MBA Online

Service Marketing (EKM 3110)

This course examines the differences between the marketing concept for services and tangible goods. It explains the relevant three main models for the service marketing activities; service triangle, service marketing mix and gaps model from the service quality. With special reference to these models, students are expected to analytically investigate challenges faced by service firms and hence to be able to develop services marketing strategies and tactics for gaining competitive advantage. The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of decision-making processes performed by marketing managers in service firms. Students are expected to acquire basic knowledge to assist decision making related to: managing consumers’ expectations and perceptions; efforts of building consumer relationship and service recovery; efforts of collaborating strategies with design and service standards; efforts of developing service performance, service promises, and minimizing service gaps.

Public Sector Accounting (EKA 3502)

This course provides an introduction and framework of reference to comprehend and apply the concept of management accounting, financial management, budgetary, funds, and expenditure control systems in public: sector organizations. Among the topics covered are characteristics and definition of public sector accounting; planning, programming, and budgeting system; zero-base budgeting; financial accounting theory; public sector accounting performance measurement; and capital accounting. This course aims to develop students ability to analyze current issues and to identify and apply appropriate solutions.

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

We invite applications from October onwards for our annual intake which starts in the following August. The typical full-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
3. Academic transcripts
4. GMAT score report
5. TOEFL score report (if applicable)
6. HK$500 application fee

We accept xerox or fax copies of (2) to (5) 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 mailed to the MBA Program Office. The fee is non-refundable.

Admissions Timetable
Admissions operate on phase basis with upcoming application deadlines as follows:Phase Application Deadline Interview by Admission Results by
1 Dec 15, 2007 Jan 31, 2008 Feb 29, 2008
2 Mar 15, 2008 Apr 30, 2008 May 31, 2008

We suggest international applicants apply in first deadline in order to allow sufficient time for Hong Kong student visa applications. Consideration on late applications will depend on availability of places.

Interview
We conduct personal interviews with short-listed applicants residing in Hong Kong and in Asia where possible. Otherwise a phone interview will be arranged. 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 form together with a non-refundable deposit of HKD50,000 before the stated deadline.

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.

1. Online Application

2. Application Documents

2. Application Documents

1) Application Form for Foreigners to Study at SJTU (required for both degree applicants and exchange applicants)

2) Official highest degree or diploma certificate (required for both degree applicants and exchange applicants)

3) Official university transcript (for degree applicants only) or MBA transcript from home university (for exchange applicants only)

4) Resumes (required for both degree applicants and exchange applicants)

5) Two reference letters from your previous professors or managers (required for both degree applicants and exchange applicants)

6) Financial Statement (for degree applicants only)

7) Documents of English or Chinese proficiency (for degree applicants only)

Proof of remittance of application fee(for degree applicants only)

3. Application Fee
For degree applicants:
Application fee US$110(or ￥800RMB), please remit to:
Beneficiary Name: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Beneficiary Bank: Bank of China, Shanghai Branch, GRANDGATEWAY SUB

For exchange applicants:

Application is free for exchange students.
Application fee have been changed for 2008 applicants.