Admission Detail of Full Time MBA at School of Business and Management (HKUST)
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.