This document provides information about the Full-Time MBA Program at HKUST Business School. It highlights that HKUST has been consistently ranked among the top 15 MBA programs globally by the Financial Times. The MBA program offers an Asia and China focus, with over 80% of graduates working in Asia after completing their degree. Students come from nearly 30 countries and benefit from a diverse international classroom experience. The curriculum can be completed in either 12 or 16 months and includes required core courses, concentrations in various business areas, and experiential learning opportunities like consulting projects, study tours, and global business competitions. The program is housed in Hong Kong, which provides access to Asia's business opportunities in an international city environment.

1. FULL-TIME MBA PROGRAM
LEAD IN ASIA FOR THE WORLD

2. “A Global Top15 MBA”
Financial Times 2010 -15

3. CONTENTS
The HKUST MBA Distinction
Our Class
Asia Focus
Hong Kong – Asia’s World City
Our Curriculum
Action Learning
The HKUST MBA Experience
Admissions
Our Faculty
Career and Professional Development
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Exchange Program

4. *Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2015
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The leading business school in Asia
HKUST has been consistently ranked among the world’s top 15
and Asia’s top MBA programs according to the Financial Times.
It is also the first program in Asia to be listed on all four major
global rankings. Within just two decades, HKUST has risen
rapidly in the global arena and is regarded as one of the most
respected business schools in the region.
Unparalleled global experience
At HKUST, you will study in a cohort of over 90% non-local
students representing nearly 30 nationalities. Your education
will be complemented by an exchange program, business
competitions and field trips staged in various locations around
the world. Few schools even come close to offering this level
of international exposure, which is why we are world no. 10 in
terms of international course experience*.
Asia and China expertise
Over 80% of our graduates work in Asia after completing their
MBA, thanks to our Asia- and China-focused courses taught by
an industry faculty with extensive experience in the region. The
courses are enriched by career events and study tours in a wide
range of Asian countries. HKUST gives you the real-world
knowledge and networks to establish your global career in
Asia.
The Hong Kong advantage
As one of the world’s most international cities, Hong Kong is
widely considered to be the gateway to China at the heart of
Asia. The city has consistently been ranked the freest economy
and the third most influential financial center in the world - an
ideal business location where “East meets West”.
High return on investment
You will gain what a 2-year MBA program offers in just 16
months, without missing out on internships and exchanges.
We also offer a 12-month option to further reduce your time
away from work. In addition to ranking world no. 8 in salary
increases for graduates, we are second in the world in terms of
value for money*.
Your career, your focus
Tailor your studies to your career interests. You can choose
from over 70 electives in any of our five career tracks:
General Management in Asia and China, Consulting, Finance,
Marketing, and Entrepreneurship.
The HKUST MBA Distinction

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We may be young from an historic perspective, but our
long list of accolades more than makes up for that youth.
As the regional leader in global business education, we
are the first MBA program in Asia to be listed on all four
major global rankings, including the Financial Times,
Bloomberg Businessweek, The Economist and Forbes.
Although we are proud to be where we are, we have no
intention of stopping here. We always strive to raise the bar,
and it is this ambition that distinguishes us from the rest.
HKUST
Business School
Financial Times Global EMBA Rankings 2007-14
Kellogg-HKUST
No.14
No.1
Financial Times The Wall Street Journal The Economist
“...one of the most respected
business schools in Asia...”
“...has quickly attained elite
status in Asia...”
“One of the world’s best
qualified faculties...”
EMBA in the Worldfor 6 times in 8 years
Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2010-15
MBA in Asiafor 5 times in 6 years
Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2015
MBA in the World
No.1

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Our Class
Nationalities
represented
Boredom is a thing of the past thanks to our highly dynamic classrooms. We create stimulating
learning environments by recruiting talent from richly diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
Get ready for thought-provoking discussions during which learning crystallizes into practical
knowledge and skills through intensive interactions with your classmates.
Diversity is in our DNA
The great thing about a world-acclaimed MBA
program is that it attracts the best people from
a wide range of industries and functions. More
than 90% of our students are non-local,
representing nearly 30 nationalities from Asia,
Europe, North America and other regions. No
other Asian MBA program can provide you
with this level of global exposure.
Compact, for greater impact
We are a selective program with a typical annual
intake of 100-120 students. This creates
optimum class sizes that foster a close-knit
community, helping you build deeper connections
with your classmates. Each class only has around
60 students at most, so you can benefit from
high-quality interactions with our faculty.
Latest class profile
Class Size: 113
Avg. age: 28 (25-33*)
Avg. years of working experience: 5 (3-8*)
GMAT range: 580-710*
Non-local nationality: 93%
No. of nationalities: 28
*Typical range
Studying at the heart of the world’s most rapidly developing region with
classmates from all over the globe is what distinguishes HKUST from other
business schools. To give you a feeling of the diversity at HKUST, one of my
teams consisted of an oil and gas professional from the U.S., an investment
banker from Hong Kong, an accountant from Singapore, an IT expert from
China and me, a consultant from Germany. As a consultant, I was used to
working in diverse teams, but the intensity of the diversity I experienced at
HKUST exceeded my expectations.
Fabian Schneider
Germany, Class of 2016
Pre-MBA: Consultant,
The Boston Consulting Group
Europe
France, Germany, Italy,
Netherlands, Portugal,
Russia, Switzerland, Turkey,
United Kingdom
Others
Brazil, Israel, South Africa
North America
Canada, United States
4%
Accounting
19%
Others
12%
Consulting
22%
Finance
12%
General
Mangagement
8%
Logistics /
Supply Chain /
Operations
10%
IT /
Engineering
13%
Sales /
Marketing
Asia Pacific
Australia, Bangladesh, China,
Hong Kong, India, Indonesia,
Japan, Malaysia, Nepal,
Philippines, Singapore,
South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand

7. Meet Our Students
from the Class of
2016
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Italy
Flavio De Laurentis
Pre-MBA: Business Analyst, McKinsey & Co.
Singapore
Sharon Leung
Pre-MBA: Assistant Manager, PwC
United States
Ben Tiede
Pre-MBA: Strategic Sourcing & Market
Intelligence Consultant, Cisco Systems
Japan
Isaku Matsumoto
Pre-MBA: Vice President, Tokyo Stock Exchange
India
Anjori Singh
Pre-MBA: Business Analyst, Infosys U.S.
Korea
Jung Seok Oh
Pre-MBA: Equity Analyst, HMC Investment Securities
Canada
Christopher Cheung
Pre-MBA: Team Lead, IBM Canada
Russia
Kseniia Lobanova
Pre-MBA: Finance Manager, Tele2
China
Jerry Zhu
Pre-MBA: Business Associate, ZS Associates
Australia
Tim Edmunds
Pre-MBA: Performance Improvement Manager,
Heathrow Airports
Malaysia
Sarah Ho
Pre-MBA: Product Manager, Hovid Berhad
South Africa
Edward James
Pre-MBA: Senior Associate, ENSafrica

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Asia Focus
Asian knowledge
We offer a selection of Asia- and China-focused courses,
such as Southeast Asia’s Economies in Transition and
Politics and China's External Relations and Their Economic
Impact. The course content draws on a host of Asian
business cases to illustrate and explore the real-world
challenges and decisions that business leaders face in the
region.
Asian experience
Nothing beats first-hand experience when it comes to
learning about different markets and cultures. Field trips to
Asian countries such as mainland China, Singapore, Japan,
South Korea, Taiwan, India, Israel and Saudi Arabia led by
our professors and native students offer unique opportunities
to experience the realities of business in Asia.
Asian network
Sometimes, it’s not what you know but who you know that
makes the difference. Around 80% of our MBA alumni work
for a wide range of companies in Asia. Our expansive alumni
network will give you a head start in building a successful
career in the region.
No one can dispute Asia’s influence in
the global economy. Over 80% of our
graduates find jobs in Asia, and our
strategic location and regional business
expertise mean that you will gain a
highly relevant advantage when it comes
to exploring exciting opportunities in the
Asian century.
India Study Tour
Singapore Career Trek
Korea Study Tour

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Hong Kong - Asia’s World City
There is no place like Hong Kong. Part of modern China but steeped in a colonial history, Hong Kong is the
definition of an East-meets-West experience. Among multinational corporations, the Asian tiger is the natural
choice for acquiring an indisputable business edge. Business-friendly immigration policies also make it easy to
recruit global talent.
The Hong Kong advantage
If you want to develop a global career in Asia, Hong Kong is the place
to be. Before my MBA, I had worked in Europe, the U.S. and
mainland China. Hong Kong is unlike any of them. It is the world’s
meeting place – the “New York” of Asia, where East and West
coexist in harmony. It is also the place to get things done. Minimal
bureaucracy and the wide use of English mean you can get your
business up and running quickly. For newcomers to Asia, Hong Kong
offers a great introduction to the Asian flavors.
Adam Antal
Hungary, Class of 2016
Pre-MBA: Senior Associate,
Risk Management Analytics & Index, MSCI Inc.
No.1 financial center in Asia and one of the top 3
in the world along with New York and London
Located in the heart of Asia and less than five
flying hours away from half of the world’s
population – an ideal business hub
English is widely used, along with the
native Cantonese and Mandarin
Ranked world no. 1 for economic freedom by the
Heritage Foundation for 21 consecutive years (1995-2015)
Boasts extensive integration with Western culture
and a mature infrastructure ranked no.1 in the world
by the World Economic Forum
A 24/7 city characterized by a wide spectrum of
outdoor activities and dining and entertainment options

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Our Curriculum
Career concentration
In addition to the required courses, we also offer over 70
elective courses built along five career tracks, including
General Management in Asia and China, Consulting, Finance,
Marketing and Entrepreneurship. You can enroll in those
electives that match your area of interest.
Flexible program length
Every day you spend studying is another day away from
work. Program length matters, so we offer two study modes
that allow you to pick the best option. The accelerated
path is completed in 12 months, whereas the full 16-month
experience includes extra time to engage in a summer
internship or join the exchange program.
Global learning experience
Expand your global vision by studying abroad for a full
semester through our exchange program, going on a study
tour in a different country, or joining an elective at one of our
partner schools, such as Yale and IE through the Global
Network Week. We will help you develop the global
competencies to excel no matter where you are.
No two students are the same. That is why we provide great
resources for personalizing the program to match your
learning and career aspirations. You only do an MBA once,
so you may as well make the most of it by focusing on
subjects that interest you.
Summer (Aug)
Immersion program
Experiential learning program
Fall – Winter (Sep – Jan)
12 required courses
Summer (Aug)
Immersion program
Experiential learning program
Fall – Winter (Sep – Jan)
12 required courses
Spring (Feb – May)
1 required course
8 electives
Spring (Feb – May)
2 required courses
7 electives
Summer (Jun – Aug)
1 required course
3 electives
Summer (Jun – Aug)
Internship Option
Fall (Sep – Dec)
4 electives at
HKUST or an
exchange school
12-monthprogram option
16-monthprogram option

11. Action Learning
At HKUST, we ensure that you apply what you learn in the workplace. A number of our
courses are based on experiential learning, which requires you to work with actual
companies in real-world situations.
Global Business Competitions
Every year, we sponsor more than half of our students to participate in global competitions,
where they can test their mettle against other top global MBA students, and get professional
feedback from senior executives and investors on their business solutions and ideas.
Student achievements in recent international competitions include:
- 1st Prize, Yale Integrated Leadership Case Competition 2015 (New Haven, U.S.)
- 1st Prize, Haskayne 24 Hour Case Competition 2015 (Calgary, Canada)
- 1st Prize, INNOVATEChina Competition 2014 (Shanghai, China)
- 1st Prize, Sofaer International Case Competition 2014 (Tel Aviv, Israel)
- Best Client Recommendation Award, USC Marshall Global Consulting Challenge 2015
(Los Angeles, U.S.)
- 1st Runner-Up, Odyssey Global MBA Competition 2015 (New York, U.S.)
- 1st Runner-Up, APICS Operations Management Competition 2015 (California, U.S.)
Luxury Strategy
In this course, you will work in teams on a project created exclusively for the class by a
renowned luxury brand. You will interact with senior executives from the company, who
will give you feedback on your research and provide recommendations for improvement.
You will learn how to identify and manage issues specific to the luxury industry.
Business Transformation
Business transformation refers to fundamental changes in how a business operates to
achieve dramatic improvements. Your team needs to identify an organization that is
undergoing a significant transformation and provide an in-depth analysis using the
business transformation framework learned in the course.
Consulting Skills for Managers
Taught by an ex-McKinsey consultant, this course requires students to work in teams on a
consulting project with a company, conducting client meetings, site visits, management
interviews and business presentations. You will learn the key skills that management
consultants use to solve business problems for clients, all of which are applicable in any
professional role.
Enhancing Professional Skills
Learn the secrets to delivering winning business presentations from professors with
expertise in consulting, marketing, finance and management. Topics include writing
effective executive summaries, making persuasive elevator pitches, logically presenting
marketing and financial data and defending in Q&A sessions.
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Our team won the Best Client Recommendation Award at the USC
Marshall Global Consulting Challenge. We did a real case for
Cisco, and its Global EVP and CFO, Frank Calderoni, was very
impressed by our innovative yet implementable solution. The
Enhancing Professional Skills course and strong support from our
professors prepared us well for the competition. It was also a truly
amazing and memorable experience to work alongside my
outstanding classmates who came from different nationalities and
top firms like McKinsey and Goldman Sachs.
Wang Ziyuan
China, Class of 2016
Pre-MBA: Director, Partnership Management, Lianlian Pay
Luxury Strategy gave us an opportunity to work on a real project
with a luxury company. This year, it was Hermès. Coming from
France myself, I really enjoyed learning more about this global
luxury leader from my home country and connecting with its
executives in Hong Kong. I always have a strong interest in the
luxury industry and even had the chance to work in it. This class
helped me gain a strong understanding of the industry, its competitive
landscape, the different marketing strategies and a clear view on
the Asian market difference and relevance. The professor was very
knowledgeable and experienced which made the course even more
interesting!
Jessica Dervyn
France, Class of 2016
Pre-MBA: Marketing and Communication Manager
Groupe Michel Dervyn

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Professor highlights:
Faculty-AcademicIt takes the best teachers to bring out the best in a student.
Our faculty boasts some of the top scholars from
prestigious global institutions. This commitment to
world-class education has made us first in Asia’s research
ranking once again*.
Prof. Milind Rao
PhD, Columbia University
Research focus: International Macroeconomics,
Hedge Fund Strategies, Design of Optimal
Investment Strategies and Portfolios
Other institutions represented:(partial list)
Berkeley, Cambridge, Chicago, Cornell, Fudan, Harvard, INSEAD,
MIT, Northwestern, Oxford, Princeton, UCLA, Yale
Prof. Stephen Nason
PhD, University of Southern California
Research focus: International Management and
Culture, International HRM, Organizational Learning
and Organizational Culture
Prof. Peter Mackay
PhD, Purdue University
Research focus: Corporate Finance, Financial Institutions
and Management, International Finance, Real Options,
Risk Management
*Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2015
Prof. Albert Ha
PhD, Stanford University
Research focus: Production and Inventory Management,
Supply Chain Competition, Contracting and Information
Sharing in Supply Chains
The quality of the faculty at HKUST was absolutely above my expectations.
Prof. Milind Rao’s Global Macroeconomics was one of my favorite courses.
Coming from a technical background, I knew nothing about this field. The
professor always used the latest events in the real world as course materials
for classroom discussions. From him, I learned how to identify the core issues
and connect different data together to deliver logical presentations, which has
helped me immensely in my new role after the MBA.
Tomo Osumi
Japan, Class of 2014
Pre-MBA: Lead Application Developer,
R&D, NTT Communications
Current: Manager, Cloud Services,
NTT Communications
I was impressed with the amount of real world experience brought by the faculty into
the classroom. For example, Prof. Larry Franklin has over 20 years of investment
experience in Asia. The cases he used came from a variety of industries, which gave
us a good taste of different investment opportunities in the region. In just one class,
we evaluated a hotel business in Indonesia and a PepsiCo distribution opportunity in
Northeastern China. For someone like me who is new to Asia, each of his classes was
an eye opening experience.
Daniel Seixas
Brazil, Class of 2016
Pre-MBA: Associate Banker,
Citi Private Bank

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Faculty-Industry
Meet top business leaders who share their true
stories and secrets of success with you, with
nothing held back. Our impressive line-up of
industry professors offers you sharp business
insights that you can apply to your everyday work.
Prof. Thian Chew
Former Executive Director,
Goldman Sachs
Prof. Mitya New
Former Managing Director,
Dow Jones & Reuters
Prof. Caroline Wang
Former Chief Marketing Officer &
Chief Information Officer, IBM
Prof. Larry Franklin
Former General Manager - Investments &
Head Legal Counsel, Hutchison Whampoa
Prof. Roger King
Former President & Chief Executive,
Sa Sa International Holdings
Prof. Chris Doran
Former Director of Strategic Planning and
Development, A.S. Watsons

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Accenture
Amazon China
ANZ
Apple
Cisco
Citi
DFS
DuPont
H&M
HSBC
Huawei Technologies
And more…
Johnson & Johnson
Li & Fung
LinkedIn
Methanex
MetLife
Microsoft
Nissan
Reckitt Benckiser
Shell China
SMS Management & Technology
L'Oréal
HKUST is ranked world no. 16 in the global employability
of our graduates, as reported by the New York Times. This
global recognition is a result of the impressive success of
our alumni. Building on the excellence of our program, our
dedicated Career and Professional Development Office is
here to help you aim higher and further.
Career and Professional Development
Plan your career
Many students do an MBA to initiate a career change. We
help you formulate your career plan and strategy using
professional assessment tools and one-on-one career
coaching sessions with industry experts throughout the
year.
Develop your expertise
Keep yourself abreast of the latest industry knowledge
and trends in your chosen field. We organize regular
executive meetings, industry talks and career forums so
that you can gain more real-world experience to develop
your future career.
Connect with recruiters
Establish industry connections by extending your network
with our alumni and recruiters at networking events,
recruitment talks, career treks and the MBA career fair.
Access job leads on our internal MBA job board, where
new posts are shared regularly.
Ace the job interview
You will craft your personal brand and the perfect profile
to convince recruiters you are the right person for the job.
To make sure you are at the top of your game, we have
designed a series of career workshops and mock interview
training sessions, such as:
- Career Marketing on LinkedIn and Social Media
- How to Ace an iBank Interview
- Breaking into the Career Field of Marketing
- Case Interview Practice for Consulting Careers
- Financial Modeling
- First 100 Days in My New Job
And more…
Here are some of the companies which we have worked with on
recruitment and industry events recently:
Daniel Riefer
Germany, Class of 2015
Pre-MBA: First Officer, Lufthansa German Airlines
Current: Consultant, McKinsey & Co.
The MBA curriculum prepared me for a role at McKinsey through
courses like Consulting Skills for Managers and Mergers and
Acquisitions. As part of the MBA program, students organized
mock case interviews and visits to companies in Hong Kong.
Similar to a consulting project, we worked in a diverse study group
solving numerous case studies based on Asian and global
business examples. Although I decided to work from a European
office, I highly appreciate the experiences I gained from an MBA in
Asia.
Phillip Kim
U.S. / Korea, Class of 2015
Pre-MBA: Project Manager, Hewlett-Packard
Current: Product Localization Manager, Apple Singapore
After the MBA, I landed a regional role in the Product Operations
Team at Apple, which covers all of the major countries in Asia. The
program played an important role in helping me land this job by
developing my Asian business knowledge and professional
network. Apple was one of the companies we met during the
Singapore Career Trek. The career office later organized a separate
recruitment event with Apple in Hong Kong, and I was able to
personally connect with a senior manager there. After demonstrat-
ing my enthusiasm and qualification for the position, I got an
interview opportunity with the senior manager immediately after
the event.
Benno Jaeggi
Switzerland, Class of 2006
Pre-MBA: Project Manager, Holcim
Current: Executive Director, Business Execution,
Global Markets, ANZ Hong Kong
I successfully switched from an industrial background to the
finance industry in Hong Kong after the MBA. During the program,
I gained not just technical knowledge in finance, but also regional
insights through courses like Investment Banking in China and
Venture Capital in Asia. Even though I already had some Asian
exposure prior to the MBA, it was the interaction with my
classmates and professors that deepened my understanding of the
Asian market and culture. This understanding and network
provided by the school have prepared me well for my ongoing
career development in the finance industry, even through difficult
times like the financial crisis.

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Recent Recruiters at HKUST MBA (partial list):
Consulting
Accenture
Bain & Company
Boston Consulting Group
Deloitte
IBM Consulting
IMS Healthcare Consulting
McKinsey
ZS Associates
Manufacturing
3M
BMW China
DuPont
Emerson
Motorola
Robert Bosch
Volkswagen
Real Estate
AECOM
Colliers International
Cushman & Wakefield
Jones Lang LaSalle
Sun Hung Kai
Tishman Speyer
Financial Services
American Express
Barclays Capital
Blackstone Group
BoA Merrill Lynch
Credit Suisse
Goldman Sachs
JP Morgan
Macquarie
Morgan Stanley
Nomura
Standard Chartered
Pharmaceutical/ Biotechnology/
Healthcare
Bayer Healthcare
DuPont
Eli Lilly
GE Healthcare
GlaxoSmithKline
Johnson & Johnson
Kimberly Clark
Methanex
Consumer Products
Apple
Burberry
H&M
Kimberly Clark
LVMH
Nike
Nestle
Siemens
Van Cleef & Arpels
Wal-Mart
Marketing/ Media/ Entertainment
CNBC India
CNNgo
Dentsu Mobius
Dow Jones
JCDecaux
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Ocean Park
Technology
Amazon
Cisco Systems
Google
Hewlett-Packard
IBM
Intel
LinkedIn
Microsoft
Petroleum/ Energy
British Petroleum
Hillgrove Resources
Saudi Aramco
Shell
Others
JW Marriott
Li & Fung
Maersk Line
MassMutual
MetLife
Peace Corps36%
Hong Kong
24%
China
20%
Other
Asia Pacific
Regions
11%
Europe
5%
North
America
4%
Other
Regions
Post-MBA Location
38%
Banking
& Finance
4%
Energy/
Chemical/Metal/
Raw materials
13%
Consulting
3%
Real
Estate
14%
Consumer
Products
10%
IT/Technology
4%
Engineering
5%
Logistics/
Supply Chain
Management
9%
Others
Post-MBA Industry
32%
Finance
19%
Consulting
15%
General Mgmt/
Leadership
Program
11%
Sales
& Marketing
9%
Business
Development
8%
Others
6%
Corporate
Strategy
Post-MBA Job Function
73% switched job functions after MBA
65% switched industries after MBA
80% work in Asia after MBA
USD86,000Mean annual base salary:
117%
World no.8 greatest salary increase*
Average salary increase
3 years after graduation:
(excluding signing bonus and other guaranteed compensation)
Employment
Highlights 2014

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Exchange Program
You are guaranteed to spend a semester at one of our 60 exchange
partner schools ranging across 19 countries. No matter where your
interests lie, you are bound to find an exchange school that fits your
needs. With our abundance of choice, over 95% of our students are
placed to their first or second exchange school of choice on average.
Columbia University
Cornell University
Duke University
Emory University
Indiana University
Michigan State University
New York University
Northwestern University
Southern Methodist University
Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
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 Pennsylvania, Wharton
University of Rochester
University of Southern California
University of Texas at Austin
University of Virginia
University of Washington
Vanderbilt University
Washington University in St Louis
North America
Asia Pacific
United States
Canada University of Toronto York University
Australia Australian Graduate School of Management
Melbourne Business School
India Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Indian School of Business
China Peking University
China Europe International Business School
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Tsinghua University
University of British Columbia
France ESSEC - Graduate School of Management
HEC School of Management
Germany HHL, Leipzig Graduate School of Management
WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management
Italy SDA Bocconi School of Management
Africa, Middle East and Latin America
Israel Tel Aviv University
Europe
Korea KAIST Graduate School of Management
Sungkyunkwan University
Singapore Nanyang Technological University
National University of Singapore
South Africa University of Cape Town
Denmark Copenhagen Business School
Brazil Coppead Graduate School of Business
Netherlands RSM Erasmus University
University of St. Gallen
London Business School
Manchester Business School
Spain
Switzerland
United Kingdom
ESADE Business School
IESE Business School
IE Business School
Japan International University of Japan
Maxime Moubarak
France, Class of 2015
Pre-MBA: VIE, Asia Application Support,
Natixis Investment Bank
Current: Product Manager,
Middle East and Africa, Microsoft
Exchanged to London Business School
The exchange options available at HKUST
are amazing. Considering our class size, the
number of seats we get in those top schools
is huge. I exchanged to LBS – my first choice
of school. I think completing an Asian-based
MBA with an exchange to a top European or
American school is a great way to develop
your global network and career opportunities.
In my case, Microsoft visited HKUST and
LBS during my MBA and exchange. I used
both opportunities to connect with the
company’s recruiting team and successfully
got into the role of Product Manager at its
Middle East and Africa headquarters after
graduation.
Doing an MBA at HKUST and then
exchanging to Columbia has been a
fantastic approach to learning about the
two leading economies of the world – China
and the U.S. Even though Asia is where I
want to be in the next 5-10 years, we need
to face an increasingly broad range of
business cultures and challenges in Asia,
and can benefit from best practices in the
U.S. I now help a German media firm
develop their business in Asia, primarily
through venture investments and acquisitions.
Since a large part of what I do is startup
evaluation, I could draw a lot from what I
learnedintheU.S.,whichisamoredeveloped
and sophisticated market.
Yuan Lee Chung
Malaysia, Class of 2015
Pre-MBA: Portfolio Control Analyst,
Capital Group
Current: Head of Corporate Development,
Hubert Burda Media (Asia)
Exchanged to Columbia Business School

17. Student Clubs
We have a range of MBA clubs run by students that serve as excellent platforms
to connect you with the business industry and put your leadership into action.
China Club
Consulting and Strategy Club
Finance Club
Marketing Club
Entrepreneur’s Club
Asia Pacific Club
Japan Club
Korea Club
Energy Alliance
Net Impact
General Management and Operations Club
Healthcare Club
Real Estate Club
Tech Club
Women Leadership Club
Hong Kong Connect
Sailing Club
Sports Club
Wine and Dine Society
Expect to live an intensive, stimulating and engaging life at HKUST. You will have the chance to meet
top industry leaders in the region and put what you learn in class into immediate practice in one of the
most memorable years of your life.
The HKUST MBA Experience
Angela Ahrendts
Former CEO, Burberry
Carlos Ghosn
CEO, Nissan
Tim Smith
Chief Executive, North Asia Region,
Maersk Line
Kenneth W. Hitchner
President, Goldman Sachs Asia
Pacific (Ex-Japan)
Y.C. Koh
President, Asia, Card Services,
American Express
Zhang Ruimin
Founder & CEO, Haier Group
And more…
Meet Business Leaders
Life is a never-ending learning journey. We regularly invite business leaders to
inspire our students with their own life stories and leadership insights through
industry sharing sessions, corporate visits and our CEO lecture series.
It has been an exhilarating year at HKUST MBA. We were always participating in
events organized by the school and the MBA community. For instance, I joined the
Singapore and Shanghai career treks, and the Japan and Philippines trips to develop
my Asian network and learn more about the local markets. We also had a lot of
opportunities to meet top business leaders during the MBA. One of the most
impressive executives was the President of Goldman Sachs in Asia-Pacific, who
gave us solid advice on career development and work-life balance.
Hugo Tapia (left in picture)
Spain, Class of 2016
I would definitely recommend HKUST MBA to anyone I know. From the moment I
stepped onto the campus, it has been an unforgettable journey that has continued to
push me out of my comfort zone and introduce me to new people and new
challenges. I have learned so much from my professors and classmates, who come
from diverse backgrounds. Working with these exceptional individuals and getting
their feedback have changed me both personally and professionally. The MBA is
without a doubt one of the most valuable investments in my life.
Pitchaya Charnpreechakul
Thailand, Class of 2016
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Campus Life
Imagine what a difference a year could make. Now imagine
spending it in a serene environment framed by green hillsides
and the sparkling waters of Clearwater Bay, with one of the
world’s most dynamic city centers just a short trip away.
Location
HKUST is located in the east of Hong Kong. Other parts of
the city are within easy reach through the city’s extensive
subway system, which is linked to the campus via a short
bus ride. Other than our main campus at Clearwater Bay,
we also have a downtown center in Central, the heart of
Hong Kong’s business district. Certain elective courses
and corporate and networking activities are organized
there to allow easy access for corporate executives.
HKUST Business Building
We are housed in a self-contained building with state-of-
the-art facilities and learning technologies. A student
lounge, classrooms, and breakout rooms are available for
MBA students’ exclusive use.
Accommodation
You can apply for our MBA dormitory, which is just a
five-minute walk away from our business building. Each
apartment contains four single rooms, a kitchen and
separated toilet and bathroom shared by four students. The
dormitory is just above the best restaurant and bar on our
campus, so you can easily unwind with your classmates.
Partners and Families
Need to bring someone with you to Hong Kong during the
MBA? Rest assured that they will come to love their new life
here. There are plenty of high-quality, family-friendly residen-
tial areas near HKUST that offer everything your loved-ones
need. You can also bring them to the social events at school
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Admissions requirements
We are looking for highly dynamic and talented individuals who can go beyond
their limits in the pursuit of success. To apply for our program, you will need:
- Strong Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience
- Satisfactory GMAT score
*If English was not the language of instruction at your undergraduate or postgraduate degree, you
also need to provide a satisfactory TOEFL or IELTS result
How to apply
Ready for the HKUST MBA experience?
Submit your application online and
start shaping your future today.
Financial aid
Scholarships and financial aid are available for different groups of candidates.
Please visit our website for more details: mba.ust.hk/ft/scholarships
Estimated expenses for a 12-month period of study:
Application Deadline
Phase 1 Nov 11, 2015 Jan 8, 2016 Feb 5, 2016
Jan 13, 2016 Mar 11, 2016 Apr 8, 2016Phase 2
Mar 16, 2016 May 13, 2016 Jun 10, 2016Phase 3
Interview Notification Admissions Results
mba.ust.hk/ft/apply
$ 545,000
$ 66,000
$ 10,000
$ 84,000
$ 30,000
$ 15,000
$ 750,000
$ 69,900
$ 8,500
$ 1,300
$ 10,800
$ 3,800
$ 1,900
$ 96,200
HKD USD (equivalent)
Total MBA program fee (intake 2016)
Accommodation on campus*
Books and supplies
Living expenses
Miscellaneous
Optional field trips
Total
*Subject to change by the University

21. (852) 2358-7539mba@ust.hk mba.ust.hk