Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) is a premier national university in China, widely recognized for its excellence in engineering, management, and interdisciplinary research. Accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA—commonly referred to as the “Triple Crown” of business education—the university consistently ranks among the top institutions in national discipline evaluations. Notably, its Business Administration program received an A- rating in the fourth evaluation round and has maintained its leadership position in the subsequent round. From 2020 to 2024, the university published over 1,000 papers in SCI/SSCI-indexed journals, executed more than 300 national research projects, and established several provincial and ministerial research bases. Dedic