The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, referred to as HKUST, is an important member of the Association of East Asian Research Universities, Alliance of Pacific Rim Universities, Alliance of Asian Universities, Chinese Association of University Presidents, and Beijing-Hong Kong University Alliance. It has received dual accreditation from AACSB and EQUIS, making it one of Asia's top and internationally renowned research universities. The school focuses on science and technology and business management, with equal emphasis on humanities and social sciences, and is especially good at business and engineering.