HONG KONG UNI:Hong Kong University of Science & Technology

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Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, Hong Kong

Established in 1991, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s School of Business and Management (HKUST Business School) is widely recognized as one of the youngest but most respected business schools in Asia. Its faculty is known as one of the most qualified in the world. Its capabilities in research are at the forefront in the Asia-Pacific and are also well regarded internationally. HKUST Business School was the first school in Asia to be awarded dual accreditation by the US-based Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).

Welcome to the HKUST Business School MBA Career Services website, a new online recruitment tool linking corporate recruiters with the HKUST MBA students and graduates for local, regional or international job opportunities.
This site details the many ways in which potential employers, MBA students and alumni can interface.
Whether you are a recruiter, student or alum, please browse the relevant sections and let our MBA Career Services team help fulfill your recruitment objectives.

Why HKUST Business School?
The School of Business and Management (HKUST Business School) has risen to international prominence in a remarkably short period of time since its inception in 1991, attaining consistent recognition for its research achievements and high quality teaching.
Our multinational faculty members – all PhDs – have developed our young and dynamic School into a powerhouse of global learning. Delivering cutting-edge research and innovative teaching, HKUST Business School represents the international standard in intellectual capital.

At HKUST, our MBA Career Services Office assists in your next career move through a range of services and resources. Our strong relationship with major business corporations also helps connect you to the right choice.

Self-assessment
The first step in managing your career is to determine your career objectives. We employ self-assessment tools and individual career counseling to help you identify your goals.

Skills Development
Workshops and individual sessions to hone your job searching skills, along with coaching on effective interview preparation and mock interviews by industry players.

Resources
Our exclusive MBA career library is well-stocked with reference materials and company directories. Company presentations and alumni sharing sessions give you an insider view on a range of businesses.

Opportunities
Attendance at off-campus networking events and alumni activities helps expand your personal network. The summer internship provides a valuable opportunity to explore a new field.

Services to Recruiters
We actively help recruiters to access our MBA graduates, e.g. via resume books and online job postings. We also offer customized services to recruiters in hiring our MBA participants.

Your full-time MBA is a major financial commitment so planning ahead is essential.

Program Fee
The program fee for the Full-time MBA program intake 2008 is HKD320,000 (subject to final approval by the University). Program fee for both 12-month and 16-month program is the same since they both require 52 credits.

The program fee covers tuition, MBA Residential Program, textbooks for required cores, course materials, and some enrichment activities.

Upon offer acceptance, students are required to pay a deposit of HKD50,000 (USD 6,500). The rest of the program fee will be paid in two installments.
Estimate Expenses
The table below gives an estimate of how much you expect to spend when taking the HKUST MBA program over 12 months:
HKD USD (eqv)
MBA Tuition Fee (for 2008/09) $320,000 $41,000
Accommodation on Campus $ 36,000 $ 4,600
Books and Supplies $ 10,000 $ 1,300
Living Expenses $ 40,000 $ 5,100
Miscellaneous $ 24,000 $ 3,000
$430,000 $55,000
Students who opt for the one-semester exchange program will continue to pay HKUST tuition fees for the credits transferred from exchange schools. Travel and living expenses vary according to the location of exchange schools and are not included in the above estimate.

If you are not a Hong Kong resident, you will also need to apply for a student visa, which means you must show you have sufficient financial resources to cover expenditure during your studies.