The HKUST Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program bridges business knowledge and insights with real-world impact by equipping students with know-how and competency in applied business research. The program caters to motivated leaders, senior executives and entrepreneurs who aspire to gain exposure to the latest business trends and enhance their research and analytic capabilities in today’s fast-changing business landscape.

Reflecting the high academic standards HKUST represents, this program is defined by its distinctive features. These include a strong emphasis on rigorous and interdisciplinary research, an enlightening blend of global perspectives and local interests, and a unique opportunity for academic and industrial collaboration to advance business insights and practices.

Our DBA students fully benefit from the strengths of our School – an internationally renowned faculty, proven excellence in research and teaching and how they translate into practice and impact, a dynamic environment to develop thought leadership, and opportunities to engage in stimulating exchanges with the best minds in the world.

If you are passionate about making changes via thoughtful applied business research, we invite you to embark on this exhilarating DBA journey. We look forward to welcoming you on board.

Professor Kai-Lung HUI
Acting Dean of HKUST Business School
Elman Family Professor of Business
Chair Professor in the Department of Information Systems, 
Business Statistics and Operations Management (ISOM)