Frequently Asked Questions
Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is the oldest institution of higher education in Hong Kong and an internationally acclaimed institution of higher education. HKU has been ranked 11th globally in the 2027 QS World University Rankings and 1st in the 2026 QS Asia University Rankings, and is a pioneer in "lifelong learning" in Asia, with research, teaching, and knowledge transfer as its three main directions.
The HKU Institute for China Business (HKU ICB) promotes interdisciplinary professional studies with "the depth of professionalism, breadth of knowledge, and height of future development" as the direction and goal of nurturing talents, which is in line with the founding slogan of HKU --- "Establishing for China". In 2023, the HKU Institute for China Business embarked on a new chapter in its development. Transitioning from HKU SPACE, the Institute was formally established as an educational institution within the University of Hong Kong and serves as an important platform for HKU in advancing China business education.
To better support Mainland China's economic development and meet the needs of executives seeking further education, HKU ICB has launched a series of Professional Programmes, Executive Programmes, Short Programmes and Customized Programmes, targeting the trends and needs of Mainland China's development, and has repeatedly become a leader in many interdisciplinary professional programmes. Over the past decade, HKU ICB has nurtured more than 20,000 senior management talents with outstanding strategic thinking, in-depth professional knowledge, and a broad international perspective.
Based on HKU's 100 years of academic accumulation and the learning characteristics of administrators in Mainland China, HKU ICB advocates the "3-3-3" open learning model; emphasises the "4P" education philosophy of "Professional, Prospective, Practical, and Problem-solving"; insists on the "5i" talent-nurturing philosophy of independence, innovation, internationalisation, integrity, and impact, with emphasis on vertical thinking and interdisciplinary integration, aiming to nurture the interdisciplinary talents needed in the 21st century.
Our students come from diverse industries and professional backgrounds with substantial management and work experience.
Professional Programmes Alumni:
- Nearly 90% are middle to senior-level managers
- 35% are entrepreneurs
- Average of 15 years of work experience
- 47% achieved career advancement after graduation
Executive Programmes Alumni:
- 91.8% are senior executives and top-level managers
- Average of 14.6 years of management experience
- Average of 17 years of work experience
Please contact us for details about our programmes and enrollment information.