Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) and The University of Sydney Business School are collaborating to offer the second run of the Unicorn Program as part of their Executive Education in Sydney, scheduled for February 2026.
Building on the success of the inaugural session, this joint program will continue to focus on Australia’s unique strengths, with a focus on:
Examines technology-driven disruptions in new energy, mining, healthcare, and agriculture, as well as Australia’s net-zero ambitions.
Learn with top ASEAN, Chinese and Australian business leaders to identify partnership opportunities and leverage the growing RCEP market for expansion beyond local regions.
Understand the rise of unicorns across China, ASEAN, and Oceania, and the factors driving their success.
Engage in practical activities to pitch and refine your innovative business ideas.
Participants will have the opportunity to join a global network of influential business leaders, composed of CKGSB alumni (more than half of whom are at the CEO or chairman level), major investors, key stakeholders, innovators, unicorns and established companies – creating immediate and long-term value for business and personal growth.
In addition to case studies, company visits, and expert talks, you’ll engage with leading industry experts, unicorn founders, seasoned investors, and a global network of peers at networking events and the program forum. You’ll apply your insights through action learning and pitch your business ideas to peers, experts, and investors.
Includes tuition, teaching materials, site visits, program meals and simultaneous interpretation, if applicable.
Dr. Xiang Bing is the Founding Dean and Dean’s Distinguished Chair Professor of China Business and Globalization at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB). Under his leadership, CKGSB has evolved from a fledgling school to one of the most influential business schools in China with a global reputation since 2002.
Dr. Li is an authority on Chinese economy and business. Before joining CKGSB, Dr. Li was Professor of Business Administration (with tenure) at the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Virginia, where he has served on the faculty since 2000.
Wei Li is a Senior Lecturer in International Business at the University of Sydney Business School and the Program Director for the Master of International Business. Bringing a wealth of expertise in international business and cross-border economic relationships. Wei Li provides strategic leadership and guidance to future leaders in global commerce.
Vikas Kumar is Professor in International Business at the University of Sydney Business School. Specializing in global strategy and emerging market-focused topics, Vikas imparts critical knowledge on internationalization strategies for firms navigating the dynamic landscapes of China, India, and the RCEP region—key areas for aspiring unicorn companies.
Established in Beijing in November 2002, CKGSB is China’s first privately-funded, research-intensive and non-for-profit business school. The school aims to cultivate transformative business leaders with a global vision, sense of social responsibility, innovative mindset, and ability to lead with empathy and compassion. Today, CKGSB stands apart for its full-time, world-class faculty, research excellence, China insights and unparalleled alumni network. More than half of its 40 strong faculty members previously held tenure or senior professorships at top business schools, such as MIT, Wharton, and Yale. CKGSB is also the preferred choice for management education among established business leaders and a new generation of disruptors in China and the wider region. More than half of CKGSB’s 20,000 alumni are at the CEO or Chairman level and, collectively, they lead one fifth of China’s 100 most valuable brands.
CKGSB is the first business school in China, since 2015, and now globally to offer programs specifically designed for unicorn and soon-to-be-unicorn founders. It aims to build a global ecosystem for the next generation of unicorn and soon-to-be-unicorn companies, with a renewed and enhanced emphasis on global responsibility, social purpose and long-term perspective. Thus far, this ecosystem has developed more than 1,000 founders and co-founders of companies with Series A to more mature start-up companies, including 38 unicorn companies listed on CB Insights (2017-2022).
The University of Sydney Business School is a globally renowned institution, acclaimed for its rigorous academic programs, cutting-edge research, and its significant contributions to the world of business education. As part of Australia's oldest university, the Business School is recognized for producing graduates who are not only academically accomplished but also industry-ready, equipped with the skills and knowledge to lead and innovate in a rapidly changing global business environment. Its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement with industry and community partners makes it an exemplary model for business education worldwide. Investing in a partnership with the University of Sydney Business School presents an opportunity to support a leading institution that shapes future business leaders and advances the frontiers of business knowledge and practice.
The University of Sydney Business School has collaborated with Commonwealth Bank of Australia and launched the first thought leadership report on “Asian Business in Australia report” in March 2022. The report finds that Asian-Australian entrepreneurs are culturally integrated and highly educated and highlights the opportunity to collaborate with Australia’s Asian businesses as they are deeply integrated into the Asia-Pacific value chains.
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