Apart from studying on our Clear Water Bay campus, students may also elect to pursue a portion of their studies overseas through our popular International Exchange program.

Every year, the MScISM program partners with the London Business School (LBS), ESSEC Business School (ESSEC), and Aalto University Business School (Aalto) for a student exchange program. Selected MScISM students can study at LBS, ESSEC, or Aalto from April to July at no extra tuition fee. Students are required to cover their own accommodation costs and other expenses. In turn, LBS students study at HKUST in the Fall Term, whereas ESSEC and Aalto students experience our campus in the Spring Term.

Here at MScISM, we believe that international collaboration begins in the classroom. By meeting international students abroad and studying alongside them at HKUST, you’ll develop global perspectives and build cosmopolitan connections to help you thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

London Business School (United Kingdom)

Founded in 1964, LBS is a business school and a constituent college of the federal University of London. Widely considered to be one of the world’s best business schools, LBS aspires to live by its motto to “have a profound impact on the way the world does business”.

ESSEC Business School (France)

Created in 1907, ESSEC is a pioneer of business-related learning. By integrating academic learning with practical experience, and encouraging multicultural awareness and dialogue, ESSEC aims to prepare students for an increasingly interconnected, technological, and uncertain world.

Aalto University School of Business (Finland)

With an established track record of conducting highquality research, Aalto has dedicated over a century to educating the influential leaders of tomorrow. As the leading business school in Finland, the School provides students with a multidisciplinary, international learning experience.