Programme Overview (EMBA International Stream)
“Global Thinker · World Changer”: EMBA International Stream is tailored for senior executives with substantial management experience, particularly entrepreneurs and senior executives seeking internationalisation. The programme includes cutting-edge topics such as financial innovation, innovation technology, overseas strategy, data modelling and AI, family wealth management, ESG sustainable development, and various overseas modules to enable participants to gain global insights.
Upon successful completion, students will be conferred an Executive Master of Business Administration Degree issued by The University of Hong Kong.
Truly Understanding China, Truly Understanding the World
Fostering Global-China Synergies and Emphasising Practical Applications
In-depth Understanding of Hong Kong History and Prospects
Bridging International and Chinese Entrepreneurial Frontiers
Overseas Modules: Partnership with Top International Business Schools
International Alumni Network
Marketing
Accounting and Finance
Family Wealth Management
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Innovation Technology
Management & Strategy
Data Modelling and Artificial Intelligence
Overseas Strategy
Students must complete 18 modules , with a total of 108 credits.
Fundamental
Core Courses
Advanced Core Courses
Capstone Course
Elective Courses
Start Date
March 2026
Study Mode
Part-time
Study Duration
2 years (in 18 months)
with a maximum of 4 years
Course Schedule
Block mode with 4-day classes per month
Location
The University of Hong Kong
(HK Campuses and other centres)
Overseas Modules
Collaborate with other top business schools in the world
Distinguished Scholars
Prof. Richard WONG
- HKU Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor
- Chair of Economics, HKU Business School
- Director, Hong Kong Institute of Economics and Business Strategy
- Philip Wong Kennedy Wong Professor in Political Economy
Prof. Hongbin CAI
- Dean, HKU Business School
- Chair of Economics, HKU Business School
- Director, Institute of China Economy
Prof. Zhiwu CHEN
- HKU Council Member
- Chair Professor of Finance, HKU Business School
- Cheng Yu-Tung Professor in Finance
- Director, Centre for Quantitative History
- Director, Hong Kong Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences
Prof. Max SHEN
- Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research)
- Chair Professor jointly in the Faculty of Engineering and HKU Business School
- Dean of Graduate School
- Acting Director of Technology Transfer Office and Knowledge Exchange Office
- Founding Director of HKU Musketeers Foundation Institute of Data Science
Prof. Chen LIN
- Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Business)
- Chair of Finance, HKU Business School
- Stelux Professor in Finance
- Director, Centre for Financial Innovation and Development
Prof. Haipeng SHEN
- Associate Dean (EMBA&IMBA Programme), HKU Business School
- Patrick S C Poon Professor in Analytics and Innovation
- Chair of Business Analytics and Innovation, HKU Business School
Prof. Echo Wen WAN
- Associate Dean (MBA), HKU Business School
- Professor in Marketing, HKU Business School
- Director, Institute of Behavioural and Decision Science
Prof. Pingyang GAO
- Associate Dean (Research and Knowledge Exchange), HKU Business School
- Zhang Yonghong Professor in Accounting
- Professor in Accounting and Law
Prof. Junhong CHU
- HKU EMBA International Programme Director
- Professor of Marketing
- Associate Director, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Associate Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute
Prof. Jin LI
- Area Head of Management and Strategy, HKU Business School
- Zhang Yonghong Professor in Economics and Strategy
- Professor in Economics, Management and Strategy, HKU Business School
Prof. David BISHOP
- Associate Professor of Teaching
- Associate Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute
- 2023 University Grants Committee (UGC) Teaching Award Recipient
Prof. Christoph H LOCH
- Visiting Professor, HKU Business School
- Co-Director of the Cambridge Centre for Chinese Management
- Former Dean of Cambridge Judge Business School
Prof. Derrald STICE
- Associate Professor of Accounting and Law
- Deputy Programme Director and Admissions Tutor of BBA (Acc&Fin) / BBA (ADA)
- HKU MBA Programme Director
Prof. Hong ZOU
- Professor of Finance, HKU Business School
- HKU IMBA Programme Director
Business Leaders
Prof. Zhiping SONG
- Honorary Professor, HKU Business School
- President of China Enterprise Reform and Development Research Association
- Ex-chairman of China National Building Materials Group and China National Pharmaceutical Group
Prof. Xiaoyuan HONG
- Professor of Practice (Finance), HKU Business School
- Executive Director of China Society of Economic Reform
- Member of Chief Executive's Policy Unit Economic Advancement Expert Group
Prof. Shusong BA
- Professor of Practice (Finance), HKU Business School
- Member of the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit Expert Group
Prof. Roy Liang TAN
- Professor of Practice (Management and Strategy), HKU Business School
- Ex-Global Executive President of Alibaba Corporate University
Prof. Jun MA
- Professor of Practice (Management and Strategy), HKU Business School
- Chairman of Green Finance Committee of China Society for Finance and Banking
- Chairman of Hong Kong Green Finance Association
Prof. Jeffrey SAMPLER
- Professor of Practice (Management and Strategy), HKU Business School
- Author of Best-Selling Book Analysing Dubai's Economic Transformation
Sand to Silicon and Sand to Silicon - Going Global
Prof. Tao WANG
- Professor of Practice (Finance), HKU Business School
- Had Been Working in China International Capital Corporation Commodity and Fixed Income Department
- Morgan Stanley Fixed Income Department
Prof. Paula MARQUES
- Executive Director for Business Transformation, Executive Education
- NOVA School of Business and Economics Expert in Future Work Skills
Prof. Stanisław KLUZA
- Former Polish Minister of Finance
- First Chairman of the Polish Financial Supervision Authority
- Faculty member, Institute of Statistics and Demography at the Warsaw School of Economics
Prof. Yasuyuki NAMBU
- Chairman and Group CEO of Pasona Group Inc.