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MSc in Family Office and Family Business

The Master of Science in Family Office and Family Business (MScFOFB) program seamlessly merges tradition with innovation, empowering the next generation of family business leaders. It equips students with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the unique challenges of managing family-owned enterprises. With flexible full-time and part-time options, the program fosters valuable networking, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities. Graduates emerge with the tools and confidence to lead their family businesses or excel in the dynamic field of family office management.

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alumni bowling
MSc Mentorship Program 2025/26 Celebrates the Lunar New Year

We welcomed the Lunar New Year with an exciting bowling party.

13.02.2026
[Exclusive Enrichment Talk] The Architects of Family Offices - How Are Banks Transforming Family Businesses into Strategic Private Capital

🌟 The Architects of Family Offices 🌟 How are banks helping legacy family businesses evolve into sophisticated, strategic private capital platforms?

 

Join our special enrichment talk and discover: 

  • How legacy family businesses are being transformed into structured family flagships 
  • The evolving, high-value role that leading financial institutions now play with family offices 
  • What ultra-high-net-worth families really expect from their bankers and long-term relationships 
  • Why family office advisory & succession planning have become just as critical as investment returns

Hear real-world insights and career perspectives from someone deeply involved in this transformation.

05.02.2026
Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition 2026

We are immensely proud to announce that our first cohort of the MSc in Family Office and Family Business (FOFB) program recently competed at the prestigious Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition (SG-FECC) in Burlington, Vermont, USA from 7 to 10 Jan 2026— often regarded as the â€śWorld Cup” of family business case competitions!

21.01.2026
HKUST MSc 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
application fee wavier
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
Queen's Smith
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, China and Canada.

10.11.2025
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
Empower Your Path: Professional Advancement Series – MScFOFB

We are excited to have the “Empower Your Path: Professional Advancement Series” spotlight the MSc in Family Office and Family Business Program. This exclusive event will provide an in-depth look into how MScFOFB part-time program equips professionals with advanced expertise to lead the future of family office and family business, shaping the next generation of family wealth management.

04.11.2025

Program
Characteristics

Holistic Family Legacy and Wealth Management
Comprehensive program for diverse challenges and opportunities in family enterprises
Asian Insights with a Global Perspective
Integrating regional knowledge with an international outlook
Interdisciplinary Education
Blending business, technology and humanities disciplines for dynamic success in a complex world
Emphasis on Soft and Hard Skills
Strengthening both technical knowledge and interpersonal skills for a well-rounded expertise
Industry Immersion Experiences
Real-world industry exposure through workshops and networking events
Hands-on Project and Case Studies
Practical application of theory through corporate projects and case studies

School Ranking

World No. 3
Times Higher Education Young
University Ranking 2024
World No. 44
QS World University Rankings 2026
Asia's No. 1
University of Texas at Dallas Top 100
Business School Research Rankings 2005-2023

Established in 1991, the HKUST Business School is recognized as one of the most respected business schools in Asia.

MSc in
Family Office and Family Business

Application for 2026/27 intake is now open!

Start your journey in shaping the future of family wealth and business legacy. Learn more about our MSc in Family Office and Family Business and apply now.