My interest in this field originates from a sustained reflection on the relationship between risk
and value. During my studies in Fire Protection Engineering, I received systematic training in risk
assessment: identifying hazards, quantifying losses, and designing prevention measures. However,
after participating in the Goldman Sachs Risk simulation and the Mastercard data-driven
consulting programme, I came to realise that the arts and creative industries face equally
complex risks and decisions. The risk here is not fire or structural failure, but the valuation of
creative assets, the pricing of artistic works, and the ethical and copyright boundaries that
emerge when technology intervenes in creation. What truly fascinates me is how business logic
and technological tools can be used to manage these invisible risks while unlocking the cultural
value of art. The MSc in Arts Technology and Business at Lingnan University offers precisely this
interdisciplinary framework, allowing me to transfer the systematic thinking of engineering into
the realm of arts business.
I choose Lingnan University because this programme integrates arts, technology, and business
into concrete course design rather than leaving them as slogans. It is the first Chinese-taught
interdisciplinary master's programme in Hong Kong focusing on arts technology and business,
hosted by the Faculty of Business and supported by professors from Tsinghua University's
Academy of Arts and Design. I am particularly drawn to the compulsory courses "Art Finance and
Technology" and "Art Accounting and Finance," which directly address my interest in the
valuation and risk management of artistic assets. The elective "Big Data and the Art Market" will
allow me to apply my existing data analysis training to forecasting trends in the art market.
Moreover, the programme emphasises real-world learning and industry practice, meaning I can
engage with authentic arts business cases through projects and site visits rather than confining
myself to theory. For a student seeking to transition from an engineering background into arts
business management, this structured interdisciplinary design is exactly what I need.
My academic background provides a solid foundation for succeeding in this programme. The
training in Fire Protection Engineering has accustomed me to making systematic judgements
under conditions of uncertainty, a capability equally critical in art investment, financing, and risk
management. At China People's Police University, I received rigorous training in quantitative
analysis and logical reasoning, enabling me to grasp financial models and data frameworks
quickly. Meanwhile, my studies in Chinese Language at Beijing Language and Culture University
cultivated my sensitivity to cultural context and textual expression, which is indispensable in arts
management, curatorial communication, and cross-cultural exchange. Engineering gives me the
ability to calculate precisely; language gives me the ability to read meaning; and MScATB aims to
cultivate people who can bridge the two.
My internship experience has prepared me more concretely for the programme's
practice-oriented approach. At Yingxin Supply Chain Management, I participated in industry
research, due diligence, and data analysis, work that fundamentally provides the basis for
decision-making. Arts business requires the same capability: the value of an artwork, the
feasibility of an arts project, and the commercial potential of an IP all require data and research
to support judgement rather than intuition alone. In addition, the Vista Equity Partners "AI in
Action" simulation on Forage equipped me with foundational skills in prompt engineering and
workflow automation. In arts technology, AIGC is transforming how art is created and
disseminated, and understanding the logic of these tools means I can more effectively explore
frontier topics such as "Art and Technology: From AI to NFTs" in future course projects. These
experiences convince me that I can not only keep pace with the interdisciplinary rhythm of
MScATB but also bring a distinctive contribution from engineering and data perspectives to
classroom discussion.