Class 2023-24

Our student body comprises a mix of vibrant cultural and academic backgrounds.

The students of 2023-24 intakes from a good balance of diversity. About half of the class has obtained their first degree from Chinese Mainland (44%) while the rest of the class gained their first degree from Australia, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other parts of Asia Pacific.

More than half of the students of HKUST MSGO program have business backgrounds while the others are from statistical study, supply chain and logistics management and other major studies which gives a good balance of the class.

Countries of 1st Degree Institution
7
Gender Ratio
7 : 3
Female : Male
Place of Origin
2 3
Country Regions

Country of 1st Degree Institution

Canada
17%
United States
11%
flag-gbUnited Kingdom
9%
flag-deGermany
1%
flag-cnChinese Mainland
44%
flag-hkHong Kong, China
13%
Macao, China
1%
flag-krSouth Korea
1%
flag-auAustralia
3%

Major of Bachelor Degree

Subject of Study

Accounting / Finance
29%
Business Management
20%
Economics
15%
Supply Chain / Operations / Information Systems
10%
Mathematics / Statistics
6%
Language / Culture Studies
4%
Engineering / Science
3%
Marketing
3%
Social Science / Psychology
3%
Others
11%

Class 2024-25

Our student body comprises a mix of vibrant cultural and academic backgrounds.

The 2024-25 intake demonstrates a high level of international diversity, with students drawing from a wide range of global academic systems. A significant majority of the class obtained their first degrees from institutions in North America, Chinese Mainland, and Hong Kong SAR.

The cohort is further enriched by a strong presence of graduates from the United Kingdom, alongside a diverse group of students who completed their initial studies in Australia, Europe, and other parts of Southeast Asia. This blend of regional backgrounds creates a globalized learning environment, bringing together various academic perspectives and cultural insights.

Countries of 1st Degree Institution
8
Gender Ratio
7 : 3
Female : Male
Place of Origin
6 7
Country Regions

Country of 1st Degree Institution

Canada
28%
United States
15%
flag-gbUnited Kingdom
14%
France
1%
Switzerland
1%
flag-cnChinese Mainland
20%
flag-hkHong Kong, China
16%
Macao, China
2%
Philippines
1%
flag-auAustralia
3%

Major of Bachelor Degree

Subject of Study

Accounting / Finance

32%

Language / Education

2%

Business Management

26%

Engineering / Science

2%

Economics

21%

Marketing

2%

Mathematics / Statistics

9%

Social Science / Psychology

1%

Supply Chain / Operations / Information Systems

3%

Others

3%

Class 2025-26

Our student body comprises a mix of vibrant cultural and academic backgrounds.

The students of the 2025-26 intake reflect a diverse and international academic background. A significant portion of the class obtained their first degree from institutions in China, while a substantial number of students also joined from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

The class is further balanced by students who graduated from universities in Australia, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR. Additionally, the cohort includes representation from other global regions, with students holding degrees from France, Japan, Singapore, and Switzerland, providing a well-rounded mix of perspectives to the program.

Countries of 1st Degree Institution
9
Gender Ratio
6 : 4
Female : Male
Place of Origin
5 6
Country Regions

Country of 1st Degree Institution

United States
16%
Canada
11%
flag-gbUnited Kingdom
13%
France
1%
Switzerland
1%
flag-cnChinese Mainland
39%
flag-hkHong Kong, China
7%
Macao, China
4%
Japan
1%
Singapore
1%
flag-auAustralia
8%

Major of Bachelor Degree

Subject of Study

Finance

20%

Marketing

4%

Accounting

16%

Human Resource

4%

Economics

15%

Sciences

3%

Business Administration & Commerce​

14%

Hospitality and Tourism​

3%

Mathematics / Statistics

5%

Others

11%
Supply Chain Management5%