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

Ranked 37th globally according to the 2007 ranking of the top 100 MBA programmes by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), an affiliate of The Economist magazine. Ranked in the world’s top 50 three years in a row, HKU MBA is one of the most consistently rising MBA programmes in Asia and Australasia.

Such worldwide recognition is further reinforced as The University of Hong Kong is ranked 18th amongst the world's top 200 universities, according to the "THES-QS World University Rankings 2007" of the Times Higher Education Supplement (THES). 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 two years in a row 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

2009 Admission Requirements:

1. Recognised undergraduate degree
2. Satisfactory GMAT score
3. Minimum TOEFL 550 (paper based)/213 (computer based)/80 (internet based)
or IELTS 6.0 band, with no subtest lowerthan 5.5
4. Around 3 years of postgraduate work experience (as on July 2009)

Application period: August 2008 through February 2009
Online application: www.mba.hku.hk/admission
Website: www.mba.hku.hk
Email: mbaadmissions@hku.hk
Telephone: (852) 2859 1021