable new market opportunities.
Prof. Karl Wah Keung Tsim 
Chair Professor of Life Sciences, 
Hong Kong University of Science 
and Technology 
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“
Figure 8: Distribution of government VC and grants to Hong Kong start-ups by 
industry sector, FY 13/14 to FY 19/20

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FinTech
Smart City
Other
Educational tech
Social Platform
Biotechnology
E-commerce
Artificial Intelligence
B2B Software/Services
Gaming/E-sport/
Entertainment/Media
Consumer electronics/
products
29%
33%
39%
39%
40%
41%
21%
9%
5%
5%

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Survey snapshot: innovation sectors
76% of entrepreneurs and               of corporates agree Hong Kong is a fintech
Less than half of entrepreneurs, students and corporates agree that Hong Kong is an 
innovation hub for smart city,  AI, robotics and biotechnology
61%
innovation hub
Source: KPMG survey analysis
A possible way forward, interviewees suggest, could
be establishing a taskforce to work with universities 
to create an inventory of projects that could potentially 
be commercialised. The taskforce could also connect 
universities with private sector companies to help them 
take these projects to market, or provide them with further 
support to commercialise the research themselves.
Universities could also be more proactive in both

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researchers receive a proportion of the income from a 
successful tech transfer case, and other universities could 
consider similar schemes. Meanwhile, corporates could 
make better use of Hong Kong’s strong academic research 
capabilities through partnering with universities for R&D.
Public sector initiatives to boost innovation
Other government-supported initiatives may also play a role

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revenues coming from Hong Kong. Roughly 13 percent of 
their revenues come from mainland China (7 percent from 
mainland GBA cities) and 10 percent come from Southeast 
Asia.
Cross-border considerations for technology  
start-ups 
To overcome cross-border expansion challenges, Hong 
Kong technology start-ups are encouraged to focus on

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Figure 10: Entrepreneurship as a career path
Source: KPMG survey analysis
Percentage of respondents who agree that entrepreneurship is a “feasible and sustainable” and “well-
respected” career path in Hong Kong
Feasible and 
sustainable
Well-respected
Entrepreneurs
Corporates
Students
53%

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career choice for recent graduates. Among respondents 
surveyed in this year’s study, 53 percent of start-ups in 
our survey agreed that entrepreneurship was a feasible 
and sustainable career path in Hong Kong, while only 40 
percent of students felt the same way. Less than half (44 
percent) of students also though entrepreneurship was a

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More role models and success stories needed to 
inspire the next generation
Part of the issue is likely to be Hong Kong’s perceived lack 
of start-up success stories that would encourage more 
young people to start businesses or join existing start-ups. 
In this year’s survey, 34 percent of entrepreneurs agree 
that Hong Kong currently has sufficient entrepreneur role

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entrepreneurs. These successes will 
be the guiding star for the younger 
generation.
Max Liu 
Co-Founder & CEO, EMQ
“
“
Figure 11: Entrepreneur role models and success stories in Hong Kong
Source: KPMG survey analysis
Percentage of respondents who agree number is sufficient/will be sufficient
Entrepreneurs

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In order to have the skills needed by start-ups and the 
innovation and technology sector more generally, more 
students in Hong Kong need to be encouraged to study 
STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, arts 
and maths). However, support for STEAM education is 
only part of the solution – enabling companies to create

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teachers’ professional development and offering more 
support for STEAM in the school system.
Increasing career development opportunities key 
to supporting STEAM
While schools and universities in Hong Kong already 
teach STEAM subjects, students need more help to 
see how these subjects can lead to viable career paths. 
One option is to increase students’ access to work
experience, apprenticeships and project-based learning 
to give them both first-hand experience of working at a 
start-up and help them to build up contacts in this area. In 
mid-2020, the Government launched a “STEM Internship 
Scheme” in coordination with local universities, which 
as of November 2020 had attracted more than 1,200
students to complete internships with over 800 private 
and public sector organisations. This is a positive step that 
will hopefully encourage students to pursue careers in 
STEAM, and could also potentially be expanded in future 
years to cover a wider variety of employers and fields.24
Another opportunity in this area is the Technology Leaders
of Tomorrow Programme for science and engineering 
graduates launched by HKSTP in July 2020. Under 
the scheme, which is being offered through HKSTP’s 
InnoAcademy, successful applicants are able to spend 24 
months in a full-time R&D role at one of 11 HKSTP partner
companies that are at the pilot stage. They also receive 
innovation leadership training, career guidance and take 
part in an innovation & technology industry bootcamp. 
The scheme aims to enable graduates to experience what 
a career at a technology start-up might be like and help 
them to develop contacts in the industry.25

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the I&T sector, for graduates of Hong Kong universities 
to work in the GBA under the Greater Bay Area Youth 
Employment Scheme.27 The government’s FinTech Anti-
epidemic Scheme for Talent Development (FAST) scheme 
administered by Cyberport has also aimed to support 
STEAM graduates by subsiding fintech companies to hire
local graduates.28
Viable career paths for Hong Kong STEAM graduates are needed, in 
addition to more support for STEAM education
Work experience, apprenticeships, and project-based learning help empower a future 
workforce and encourage students to study STEAM subjects.
Erica Ma 
Managing Partner,  CoCoon Ignite Ventures

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Suggestions to improve Hong Kong’s 
entrepreneur landscape
Capturing opportunities for start-ups 
to grow and scale in Asia-Pacific
• Start-ups with products and services that have been proven 
to work in Hong Kong should look to capture opportunities 
in the rest of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and Southeast 
Asia by seeking out resources and relevant policies

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offices and industry support networks that can help to open 
up opportunities for them.
• Hong Kong students with ambitions to work at start-ups 
or in R&D should seek out opportunities to experience 
and better understand the rest of the GBA. Three ways 
they could explore this would be studying at one of the
mainland China GBA campuses of Hong Kong universities, 
exploring internship opportunities in GBA cities, or taking 
advantage of the Government’s new Greater Bay Area 
Youth Employment Scheme.
Fully optimising Hong Kong’s 
technology transfer ecosystem
• The HKSAR Government should work to develop a more 
robust technology transfer infrastructure so that the city’s

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• Policies that aim to reduce waste and carbon emissions 
also have great potential to drive entrepreneurship and 
new industries. For example, China’s announcement that 
it will phase out single-use plastic by 2025 has created 
opportunities for start-ups such as EcoInno, a producer of 
biodegradable food packaging and utensils, which was one

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• To further support the sector and encourage overseas 
biotech start-ups to be based in Hong Kong, the HKSAR 
Government should consider creating a regulatory body for 
drug registration in Hong Kong and developing more Good 
Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facilities.
• To provide more viable career paths for STEAM graduates,
the HKSAR Government should increase subsidies and 
other incentives to companies to hire STEAM graduates 
from local universities, such as those offered under the 
FinTech Anti-epidemic Scheme for Talent Development 
(FAST Scheme).
© 2020 KPMG, a Hong Kong partnership and a member firm of the KPMG global organisation of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited (“KPMG International”),  
a private English company limited by guarantee. All rights reserved. 
Transforming Hong Kong Through Entrepreneurship
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most prestigious companies.
Andrew Weir 
Vice Chairman, KPMG China
Regional Senior Partner, Hong Kong 
KPMG China 
T: +852 2826 7243 
E: [email protected]
Irene Chu 
Partner, Head of New Economy and 
Life Sciences, Hong Kong

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Contact us
Cindy Chow 
Executive Director 
T: +852 2215 5100 
E: [email protected]
Vicky Wong  
Associate Program Director 
T: +852 2215 5100 
E: [email protected]
© 2020 KPMG, a Hong Kong partnership and a member firm of the KPMG global organisation of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited (“KPMG International”),  
a private English company limited by guarantee. All rights reserved. 
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Prof. Karl Wah-Keung Tsim
Chair Professor of Life Sciences, Hong Kong University 
of Science and Technology
David Harrity
Head of Growth Propositions, Commercial Banking, 
Hong Kong, HSBC
Daniel Chan
Head of Business Banking, Hong Kong, HSBC
Lap Man
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Beyond Ventures

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Lehui Liang
Head of Purpose Capital, Social Ventures Hong Kong
Ben Wong
Head of Open Innovation, Eureka Nova
Danny Yeung 
Co-Founder and CEO, Prenetics
Stanley Sy
CEO, Sanomics
Xiao Jianxiong
Founder and CEO, AutoX
 
Crystal Pang
Co-Founder, Pickupp
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### Result 9
**[Start-up Jobs - HKU TEC](https://tec.hku.hk/start-up-jobs/)**

**Published:** 2026-07-24 | **Last Updated:** 2026-09-27

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### Startup Connector

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### Result 10
**[11 Types of Business Degrees and Career Pathways](https://www.nu.edu/blog/types-of-business-degrees/)**

**Published:** 2026-05-08 | **Last Updated:** 2026-09-30

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#### RN vs BSN: Choosing the Right Nursing Path

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## Table of Contents
- What is a Business Degree?
- 11 Key Business Specializations
- How to choose the right business degree for you
- The Future of Business Degrees
- Explore Online Business and Marketing Degrees

# 11 Types of Business Degrees and Career Pathways

Business is the most conferred bachelor’s degree field in the United States and among the most versatile, preparing graduates for roles across finance, marketing, management, human resources, supply chain, healthcare administration, and technology. Business degrees are available at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, each offering different time commitments, career opportunities, and salary potential.
**Author:** NU Editorial Contributors

**Academically Reviewed By:** Dr. Brian Simpson

**Read:** 17 mins

**Published On:** 7 May 2026

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the U.S. economy will add about 5.2 million new jobs from 2024 to 2034. However, while job opportunities are growing, so is the competition to seize them. According to Forbes, “Job requisitions grew by a modest 7%” in 2024, but “applications skyrocketed by 31%, intensifying competition among job seekers.”
In such a competitive market, choosing a degree that aligns with your interests and positions you for career growth in your desired role or industry is crucial. That’s why we developed this guide, which compares 11 types of business degrees to help you make the right decision. It covers key topics like:

- What types of courses you can expect to study
- How long do different degrees typically take to complete
- Projected job growth and median salary data

### Key Findings: Business Degrees and Career Pathways
- **Multiple Education Levels:** Business degrees are available at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, each offering different time commitments, career opportunities, and salary potential.
- **Broad vs. Specialized Options:** Students can pursue generalist paths, such as business administration, or specialize in areas such as finance, marketing, accounting, healthcare management, or supply chain management.
- **Strong Career Outlook:** Fields like supply chain management (17% growth), data-driven marketing, and healthcare administration are expanding faster than average, offering strong job security and earning potential.
- **High-Earning Careers:** Business graduates often qualify for lucrative positions such as marketing manager ($161,030 median), HR manager ($140,030), and financial manager ($161,700).
- **Future-Focused Skills:** Business programs increasingly emphasize technology, analytics, and innovation, equipping graduates to adapt to trends like AI, global business shifts, and sustainability.

## What is a Business Degree?

A business degree focuses on topics such as finance, marketing, accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, organizational leadership, and managing teams of employees. While it’s possible to major in business generally, many related majors, such as business administration or international business, offer a more specialized focus.

Depending on the program, a business degree can be offered as an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree. In the next section of this guide, we’ll compare the differences.

### What Careers Can You Pursue with a Business Degree?

A business degree opens doors across nearly every sector of the economy. Graduates go on to work in roles such as financial analyst, marketing manager, human resources director, operations manager, supply chain specialist, entrepreneur, and executive leader.

Because business principles apply universally, from healthcare organizations to tech startups to government agencies, the career paths available to business graduates are exceptionally broad. The specific roles you qualify for will depend largely on your chosen specialization and the level of degree you earn, which is why understanding the full range of business programs is such an important first step.
**Here’s a snapshot of common business roles and their current outlook:**

- Financial managers: $161,700 median pay, 15% projected growth (2024–34)
- Marketing managers: $161,030 median pay, 6% projected growth
- Logisticians: $80,880 median pay, 17% projected growth
- Accountants and auditors: $81,680 median pay, 5% projected growth
- HR managers: $140,030 median pay, 5% projected growth
Overall, business and financial occupations are projected to see about 942,500 openings each year on average from 2024 to 2034. With more than 50 years of experience serving working adults, National University’s online business programs are built around tangible career outcomes, helping you build skills that translate directly to the roles employers are hiring for.

## Different Levels of Business Degrees

With some uncommon exceptions like post-baccalaureate programs, most college degrees, including business programs, fall into one of these four categories:

1. Associate degrees
2. Bachelor’s degrees
3. Master’s degrees
4. Doctorate degrees

Associate’s degrees are the fastest to complete, while doctorate programs are the most advanced and intensive. Doctoral degrees demand the greatest time investment but are also correlated with higher median earnings.
The right option for you depends on your goals and educational background, but no matter which degree you’re pursuing, you’ll find plenty of business-related majors to explore at every level. Whichever level of education you pursue, you will be building and learning valuable skills such as communication and critical thinking.

> **“Good communication skills are essential across every management level, from associate to doctoral degrees. No matter what stage you’re at, strong communication remains one of the most in-demand and hardest to find skills employers are looking for.”**

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#### Associate Degrees

Students can typically complete associate degree programs in just one to two years. These programs teach fundamental, industry-critical skills, quickly preparing students to start entry-level roles in a specific field or profession.

For example, National University offers the

Associate of Science in Business, which features courses on micro- and macroeconomics, financial and managerial accounting, key legal aspects of business, and marketing fundamentals. Other common associate degrees include the Associate of Business Administration (ABA) and associate degrees in marketing and nonprofit management.

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#### Master’s Degrees

A master’s degree is an advanced credential that typically takes one to two years to complete. Earning this degree can significantly enhance your career prospects, as many employers prefer or even require candidates with this level of education. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) , one of the most in-demand graduate degrees, is a perfect example of a popular master’s degree in business.
While not strictly necessary, it’s advantageous to hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field or subject, since you’ll already be prepared with relevant knowledge of fundamentals. However, even if your undergraduate degree is unrelated to business, you can still enroll in a master’s program if you meet the application criteria.

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## 11 Key Business Specializations

Now that we’ve gone over some basics like levels of college degrees, let’s examine 11 types of business majors to consider in 2026:

- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Global and International Business
- Healthcare Management
- Human Resources (HR)
- Marketing
- Nonprofit Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Technology Management

#### 1. Business Administration Degree

Business administration is a broad, versatile degree that educates students on various aspects of managing and operating a company. Depending on the program, topics covered typically include business finance, production and operations management, marketing fundamentals, and business law and ethics.

What’s the difference between business administration and business management? Business administration provides broad, general business skills, finance, marketing, operations, and strategy, while business management focuses more specifically on leadership and people management. At National University, the BBA covers foundational business disciplines, while the MBA and management specializations emphasize leading teams and driving organizational performance.
Here are a few examples of business administration programs that students can explore online or on-campus at National University:

- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Learn more about the difference between a BBA degree vs. BS in Business Administration.

#### 2. Finance Degree

Finance degrees generally focus on subjects such as financial planning, investment banking, and corporate finance. For example, BBA students specializing in finance at National University typically complete courses on risk management, financial institutions, working capital management, and international financial management.

Students who are interested in pursuing careers in finance may wish to explore the following programs at National University:
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a Specialization in Finance
- Bachelor of Science in Financial Management

#### 3. Marketing Degree

Marketing programs prepare students with skills for developing, promoting, and growing successful brands. They cover traditional and digital marketing methods, focusing on global marketing, mobile marketing, market research, consumer behavior, behavioral targeting, marketing automation, and data analytics.

Marketing roles can open doorways to high-earning potential. For example, marketing managers earn a median salary of $161,030, while market research analysts and specialists earn roughly $76,950.

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- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a Specialization in Entrepreneurship
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Entrepreneurship

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Position yourself for a career in human resources with an HR degree from National University. Popular programs include:

- Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management (BSHRM)
- Master of Arts in Human Resource Management (MAHRM)

#### 7. International Business Degree

International business programs prepare students with the essential skills and competencies needed for global brand management and respectful cross-cultural communication. Students in these programs typically study topics such as comparative international management, global marketing, and global leadership.

Advance your career in international business with an online degree from National University, which offers programs such as:

- MBA with a Specialization in Global Business Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD-BA) in Global Business Management

#### 8. Supply Chain Management Degree

Degrees in supply chain management strongly emphasize coursework involving logistics, procurement, and business operations management. For example, National University’s BS in Supply Chain Management includes courses on inventory management, omnichannel distribution, global logistics, and network modeling.

Logisticians, whose main role is to “analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain,” earn median salaries of $80,880. Additionally, experts project the field to grow at an astounding rate, with a 17% job growth forecast from 2024 to 2034 compared to the 3% national average.

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#### 9. Healthcare Management Degree

A healthcare management degree applies business principles, such as digital marketing strategies and effective team leadership, to the medical and healthcare industry. Students in healthcare management programs typically complete coursework that covers health informatics and economics, global health systems, organizational behavior, human resources management, and ethical issues in healthcare.

Equip yourself with the advanced skills needed for leadership roles in medicine with a healthcare management degree from National University. Programs we currently offer include:
- Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration (BSHA)
- Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)

#### 10. Technology Management Degree

Technology management programs may include coursework on principles of IT and project management, finance and planning in technology, and technical communication. Deepen your knowledge and build on your undergraduate studies with an advanced degree in technology management from National University, which offers online programs including:

- Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Management (PhD-TM)

#### 11. Nonprofit Management Degree

Students who pursue nonprofit business management degrees learn crucial skills for operating and maintaining 501(c)(3) and other nonprofit organizations, from writing proposals and fundraising to developing and implementing community-based social programs.

Develop your skills in a nonprofit management program at National University, which offers courses and certificates such as:

- Certificate in Nonprofit Management
- Introduction to Nonprofit Management (ACE Credit)

### Business Degrees With the Highest Earning Potential

If salary is a key factor in your decision, it helps to look at the earning potential tied to specific business specializations. Finance and marketing management roles consistently rank among the highest-paying for business graduates.

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At the graduate level, an MBA or specialized master’s degree can further accelerate your earning trajectory by qualifying you for senior leadership and executive roles. As you compare programs, consider not just starting salaries but the long-term earning arc your chosen specialization makes possible.

### Business Specializations With the Fastest Job Growth

Earning potential matters, but so does the opportunity to find work in the first place. Supply chain management stands out as one of the fastest-growing specializations, with a projected job growth rate of 17% from 2024 to 2034, far outpacing the 3% national average. Human resources, accounting, and healthcare administration are also growing faster than average, driven by demand across industries including technology, government, and healthcare. If long-term job security is a priority, choosing a specialization in a high-growth field can give your career a strong and stable foundation.

## How to choose the right business degree for you

With so many business and marketing degrees to choose from, it’s important to evaluate your goals and interests before you start applying to programs. Here are a few factors to think about when comparing potential degrees or majors:

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- **Industry demand and job growth.** Consider entering an industry where there’s high demand for specific business degrees, such as the financial and tech sectors. Other rapidly growing U.S. industries include real estate, healthcare, construction, and retail.

## The Future of Business Degrees

Between the rise of AI, the growing power of analytics, and geopolitical shifts that impact the world economy, students need programs that emphasize cutting-edge tech and future-proof skills. With intensive four-week courses led by experienced instructors, business degrees at National University are designed to prepare students for a swiftly evolving global market.

Students can explore new and emerging degree paths like e-commerce, sustainability management, and business analytics, developing valuable expertise while building professional networks.

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### Is a Business Degree Worth It?

For most working adults, the answer is yes, though the value depends on your goals, your chosen field, and the level of degree you pursue. Business degrees are among the most versatile credentials available, applicable across virtually every industry and organizational size. They equip graduates with skills that employers consistently rank as high priority: communication, critical thinking, financial literacy, data analysis, and leadership.

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## Explore Online Business and Marketing Degrees at National University

Whether your career goal is to start your own company, hone your digital marketing skills, consult with Fortune 500 companies, or become an investment banker, National University offers flexible, fast-paced business programs both online and on campus. Contact admissions to request

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**What’s the Difference Between a Business Administration Degree and a Business Management Degree?**

Business administration degrees provide broad exposure to multiple business disciplines, finance, marketing, operations, and strategy, preparing graduates for a wide range of roles. Business management degrees focus more specifically on leadership, team dynamics, and organizational performance. At National University, the BBA offers a general business foundation, while the MBA and management-focused programs emphasize the people-leadership skills needed for supervisory and executive roles.
**What Is the Highest-Paying Business Degree?**

The highest-paying business careers typically require graduate-level credentials and leadership responsibilities. Financial managers earn a median salary of $161,700, and marketing managers earn $161,030. At National University, programs like the MBA and Master of Science in Marketing can help position you for these senior roles, helping you build the expertise employers look for at the executive level.
**Are Business Degrees Worth It?**

For most working adults, yes. Business and financial occupations are projected to see about 942,500 openings each year on average from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. A business degree provides the skills, credentials, and career flexibility that employers across industries consistently prioritize. National University’s accredited online programs, delivered in four- and eight-week courses with monthly start dates, make it possible to earn your degree while continuing to work and meet family obligations.

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