The MSBA Program is designed to equip students with the skills to effectively leverage in information and business analytics knowledge in building data-driven strategies while effectively communicating business value.

MSc in Business Analytics

Message From Academic Director

Program Characteristics

  • Specialized Consulting Track and AI-Ready Curriculum
  • Advisory Board of Industry Leaders
  • Extensive Industry and Alumni Network
  • Comprehensive Career Resources
  • Drive Innovation and Create Value
  • World-Class Faculty with Academic Excellence and Industry Expertise

A director’s task, in a dynamic field such as business analytics, is to always look for ways to add value for students and prospective employers.

Professor Lancelot F. James
Academic Director MSBA
Chair Professor
Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management

What's Happening

application fee wavier
Program News
Reconnect, Reimagine, Reinvest in Your Future with HKUST Business School MSc Programs

Eligible applicants can enjoy a full waiver of the application fee, reinforcing our commitment to lifelong learning and the HKUST community.

11.11.2025
HKUST MSc Alumni
Alumni
HKUST MSc Alumni Lunch – A Glamorous Afternoon in 1930s Shanghai

HKUST Business School MSc alumni in Shanghai were transported back in time to the golden age of 1930s Shanghai at a dazzling lunch gathering!

11.11.2025
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Program News
HKUST Business School Launches First Double-Degree Option in Canada in Partnership with Queen’s Smith School of Business

This collaboration offers students the chance to earn two master’s degrees while gaining invaluable international exposure and cross-cultural experiences by studying in both Hong Kong and Canada.

10.11.2025
FTSS
Program News
HK$100,000 FTSS Scholarship for Local Postgraduates

FTSS scholarship awardees pursuing either full-time or part-time studies in these programs can receive a HK$100,000 tuition waiver!  

07.11.2025
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Student Activities
MSc Mentorship Program 2025/26 Officially Kicks Off!

We celebrated the official launch of the MSc Mentorship Program 2025/26 with an unforgettable Kick-Off Ceremony at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel! 

20.10.2025
Admission Events
MSc in Business Analytics in Professional Advancement Series
26.09.2025
Program News
Priority Round for MSc Programs, HKUST Business School (2026/27 Intake) is Here!

HKUST Business School is pleased to announce the launch of the Priority Round for the 2026/27 intake of our full-time MSc programs. 

02.07.2025
Student Activities
MSBA Design Thinking Workshop by MAKE Studios -& Spare-it
22.10.2024

School Ranking Data

World
No.3
Times Higher Education Young University Ranking
Asia's
No.1
Bloomberg Businessweek The Best Business Schools And MBA Programs 2024
Asia's
No.1
University of Texas at Dallas Top 100 Business School Research Rankings 2005-2023
World
No.1
Financial Times EMBA Rankings 2007, 2009-13, 2016-18, 2020, 2022-23

Advisory Board

Support MSBA on curriculum enhancement

Advisory board members consists mainly of senior executives including our MSBA alumni based in Hong Kong, Greater China, and abroad. Some members have expertise specific to business analytics, while others will bring a broader base of knowledge across business strategy and operations.

Sharing

Excerpts and interviews from the MasterClass in Business Analytics, conducted by Professor Carlos-Fernandez Loria on February 21, 2024.

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MSc in Business Analytics

Applications for the 2026/27 Intake Are Now Open!

To upskill yourself to meet strong demand for business analytics professionals, learn more about our MSc in Business Analytics and apply now.