We had the opportunity to host a sharing session with Nina Pan (DiMBA Intake 2022), currently the Chief Procurement Officer and Greater China Commercial Director at Avolta Group. Soon, she will take on the role of Vice President of Commercial Strategy for North America, managing operations valued at US$5 billion.  

Nina shared that the HKUST DiMBA program has been a valuable investment in her personal and professional growth. With a background in liberal arts, she utilized the program to transition from retail management to corporate strategy.   

The program's flexible format proved essential, allowing her to balance her studies with a demanding schedule that included frequent international travel.   

The value of the DiMBA program was evident through its comprehensive curriculum. Courses in Corporate Finance, Managerial Economics, Financial Accounting, Investment Analysis provided a solid business quantitative foundation, while modules in digital transformation enhanced her contemporary business acumen. The program's collaborative projects offered both learning opportunities and valuable networking connections  

For prospective students managing similar professional commitments, Nina shared her experience of successfully managing the course load by staggering her classes—taking two courses initially and then one course in subsequent semesters. Her focus on the learning experience and its practical application, rather than grades alone, proved effective in her professional growth, demonstrating how the DiMBA program can serve as a catalyst for career transformation.   

If Nina's story resonates with you, take action today—start your application and embark on your own HKUST MBA journey!