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About HKUST Business School
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Message from the Academic Director
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Program
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Faculty
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Students & Alumni
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Careers & Enrichment
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Campus Life
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Admissions
About HKUST Business School
Financial Times EMBA Rankings 2007, 2009-2013, 2016
WORLD’s NO. 1
Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Program
Established in 1991, the School of Business and
We are recognized as “Asia’s youngest but most
Management at the Hong Kong University of Science
respected business school” (Financial Times). Our
and Technology (HKUST Business School) is young,
programs are highly regarded for their cutting edge
dynamic and very well respected for the quality of its
design and delivery, and are consistently ranked among
programs and the impact of its research.
the very best in the world by international media.
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Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2010-2014, 2016
ASIA’s NO. 1
HKUST MBA Program
University of Texas at Dallas Research Rankings 2005-2017
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The full-time MSc(IM) program commences in September every year. Student can complete all course requirements
Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits (15 courses) of coursework in order to graduate, including
in three semesters (16 months) for a total of 38 credits and declare two concentrations: Asset Management, FinTech,
12 credits of core courses (6 courses), 8 credits of required courses (4 courses) and 10 credits of elective courses (5
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Careers & Enrichment
Campus Life
The HKUST MSc(IM) program helps prepare students
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developing our students to their full potential, preparing
quiet rooms, workshops and a darkroom, karaoke and
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music rooms, and a performance stage.
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Water Bay, the HKUST campus provides students with
the Tseung Kwan-O Public Hospital. Just ten minutes
a relaxing environment in which to study and grow.
from the main campus by bus is Sai Kung, famous for its
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Student amenities such as banks, medical clinics, a
and network with industry practitioners outside of
supermarket, a bookstore, postal services, hair salon,
Hong Kong.
souvenir shop, and choices of Asian and Western
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Hang Hau, home to an impressive range of restaurants,
Spread over 60 hectares in a beautiful setting in Clear
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Public transport is conveniently available, with the city
parks with a wealth of hiking, mountain biking and camping possibilities.
Lee Shau Kee Campus The Lee Shau Kee Campus— including the Lee Shau Kee Business Building and the Institute for Advanced Study, is built in 2013. Located atop the HKUST’s main campus, the Lee Shau Kee Campus occupies an area of >LÕÌ£ä
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Admissions Admission Requirements
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Application Deadlines and Procedures
Application Materials
Applicants of the program should satisfy all the following requirements:
The total program fee for the 2018-19 intake is
We invite applications for the MScIM(Full-time)
• Completed online application form, including a
HK$359,000. The program fee covers tuition of up to
#IQQFƂTUVFGITGG Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree with satisfactory academic performance from a recognized university or approved institution.
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program from September 2017 onwards for the 2018-
personal statement
38 credits of courses, textbooks and course materials
2019 intake. Admissions operate on a rolling basis. We
• CV/resume with photo
for some of the core courses and required courses, and
recommend that non-local applicants apply as early
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was awarded by an institution where the medium of
On-campus accommodation at HKUST is not available
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GMAT/ GRE Applicants are highly recommended to have a satisfactory GMAT/GRE score.
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Your application should include the following materials:
personal preparations and arrival in Hong Kong.
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Application Deadline
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Scholarship
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1 February 2018
with excellent academic performance as well as wellrounded backgrounds.
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• Two academic referees • Application fee
Consideration of the phase 3 applications will depend
Student’s eligibility for the scholarship will be assessed
on the availability of places. Only applications with
on a case by case basis after online application is
complete set of application materials will be considered.
submitted and interview is conducted.
any relevant work or business experience will add weight to the application under consideration. The key selection criteria will be assessed through written and/or online application documents and through a personal assessment interview.
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