Student Awards and Achievements

I had never thought of studying accounting before I joined HKUST, but the flexible curriculum structure here allowed me to discover different opportunities apart from my initial major. As a second-major student in the BBA in Professional Accounting program, I was able to equip myself with the fundamental work-related knowledge in class. The program also organised various career events which helped me understand more about the possible career paths. I also developed more practical skills in the workplace during an internship that I applied for through the university’s career site. Such an experience allowed me to meet students from a wide range of backgrounds and build a valuable social network with them. Without the internship, it would also be more difficult for me to adapt well to my current graduate job in the accounting field. I am very grateful for the guidance and help from HKUST, which allowed me to recognise what I want to pursue after my university life.

Choosing the BBA in Professional Accounting program was one of the best decisions I’ve made whilst in university. Throughout the four years, the program equipped us with courses that were challenging; and placed a strong emphasis on the best practices in the industry today. I also received a lot of support from the program in terms of career development through guidance from professors and various workshops organized. As an international student from the Philippines, this is something I really appreciate as it allowed me to seamlessly adapt to a new environment and has also helped me in securing job opportunities. I’ve met a lot of great individuals during my time going through the program, and I want to give a big shout-out to them for making it a very enriching and fulfilling one.