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LEAD IN ASIA FOR THE WORLD

FULL-TIME MBA PROGRAM

Global Top15 MBA


Financial Times 2010 -15

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The HKUST MBA Distinction


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Our Class

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Asia Focus

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CONTENTS

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Hong Kong Asias World City


Our Curriculum

Action Learning
Our Faculty

Career and Professional Development

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Exchange Program

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The HKUST MBA Experience


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Admissions

The HKUST MBA Distinction

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The leading business school in Asia

Unparalleled global experience

Asia and China expertise

HKUST has been consistently ranked among the worlds top 15


and Asias 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.

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*.

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

High return on investment

Your career, your focus

As one of the worlds 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.

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*.

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.

*Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2015

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MBA
in the World
Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2015

No.
HKUST
Business School

No.

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.

No.

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.

...one of the most respected


business schools in Asia...
Financial Times

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MBA
in
Asia
for 5 times in 6 years
Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2010-15
Kellogg-HKUST

EMBA
in
the
World
for 6 times in 8 years
Financial Times Global EMBA Rankings 2007-14

...has quickly attained elite


status in Asia...
The Wall Street Journal

One of the worlds best


qualified faculties...
The Economist

12%

Consulting

Our Class
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

Compact, for greater impact

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.

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.

4%

Accounting

22%

Asia Pacific

Finance

Latest class profile


Class Size: 113

12%

General
Mangagement

Australia, Bangladesh, China,


Hong Kong, India, Indonesia,
Japan, Malaysia, Nepal,
Philippines, Singapore,
South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand

Avg. years of working experience: 5 (3-8*)

10%

GMAT range: 580-710*

IT /
Engineering

Non-local nationality: 93%

8%

No. of nationalities: 28

Logistics /
Supply Chain /
Operations

*Typical range

13%

Sales /
Marketing
Others

North America
Canada, United States

Avg. age: 28 (25-33*)

19%

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Nationalities
represented

Europe
France, Germany, Italy,
Netherlands, Portugal,
Russia, Switzerland, Turkey,
United Kingdom

Others
Brazil, Israel, South Africa

Fabian Schneider
Germany, Class of 2016
Pre-MBA: Consultant,
The Boston Consulting Group

Studying at the heart of the worlds 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.

Italy

Singapore

United States

Japan

India

Korea

Flavio De Laurentis

Sharon Leung

Ben Tiede

Isaku Matsumoto

Anjori Singh

Jung Seok Oh

Pre-MBA: Business Analyst, McKinsey & Co.

Pre-MBA: Assistant Manager, PwC

Pre-MBA: Strategic Sourcing & Market


Intelligence Consultant, Cisco Systems

Pre-MBA: Vice President, Tokyo Stock Exchange

Pre-MBA: Business Analyst, Infosys U.S.

Pre-MBA: Equity Analyst, HMC Investment Securities

Meet Our Students


from the Class of
2016

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Canada

Russia

China

Australia

Malaysia

South Africa

Christopher Cheung

Kseniia Lobanova

Jerry Zhu

Tim Edmunds

Sarah Ho

Edward James

Pre-MBA: Team Lead, IBM Canada

Pre-MBA: Finance Manager, Tele2

Pre-MBA: Business Associate, ZS Associates

Pre-MBA: Performance Improvement Manager,


Heathrow Airports

Pre-MBA: Product Manager, Hovid Berhad

Pre-MBA: Senior Associate, ENSafrica

Asian knowledge

Asia Focus
No one can dispute Asias 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.

We offer a selection of Asia- and China-focused courses,


such as Southeast Asias 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.

India Study Tour

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

Singapore Career Trek

Sometimes, its 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.

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Korea Study Tour

Hong Kong - Asias 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


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 worlds
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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Adam Antal
Hungary, Class of 2016
Pre-MBA: Senior Associate,
Risk Management Analytics & Index, MSCI Inc.

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 worlds
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.

Our Curriculum
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 (Jun Aug)

12-month

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1 required course
8 electives

Fall (Sep Dec)


4 electives at
HKUST or an
exchange school

Fall Winter (Sep Jan)


12 required courses

Summer (Aug)

Summer (Jun Aug)

Immersion program
Experiential learning program

Internship Option

Spring (Feb May)


2 required courses
7 electives

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.

Global learning experience

Spring (Feb May)

program option

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.

1 required course
3 electives

Fall Winter (Sep Jan)


12 required courses

Summer (Aug)

Immersion program
Experiential learning program

16-month
program option

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.

Wang Ziyuan
China, Class of 2016
Pre-MBA: Director, Partnership Management, Lianlian Pay

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.

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.

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.

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.)

Jessica Dervyn

Enhancing Professional Skills

Luxury Strategy

France, Class of 2016


Pre-MBA: Marketing and Communication Manager
Groupe Michel Dervyn

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.

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.

Consulting Skills for Managers

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.

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Luxury Strategy gave us an opportunity to work on a real project


with a luxury company. This year, it was Herms. 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!

Faculty-Academic
It 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 Asias research
ranking once again*.

The quality of the faculty at HKUST was absolutely above my expectations.


Prof. Milind Raos 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

Professor highlights:

Japan, Class of 2014


Pre-MBA: Lead Application Developer,
R&D, NTT Communications
Current: Manager, Cloud Services,
NTT Communications

Prof. Milind Rao

PhD, Columbia University


Research focus: International Macroeconomics,
Hedge Fund Strategies, Design of Optimal
Investment Strategies and Portfolios

Prof. Peter Mackay

Prof. Albert Ha

PhD, University of Southern California

PhD, Purdue University

PhD, Stanford University

Research focus: International Management and


Culture, International HRM, Organizational Learning
and Organizational Culture

Research focus: Corporate Finance, Financial Institutions


and Management, International Finance, Real Options,
Risk Management

Research focus: Production and Inventory Management,


Supply Chain Competition, Contracting and Information
Sharing in Supply Chains

Prof. Stephen Nason

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

Other institutions represented: (partial list)


Berkeley, Cambridge, Chicago, Cornell, Fudan, Harvard, INSEAD,
MIT, Northwestern, Oxford, Princeton, UCLA, Yale

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*Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2015

Brazil, Class of 2016


Pre-MBA: Associate Banker,
Citi Private Bank

Professor highlights:

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.

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Prof. Mitya New

Prof. Thian Chew

Prof. Caroline Wang

Former Managing Director,


Dow Jones & Reuters

Former Executive Director,


Goldman Sachs

Former Chief Marketing Officer &


Chief Information Officer, IBM

Prof. Larry Franklin

Prof. Roger King

Prof. Chris Doran

Former General Manager - Investments &


Head Legal Counsel, Hutchison Whampoa

Former President & Chief Executive,


Sa Sa International Holdings

Former Director of Strategic Planning and


Development, A.S. Watsons

Career and Professional Development


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.

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.

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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:
Accenture

Johnson & Johnson

Amazon China

Li & Fung

ANZ

LinkedIn

Apple

Methanex

Cisco

MetLife

Citi

Microsoft

DFS

Nissan

DuPont

Reckitt Benckiser

H&M

Shell China

HSBC

SMS Management & Technology

Huawei Technologies

L'Oral

And more

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 demonstrating 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.

Employment
Highlights 2014

Recent Recruiters at HKUST MBA (partial list) :

73% switched job functions after MBA


65% switched industries after MBA
80% work in Asia after MBA

Post-MBA Location

5%
11%

Consulting

Technology

Real Estate

Others

3M

Accenture

Amazon

AECOM

JW Marriott

BMW China

Bain & Company

Cisco Systems

Colliers International

Li & Fung

DuPont

Boston Consulting Group

Google

Cushman & Wakefield

Maersk Line

Emerson

Deloitte

Hewlett-Packard

Jones Lang LaSalle

MassMutual

Motorola

IBM Consulting

IBM

Sun Hung Kai

MetLife

Robert Bosch

IMS Healthcare Consulting

Intel

Tishman Speyer

Peace Corps

Volkswagen

McKinsey

LinkedIn

ZS Associates

Microsoft

Petroleum/ Energy

Marketing/ Media/ Entertainment

Consumer Products

Financial Services

British Petroleum

CNBC India

Apple

American Express

Pharmaceutical/ Biotechnology/
Healthcare

Hillgrove Resources

CNNgo

Burberry

Barclays Capital

Bayer Healthcare

Saudi Aramco

Dentsu Mobius

H&M

Blackstone Group

DuPont

Shell

Dow Jones

Kimberly Clark

BoA Merrill Lynch

Eli Lilly

JCDecaux

LVMH

Credit Suisse

GE Healthcare

Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation

Nike

Goldman Sachs

GlaxoSmithKline

Ocean Park

Nestle

JP Morgan

Johnson & Johnson

Siemens

Macquarie

Kimberly Clark

Van Cleef & Arpels

Morgan Stanley

Methanex

Wal-Mart

Nomura

20%

Other
Asia Pacific
Regions

24%
China

117%

Post-MBA Industry

9%
4%

Others

Post-MBA Job Function

5%

Logistics/
Supply Chain
Management

Engineering

8%

Others

38%

10%

Banking
& Finance

IT/Technology

4%

14%

Consumer
Products

3%

Real
Estate

*Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2015

36%

Hong Kong

(excluding signing bonus and other guaranteed compensation)

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Other
North Regions
America

Europe

Mean annual base salary: USD86,000


Average salary increase
3 years after graduation:
World no.8 greatest salary increase*

4%

Manufacturing

Energy/
Chemical/Metal/
Raw materials

13%

Consulting

6%

Corporate
Strategy

9%

Business
Development

32%
Finance

11%

Sales
& Marketing

15%

General Mgmt/
Leadership
Program

Standard Chartered

19%

Consulting

North America
United States

Canada

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

University of British Columbia

University of Toronto

York University

Asia Pacific

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.

Australia
China

India

Australian Graduate School of Management


Melbourne Business School
Peking University
China Europe International Business School
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Tsinghua University

Japan

International University of Japan

Korea

KAIST Graduate School of Management


Sungkyunkwan University

Singapore

Nanyang Technological University


National University of Singapore

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad


Indian School of Business

Africa, Middle East and Latin America


Israel

Tel Aviv University

Brazil

Coppead Graduate School of Business

South Africa

University of Cape Town

Europe
Denmark

Copenhagen Business School

Netherlands

RSM Erasmus University

France

ESSEC - Graduate School of Management


HEC School of Management

Spain

Germany

HHL, Leipzig Graduate School of Management


WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management

ESADE Business School


IESE Business School
IE Business School

Switzerland

University of St. Gallen

SDA Bocconi School of Management

United Kingdom

London Business School


Manchester Business School

Italy
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Maxime Moubarak
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

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
learned in the U.S., which is a more developed
and sophisticated market.

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
companys recruiting team and successfully
got into the role of Product Manager at its
Middle East and Africa headquarters after
graduation.

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.
Angela Ahrendts
Former CEO, Burberry
Carlos Ghosn
CEO, Nissan

The HKUST MBA Experience


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.

Tim Smith
Chief Executive, North Asia Region,
Maersk Line

Y.C. Koh
President, Asia, Card Services,
American Express
Zhang Ruimin
Founder & CEO, Haier Group
And more

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

General Management and Operations Club

Consulting and Strategy Club

Healthcare Club

Finance Club

Real Estate Club

Marketing Club

Tech Club

Entrepreneurs Club

Women Leadership Club

Asia Pacific Club

Hong Kong Connect

Japan Club

Sailing Club

Korea Club

Sports Club

Energy Alliance

Wine and Dine Society

Net Impact

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Kenneth W. Hitchner
President, Goldman Sachs Asia
Pacific (Ex-Japan)

Hugo Tapia (left in picture)


Spain, Class of 2016

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.

Pitchaya Charnpreechakul
Thailand, 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.

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
worlds most dynamic city centers just a short trip away.

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Location

HKUST Business Building

Accommodation

Partners and Families

HKUST is located in the east of Hong Kong. Other parts of


the city are within easy reach through the citys 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 Kongs business district. Certain elective courses
and corporate and networking activities are organized
there to allow easy access for corporate executives.

We are housed in a self-contained building with state-ofthe-art facilities and learning technologies. A student
lounge, classrooms, and breakout rooms are available for
MBA students exclusive use.

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.

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 residential areas near HKUST that offer everything your loved-ones
need. You can also bring them to the social events at school
so they will not feel left out.

How to apply
Admissions requirements

Ready for the HKUST MBA experience?


Submit your application online and
start shaping your future today.

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 Bachelors degree
- Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience
- Satisfactory GMAT score

mba.ust.hk/ft/apply

*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

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

Phase 2
Phase 3

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Interview Notification

Jan 13, 2016


Mar 16, 2016

Jan 8, 2016
Mar 11, 2016
May 13, 2016

Total MBA program fee (intake 2016)


Accommodation on campus*
Books and supplies
Living expenses
Miscellaneous
Optional field trips
Total

Admissions Results
Feb 5, 2016
Apr 8, 2016
Jun 10, 2016

*Subject to change by the University

HKD
$ 545,000
$ 66,000
$ 10,000
$ 84,000
$ 30,000
$ 15,000
$ 750,000

USD (equivalent)
$ 69,900
$ 8,500
$ 1,300
$ 10,800
$ 3,800
$ 1,900
$ 96,200

mba@ust.hk

mba.ust.hk

(852) 2358-7539

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