MBA Online

ICS , Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy

[Term 1] Professional Development Workshops (R. Davies) (2008/Term 1&2 (Fall&Winter))

A number of Professional Development Workshops will be offered to students on a non-credit basis in Term 1. Some of the workshops are compulsory for everyone; others are required only for students making use of the Career Placement Office (these sessions are optional for others). All of the workshops in this course are designed to enable students to master skills that are important in their career and academic development at ICS.
Course Structure

A primary focus of this course is on the requirements of the Career Placement Office, which is responsible for compiling a Resume Book in which all students who wish to do internships and/or receive assistance in obtaining employment after graduation are listed. These sessions will provide step-by-step instructions for completing a required ICS-format resume, as well as a complementary cover letter. All of the resumes and cover letters will be proofed in detail by the instructor. Students will also attend workshops on public speaking and presentation skills, preparing PowerPoint slides for speeches and classroom presentations, “Dressing for Success,” participating in job interviews, conducting library research, and writing research papers at ICS.
Teaching Method

The workshops in this course are short, intensive, and content-rich. They are designed to provide students with all the basics they need to achieve their professional and academic goals.

We invite applications from October onwards for our annual intake which starts in the following August. The capacity for a typical Shenzhen part-time MBA intake is 60.

Making an Application
Application can be completed through our online application form. Simply register as a user and you could take as much time as you need to complete the application before the deadline.

Your application should include:1.
Completed online application form, including essay
2. Two reference forms or equivalent reference letters: one from your supervisor, the other from a professor of your UG university
3. Diploma Certificate
4. Degree Certificate
5. Academic transcripts
6. GMAT score report
7. TOEFL/IETLS score report (if applicable)
8. HK$500 application fee

We accept xerox or fax copies of (3) to (7) at the application stage.

Application Fee
The application fee is HK$500 (US$ 64) and can be paid by:1. Credit card as indicated on the online application form; or
2. Cash deposit to HKUST Hang Seng Bank account number 024 262 324999 014; or
3. Bank draft made payable to “The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology”

The original pay-in slip in (2) and bank draft in (3) should be couriered to the HKUST MBA Program Shenzhen Office. The fee is non-refundable. (Please visit the page “Contact us” for the mailing address of our Shenzhen Office)

Admissions Timetable
Admissions for 2009 intake operates on the following timeline:Phase Application Deadline Interview by Admission Results by
1 Dec 15, 2008 Jan, 2009 Jun, 2009
2 Mar 15, 2009 Apr, 2009 Jun, 2009

Consideration on late applications will depend on availability of places.

Interview
We conduct personal interviews with short-listed applicants. Motivation, interpersonal and communication skills, career plans and maturity will be assessed during the interview.

Admissions Decision
Evaluation is based on the information provided in the application and interview performance. Admission decisions are not formula-driven but depend on an applicant’s overall profile. Successful applicants will receive an admissions offer within one month of the interview.

Accepting an Offer
Successful candidates are required to return a signed acceptance together with a non-refundable deposit of HKD 20,000 before the stated deadline.

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Application Requirements

Applicants for admission to the Executive MBA program must:a. Possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or an approved institution, or possess recognized professional qualifications equivalent to a degree;
b. Have at least 10 years of significant full-time work experience after obtaining their bachelor’s degree or professional qualifications; and
c. Have company sponsorship and support.

For applicants who were educated at institutions where the primary language of instruction was not English and whose native language is not English, a satisfactory score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required.

In addition to an academic background, the candidates should be able to demonstrate that:a. Their organization sponsor considers they are outstanding and have potential within the organization;
b. They are holding, or will soon hold, positions of executive responsibility that make the program of value in furthering their career; and
c. They have both the time and the motivation to make the commitment to attend classes and prepare assignments.

Each Executive MBA participant is required to have his or her own portable personal computer. Participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with word processing, email and spreadsheet analysis on PCs prior to the beginning of coursework. They must also maintain personal email accounts to facilitate communication with the Executive MBA program office, the faculty and other Executive MBA participants.
The target size for each Executive MBA class is 50-60 students.

University of Guam

Professional MBA Program
Program Admission

The University of Guam Professional MBA is a competitive program that requires applicants have the following minimum qualifications to be eligible to apply to the program:
Minimum two years of full-time management work experience;
Earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

The Professional MBA Admissions Committee bases its decisions on the completed applications which include:
Written essay of a business program for case development
Work history and leadership potential
Letters of recommendation from two or more professional supervisors or associates
Results of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), a minimum score of 500 preferred
Minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 for business major or overall cumulative
Official transcripts of all undergraduate work
Met Graduate Admissions Standards of this Bulletin, including passing the Graduate English Proficiency Examination (call the Office of Graduate Studies at (671) 735-2170 or 735-2173 for information on examination schedule and venue)
The Admissions Committee of at least three full-time graduate faculty will select the best-qualified candidates who demonstrate a strong intellectual capacity for business and maturity of management experience. The Admissions Committee gives significant attention to the length of time spent in a management role, progression in job responsibilities, and total work experience including the creation of new business ventures.

Admissions

Enrollment for each program is limited to ensure an optimal faculty-to-participant ratio; registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications must be received 2 weeks prior to program commencement by fax, email, or mail. Once accepted, applications will be processed within one working day and each applicant will be notified by a letter of confirmation. Please address all applications and inquiries to our customer service team in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou respectively.

Payment Requirement and Cancellation Policies

Tuition fee covers program materials and services, stationery, translation and interpretation, tea breaks, lunches, and a welcome banquet. Tuition must be paid in full amount in US dollars or equivalent RMB as indicated 10 days prior to program commencement. In case of cancellation, applicants must notify us 10 days in advance in order to receive a full refund. Otherwise, refund percentage is listed below:
Cancellation 9 – 5 days prior to program commencement: 80% refund
Cancellation within 5 days prior to program commencement: 60% refund
Cancellation after program commencement: non-refundable

Please note: course content may be subject to chance; please contact the admissions office for more detailed information.

Being one of China’s 30 experimental universities for EMBA education approved by the State Council Office of the Academic Degree Committee and the Ministry of Education, the EMBA Program of the School of Management is geared to the needs of high-level managers and executives in enterprises and government bodies with good education background and rich management experience. The EMBA Program aims to train the entrepreneurs and high-level professional managers with outstanding international strategic perspectives and overall decision-making and leadership ability.

Since the first class opened up in the second half of 2002, many entrepreneurs and top managers at home and abroad joined in the program. The participation of many private entrepreneurs features the program, constituting a valuable network of elites. The EMBA program is developing steadily and commits itself to building a platform for entrepreneurs and top managers for study, communication and interaction so as to train high-level management personnel with strategic perspectives that can meet the requirements and challenges of global competition.

Education in the EMBA program of the School of Management includes orientation, course learning, supervisor selecting, overseas study tour, and dissertation writing, etc. There are key courses and elective courses in the EMBA program. The supervisor is selected by a two-way system. And dissertations should be defended after anonymous review and evaluation. The key courses in the EMBA program include Corporate Strategy, Managerial Economics, Advanced Financial Management, Operations and Supply Chain Logistics Management, Organizational Behavior within Cross-cultural Context, Strategic Marketing, etc.

Objective of EMBA Program: To train leaders in economic construction and development
Guidelines of EMBA Program: To inculcate intensive operational knowledge