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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

Economics

The Department of Economics emphasizes both teaching and research, and sees them as mutually reinforcing. Faculty members are encouraged to engage in important research that leads to publication in leading international journals. Faculty members are also encouraged to apply rigorous methodologies to local economic issues that are of high academic value.

The Department’s research effort is focused on four specific areas in addition to the common core of microeconomics and macroeconomics. They are (1) econometrics; (2) economic growth and development; (3) industrial organization and theory of the firm; (4) international economics; and (5) China’s Economy.

Faculty members in the Department are highly regarded and their accomplishments are formally recognized in several studies of productivity in economics research. In a study of East Asian universities published in Economic Inquiry (October 1999), HKUST was ranked number one in East Asia. In a study commissioned by the European Economic Association (2001), HKUST was ranked first in Asia and 37th in the world. In a study of publications in econometrics published in Econometric Theory (2003), HKUST was ranked 17th in the world for its publications in three core econometrics journals and 26th in all theoretical econometrics publications.

The Center for Economic Development was established in 1995 with support from the Department. Its goals are to support research on the process of economic development, with emphasis on economic development in Greater China and the Asia-Pacific region. Some of the department’s members are active in the School’s multidisciplinary Center for Experimental Business Research.

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

IEMBA

Requirement

Regular attendance of courses is required. Methods of assessment for each course, including examinations, individual assignments, class participation and group projects, vary according to the needs of individual courses. Faculty generally assigns High Pass (HP), Pass (P), Low Pass (LP) or Unsatisfactory (U) as grades to students.

Participants are required to complete 30 credits including 12 core courses (24 credits) and 4 pre-selected electives (6 credits). Upon successful completion of the program, participants are awarded an Executive Master of Business Administration degree by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

Program Fees

luding room bookings for all weekends at HKUST, the live-in weeks at HKUST and the Kellogg School, as well as all meals.

We take care of your every need.

The program fees for 2009-2010 is HK$805,000 (US$103,600). Expenses for faculty teaching, books, accommodations and meals for all weekends at HKUST and the two live-in sessions are included. Additional expenses for participants include transportation to HKUST and air travel to Kellogg for the live-in session.

Please note that all payments are non-refundable.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE: HK$ or US$
On acceptance of the admission offer 50,000 6,430
Before 1 December 2008 352,500 45,370
Before 1 August 2009 402,500 51,800
Total 805,000 103,600

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

An application packet is included with this brochure. In order to apply for entry into the EMBA program, the following documents should be submitted:
The completed application form;

Two letters of recommendation;

A letter of sponsorship from the appropriate officer in the applicant’s organization which describes the organization’s understanding of its commitment to financial support and time requirements (a sample letter is enclosed);

(i) Original copy of official transcripts with grades from all
universities attended, and/or
(ii) Original copy of official proof for professional qualifications;

Application fee of HK$1,500 or US$200 (a check payable to “HKUST”); and

Results of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) for applicants who were educated at institutions where the primary language of instruction was not English and whose native language is not English;

One business card.

An interview on the campus of HKUST is required for admission to the program.

Early application is advisable, since enrollment is limited and qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come first served basis.
APPLICATION TIME TABLE
Application Period Jun 1 - Sept 30, 2009
Interview Arranged after all materials are received
Class Commencement January 2010

Beijing Campus
3F, Tower E3, Oriental Plaza, 1 East Chang An Avenue
Beijing 100738, China

Shanghai Campus
Building No. 2, 2419 Hong Qiao Road
Shanghai 200335, China

Guangzhou Campus
Xinhe Plaza 8F, No. 1, Hua Xia Road, Zhujiang, Tianhe District
Guangzhou 510623, China

Chengdu Office
Unit 704B, Shangri-La Centre Office Building, No.9 Binjiang Dong Road
Chengdu, 610021, China

Disciplined teaching, professional service, enlightened conversations and creative exercises are the core benefits of the Cheung Kong EMBA. Our world-class faculty combines Western management theories with Chinese applications in the classroom. Students are encouraged to develop their individual potential while bonding with each other through teamwork.

Innovative Course Scheduling and Design
The program lasts 20 months, with classes meeting once a month on a four day weekend, thus minimizing intrusion into a regular work schedule.
The curriculum is designed on the basis of modules to facilitate simultaneous learning. Students are required to spend extensive time at school in order to become familiar with learning tools and each other.
Classes held on different campuses are independent from each other, but a portion of all courses are held at the Beijing Campus for networking purposes.
A broad range of electives are offered to complement the core curriculum.

Collaborative Teaching and Learning Environment
The main working language is Chinese, with simultaneous translation and printed bilingual materials provided for those taught by non-Chinese speaking faculty members.
Teaching methods include lectures, cases, computer simulations, group discussion, and seminars, with a strong emphasis on communication between students as well as between students and faculty.
At the conclusion of each class, the students will be asked to evaluate the faculty member’s performance to ensure the quality of teaching.
While the majority of the courses offered at the Beijing campus will be local, 2 to 3 weeks are set aside for field trips which include studying the local economy, visiting well-known local companies, and engaging in discussions with local business and government leaders. The purpose of these field trips is to provide solutions for the problems faced by the local economy and its businesses.
In addition to the course offerings, numerous industry-specific organizations and geography-specific alumni associations provide additional opportunities for exchanges and networking.

A Program with Global Vision
The 15-day International Residency Program (optional and non-credit granting) offered in collaboration with other top business schools includes classroom learning and visits to some of the world’s best known companies.
“Learning with the Masters”, and “The Cheung Kong EMBA Forum” provide additional platforms for students to develop their individual learning potential, leadership skills, entrepreneurial spirit and humanistic values.