HKU The University of Hong Kong

The Program

Introduction of HKU MBA Programme

The rapid growth of Asia as a hub for global business has created tremendous opportunities for entrepreneurs and managers. If you’re looking for an MBA programme that will prepare you to make the most of the Asian boom, look no further than the Faculty of Business & Economics at the University of Hong Kong (HKU).

Why HKU MBA?

Regional Perspective (Strong China Factor)

HKU’s MBA programme is carefully designed to give you a first-class education, real-world experience, a deep understanding of international business and a valuable appreciation of cultural sensitivities. In particular, our Asia-Pacific focus will give you a unique advantage to
build your career in the region or indeed anywhere in the world given that Asia is at the centre for any business venture around the world. Within the Asia focus there is a strong element of China business. This makes our MBA highly relevant to the region’s dynamic and evolving business environment.

One of our key differentiator is Asia Case Research Centre (ACRC), which develops content-rich business case studies to meet the growing need for business education in Asia and particularly in China. Our research led teaching framework keeps our students abreast with the emerging business strategies, economic policies, and management practices, and financial developments across the region.

Worldwide Recognition

HKU MBA continues to be ranked as one of the top five programmes in Asia and Australiasia according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) rankings. As a relatively young full-time MBA programme, it has made some impressive marks in world rankings and for the last few years it has regularly been recognized as a top-50 programme in the world.

Ranked 9thin the world on "personal development and educational experience", HKU MBA's strength lies with high quality of its faculty and students, culturally diverse student body, rich and extensive knowledge base on China and Asian business, and deep collaborations with world-class business schools.

The University of Hong Kong is the territory’s oldest university, and with a history that stretches back more than 90 years.

* HKU has been ranked 26th amongst the top 200 universities globally by the Times Higher Education- Quacquarelli Symonds (THE-QS) World University Rankings this year.
* HKU has received the Platinum Award again in this year’s Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Survey, in the category of ‘universities’ in Hong Kong. HKU has won the award for the second year running since the category was introduced to the survey for the first time last year.

Global Vision: LBS & CBS partnerships

The unique partnerships with world-renowned business schools: London Business School and Columbia Business School provide our students unmatched opportunities in terms of educational experience and networking. These partnerships enable our students to gain most current international experience among the top-three major business centres in the world. Our existing partnership with Fudan University in China further enhances the learning on doing business in the world’s biggest marketplace.

Case-based Approach

HKU MBA thoroughly adopts an experiential-learning approach with case study approach. Business cases train our students to become effective problem-solvers and decision-makers in rapidly changing business settings. These cases are written by our own professors and are published by our prolific Asia Case Research Centre (www.acrc.org.hk). Relatively small class size allows more extensive interaction and collaboration.

Full-time MBA Programme

HKU MBA is an intensive 14 months programme offered with the option of three streams.

London Track with London Business School and New York Track with Columbia Business School

HKU MBA is integrated with London/Columbia Business School, both rated among the top ten institutions in the world. After completing their core courses at HKU, students will travel to London or New York to study electives along with the MBA/EMBA students of these schools.

Programme Details

a. 9 months at HKU to study core courses with focus on regional and China business.
b. Full-term of studies for 3 to 4 months at London/Columbia Business School with their MBA/EMBA students.
c. Graduates will earn a HKU MBA degree, an official certificate and/or transcript from London/Columbia Business School, and alumni status/services by London/Columbia Business School.
d. Not an exchange programme as the entire cohort of students is assured to study at London/Columbia Business School to derive maximum benefits from the London/New York experience in terms of education, exposure, and networking.

The London & New York Connection: An Expanded Global Vision

The unique partnerships with world-renowned business schools such as London Business School and Columbia Business School provide our students with unmatched opportunities in terms of educational experience and networking. Both London and New York are world-class cities which offer a great environment for business education along with international exposure for our students.

China Concentration Track

Students opting for the China track would benefit from Mandarin language and Chinese cultural training in Beijing at the beginning of their MBA studies. In addition to studying core courses in Hong Kong along with other full-time classmates, students may enroll in our uniquely-designed electives on China business delivered in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Our existing partnership with Fudan University would be leveraged to allow students access to our Shanghai-based courses and to a large pool of HKU IMBA alumni in China. One of the key components of the China track is field trips to China for company and institutional visits in Shanghai, Beijing and the south China region.

Entry Requirements

2010 Admission Requirements:

1. Recognised undergraduate degree
2. Satisfactory GMAT score
3. Minimum TOEFL 550 (paper based)/80 (internet based)
or IELTS 6.0 band, with no subtest lowerthan 5.5
4. Around 3 years of postgraduate work experience (as in July 2010)

Application period: August 2009 through February 2010
Online application: www.mba.hku.hk/admission
Website: www.mba.hku.hk
Email: mbaadmissions@hku.hk
Telephone: (852) 2859 1021

Tuition and Fees

Full-time HKU MBA in partnership with London Business School and Columbia Business School/ HKU MBA in China business concentration

HK$330,000 payable in three instalments over one year and subject to change and final approval of The University of Hong Kong.