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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Quick Stats

  • Average GMAT
    679
  • Program Cost
    $69,900
    $ $ $ $ $
  • Program Enrollment
    109
  • Job Offers
    97%
  • Average Salary
    $81,670
  • Top Industry
    Financial Services
Contact Information
MBA Office, Rm5601, Annex(Lift 29/30)
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clearwater Bay, Kowloon
Hong Kong, -, China
Website
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Established in 1991, HKUST carries a vision to be a leading university with strong local commitment and significant international impact. Located in Hong Kong, the international center right at the doorstep of the world’s new economic powerhouse, China, HKUST Business School is characterized by a genuine blend of East meeting West. It was the first in Asia to be awarded dual accreditation by AACSB in the U.S. and EQUIS in Europe. Over 120 full-time faculty from over 15 countries are all PhD qualified. Adjunct faculty who held leading positions in multinational firms provide substantial industrial insights.

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About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Admissions: Can I get in?

Post-Grad Work Experience
  • Average 69months
  • Median 60months
  • Middle 80% 16 to 108
Admissions Selectivity
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 48% Average Across All Schools
679 Average GMAT Score
  • Applied
  • Accepted
Average Score
83% 666
85% 679
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Total Applications
  • Applied
  • Accepted
  • Accepted Apps Enrolled
100% 0
0% 0.0
0% 0.0
Female
0%
International
0%
Re-Applicants
0%
0%
Top Undergrad Majors
  • All Applicants
  • Information Systems/Computer Science
  • Other Business
  • Engineering
  • Accepted
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Engineering
Top 5 Feeder Colleges for Accepted
  • Fudan University
  • Tsinghua University
  • University of British Columbia
  • Nanyang Technological University
  • New York University
Importance of Application Elements
Top 5 Feeder Companies
  • HSBC
  • KPMG
  • Credit Suisse AG
  • Barclays
  • McKinsey
GMAT Scores
  • All Applicants
  • Accepted
770 to 800
0% 0.18
0% 0
740 to 769
9% 8.58
12% 12
710 to 739
24% 23.64
26% 26
680 to 709
21% 20.67
21% 21
650 to 679
16% 16.46
16% 16
620 to 649
13% 12.96
11% 11
590 to 619
8% 7.53
9% 9
560 to 589
4% 3.5
3% 3
530 to 559
4% 3.5
2% 2
500 to 529
1% 0.53
0% 0
Under 500
2% 2.45
0% 0
English Language Requirements
English Proficiency Required: Yes
Minimum English Proficiency Score: No
Accepted Tests
  • IELTS
  • TOEFL Internet Based Test
  • TOEFL Paper-based Test

Careers: Will I find a job?

Financial Services 45%
Top Industry
  • Consulting 14%
  • Consumer Products 12%
  • Technology 10%
Standard Chartered Bank 21%
Top Employer
  • Li & Fung 14%
  • IMS Consulting 10%
  • Merryl Lynch 7%
Job offers within 3 months after graduation
95% The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 82% Average Across All Schools
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Job Offers Received and Accepted
  • This School
  • All Schools
By Graduation
85% 84.9
60% 59.90775862068965
85% Receive Offers
85% 84.7
56% 55.94857923497267
85% Accept Offers
After graduation, but within 3 months
11% 10.5
22% 22.276036585365855
11% Receive Offers
12% 11.6
25% 25.176799999999997
12% Accept Offers
More than 3 Months after graduation
1% 1.2
5% 5.4188983050847455
1% Receive Offers
1% 1.2
6% 6.143524590163933
1% Accept Offers
75% Graduates seeking full-time employment
15% Graduates not seeking employment
Top Employers / Number Hired
  • Standard Chartered Bank 6
  • Li & Fung 4
  • IMS Consulting 3
  • Merryl Lynch 2
  • Walmart China 2
Salaries and Percentages of Job Accepting Graduates
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
Consulting
26% 25.5
Data not provided
Finance/Accounting
49% 49
Data not provided
General Management
10% 9.8
Data not provided
Human Resources
2% 2.0
Data not provided
Marketing/Sales
6% 5.9
Data not provided
Operations/Logistics
8% 7.8
Data not provided
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
Consulting
14% 13.7
Data not provided
Consumer Products
12% 11.8
Data not provided
Financial Services
45% 45.1
Data not provided
Manufacturing
6% 5.9
Data not provided
Media/Entertainment
2% 1.9
Data not provided
Petroleum/Energy
2% 2.0
Data not provided
Pharma/Biotech/Health Care
2% 2.0
Data not provided
Real Estate
6% 5.9
Data not provided
Technology
10% 9.8
Data not provided
Other
2% 1.9
Data not provided
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
More than one year, up to three years
10% 9.8
Data not provided
More than five years
47% 47.06
Data not provided
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
Asia
86% 86.27
Data not provided
Central America & the Caribbean
2% 1.96
Data not provided
European Free Trade Zone
6% 5.88
Data not provided
North America
6% 5.88
Data not provided
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
Salaries for Most Recent Graduates
Salaries for Most Recent Graduates
Average Signing Bonus for Most Recent Graduates
Other Income for Most Recent Graduates
Top Companies with Interns / Hired
  • Standard Chartered Bank 7
  • Frontier Securities 6
  • Barclays Capital 3
  • M.A.D. Investment Solutions 3
  • IMS Consulting 3
Internship Services
  • Companies that recruit interns on campus 28
  • Companies that posted internships on school message board 79
  • Average intern length in weeks 9.9
  • Percentage of internships that are paid 98
Annual Job Searching Trips by the School
  • Singapore

Tuition: Can I afford it?

Resident
$ $ $ $ $
Total Opportunity Cost
  • Program Cost $69,900
  • Budget $91,600
Non-Resident
$ $ $ $ $
Total Opportunity Cost
  • Program Cost $69,900
  • Budget $91,600
0 Full Tuition Scholarships
50% of Students Receive Aid
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Financial Aid
  • Apply for Aid
  • Receive Aid
Students applying for financial aid
0%
50% 50
Scholarships
$ $ $ $ $
Total aid distributed for the upcoming year
Basic scholarships awarded
  • A Combination Of Need And Merit
  • Some Other Criteria
Loans
  • Loan guarantee policy No
  • Max loan guarantee per year
  • Average post-graduation debt

What Recent Grads Say See All 6 Comments >

HKUST Business School MBA Program is really a unique program. It offers huge diversity and large number of electives. At HKUST, one can complete the program in 16 months and the cost is much less. Faculty is superb and the quality of education is excellent. These are some of the reasons why I decided to go to HKUST Business School for MBA program.

Academics: What will I learn?

Students in Core Classes
50 The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 42 Average Across All Schools
Top 3 Teaching Methods
Case study
30% 30
Team project
30% 30
Lectures
30% 30
Top Areas of Study
  • Consulting
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Management
  • Marketing
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Concentrations and Specializations
  • Consulting
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Management
  • Marketing
  • General Management in China
  • Strategy
Master Degree Programs
  • Electronic Commerce/Information Systems
  • International Management/Business
  • Management
Joint Degree Programs
Requirements for Graduation
  • Students are required to be fluent in more than one language by graduation
  • Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
  • Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average
Program Logistics
  • Program length (in months) 16
  • Distance learning Yes
Technology Improvements
  • Every new MBA student in HKUST is given an iPad as a learning tool with most of the course materials available for download to promote a green learning environment. An iPad portal built with the following functions to facilitate students’ access to various information: student directory, event calendar, MBA news, useful links, courses, videos and photos A dedicated online platform, “MBA Channel”, for videos hosting is also developed for students’ easy access.

Students: Who are my classmates?

98% International Students
35% Female Students
Ethnicity of Students
Student Citizenship
Asia
54% 54
Europe Free Trade Zone
19% 19
North America
19% 19
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Activities
Active Professional Clubs
  • Consulting
  • Corporate Social Responsibility/NetImpact
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Information Technology
  • Investment Banking
  • Marketing
  • Media & Entertainment
  • VC/ Private Equity
Active Networking Clubs
  • International Club
  • Other
  • Volunteer
  • Wine

Alumni: How strong is my network?

3,377 Living MBA Alumni 12 Countries where alumni clubs exist
27 Active alumni clubs
No Individual alumni gift in excess of $10 Million in the last 12 months

Employer data includes graduates and current students.