MBA Discussion Board

Hey there, in Hong Kong you have high density of good MBAs. In fact there are several very good programs, I think the following are even ranked, if I remember right:
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
HK University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Chinese University of HK (CUHK)
Hope that helps.

Hey there, in Hong Kong you have high density of good MBAs. In fact there are several very good programs, I think the following are even ranked, if I remember right:
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
HK University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Chinese University of HK (CUHK)
Hope that helps.

Is this ranking in terms of reputation/quality?

1. hku
2. hkust
3. cuhk

How is HKU vs HKUST perceived in HK and Asia?

[Edited 15 Jun 2007 by copernicus]

Hi, as I understand the three Hong Kong schools can be very attractive for non Asian students (I've read that other thread you mention), and each has certain advantages.

Besides, I have an idea about INSEAD in Singapore.

But I was wondering about other interesting Asian MBAs having comparable international appeal, and attract an international crowd of highly qualified young professionals. That would be a condition for to consider an MBA in Asia, it does not make sense if it is too local.

I am first of all interested by India and Philippines. Who can help?

Hi, as I understand the three Hong Kong schools can be very attractive for non Asian students (I've read that other thread you mention), and each has certain advantages.

Besides, I have an idea about INSEAD in Singapore.

But I was wondering about other interesting Asian MBAs having comparable international appeal, and attract an international crowd of highly qualified young professionals. That would be a condition for to consider an MBA in Asia, it does not make sense if it is too local.

I am first of all interested by India and Philippines. Who can help?

Thanks for your comments AnalystNYC and globetraveler. What you say about HK BSchools and INSEAD confirms what I've heard before, and read in the different threads on this board.

Still, I'd like to come back to my question above: Who can give me some information about top programs in India and Philippines?
I presume that in both countries BSchools, even the best ones, are not of equal high level as as HKUST. But I'd be keen to get a clearer picture!

Thhanks for your help.

[Edited 07 Jun 2007 by kit]

one comment about Philippines and India: I did an MBA at HKUST and know students from CEIBS, NUS, Indian MBAs, etc.

Based on my insight Indian MBAs are for Indians only (for now). As a foreigner you are a real outsider. Additionally Indian MBa students tend not to have a lot of work experience.
HKUST in comparison is more international than Columbia in NYC where I did my exchange. In Columbia everything was American, whereas at HKUST you get a true global mindset. UST has an inofficial policy to admit 1/3 Chinese, 1/3 non-Chinese Asians and 1/3 foreigners. And you bet that if you are within the frist two categories you have to be either very intelligent or already have some time abroad from your undergrad or work experience.

[Edited 08 Jun 2007 by ArunS]

seppoo,
I'm curious -- how would you rate HKUST with CIEBS and NUS in 1) quality of program and 2) job prospects and recruiting? What have the placements been like in your class? Thanks!

one comment about Philippines and India: I did an MBA at HKUST and know students from CEIBS, NUS, Indian MBAs, etc.

Based on my insight Indian MBAs are for Indians only (for now). As a foreigner you are a real outsider. Additionally Indian MBa students tend not to have a lot of work experience.
HKUST in comparison is more international than Columbia in NYC where I did my exchange. In Columbia everything was American, whereas at HKUST you get a true global mindset. UST has an inofficial policy to admit 1/3 Chinese, 1/3 non-Chinese Asians and 1/3 foreigners. And you bet that if you are within the frist two categories you have to be either very intelligent or already have some time abroad from your undergrad or work experience.

would you say that HK UST has a reputation of being "Columbia Univ" of Asia? I have heard that from many people..

Hi everyone!
What do you think about the City University of Hong Kong? Is it competitive compared to HKUST and Chinese University?
Thanks, Arun

hey i have not too much time, but i would say as follows:

1) if wharton and GBS are a 10, then i rate as follows:
hkust:8
NUS: 5
CIEBS: 1 (ok generous a 2)

2) job prospects is very depending on where you want to work and what industry
CEIBS should only be considered at all if you speak mandarin. without, forget it. additionally it's only for jobs within China, preferably Shanghai. Salaries are not competitive to Europe/US (i.e. I heard from people working for 10,000 RMB a month after graduation, with 30,000 RMB/month you will do very well working in China and coming off the CEIBS program).
NUS: can be considered if you like Asset Management, Wealth Management or Hedge Funds, more and more of them move to Singapore. generally good prospects for graduates IN singapore. i have yet to hear from a NUS graduate finding a job in Hong Kong.
HKUST: good if you like true international banking/investment banking. has everything that Singapore has as well. most regional offices of big companies are in hong kong due to proximity to China but still being international.
of course you can find your dreamjob in every of these locations but it's all about chance and prospects.

[Edited 08 Jun 2007 by copernicus]

one comment about Philippines and India: I did an MBA at HKUST and know students from CEIBS, NUS, Indian MBAs, etc.

Based on my insight Indian MBAs are for Indians only (for now). As a foreigner you are a real outsider. Additionally Indian MBa students tend not to have a lot of work experience.
HKUST in comparison is more international than Columbia in NYC where I did my exchange. In Columbia everything was American, whereas at HKUST you get a true global mindset. UST has an inofficial policy to admit 1/3 Chinese, 1/3 non-Chinese Asians and 1/3 foreigners. And you bet that if you are within the frist two categories you have to be either very intelligent or already have some time abroad from your undergrad or work experience.

would you say that HK UST has a reputation of being "Columbia Univ" of Asia? I have heard that from many people..

I have never heard of it and not sure what ir actually refers to. if anything i would call HKUST the GBS of Asia as GBS has a very clear finance focus to me (CBS has more general management as well). HKUST has its strenght in finance and china business that is for sure though.