HKUST Business School
(HKUST)
QUICK FACTS
- Location: Hong Kong, China
- Program Length: 16 months
- Program Cost: 600,000 HKD
- Average GMAT score: 660
- Average Work Experience: 6 years
Employment Reports (2022)
- Received an Offer: 97%
- Switched job position post-MBA: 71%
- Switched industry post-MBA: 74%
RANKINGS
- #42 Financial Times 2023 Global MBA Ranking
- #49 QS Global MBA Rankings 2023
CLASS OF 2024
- 87% of students are non-local
- Women: 41%
- Average age: 29
ABOUT
Hong Kong Business School is the only Business School in Hong Kong which has been reconized ofr its sustainability and social impact. Leading Asian business schools, HKUST has over 29,000 Alumni and over 150 faculty. With over 135 Exchange partners globally, HKUST is a global university with an emphasis on high quality research and a commitment to thoughtful leadership.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
- Round 1: October 11th, 2023
- Round 2: December 13th, 2023
- Round 3: February 28th, 2024
- Round 4: May 8th, 2024
APPLICATION PROCESS
Requirements
Must have a minimum of 2 years experience and hold a bachelor’s degree.
Transcripts
Transcripts are required, as well as a graduation certificate.
GMAT or GRE
Both GMAT and GRE scores are accepted.
Foreign Language Requirement
Non-native English speakers and applicants whose undergraduate degrees were not taught exclusively in English are required to submit English Language scores.
2 Recommendations
Applicants will need to submit 2 references.
Essay Description
Applicants will need to submit 2 essays, with an optional third one. These essays can be completed directly from the application form.
Resume
Proof of employment is required when submitting an application.
Application Fee
Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of HK$500 (approximately US$64).
PROGRAM STRENGTHS
Global Business Competition
Forming their own team, students compete against other teams all around the world. Competitors are asked to solve real world business issues and create innovative business ideas. Winners can receive numerous internship opportunities. The competition takes place yearly all around the globe.
Exchange Program
Adventurous students have the opportunity to embark on global exchange programs. This experience lasts a full term and can be located at top business schools all around the globe. From Duke Fuqua School of Business to ESADE Business School, students can build lasting relationships and network in a multi cultural environment.
STUDENT LIFE
Student led clubs encourage dynamic learning. Students grow their practical skills while growing friendships with fellow students who share their passions. The campus is a self contained community, which spans over 60 hectares near Clear Water Bay. Students attend classes and study in state of the art facilities.
MBA PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Consistently ranked in the top 22 MBA programs globally, the full time MBA program at HKUST is 16 months in length. Students participating in the MBA program have access to overseas exchanges, and internships. An option for an accelerated 12 month track is also available.
First Year
The curriculum is comprised of 52 credits, with 7 required courses. Before the school year commences, students take 3 accelerated courses where they learn the fundamentals of Accounting, Data Analysis, and Python programming. Flexible electives are also available for students to tailor their MBA program to best suit their needs and career aspirations.
Second Year
During the second half of the MBA program students have access to Full-Time summer internships and job seeking interviews. They can also embark on global expeditions overseas.
FEATURED PROFESSORS
Danyang Xie
Professor Danyang XIE is acting Dean of the Society Hub at HKUST and is currently the Chair professor at the department of economics. His research interests include Ecnomic Growth and Development, Macroeconomics, and the Chinese Economy. His research has appeared in numerous journals. He received his PhD in Economics from the University of Chicago.
Utpal Bhattacharya
Professor Utpal Bhattacharya is the chair professor at the department of finance at HKUST. His research interests include Bheavioural Finance, Empirical Corporate Finance, Household Finance, and international financial markets. He received his PhD in Finance from Columbia University.