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PTC-G12865 MBA Program Office The HKUST Business School The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2358 7539 Fax: (852) 2705 9596 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mba.ust.hk Part-time MBA Program Reach beyond

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MBA Program Offi ceThe HKUST Business SchoolThe Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyClear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong KongTel: (852) 2358 7539 Fax: (852) 2705 9596 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mba.ust.hk

Part-time MBA Program

Reach beyond

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WHY HKUST

3 The HKUST Business School

6 HKUST MBA Advantages

THE PROGRAM

9 Design and Schedule

12 MBA Courses

16 Students and Faculty

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

24 International Exchange Program

26 Enrichment Activities

27 Alumni Network

28 Saturday Classes on Campus

ADMISSIONS

30 Applying to HKUST MBA

32 The MBA Team

Contents

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2 Why HKUST 3Why HKUST

The HKUST Business SchoolBeyond Your Expectations

First Asian school to receive AACSB accreditation, 1999

World No. 11, Asia No. 1: MBA 2008

World No. 3: Open new career opportunities category 2008

World No. 6: Personal development and educational experience category 2008

ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT

First business school in Asia to receive EQUIS accreditation, 2000

The HKUST Business School has garnered an international

reputation for melding the best elements of western business

education with Asian management philosophies. Regarded

as the top business school in the region, this is a place where

pioneering academic and business minds connect to prepare

you for tomorrow’s world.

World No. 1: Kellogg-HKUST EMBA 2007

World No. 17: MBA 2008

World No. 2: International faculty category 2008

World No. 5: MBA International experience category 2008

World No. 20: MBA International mobility category 2008

World No. 20: Research category 2008

Asia Pacifi c No. 1: Executive Education (custom programs) 2003-07

FINANCIAL TIMES

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4 Why HKUST 5Why HKUST

Your MBA Choice

“ To advance your career in today’s competitive

environment, you need to be a leader who makes a

difference. You need to understand the global economy

and to appreciate different perspectives. ”

The HKUST part-time MBA is designed with your future in mind: the best of

Western business school education combined with relevant insights into Asia

and China; a broad range of courses and the option of a dual degree; a fi rst-rate

student body, including international exchange program members and Shenzhen

part-time participants, to help build networks and widen your world outlook.

Our top-ranked program is specially structured to enable you to develop your

knowledge and skills in the areas you require. Alongside our regular curriculum,

we offer enrichment activities and insights from business leaders at MBA Saturday

Luncheons and enrichment talks. Meanwhile, our beautiful campus and state-of-

the-art facilities provide a wonderful environment for study and self-development.

All these elements create close bonds among students and a strong alumni

network to build future support.

Your success is our success. We look forward to you joining us for the

HKUST MBA.

Prof Steven DeKrey, PhD

Senior Associate Dean and MBA Program Director

The Business of Success

“ Fingers on the pulse of global economic

development. Right here. Right now. ”

The HKUST Business School is uniquely positioned for up-and-coming executives

who are interested in pursuing an MBA that will enable them to stay ahead in

global business competition.

Located in Hong Kong, the international fi nancial center that is right at the

doorstep of the world’s new economic powerhouse, China, the HKUST Business

School is characterized by a genuine blend of East meeting West. Our faculty is

one of the most multicultural in the world. We are one of the few business schools

that have the capability of studying issues specifi c to the emerging markets of

China with international research standards.

We were the fi rst in Asia to be awarded dual accreditation by AACSB in the

U.S. and EQUIS in Europe. We have been ranked the region’s premier business

learning center and our programs have consistently been ranked top in Asia.

According to the Economist Intelligence Unit and the Financial Times, HKUST

ranks among the world’s leading MBA program providers.

Each year our part-time MBA program attracts students from diverse academic

and professional backgrounds. Going through the program with a cohort of

students from such diversity is a learning experience that will truly open your

mind.

Get started today. We hope you too can benefi t from our MBA program!

Prof Leonard Cheng, PhD

Acting Dean

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6 7Why HKUST

HKUST MBA Advantages

Why HKUST

With its superior quality, international outlook and

dynamic approach, our carefully structured MBA

program attracts talented professionals and managers

from a range of fi elds. When it’s time to move up in your

career, it’s time to choose the HKUST MBA.

World classWorld Top 20 MBA

program, according

to the Economist

Intelligence Unit and

the Financial Times.

The fi rst Asian business

school accredited

by both EQUIS and

AACSB.

Leading faculty 140 leading academics,

all PhDs from top

schools, will keep you

up to date with the

latest business thinking

and developments.

Top quality participantsOur participants have

an average of eight

years’ work experience

from diverse industries,

bringing to class a

wealth of real-life

management scenarios.

The Shenzhen MBA

cohort and international

exchange-in students

offer additional

perspectives.

A variety of electivesAdvanced electives

make up 35% of the

curriculum, allowing

you to customize a

course portfolio that

best fi ts your interests.

Over 50 electives are

offered each academic

year. Optional

concentrations are

available in three areas:

Financial Services,

China Business, and IT

Management.

The total experienceActivities beyond the

classroom to enhance

your all-round

development.

Enrichment workshops

hone soft skills

while Saturday

MBA Luncheons

connect you with

prominent business

leaders. Broaden

your international

perspective with a

semester exchange

at one of our 53

partner schools in

16 countries.

Saturday classes on campus Saturday classes at

HKUST enable you to

set aside workplace

worries and fully

focus on your studies.

Located in scenic Clear

Water Bay, just a

10-minute ride from the

nearest MTR station,

our relaxing campus

and full-scale university

facilities create the

perfect environment for

effective learning.

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8 The Program 9 The Program

At HKUST, students develop teamwork and leadership skills through action learning.

The Exchange Program further broadens participants’ internationaloutlook.

The Residential Program marks the start of your MBA studies.

The HKUST MBA offers a balance between theory

and practice, individual and team approaches. It

provides extensive management skills and facilitates

the development of specialized competencies.

Concentrations and dual degree options are also

available for those who want to strengthen their

competitiveness in specifi c fi elds. This enables both

generalists and specialists to meet individual career

goals.

To help you better equip yourself to meet your career

objectives, the HKUST MBA requires rigorous study,

creativity and imagination, analytical thinking and

teamwork. We have carefully designed your curriculum

so that as you proceed through the program you will

continually build on the concepts and skills you have

acquired.

You will develop analytical and conceptual tools for

innovative problem solving; you will gain the interpersonal

skills and confi dence to conduct complex interactions

successfully. Benefi ting from the School’s close links with

the business community, the program is further able to

propel you forward.

Program Design

The HKUST MBA program will hone your ability to operate

successfully in the global economy, and manage effectively in

the Asian context. At HKUST, we prepare you to succeed in

today’s competitive business environment.

Beyond the Classroom

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10 The Program 11 The Program

Program Schedule

Summer Aug Fall Sep – Dec Winter Jan Spring Feb – May Summer Jun – Aug

Year 1 Residential Program

Pre-course (optional)

Introductory Statistics for Business

Financial Accounting Foundations

Managerial Accounting Foundations

Managerial Microeconomics

Management of Organizations China in the Global Economy

Corporate Finance

Marketing Strategy and Policy

Fundamentals of IT Management

Strategic Management

Operations Management

Electives (4 courses) Managerial Communication Electives (4 courses) Business Law and EthicsYear 2

Delivery and assessmentFaculty members identify delivery and assessment

protocols to achieve optimum teaching results. Teaching

will include lectures, seminars and case analysis, as

well as simulations, projects and presentations, both

individually and in group. Assessment methods include

class participation, assignments, group projects,

presentations and exams.

English is the medium of instruction.

Course exemptionStudents may apply for exemption from some required

courses if they have taken equivalent courses elsewhere

within the previous seven years. They will need to

produce relevant supporting documents, such as

course syllabuses and transcripts, to show satisfactory

performance. If exemption is approved, the credits

required for graduation will be reduced accordingly, up to

a maximum of four credits.

Class hours and venueThe part-time MBA program operates Saturday classes

at the Clear Water Bay campus. A typical class day

starts at 9am and ends at around 6pm. Advanced

electives are occasionally offered on weekday evenings

downtown.

Residential programThe fi rst required core course, Managerial Problem

Solving, encompasses a fi ve-day residential program.

Case study training and experiential learning program

aim at fostering teamwork and facilitating the formation

of study groups.

Pre-course An optional 2-day pre-course held in August will hone

your quantitative and spreadsheet skills.

MBA curriculumPart-time students are expected to earn 45 credits over

two years to complete the program, which comprises

required cores and advanced electives. Required cores

(total 14 courses, 29 credits) will provide you with a

strong foundation of management knowledge while

advanced electives (total 8 courses,16 credits) allow you

to specialize in areas of your interest.

ConcentrationsWe offer three optional concentrations for those who

wish to specialize in Financial Services, China Business

or Information Technology Management. Students

apply for a specifi c concentration by fulfi lling credit

requirements with relevant electives.

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Function Cores

Corporate Finance

Analytical framework for the major types of investment

and fi nancing decisions made by fi rms. Includes

corporate investment decisions and how fi rms decide

between alternative sources of fi nancing.

Fundamentals of Information Technology

Management

The study and application of IT in relation to business

with a view to creating and sustaining competitive

advantage.

Management of Organizations

Concepts of effective management and leadership in a

rapidly changing world: individual and group decision-

making, motivation of employees, negotiating skills,

managing organizational culture and directing change.

Marketing Strategy and Policy

Provides understanding of the decisions facing managers

at the marketing operations level. Develops skills in

marketing analysis, marketing mix strategies, monitoring

and controlling marketing action plans.

Operations Management

Key concepts, tools and best practices related to

managing operations in a globalized world. Examines

process analysis, supply chain, inventory management

and quality management.

Integration Cores

Business Law and Ethics

Builds understanding of the legal environment and legal

knowledge applicable to business decision-making.

Analysis of jurisdictions and fi elds including contract,

corporate governance and confl ict resolution in the

global context.

China in the Global Economy

Offers crucial understanding of China’s economy with

cross-cultural comparisons. Introduces tools that

enable you to anticipate and evaluate the impact of

microeconomic and policy variations on the business

environment.

Strategic Management

Examines successful strategies to help fi rms sustain

competitive advantage, achieve superior performance

and create value for shareholders.

MBA CoursesRequired CoresThe required cores are arranged in three tiers

– foundation, function and integration. These provide

fundamental management knowledge and a basis for

further study in chosen areas.

Foundation Cores

Financial Accounting Foundations

A course that will develop your accounting skills. Includes

reading and analyzing fi nancial statements and extending

your knowledge of different accounting methods.

Introductory Statistics for Business

Teaches statistical concepts essential to business

decision-making. Includes probability models, sampling

and estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and

regression.

Managerial Accounting Foundations

Concepts and principles of management accounting

that enable fi rms to make value-creating decisions. Case

studies explore planning, control, investment, contracting

and performance evaluation.

Managerial Communication

Active listening, productive meetings, professional

interviewing, high-impact presentations and effective

writing – improve your skills in these fi ve critical areas

through group work, simulations and role-play.

Managerial Microeconomics

Introduces the concepts and tools every manager must

master: demand and supply, monopoly and competition,

pricing policy and game theory. Case and project work

focus on decision-making applications.

Managerial Problem Solving

The fi rst core course. Hones your problem-solving, case

analysis and presentation, team-building and leadership

skills. Offers analysis of group decision-making dynamics

and personal insights through assessment of leadership

styles and experiential learning.

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Advanced Electives and Concentrations

Electives will encompass over 35 per cent of your

curriculum and allow you to develop expertise in specifi c

areas of interest, ensuring that you are positioned at the

cutting-edge of knowledge in these fi elds.

With over 70 courses to choose between, full-time,

part-time and exchange-in students are encouraged to

pursue integration and a dynamic sharing experience.

Advanced electives

Examples of generally available electives, covering areas

such as management, marketing, strategy, include:

• Brand Management

• Business Simulation Games

• Channel Management

• Competitive Strategy

• Management Consulting

• Managerial Decision Making and Leadership

• Marketing for Services

• Marketing Research

• Negotiation

• Organizational Change and Renewal

• Product Policy

• Retailing

• Strategic Human Resources Management

• Understanding Consumers

Concentrations

For those who wish to tailor their HKUST MBA, three

optional concentrations are available. Select from China

Business, Financial Services, and Information Technology

Management and adapt your program by fulfi lling credit

requirements with relevant elective courses.

China Business Concentration

Benefi t from HKUST’s location and expertise by

studying China in depth. Develop your knowledge of the

economic, political and social issues impacting business

in the country, and enhance your career prospects.

Examples of electives

• China’s Economic Reform and Development

• China’s External Relations and their Economic Impact

• Doing Business in China

• International Management

• Investment and Finance in China

• Management in a Chinese Context

• Managing in China

• Politics and Socioeconomic Environment of China

• Venture Capital and Private Equity

Financial Services Concentration

This concentration focuses on accounting and fi nance

and is the logical choice if you wish to develop a career

in the fi elds of banking, fi nancial analysis, investment,

treasury, and risk management.

Examples of electives

• Advanced Derivatives Analysis

• Advanced Financial Management

• Asset Securitization

• Behavioral Finance

• Corporate Financial Reporting

• Corporate Risk Management

• Credit Risk Management

• Derivatives Analysis

• Equity Analysis and Valuation

• Equity Investment Management

• Financial Statement Analysis

• Fixed Income Analysis

• Hedge Funds

• International Financial Management

• Investment Analysis

• Merger and Acquisition

• Raising Debt in the Financial Markets

• Strategic Finance and Value Creation

Information Technology Management

Concentration

This concentration will enhance your skills in both

application and management issues as well as providing

strong technical strengths.

Examples of electives

• Business Optimization

• E-Logistics

• Global Supply Chain Management

• Innovation Management

• Introduction to Information Strategy and Economics

• Introduction to Mobile Computing

• Introduction to Telecommunications

• Knowledge Management Systems

• Software Project Management

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Donald Yee Class 2005

Project Control ManagerCLP Power Hong Kong

“ One of my most rewarding experiences was the

two-day Experiential Learning Program – specially

designed to provide not only physical challenges but

also to encourage teamwork and develop leadership

skills. The activities also helped build fellowship among

participants and cemented friendships that will last a

lifetime.”

Jennifer ManClass 2008

ConsultantAccenture

“ What I have gained from the MBA study is far beyond

my expectations! Not only am I able to apply the knowledge

from courses to my work and personal life, but also develop

lasting friendships with other students. I got to know many

participants from Part-Time and Full-Time cohorts through

some mixer events. Together with karaoke gatherings, golf

activities and baking classes, my busy life is greatly enriched

and balanced. ”

Felix SeeClass 2000

Managing DirectorHewlett-Packard HK

“ The knowledge and experience I acquired from the

HKUST MBA is crucial to my career development. Most

importantly, it helped me understand the framework of

business operations and prepared me to be a leader in the

business world. I also made lots of good friends during my

study and the friendship continues to grow in the past 10

years!”

Arthur Yuen, JP Class 1998

Executive Director (External)Hong Kong Monetary Authority

“ The HKUST MBA experience is defi nitely worth

the effort. The program is well-structured with the fl exibility

to cater for individual interests and the teaching is of a very

high standard. The alumni network is also growing rapidly,

with the program providing strong support to build a cohesive

alumni community. ”

Amy ChanClass 2008

Vice President - HRCitigroup Global Markets Asia

“ From the outset of the residential program, I began to

build close-knit relationships with my classmates. I am very

impressed by the diversity of my counterparts. They are

highly talented professionals in their respective industries

and our wide-variety of backgrounds has helped foster a

stimulating learning environment. ”

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Students

The HKUST MBA attracts seasoned executives and

professionals from diverse fi elds and backgrounds. They

bring to class a wealth of real-life management scenarios,

creating a dynamic learning environment.

Companies that our students represented, among others:

BNP Paribas, Cathay Pacifi c, China Telecom, Citigroup,

Federal Express, General Electric, GlaxoSmithKline,

Hang Seng Bank, HKSAR Gov’t, HSBC, IBM, ING,

Johnson and Johnson, Kao, Kodak, Lenovo, Li and Fung,

L’Oreal, Louis Vuitton, MTR Corporation, Nokia, Oracle,

PCCW, PricewaterhouseCoopers, San Miguel Brewery,

Shell, Standard Chartered Bank, Sun Hung Kai Financial,

UBS, VTech and Yahoo.

Professional fi eld

Accounting / Finance

Business Analysis / Consulting

General Mgmt / Entrepreneur

IT / Engineering

Operations / Project Mgmt

Sales / Marketing

Others

12%

18%

6%

16%

10%

26%

12%

Total enrolment 125

Male 54%

Female 46%

Non-HK UG degree 44%

Average years of work (range*) 8 (5 – 12)

Average age (range*) 31 (28– 35)

GMAT range* 530 – 680

Companies represented 100

Intake 2008 Class Profi le

* mid 80%

Our MBA students earned their fi rst degree from

universities local and overseas, among others:

CUHK, HKU, HKUST, Imperial College London, London,

Michigan, Nanyang Technological U, New South Wales,

New York, Queen’s, Toronto, UBC, UC Berkeley, UCLA,

Western Ontario and Wisconsin.

Academic background

Arts

Business

Computer Science

Engineering

Science

Social Science

Others

43%

14%

26%

6%

5%

1%

5%

Faculty

Carnegie Mellon University

Columbia University

Cornell University

Duke University

Harvard University

INSEAD

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

New York University

Northwestern University

Oxford University

Princeton University

On the HKUST MBA you can be assured of learning from

the best. Our faculty members are drawn from the Business

School’s world-class team of 140 academics, each a holder of

a doctoral degree and an expert in their fi eld.

Purdue University

Stanford University

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Los Angeles

University of Chicago

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

University of Michigan

University of Pennsylvania

University of Southern California

University of Washington

Yale University

Many faculty PhDs awarded by

5%

6%

22%

43%

7%

8%

9%

Faculty by nationalities

Canada

Europe

Greater China

India

Korea

US

Others

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Student Life

During your two-year study at HKUST MBA, your dynamic

learning experience happens inside classrooms and beyond

- the Residential Program, enrichment events, field trips,

alumni gatherings, and more!

Beyond Hong KongStudents visited Volkswagen and learned about

the business from management during their

Shanghai field trip.

Becoming leadersStudents put their leadership and teamwork in

practice during the 2-day Experiential Learning

Program (ELP).

Teamwork in action 1, 2, 1, 2. Students show their team spirit in

the dragon boat race!

Community ParticipationStudents come here not just to learn, but also

to contribute to society – the MBA Alumni

Association built a school in Guizhou, China.

Mini-OlympicsThe annual sports event which provided full-time, part-time, Shenzhen, EMBA students as well as alumni with

an excellent opportunity to interact.

Learning from the BestThe MBA Enrichment Talk brings business leaders to

share their insights with our students – featuring

Tom Mehrmann (left), CEO of Ocean Park, and

Ron McEachern (right), ex-CEO, PepsiCo Asia.

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Prof Albert HA

Professor and Head Dept of Information Systems, Business Statistic & Operations

PhD, Stanford University

Previous Position

• Associate Professor, Yale University

Selected Achievements

• Associate Editor of Manufacturing and Service Operations Management since 2006

• Franklin Prize for Teaching Excellence, HKUST, 2002

• Associate Editor of Management Science and Operations Research since 2000

Prof Ha teaches the Operations Management core,

with his research concentrating on response time

management and supply chain management. He

views management education as a way to convey

fundamental concepts – and their limitations – for

students to apply in the changing world of work.

“I see myself as a facilitator, presenting students

with information and encouraging them to think

about how to use concepts,” he says. “We are

not in the business of teaching recipes. My

objective is to provide students with management

principles they will fi nd useful for 20-30 years after

graduation.”

According to Prof Ha, students have a vital role to

play in the learning process. “My aim is to create

a relaxed environment for students to think and

participate in class.”

Faculty Showcase

Prof Danyang XIE

Professor and Head Dept of Economics

PhD, University of Chicago

Previous Positions

• Special Appointment Professor, Tsinghua University

• Assistant Professor, University of Montreal

Selected Achievements

• Senior Economist, International Monetary Fund, 2001 - 2004

• Editorial Advisory Council of Pacifi c Economic Review since 2004

• Associate Editor of Annals of Economics and Finance since 2000

Prof Xie’s popular course, China in the Global

Economy, studies China’s relevancy to world

economic activity and looks in depth at how key

aspects affect business activities worldwide. It is

one of a raft of specialist courses ranging from

China industry analysis to the effects of economic

reform which all add to HKUST’s China know-how.

“Basically we look at China’s domestic policies

and their global implications – for example, what

China’s bargaining power means in terms of world

trade, what are the inward and outward investment

opportunities, how China can use its large foreign

exchange reserves, how China can affect global

stability or instability.” he says.

Prof Xie sees such perspectives becoming

increasingly important in today’s business world.

“You need to be able to identify the relative

position of China on the global platform to

understand why it’s important.”

Prof Vidhan GOYAL

Professor Dept of Finance

PhD, University of Pittsburgh

Previous Position

• Visiting Assistant Professor, State University of New York at Buffalo

Selected Achievements

• Franklin Prize for Teaching Excellence, HKUST, 2001 & 2006

• Best MBA Core Teacher Award, 2004 & 2005

• Jensen Prize for Best Paper Published, Journal of Financial Economics 2003

• Michael Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching, HKUST, 2003

Prof Goyal’s research examines how companies

fi nance their operating and investment budgets

and what effects they have on the value of a fi rm.

His love of fi nance and for communicating his

knowledge has brought him numerous teaching

awards during his 10 years at HKUST. “I work very

hard to develop a bridge between material in class

and real-world issues,” he says. “I also try to make

a subject clear and concise for students.”

Prof Goyal, who teaches Strategic Finance and

Value Creation, expects students to be active

learners, relating analysis to different situations

and to be willing to ask questions in class. He,

in turn, is an active listener collecting feedback

in formal and informal ways ranging from class

questionnaires to conversations over coffee. “I

listen to my students a lot.” he says.

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Anthony JimClass 2007

Exchanged to

ESADE, Spain

“ Hola! The exchange to

ESADE is definitely one of

my most memorable life

experiences. Imagine yourself

sipping cava, enjoying tapas

while discussing interesting

projects with a diversified

mix of international students

in the nice Barcelona

sunshine!”

Kim HoClass 2006

Exchanged

to Indiana

University, US

“ The exchange program is a

substantial personal enrichment.

International diversity is

encouraged, different ideas are

respected, cultures are of no

boundaries…these are all my

unique experience gained.

I learn to be fl exible and open-

minded. My way of thinking is

elevated to the next level!”

Karen Koh Class 2004

Exchanged

to Australian

Graduate School of

Management, Australia

“ Fond memories of AGSM

included its wonderful campus,

friendly faculty members, the

interesting mix of exchange

students from over 20

countries...I especially enjoyed

traveling in this land of sunshine.

Defi nitely a highlight of my

HKUST MBA experience.”

Canada

• University of British Columbia

• University of Toronto

United States

• Columbia University

• Cornell University

• Duke University

• Emory University

• Indiana University

• Michigan State University

• New York University

• Northwestern University

• Ohio State University

• Southern Methodist University

• Tulane University

• University of California, Berkeley

• University of California, Irvine

• University of California, Los Angeles

• University of Chicago

• University of Florida

• University of Maryland

• University of Michigan

• University of Minnesota

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• University of Rochester

• University of Southern California

• University of Vanderbilt

• University of Virginia

• University of Washington

• Washington University in St Louis

International Exchange Program

Understanding how the world works is essential for

today’s managers. One of the best ways to broaden

your outlook is immersing yourself in another culture.

Our International Exchange Program option provides

just that.

During your studies at HKUST, you can take an exciting

opportunity to spend a semester at one of our 53

international partner schools. Exchange usually takes

place in the second year of study. You continue to pay

HKUST tuition fees and gain credits for courses taken

at the exchange school.

HKUST MBA International Exchange Partners

Our MBA program also hosts 80-100 international

participants from partner schools each year. These

exchange students take classes with our full-time

and part-time MBA students, adding multinational

perspectives and an excellent cross-cultural dimension

to the classroom.

Asia and Middle East

• Beijing International MBA at Peking University (PRC)

• China Europe International Business School (PRC)

• Guanghua School of Management, Peking University (PRC)

• Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (India)

• Indian School of Business (India)

• International University of Japan (Japan)

• KAIST Graduate School of Management (Korea)

• National University of Singapore (Singapore)

• Shanghai Jiao Tong University (PRC)

• Sungkyunkwan University (Korea)

• Tel Aviv University (Israel)

• Tsinghua University (PRC)

Europe

• Copenhagen Business School (Denmark)

• Escuela Superior de Administración y Dirección de Empresas (Spain)

• ESSEC – Graduate School of Management (France)

• HEC School of Management (France)

• HHL, Leipzig Graduate School of Management (Germany)

• Instituto de Empresa Graduate Business School (Spain)

• London Business School (United Kingdom)

• RSM Erasmus University (Netherlands)

• The University of Manchester – Manchester Business School (United Kingdom)

• Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Unternehmensführung Koblenz (Germany)

Australia

• Australian Graduate School of Management

• Melbourne Business School

•HKUST

“No. 1 for International Experience” – Financial Times MBA Ranking, 2001- 05

South Africa

• University of Cape Town

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Alumni Network

Tickle your taste buds in our wine tasting party!

Fun never ends – alumni events come in a variety of forms, including dragon boat race and Mini-Olympics.

The MBA Alumni Guangdong Chapter was set up in China in 2007.

Culturally diverse and with many different interests,

our 3,000 MBA alumni across 38 countries are making

their presence felt globally as industry leaders, business

executives and entrepreneurs.

Links are supported by the MBA Alumni Association.

The association actively recruits new graduates and

alumni, and builds up bonds within the community

through regular gatherings and social activities.

Alumni also make a vital contribution to future

generations of HKUST by sharing their experiences in

lectures and workshops with current participants, acting

as mentors, and working through the Advisory Board to

bring their insights to further develop the School.

The online Alumni Directory is a powerful platform

for global networking and provides current students

additional business links to fellow MBA alumni.

With a vision to build strong connections and value

among alumni, the MBA Alumni Development Offi ce

oversees and formulates strategies for alumni

development worldwide. It is the fi rst alumni team set up

at a program level in Hong Kong to provide dedicated

support and services to MBA alumni.

Relationships developed at HKUST last a lifetime. The

friendships forged ensure that our MBA graduates enjoy

a bond that unites them across the globe and long into the

future.

Enrichment Activities

You need more than business knowledge to become an

effective manager. To add a fi nal polish to your creative,

leadership, and communication skills, the HKUST MBA

offers signifi cant extra-curricular opportunities.

Executive skills training workshops and

seminars

Training consultants and professionals from different

fi elds offer tips on essential techniques that will enable

you to manage people and change better, increase

productivity, and achieve career success.

MBA Saturday luncheons

Business leaders share fi rst-hand with you the latest

developments in their fi eld and the secrets of their

success. The luncheons also offer an excellent insight

on the Asian business scene.

David N Farr (middle), Chairman, CEO & President of Emerson Electric Co., presented his book to Prof Steven DeKrey (left), Senior Associate Dean, and Prof Leonard Cheng (right), Acting Dean, after his talk “Innovation, Growth and Leadership Development”.

Mary Kissel, Editor of The Wall Street Journal Asia, shared her views on fi nancial market in China.

Thomas F Mendoza, President of Network Appliance Inc., delivered a talk on “The Power of Corporate Culture”.

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Time outHKUST offers superb sports facilities, many spectacularly

located on the shore of Port Shelter. These include:

• 2 swimming pools, including a 50-meter outdoor pool

• 8 tennis courts

• 8-meter climbing wall

• 400-meter athletic track

• All-weather Astroturf soccer pitch

• Facilities for basketball, squash, mini-soccer, table

tennis, beach volleyball and softball

• Fully equipped fi tness center

In addition, there are music rooms, an arts center,

meeting rooms and a large number of student societies

that cater to a variety of interests.

City accessTransport between HKUST and the city center is fast

and straightforward. Minibuses link the campus to MTR

subway stations that take you to most parts of Hong

Kong. Buses and taxis are also available.

Saturday Classes on Campus

Saturday classes on campus allow you to set aside weekday

concerns, concentrate on your studies and build stronger bonds

with fellow MBA participants. Our stunning Clear Water Bay

campus and superb facilities create the perfect environment

for optimal learning experience.

Study

Library

The fi ve-story Library houses over 610,000 books,

periodicals and microfi lms and 100 electronic databases.

Open seven days a week.

IT Network

Employs the latest technologies and covers all parts of

the University. Wireless access available across campus.

Language Center

Offers a wide range of language courses, three language

laboratories and a Self-Access Center with a variety of

multimedia resources for personal study.

Amenities

HKUST has banks, a bookshop, medical and dental

clinics, and a supermarket conveniently located on

campus. A multitude of Asian and Western catering

outlets are at your choice.

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Accepting an offer

Successful candidates are required to

return a signed acceptance form together

with a non-refundable deposit before the

stated deadline.

Program orientation

All participants start the MBA program by

attending the fi ve-day residential program

in August.

Program feeThe program fee for the Part-time MBA program intake

2009 will be announced on the program website once

available. As a point of reference, the program fee of

intake 2008 was HK$ 234,000

Financial aidIf you are a Hong Kong resident, you may be eligible for

study loans through the Government Student Financial

Assistance Agency. The HKUST MBA program is also

listed as a reimbursable course under the Continuing

Education Fund scheme. This provides reimbursement

up to HK$10,000 for those who fulfi ll the criteria.

More details of Non-means Tested Loan Scheme and

Continuing Education Fund at www.sfaa.gov.hk

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AdmissionsOur admissions process aims to bring the HKUST MBA

a diverse group of participants with a variety of abilities,

experiences and academic backgrounds. Applicants

should meet the following requirements:

• strong bachelor degree; and

• satisfactory GMAT score; and

• at least three years’ full-time work experience after the

fi rst degree; and

• a good TOEFL result if English was not the language of

instruction at undergraduate level.

How to apply

Making an application

Online application forms are available on the

HKUST MBA program website from October

onwards. Your application should include:

i. completed online application form, including essay

ii. two reference forms or equivalent reference letters

iii. academic transcripts

iv. GMAT offi cial score report

v. TOEFL offi cial score report (if applicable)

vi. application fee

Please refer to the online guidelines on how to complete

the application form and submit supporting documents.

We accept fax or scanned copies of (ii) to (v) at the

application stage.

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Applying to HKUST MBA

Application fee

The application fee of HK$1,000 can be

paid by:

i. online credit card payment

ii. cash deposit to HKUST’s Hang Seng Bank account

number 024 262 324999 014 in Hong Kong

iii. bank draft made payable to “The Hong Kong University

of Science and Technology”.

The original pay-in slip in (ii) and bank draft in (iii) should

be mailed to the MBA Program Offi ce. The fee is non-

refundable.

Admissions timetable

There is one MBA intake commencing in

August each year. Admissions operate on

a phase basis.

Application Interview Admissions Deadline by Results

Phase 1 Jan 13, 09 Feb 28, 09 Apr 15, 09

Phase 2 Mar 03, 09 Apr 15, 09 May 31, 09

Interview

Short-listed candidates are invited to

interviews. Motivation, interpersonal and

communication skills, career plans, and

maturity will be assessed during the interview.

Admissions decision

Evaluation is based on the information

provided in the application and interview

performance. Admissions decisions are

not formula-driven but depend on an applicant’s overall

profi le. Admissions results will be available 12 weeks

after the application deadline.

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Contact us

MBA Program Offi ce

The HKUST Business School

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Clear Water Bay, Kowloon

Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 2358 7539

Fax: (852) 2705 9596

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.mba.ust.hk

Acknowledgement

The HKUST MBA Program Offi ce expresses its

sincere thanks to all faculty, students and alumni

who have made invaluable contribution to this

brochure.

The MBA Team

Prof Steven J DEKREY MBA Northwestern, PhD, EdS IowaSenior Associate Dean and MBA Program Director

Mr Chris TSANG, MBA Warwick, MSc LondonAssociate Director

Program Services

Ms Shirley LUI, MA(ESP), MA(OB) WarwickAssistant Director

Ms Iris IP, BBA WashingtonAssistant Manager

Ms Angela NG, BBA HKUSTAssistant Manager

Ms Penny LEUNG, MA CUHKExecutive Offi cer

Marketing and Admissions

Ms Karen MA, MBA HKUSTHead, Marketing and Admissions

Ms Sherring NG, MBA HKUSTProgram Manager

Ms Joyce CHAN, MA LancasterAssistant Manager

Mr Edwin CHAN, BABIT CoventryAssistant Computer Offi cer

Alumni Development

Ms Kitty CHONG, MBA, MSc HKUSTHead, Alumni Development

Ms Renee CHENG, MA CUHKAssistant Manager

MBA Career Services

Mr Adolf HO, MBA CUHKHead, MBA Career Services and Corporate Relations

Ms Loretta TAM, MBA HKUSTAssistant Director

Ms Christine TANG, BCom MacquarieExecutive Offi cer

Technical Support

Mr Jackson CHAN, MIT, MCom SydneyAssistant Computer Offi cer

Support Team

Ms Cary CHONGMs Jennifer FOKMs Ying HOMr C K LAMMr Keith LAMMs Mandy LEEMs Heidi OMs Bonnie TANMs Michelle YIPMs Lily YIUMs Becky YU

Shenzhen MBA Program

ShenzhenMs Grace LIANG, MBA HKUSTAssistant Director