OUR MASCOT

After conducting intensive focus groups with students, and even put up a school-wide vote, polling everyone from current students to faculty, staff and alumni. The tiger beat five other animals to emerge the winner. “Tycoon” is a literal reference to successful business owner and represents the dreams and aspirations of budding business leaders. It also has a Chinese name, 泰福 (pronounced as Tai Fu), which means peace and good fortune.

The tiger depicts robustness, progressiveness, and brings to mind the image of prosperous economies (i.e. the Four Asian Tigers). It ubiquitously represents willpower, courage and strength. In its natural environment, tigers, including me, demonstrate independence, agility, and adaptability. These attributes mirror the traits desired in today’s business professionals and encapsulate the spirit of a business student.