MM Office Relocation Notice

PolyU Department of Management and Marketing has now relocated to Room 1701, 17/F, PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus, effective from 6 August, 2026.   How to get there: Approximately a 10-minute walk from Hung Hom MTR Station (Exit B1) or Whampoa Station (Exit B).   From Hung Hom Station Exit B1, follow the footbridge and cross the PolyU Student Halls of Residenece (Hung Hom) towards the campus.   We look forward to continuing our journey with you at HHB Campus.

The 4th Joint University Summer Workshop on Information Systems (JUSWIS 2026)

Three universities, 24 submissions and 100 participants came together at Hotel ICON from 10 to 12 July for the successful Fourth Joint University Summer Workshop on Information Systems (JUSWIS) 2026.   Hosted by the Information Systems (IS) group at the Department of Management and Marketing, Faculty of Business, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, in partnership with The University of Hong Kong and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, the fourth workshop featured thought-provoking plenaries by Professors Sue Brown and Suprateek Sarker, alongside focused paper-development sessions with internationally renowned editors from leading IS journals.   Faculty members and doctoral students exchanged ideas, received constructive feedback, explored frontier research directions, and strengthened connections across Hong Kong’s universities. Consultation sessions also enabled doctoral students and junior faculty members to seek personalized advice from guest advisors on research, publication strategies, and career development.   Our sincere thanks to the distinguished advisors, presenters, participants, and organizing teams who made JUSWIS 2026 a resounding success. Together, we are advancing rigorous, relevant IS scholarship and nurturing future researchers.      

AOM Reception on 1 Aug 2026 (Sat)

On the evening of 1 August, the Department of Management and Marketing at PolyU successfully hosted a reception during the 86th AOM Annual Meeting. Held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, the event brought together approximately 300 attendees for an evening of great food, refreshing drinks, and inspiring conversations. Check out the highlights from this memorable night!

Case Study Workshop 26–28 June 2026

The Case Study Workshop was successfully held from 26 to 28 June 2026, organised by the Department of Management and Marketing at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Bringing together doctoral students and faculty members, the three-day workshop explored how case study research can bridge corporate practice and academic research.   Participants engaged in sessions on developing cases for business education, single- and multiple-case research methods, theoretical contributions, and research proposal development. We sincerely thank Professor Xin Xu, Professor Justin Law, Professor Chee-Wee Tan, Professor Jiye Mao for their valuable contributions. Their expert guidance, interactive discussions, and individual consultations made the workshop a meaningful platform for advancing case development and research.

2026 The 2nd SYSBS-HBI X PBS International Digital Business Simulation and Case Competition

  2026 The 2nd SYSBS-HBI X PBS International Digital Business Simulation and Case Competition   We are pleased to announce the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗕𝗦-𝗛𝗕𝗜 𝗫 𝗣𝗕𝗦 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. It is a joint initiative by the PolyU Business School (PBS) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the School of Business, Sun Yat-sen University (SYSBS) and Harvard Business Publishing Education (HBP). Building on the success of the inaugural 2025 edition, which attracted 53 teams and 260 participants from universities across the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao, the 2026 competition expands its reach with a dedicated international track open to institutions from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas. You will engage in 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 using Harvard Business Publishing’s advanced platform, alongside 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮.   Please visit the competition website for details: https://events.polyu.edu.hk/sysbshbixpbs/    

Invitation to PolyU MM - Online PhD Recruitment Summer Camp 2026

The Department of Management and Marketing at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University will hold the Online PhD Recruitment Summer Camp on 24 August 2026. We are excited to invite you to join our upcoming Online PhD Recruitment Summer Camp on 24 August 2026 (MON). This camp aims to introduce prospective candidates to PolyU MM and PhD Programmes. You will present your research idea to potential supervisors and seek their advice. Additionally, our PhD alumni and current students will share their experiences, offering you valuable insights into the academic opportunities and student life at PolyU. The summer camp welcomes applicants who fulfill all of the following criteria: plan to apply for our PhD programmes in management, marketing, or information systems hold (/anticipate) an undergraduate degree from a top university (e.g., a World Top-200 university based on QS/THE rankings, or a Top university in China) have an excellent undergraduate GPA (e.g., higher than 3.6/4 or 90/100) possess additional academic merits (e.g., postgraduate degrees, national scholarships, research publications, competition awards, etc.)   The deadline of camp application will be 31 July 2026 (Application link: https://hkpumarketing.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1GsouuR8qocVzQa). Qualified students are highly encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be notified in mid-August.  

General Research Fund (GRF) and Early Career Scheme (ECS) 2026/27

We are very pleased to share that in the 2026/27 results of grants from the Research Grants Council’s General Research Fund (GRF) and Early Career Scheme (ECS), our academic staff have been successful in securing funding for a total of 11 projects.   GRF projects: Prof. Jingfeng YIN, Prof. Yuwei JIANG, Prof. Bicheng YANG, Prof. Kai LIM, Prof. Amy Y. OU, Prof. Ren LI, Prof. Xiaolin LI, Prof. Olivia GUAN   ECS projects: Prof. Yijing LI, Prof. Qinyu Ryan WANG, Prof. Kun WANG

Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Management and Marketing 2026

  We are pleased to announce the following awardees of the Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Management & Marketing 2026 for their remarkable achievements.   Dr John YEUNG Hin-chung, SBS, OBE, JP Outstanding Alumni Award in Professional Achievement of PolyU Department of Management and Marketing Dr John Yeung Hin-chung, SBS, OBE, JP, has established a remarkable career in public service, business leadership and education. He joined the Hong Kong Immigration Department in 1967, serving for nearly three decades and rising to the position of Deputy Director of Immigration from 1989 to 1995. During the 1980s and early 1990s, he played a pivotal role in sensitive immigration and constitutional matters leading up to Hong Kong’s reunification. He participated in Sino-British Joint Liaison Group expert meetings on topics such as air services arrangements, passports, and visa and entry policies. He also represented the Hong Kong government in negotiations with mainland authorities regarding one-way permit quotas, family reunion arrangements, and cases involving single-parent mainland mothers and their Hong Kong-born children. Additionally, he addressed the issue of Vietnamese boat people. Following his early retirement from government service in 1995, Dr Yeung became Group Chief Executive of the Shun Hing Group. Since 2001, he has served as the managing director of The Cross-Harbour (Holdings) Ltd., a main board-listed company involved in transport infrastructure and related businesses. He has also served concurrently as the managing director of Western Harbour Tunnel Company Limited and Hong Kong Tunnels and Highways Management Co. Ltd., and as Chairman of the HK School of Motoring and Autotoll Ltd. Dr Yeung is widely respected for his integrity, sound judgement, and contributions to Hong Kong’s governance and transport-related business sector.     Mr Samson FONG Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Professional Achievement of PolyU Department of Management and Marketing Throughout his decade-long career as a growth marketer, Mr Samson Fong has successfully driven business growth and expansion for prominent technology giants and startup brands—such as Xiaomi, DJI, Eatigo, and Zenyum — across the APAC region, including Hong Kong, Beijing, Singapore, Bangkok, and Seoul. He has established a strong reputation for leading early-stage companies from launch through their hyper-growth phases and ensuring long-term business sustainability. Exemplary Leadership in Regional Roles: Mr Fong has held key leadership positions, serving as Regional Head of Marketing at Beame, Head of Marketing at Zenyum, and Regional Head of Partnerships at Eatigo. Driving Exponential Business Growth: During his tenure at Eatigo, Mr Fong successfully grew app installs in Hong Kong and Singapore by five times and increased monthly active users by ten times to 500K within 24 months. At Beame, he managed a daily six-digit USD advertising budget and built a full-fledged marketing team spanning multiple cities.  Venture Building & Ecosystem Nurturing: As Head of Growth and Partner at Inspect Element, Mr Fong scales startups from 0 to 1 and accelerates SMEs from 1 to 100 through comprehensive strategy consultancy covering fundraising, go-to-market, and product-market fit. He has managed high-profile clients including Coffee Meets Bagel, GetYourGuide, and HKBN, and actively nurtures the local startup ecosystem by running accelerator programs with Cyberport, HKSTP, HKTDC, and university incubators.  

Public Lecture by Prof. Viswanath Venkatesh – 10 Apr 2026 (Fri)

On 10 April 2026, MM had the pleasure to host a Public Lecture on “My Research Journey: Past, Present, and Future”, presented by Prof. Viswanath Venkatesh, who is an Eminent Scholar and Verizon Chair at the Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Tech.   In the lecture, Prof. Venkatesh shared his research journey on technology adoption and diffusion, offered valuable insights on the importance of collaboration and practical tips for building effective research partnerships, and reflected on the history and evolution of the information systems field.

Public Lecture by Prof. Nicolai J. Foss – 9 Apr 2026 (Thu)

On 9 April 2026, MM had the pleasure of hosting a Public Lecture on “The AI Revolution and the Future of Universities and Faculty: A Management Theory Perspective”, presented by Prof. Nicolai J. Foss, Professor of Strategy at the Copenhagen Business School and Visiting Chair Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University.    In the lecture, Prof. Foss shared a systematic Hayekian view on how AI may have complementary or substitutive effects with human work, depending on the task’s codifiability and knowledge specificity. He predicts that while AI will increase the average productivity of researchers, it will also lead to a Matthew Effect between high- and low-skill researchers. In this process, judgment will become increasingly critical in working with AI. Finally, Prof. Foss discussed how these trends will have significant implications for the future development of universities and faculty in research and teaching.