On 8 November 2025, 24 students from School of Business (MSB) at Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) participated in the “17th National College Students Mathematics Contest Guangdong Section” Non-mathematics Category B Competition (Economics and Management). The competition contest aimed at inspiring deeper exploration of mathematics among university students, strengthening the logical reasoning skills essential for analyzing and solving practical problems. Ultimately, 14 students stood out and won the third prize, underscoring MSB’s efforts in integrating foundational disciplines with business education.
Jointly organized by Guangdong University of Technology and the Guangdong Province Mathematical Society, the competition drew participation from numerous higher education institutions across the province. MUST MSB sent a team of 24 students from the Bachelor of Applied Economics (BAE) program and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program to participate in the competition, under the guidance of Professor Ma Chao and Assistant Professor Tam Kwo Ping. Finally, 14 students stood out and were awarded Third Prize, receiving their certificates on 1 April 2026. Participating students remarked that the rigorous competitive environment not only served as a practical test of the mathematical knowledge acquired in the classroom, but also a valuable opportunity to cultivate mental resilience under pressure. The experience held lasting value for their future academic endeavors and future career development.
Group photo of award-winning students: (from left to right) Shao Fangyi, Liu Bingqiu, Cai Pei, Tan Jiayi
Group photo of award-winning students: (from left to right) Wang Zhenqi, Ni Yangruizhe, Liu Tianli, Wu Jiayi, Liu Xiangping
Group photo of award-winning students: (from left to right) Wang Zimo, Xia Heqing, Lin Xiaomin, Wu Yuqi
Wang Jiayi, the award-winning student, received certificate of the competition
In 2022 and 2024, BAE students also participated in the contest and received awards, while also won numerous awards in various academic competitions. This sustained success not only reflects the students’ solid foundation in quantitative reasoning, but also affirms the effectiveness of the School’s ongoing pedagogical reforms and its commitment to fostering interdisciplinary practice. Looking forward, the School will continue to support students in stepping onto higher-level competitive platforms, enhancing their overall competitiveness in all respects, and striving to cultivate well-rounded talents who integrate professional expertise with critical thinking abilities.
List of the award-winning students in the competition:
Tan Jiayi | BAE Year 4 |
Shao Fangyi | BAE Year 3 |
Liu Bingqiu | BAE Year 3 |
Cai Pei | BAE Year 3 |
Wang Zhenqi | BAE Year 3 |
Ni Yangruizhe | BAE Year 3 |
Liu Tianli | BBA Year 2 |
Wu Jiayi | BBA Year 2 |
Liu Xiangping | BBA Year 2 |
Wu Yuqi | BBA Year 2 |
Wang Jiayi | BBA Year 2 |
Wang Zimo | BBA Year 1 |
Xia Heqing | BBA Year 1 |
Lin Xiaomin | BBA Year 1 |
(Contributed by Liu Bingqiu; reviewed by Assistant Professor Tam Kwo Ping; format reviewed by Helen Kam)
