Professor Huang Qianqian is an Associate Professor of Finance at City University of Hong Kong. Her research interests lie in the field of empirical corporate finance, examining how firms make various corporate decisions in response to changes in the external environment. Her work has been published in leading academic journals, such as the Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of International Business Studies, and Journal of Operations Management.

What do you enjoy most about teaching CityUHK MBA students?

CityUHK MBA students bring rich professional experience from a wide range of industries. I value the diverse perspectives they contribute to the classroom and enjoy the vibrant discussions that emerge as a result.

How do you combine theoretical concepts with the latest industry practices and business trends?

I frequently discuss real-world business trends, linking financial concepts to developments in the global financial markets.

What books would you recommend CityUHK MBA students to read? Why?

Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco is one of the most gripping and instructive finance books an MBA student can read. It is The Social Network meets Wall Street, but with real financial lessons.

What business topics should CityUHK MBA students be the most familiar with when they graduate from our programme?

CityUHK MBA students should graduate with a strategic blend of leadership, analytical, and operational expertise.

One career advice to our CityUHK MBA students.

Proactively build your professional network and fully leverage the opportunities offered by the College of Business of the University.