MBA Online

(1) Standard course term

The standard course term is three years, but the shortest period to complete the course is one year.
(2) Credits

Twenty or more credits need to be taken.
(3) Degree

Students who have completed the course are awarded a doctorate in bisiness administration or systems management.
(4) Time of completion

The course can be completed at the end of any month. Therefore, each student can make a research plan based on his or her business and personal life, and complete the course whenever they have achieved a research outcome.

Below is an introduction to the admissions requirements for applying to APU Graduate Schools. For detailed admissions requirements, please refer to the following pages:
Requirements for the Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies
Requirements for the Graduate School of Management

When reviewing applications, the university’s Admissions Committee considers past academic performance, work and life experience, intellectual ability and other non-quantifiable qualities, such as motivation, self-confidence, leadership, and the ability to cooperate with others.
Any kind of professional or extracurricular leadership experience, especially if international in nature, is highly regarded.

As a guide, to be eligible to apply for our Master’s degrees you should have
good English language skills
completed an undergraduate bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution

MBA applicants are recommended but not required to have
3 years of relevant full-time working experience
a GMAT test score of over 500

PhD applicants are ALSO required to have
completed a Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution
undergo pre-screening

Master Program

Starting from the 2007 academic year, prospective candidates who have successfully passed the preliminary examination by the Japanese Embassy/Consulate are required to obtain a letter of acceptance from their potential supervisors (please see more details here)

The Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, offers a 2-year master program, leading to the degree MA in Economics. Teaching and supervision are conducted in Japanese. Only a limited number of courses are taught in English.

Within the master program, there are two subprograms as follows:
(1) Economics subprogram (in Japanese, “Hakase course”)
(2) Business/ Management subprogram (in Japanese, “Business Kagaku course”)

The main difference between these subprograms is that students who have successfully completed the Economics subprogram receive an automatic admission to the PhD program. Students who have successfully completed the Business subprogram and wish to be admitted to the PhD program must pass the entrance exams. Please note also that students who have successfully completed the Business subprogram receive the degree MA in Economics, not MBA.

If you wish the application package (in Japanese) to be sent to you, please write a letter to the following address and enclose the amount of International Reply Coupons required to send a 300 grams package by air mail and a self-addressed envelope (size 240 x 332 mm, containing your name and full address).

The amount of International Reply Coupons (IRCs) you should enclose varies according to where you are based.

If you live in
Asia ….: 6 (six) IRCs
Oceania …..: 8 (eight) IRCs
Africa ……: 10 (ten) IRCs

ICS , Graduate School of International Corporate Strateg

The Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy (ICS) offers students the opportunity to earn an MBA degree in International Business Strategy at Hitotsubashi University. In order to meet the requirements of an MBA degree, students must take a minimum of 66 credits during the First Year. This requirement applies to students in both the One-Year Program and the Two-Year Program at Hitotsubashi ICS.

Course work in the MBA program consists of two-credit or four-credit courses. Individual classes are 120 minutes in duration. Therefore, typically, a two-credit course is a four-month-long course that meets once a week for 2.0 hours per week, or a two-month-long course that meets twice a week for 4.0 hours per week. A four-credit course is typically a four-month-long course that meets twice a week for 4.0 hours per week. Classes are scheduled in three or four time slots: once in the morning (9:45 am start) during Term 1, and twice in the morning (8:30 am start) during Term 2 (Winter), Term 3 (Spring), and Term 4 (Summer), and twice in the afternoon during all the terms.

Students in the Two-Year Program have the option of custom-building their second year curriculum, which is basically comprised of activities that apply what they have learned in the First Year to the real world. They consult with faculty members in choosing from a wide array of options, such as participating in a company internship program, spending a semester overseas in a student exchange program, developing a business plan for starting up a new venture, conducting an individual research project, or searching for post-MBA job opportunities.

For detailed information on admission procedures to the MBA Program at Hitotsubashi ICS, including all submission deadlines, please download the Application Package by clicking the link below (PDF format):

Admissions

- Requirements
Full-time Programme: HKU MBA in partnerships with London Business School and Columbia Business School/ HKU MBA in China business concentration:

1. Recognised undergraduate degree
2. Satisfactory GMAT score
3. Minimum TOEFL 550 (paper based)/ 213 (computer based)/ 80 (Internet based) or IELTS band 6.0, with no subtest lower than 5.5
4. Around three years of full-time work experience (as at July 2009)

Part-time Programme:

1. Recognised undergraduate degree
2. Satisfactory GMAT score
3. Minimum TOEFL 550 (paper based)/ 213 (computer based)/ 80 (Internet based) or IELTS band 6.0, with no subtest lower than 5.5
4. Around three years of full-time work experience (as at September 2009)

Introduction
The part-time MBA at HKU is designed to help you comprehend, come to grips with, manage and capitalise on the region’s dynamic and fast-evolving business environment. As the Asian economy continues to grow, it is vital that business leaders from the region are exposed to cutting-edge business education which is tailor-made for achieving success in the dynamic Asian arena.

The HKU MBA adopts an experiential-learning approach, with a strong focus on China and Asia. You will learn how to apply business principles and models to real-world business problems in China and the region. All the courses are taught using context-rich business scenarios and cases based on actual experiences at well-known Asian and global companies.

Five essential themes critical to the success of multinational and regional firms in Asia today are featured in our courses:

1. China and the Global Economy
2. Entrepreneurship and Innovation
3. Finance
4. Services and Marketing Management
5. Technology and Operations Management.

These five themes identify the various challenges faced by firms in Asia as they build their sustainable corporate advantage. We believe that by acquiring up-to-date knowledge, analytical tools and management skills related to these themes, MBA students would be well prepared for their careers as senior executives in Asia.

Weekday and Weekend Modes

HKU MBA is now offered both in weekday and weekend modes. Students may choose the most suitable study mode depending upon their work commitments. Upon approval, a certain degree of flexibility between weekday and weekend mode courses may be allowed. Weekday or weekend mode applies to core courses only, while electives are offered from a common pool which consists of weekday and weekend mode courses.

Weekday Mode

Students study at the heart of the city in our Town Centre located in Admiralty. Classes meet twice a week on weekday evenings. Evening classes will be held from 6:30pm to 9:45pm.

Weekend Mode

Classes will be held on Saturdays at our Town Centre located in Admiralty, HKU main campus in Pokfulam or our new centre located at Cyberport. As classes will be conducted only once a week on Saturday, students will be expected to dedicate the entire day from 10am to 7pm.

The University of Hong Kong
Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the courses for the MBA (Shanghai) program, candidates
shall hold a degree of this University or another qualification of equivalent standard from this University or from another university or comparable institution accepted for this purpose;
shall have attained a satisfactory level of performance in the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), GRK or equivalent; and
shall be a manager who can provide evidence of successful business experience of at least three years.

An applicant who is seeking admission on the basis of a qualification from a university of comparable institution outside Hong Kong of which the language of teaching and/or examination is not English is required to obtain:
a score of 550 or above in the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of 213 in the computer-base TOEFL or a score of 80 in the internet-based TOEFL. The HKU code number for TOEFL is 9671; or
a minimum overall band of 6 with no subtest lower than 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
Grade C or above in the Overseas General Certificate of Education (GCE); or
Grade C or above in the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE); or
Grade C or above in the Cambridge Test or Proficiency in English Language.
Tuition Fees

The total programme fee for the 2008 intake is RMB110,000. The tuition fee will be paid by two instalments for part-time study in Shanghai.

The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Business Administration (Law) [BBA(Law)] {in conjunction with LLB}

Offered in collaboration with the Department of Law, BBA(Law)/LLB is a five-year*, double-degree programme designed for students who are interested in the dynamic worlds of business administration and the legal profession. The programme provides an extensive education, which gives students a great deal of flexibility in their career choices.

After completing the first three years of study successfully, students will receive the BBA(Law) degree. The remaining two optional years of study enables them to obtain the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, which is the basic requirement needed to pursue a career in law. Graduates who have obtained the LLB degree can be eligible for admission to courses leading to the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) provided that they have fulfilled relevant admission requirements.

*Subject to the University approval, BBA(Law)/LLB will become a five-year programme from 2004-05 onwards. The fourth and fifth years of this double-degree programme will operate on a self-financing basis, and the fees are therefore slightly higher than the usual undergraduate fees. Those requiring financial assistance can apply for non-means tested loans, repayable at an interest rate to be determined by the Government. There are no additional requirements for admission to the fourth year other than having satisfactorily completed the BBA(Law).

Prior Educational Background

Applicants for admission to PhD programs must possess a good first degree from a recognized university or an approved institution. An applicant’s undergraduate background is not a precondition for admission. We encourage students outside business majors, such as science, engineering, arts and other areas to apply.

The Application Date

Admission to PhD programs is for the beginning of the fall semester. The Admissions Committee begins review applications from January. Applicants are urged to submit all application materials (including copies of GMAT and TOEFL scores) by early February. Applications submitted after this date will be considered only if spaces are available. As not every department will consider admission to the PhD programs for each year, applicants should check with individual departments before they apply. Applicants will be notified of the decisions no later than May.

The GMAT or the GRE

An applicant must demonstrate his/her capability for graduate studies by obtaining a satisfactory score in the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), or other equivalent means. The test score is not the primary deciding factor for admission to doctoral studies. However, applicants with a GMAT score below 600 must have a strong academic record and/or extensive experience in their chosen field to demonstrate their potential. Registration forms for the test may be obtained by writing to:

Graduate Management Admission Council
1600 Tysons Blvd., Ste. 1400
McLean, VA 22102
USA

Tel: (703) 749-0131 Fax: (703) 749-0169 E-mail: webmaster1@gmac.com URL : http://www.gmat.org

TOEFL

For applicants who attended educational institutions where the language of instruction was not English and whose first language is not English, a satisfactory score in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required.

Study Costs
1. Application Fees
Online application HK$150
Paper form application HK$300/US$40

2. Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are payable in two equal installments at the beginning of each semester. For local and non-local research postgraduate students:
Full-time HK$42,100 p.a.

3. Some Other Fees

Student Visa/Entry Permit Handling Fees (for non-local applicants applying for a student visa/entry permit through HKUST Admissions, Registration and Records Office. This is inclusive of the visa/entry permit application fee and the cost for forwarding the visa/ permit label.) HK$400
Caution Money HK$300
Students’ Union Fee - Initial entry fee HK$100

- annual subscription HK$100
Graduation Fee HK$300

A.Introductory Quantitative Requirements

Unless they have clearly demonstrated sufficient knowledge, entering PhD students are required to take the following two mathematics-oriented courses in the first semester of study.

ECON 510 Mathematics for Business and Economics; and
ISMT 581 Introduction to Probability

The credits earned from ECON 510 and ISMT 581 are not counted toward the graduation requirements.

B.General Management Requirements

Except for students on the PhD program in Economics, students who do not have an MBA or equivalent are required to take at least three of the following MBA-level courses. Students with a BBA degree could seek course exemptions from the PhD Director if they have demonstrated successful attainment on similar courses.

ACCT 510 Financial Accounting Foundations
FINA 512 Corporate Finance or
FINA 521 Investment Analysis
ISMT 561 Operations Management
MARK 512 Marketing Strategy and Policy
MGTO 523 Management of Organizations