Director's Message
Welcome to the Research Postgraduate Programme (RPg) at the School of Business, Hong Kong Baptist University.
Choosing a PhD programme means choosing not only a research topic, but also the people, environment, and opportunities that will shape your development as a scholar. At HKBU, we help curious researchers ask important questions, pursue them with rigour and integrity, and develop into independent scholars.
Our triple-accredited School brings together internationally active supervisors across the major business disciplines and a community committed to research excellence. Students benefit from research facilities and dedicated workspaces, including the Bloomberg Laboratory, the Laboratory for Applied Business Research with an eye-tracking system, and the Life Science Imaging Centre. Close supervision, research seminars, and optional teaching opportunities help students develop as both researchers and educators.
We also recognise that practical support and international exposure matter greatly during doctoral study. Financial assistance and scholarships are available through a range of schemes, subject to the relevant eligibility requirements. A distinctive component of the programme is the non-local international research learning experience, which allows students to engage with academic communities outside Hong Kong, broaden their perspectives, and build international networks. Our graduates’ career placements span universities and industry in Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, and around the world.
As Programme Director, I want every student to be intellectually challenged, thoughtfully mentored, and well supported in developing an original research agenda. Our aim is not simply to help students complete a thesis, but to prepare thoughtful and responsible scholars whose work contributes to knowledge, business, and society.
I look forward to welcoming you to HKBU and supporting you as you develop your own scholarly voice.
Prof. Danny T. WANG
Director of Research Postgraduate Programme
Associate Professor of Marketing
Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems
School of Business
Hong Kong Baptist University