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Rooted in Asia - An advanced financial executive programme focusing on corporate capitalization, mergers and acquisitions, value management, and global market allocation
Designed for founders, executives preparing for listing, investment managers, and high-net-worth family decision-makers, this accelerated postgraduate certificate focuses on the Global Economy and Financial Markets, IPO Planning and Operations, Management of Investment and Financing in Global Markets, and Corporate Value Management and Growth.
Programme Overview
The programme is built around corporate capitalisation, transaction structuring, and enterprise value growth. Covering Global Economy and Financial Markets, IPO Planning and Operations, Management of Investment and Financing in Global Markets, and Corporate Value Management and Growth, it equips senior executives with a structured framework for market judgment, transaction execution, governance planning, and long-term growth.
- 4 Hong Kong Modules + 2 Industry Going Global sessions (Asia, Europe & the U.S.) + 1 Final Project
- The Industry Going Global sessions are offered on a non-credit basis
Programme Highlights
- Focused on Capitalisation and IPO Pathway Design
- Integrating M&A and Restructuring into Executive Decision-Making
- Emphasising Corporate Value Management and Growth Resilience
- Balancing Global Market Judgment with Transaction Execution Capability
Executive Strategic Enrichment
- PPES Executive General Education (Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Science): Designed for executives and entrepreneurs, the programme strengthens strategic thinking and macro-level judgment through an interdisciplinary perspective.
- Visits to Government Departments and Related Institutions: Through visits to representative institutions such as HKEX, InvestHK, and HKTDC, participants gain practical insight into listing mechanisms, family business governance, and capital operations.
- Visits and Exchanges with Chambers of Commerce, Associations, and Leading Enterprises: Visits span listed companies, family offices, private equity, venture capital and hedge funds, and strategic / industrial capital — deepening real-world insight into industry demand, financing ecosystems, cross-border capital allocation, family-wealth succession, business models, and market opportunities
- Executive Leadership Salon: Centred on key themes in public financing and capital markets, the salon provides a high-level platform for in-depth exchange among entrepreneurs, financial institutions, professional service providers, and investors.
- Industry Forum Series: Focusing on IPOs, M&A, value management, and growth strategy, the forums deliver forward-looking perspectives and market insight.
- Industry Insights: Through industry reports, white papers, and thematic research, the programme builds professional knowledge assets and strengthens its influence and credibility.
Programme Content
- Residential Workshop
- Global Economy and Financial Markets
- IPO Planning and Operations
- Management of Investment and Financing in Global Markets
- Corporate Value Management and Growth
- Final Project
Teaching Members’ Qualifications
马蔚华博士
Dr Weihua Ma
Academic Advisor & Adjunct Professor, Member of the Global Steering Committee on UN Sustainable Development Goals Impact, Chairman of the National Science and Technology Achievement Transformation Guidance Fund, former President of China Merchants Bank
金弘毅先生
Mr David Chin
Academic Advisor & Adjunct Professor, Independent Director at Pacific Insurance, former Head of UBS Investment Bank Asia-Pacific and President of UBS Group China
梁定邦博士
Dr Anthony Neoh, SC, JP
Chairman of the Advisory Board, Fellow of the International Eurasian Academy of Sciences, Senior Barrister in Hong Kong, and Chief Advisor to the China Securities Regulatory Commission
孙明春博士
Dr Mingchun Sun
Adjunct Professor, Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Chinese Financial Association, Member of the China Finance 40 Forum, and Honorary Trustee of the China Chief Economists Forum
沈明高博士
Dr Minggao Shen
Adjunct Professor, Former Global Chief Economist of China Guangfa Securities and Director of the Industry Research Institute, and Member of the China Chief Economists Forum
单伟建博士
Dr Weijian Shan
Executive Director of PAG Group, Director of Alibaba Group, former professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
叶伟文先生
Mr Patrick Yip
Adjunct Professor, Tax Specialist, Karas So LLP in association with Mishcon de Reya, Former Asia Vice Chair, Mishcon de Reya Asia (UK), Former Vice Chair, Deloitte China, US Certified Public Accountant, Member of California State Bar
虞锋先生
Mr Feng Yu
the Co-founder and Chairman of Yunfeng Capital, Director of YFHL
信跃升先生
Mr Eric Xin
Adjunct Professor, Senior Partner at Xinchen Capital, and Member of the Hong Kong Competition Commission
洪伟力博士
Dr David Hong
Adjunct Professor, leading figure in the domestic PE/VC FOF field, former President of Chinese Culture Holdings Group, and former Partner at Gopher Asset Management
胡一帆博士
Dr Yifan Hu
Managing Director at UBS, Investment Director and Head of Macroeconomics for Wealth Management Asia-Pacific at UBS
方远先生
Mr Frankie Fang
Adjunct Associate Professor, the Founding Managing Partner of Starquest Capital
季卫东博士
Dr Richard Ji
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, All-STARS Investment
苏日娜女士
Ms Rina Su
Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Global Partner and Co-Head of BCG Energy Practice in China
Suitable for
This programme is intended for founders, chairpersons, CEOs, CFOs, board secretaries, investment partners, and family office decision-makers, particularly those responsible for listing strategy, M&A integration, value creation, and long-term capital governance.
Admission Requirements
- Hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognized university; and have 8 years of relevant work experience; or
- Hold a Dazhuan qualification awarded by a recognized institution; and have 10 years of relevant work experience.
Applicants with other equivalent qualifications and relevant work experience will be considered on individual merit.
Graduation Certificate
Upon completion of the "Residential Workshop", 4 compulsory modules and the " Final Project", and after passing the evaluation, students will be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate by the University of Hong Kong at the postgraduate level.
*This programme is subject to University approval. Should any revisions be made, the updated version will be published on the HKU ICB official website. Please refer to the website for the most current programme information and arrangements.
Fees and Charges
| Tuition fee： | 298,000 HKD (2026-2027 Cohort) Remarks: The Institute will provide and arrange meals (except dinner) for all modules offline and during the Industry Going Global sessions. Students are responsible for covering their own transportation, accommodation, visa fees and other expenses. Students may also opt out of the meals arranged by the Institute but will be responsible for any costs incurred thereof. In addition, if, due to the pandemic or any other reasons and the above modules are completed online, or if the above meals are not undertaken, the Institute will not refund any money to the student or cover any additional meals. |
| To encourage alumni of the HKU Institute for China Business to practise the idea of "lifelong learning" and achieve higher career goals, institute has set up the "Lifelong Learning Scholarship" (HK$20,000 per eligible alumnus). The alumni who continue to strive for excellence will be supported to pursue further studies. | |