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Hi guys, I am in a bit of a dilemma here and need some urgent advice.

I received offers from both HKUST and HKU MBA programme not long ago. This originally was not so much of a problem as I am aware that HKUST has a much greater reputation.

This changed however when I am notified by HKU that I am a intended recipient of a significant scholarship (almost 1/3 of tuition fees). There is a chance I might receive something from HKUST as well but I won't know until may be a few weeks later. The problem here is that HKU will only give me 4 DAYS to decide.

I have retail management background myself and I intend to follow that route in the future. I am also aware that HKUST is famous for its finance teachings. I am however not sure about the teachings from both school on general courses.

Please guys, how would you choose given the above information? Any suggestions appreciated.

Everyone i know has HKUST as first choice and HKU as back up, that should answer your question.

hi, i sent u pm. look at electives and professors' backgrounds of both schools, that should make the decision easier.

[Edited by bianca on 09 Apr 2009]

hi, i sent u pm. look at electives and professors' backgrounds of both schools, that should make the decision easier.

Hi,
I completely agree on that. Whatever the ranking, please do check the electives and professor's backgrounds. In the end, you shouldn't let (flawed) rankings decide for you. Of course HKUST is better ranked, but if you really would like to take opportunity of going to LBS or Columbia (also check their electives), then HKU's better.

you can exchange to LBS or Columbia from both schools, and HKUST gives you other options beyond these two as well while HKU does not, so its not really a valid point you were making there.

you can exchange to LBS or Columbia from both schools, and HKUST gives you other options beyond these two as well while HKU does not, so its not really a valid point you were making there.

The HKU programme with LBS and Columbia goes slightly beyond a simple exchange programme. One key aspect is that upon completing a semester either at LBS or Columbia, the HKU student obtains an official certificate from the school and also access to their alumni network.

I don't really believe in rankings and I think that core courses are basically the same. For me the key differentiator in a school are the electives and alumni network. In this respect HKU offers (IMHO) better international perspectives than HKUST.

Hi guys, I am in a bit of a dilemma here and need some urgent advice.

I received offers from both HKUST and HKU MBA programme not long ago. This originally was not so much of a problem as I am aware that HKUST has a much greater reputation.

This changed however when I am notified by HKU that I am a intended recipient of a significant scholarship (almost 1/3 of tuition fees). There is a chance I might receive something from HKUST as well but I won't know until may be a few weeks later. The problem here is that HKU will only give me 4 DAYS to decide.

I have retail management background myself and I intend to follow that route in the future. I am also aware that HKUST is famous for its finance teachings. I am however not sure about the teachings from both school on general courses.

Please guys, how would you choose given the above information? Any suggestions appreciated.

Hi guys, I am in a bit of a dilemma here and need some urgent advice.

I received offers from both HKUST and HKU MBA programme not long ago. This originally was not so much of a problem as I am aware that HKUST has a much greater reputation.

This changed however when I am notified by HKU that I am a intended recipient of a significant scholarship (almost 1/3 of tuition fees). There is a chance I might receive something from HKUST as well but I won't know until may be a few weeks later. The problem here is that HKU will only give me 4 DAYS to decide.

I have retail management background myself and I intend to follow that route in the future. I am also aware that HKUST is famous for its finance teachings. I am however not sure about the teachings from both school on general courses.

Please guys, how would you choose given the above information? Any suggestions appreciated.

Of course HKU MBA, they offer you 1/3 amount of scholarship. I don't think so much more important then the tuition fees. Both programs are similar. Reputation of HKU is better in overall.

I retrieved the link from wharton website, in the bottom of the file, it clearly state exchange student will get almuni status. So HKUST students who go exchange to LBS will also benefit from the alumni network.

Even in terms of exchange, CUHK offers double degrees opportunities with HEC Paris/UT Austin. Without any doubt, a Texas MBA degree is much more valuable than a semester spent in London.
HKU is good at propaganda, if anyone is interested in marketing, HKU may be a good place for study, at least, itself offers a rather successful case on branding.

I retrieved the link from wharton website, in the bottom of the file, it clearly state exchange student will get almuni status. So HKUST students who go exchange to LBS will also benefit from the alumni network.

I'm not sure if what applies to Wharton also applies to any school... Although there may be slight differences in reputation in Asia, I don't think I'm offencing any HKUST attendee by saying that the gap between HKUST and Wharton is HUGE.

Even in terms of exchange, CUHK offers double degrees opportunities with HEC Paris/UT Austin. Without any doubt, a Texas MBA degree is much more valuable than a semester spent in London.
HKU is good at propaganda, if anyone is interested in marketing, HKU may be a good place for study, at least, itself offers a rather successful case on branding.

The discussion was between HKUST and HKU. No mention of CUHK there.

Hi guys, I am in a bit of a dilemma here and need some urgent advice.

I received offers from both HKUST and HKU MBA programme not long ago. This originally was not so much of a problem as I am aware that HKUST has a much greater reputation.

This changed however when I am notified by HKU that I am a intended recipient of a significant scholarship (almost 1/3 of tuition fees). There is a chance I might receive something from HKUST as well but I won't know until may be a few weeks later. The problem here is that HKU will only give me 4 DAYS to decide.

I have retail management background myself and I intend to follow that route in the future. I am also aware that HKUST is famous for its finance teachings. I am however not sure about the teachings from both school on general courses.

Please guys, how would you choose given the above information? Any suggestions appreciated.

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Hi guys, I am in a bit of a dilemma here and need some urgent advice.

I received offers from both HKUST and HKU MBA programme not long ago. This originally was not so much of a problem as I am aware that HKUST has a much greater reputation.

This changed however when I am notified by HKU that I am a intended recipient of a significant scholarship (almost 1/3 of tuition fees). There is a chance I might receive something from HKUST as well but I won't know until may be a few weeks later. The problem here is that HKU will only give me 4 DAYS to decide.

I have retail management background myself and I intend to follow that route in the future. I am also aware that HKUST is famous for its finance teachings. I am however not sure about the teachings from both school on general courses.

Please guys, how would you choose given the above information? Any suggestions appreciated.

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Both are top schools in Asia, but if HKU can give you a good scholarship, that will take the student debt out of the dilemma---which may prove to be a relief if the economy has not fixed itself yet by the time you need to find a job. Furthermore, HKU has exchange programs with Columbia and LBS, which is very valuable.

Hi guys, I am in a bit of a dilemma here and need some urgent advice.

I received offers from both HKUST and HKU MBA programme not long ago. This originally was not so much of a problem as I am aware that HKUST has a much greater reputation.

This changed however when I am notified by HKU that I am a intended recipient of a significant scholarship (almost 1/3 of tuition fees). There is a chance I might receive something from HKUST as well but I won't know until may be a few weeks later. The problem here is that HKU will only give me 4 DAYS to decide.

I have retail management background myself and I intend to follow that route in the future. I am also aware that HKUST is famous for its finance teachings. I am however not sure about the teachings from both school on general courses.

Please guys, how would you choose given the above information? Any suggestions appreciated.

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Both are top schools in Asia, but if HKU can give you a good scholarship, that will take the student debt out of the dilemma---which may prove to be a relief if the economy has not fixed itself yet by the time you need to find a job. Furthermore, HKU has exchange programs with Columbia and LBS, which is very valuable.

Have to disagree completely, HKU is not a top BUSINESS school in Asia by any means. I met with HKUST during their NYC reception a while back, they have some ways to go to improve global branding but the program itself is tops in Asia. The only other school which may have a claim to fame sort of speak is CEIBS.

HKUST and CEIBS both have exchange agreements with Columbia and LBS plus many others, so HKUs only selling point seems dead in the water.

At the end of the day your diploma is what is and exchange does not mean anything. Choose your program according to your needs not where you can exchange to.

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[Edited by MBAAdmCracker on 03 May 2009]