PART-TIME MBA PROGRAM

PART-TIME MBA PROGRAM

No other place offers a global experience with exposure to both Asia and China business. 02 HKUST MBA DISTINCTION 08 CLASS PROFILE 12 PROGRAM 16 FACULTY 20 CAREER 22 EXCHANGE 24 NETWORK 26 CAMPUS 28 ADMISSIONS 1

The best in Asia The HKUST MBA is ranked as the #1 MBA in Asia and one of the top 10 programs in the world*. An MBA stays with you for life choose a degree that will be recognized no matter where you are. Learn from business practitioners Imagine learning from the former president of Wal- Mart China, the former president and Chief Executive of Sa Sa International Holdings and Head Legal Counsel at Hutchison. At HKUST MBA, these senior executives are part of our faculty, imparting their rich knowledge and experience to our students in our classrooms. Learning beyond the classroom Apart from conceptual frameworks, understanding of real world business, and mastery of soft skills are also essential to be an effective leader. We offer courses such as India Study Tour, a 6-day trip of company visits, and an MBA leadership development program. Exchange Opportunity We offer you exchange opportunity to one of our 58 exchange partner schools from 18 countries where you can broaden your international horizon. Your career, your focus Tailor your studies to your career interests. You can focus on any of our five career tracks: General Management in China, Consulting and Strategy, Finance, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. Elite group of fellow students The reputation of our program has attracted a remarkable group of local and expatriate students. With a teamwork-focused curriculum, you can learn from the experiences of these capable and self-driven executives, who will become your lifelong friends and valuable business network. 2 * Ranked by the Financial Times 2010-2013 3

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After completing a few years of work experience, I found that my expertise, skills, and professional knowledge were job-specific in nature, and thus somewhat limited in scope. I decided that I needed to expand my business exposure to achieve personal advancement. Throughout the program, I have had numerous opportunities to evaluate business from different angles. It helps me develop a more holistic perspective to understand the business world. Benny Ng Class of 2013 Senior Manager - Customer Engagement Li & Fung Ltd When I first considered doing an MBA, I knew that I wanted to learn both hard and soft skills that are essential for my career. Constantly studying with a group of very smart individuals at HKUST has helped me improve my critical reasoning skills. I have begun to think outside the box, and am more curious and attracted by the possibility of challenges. The program has indeed enabled me to acquire a set of skills and the mindset necessary to excel in business. JB Deal Class of 2012 Director of Operations Asia, MCS Industries Inc 6 7

The Class Take advantage of real-world experience meeting and interacting with classmates from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. Get to know one another on a deeper level in a closely-knit community. Each class is about 50 students, so you benefit from high quality discussion among faculty and students within the classroom. 92 13 47% 32 Nationalities Represented ASIA PACIFIC Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Europe Netherlands, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom North America Canada, United States 08 (28-36*) Average age (4-12*) Average years of work experience 550-700 * 45% 57% 43% Arts 9% Computer Science/IT 6% Engineering 19% Science 15% Social Science & Humanities 4% Others 3% Universities of first degree Students are from 49 universities in 13 countries. HKUST HKU CUHK Marshall Univ Nangyang Tech. Univ Peking Univ Queen s Univ Simon Fraser Univ Tsinghua Univ Univ of Bristol Uviv of California, San Diego Univ of Auckland Univ of Durham Univ of Chicago Univ of London Univ of Michigan Univ of Queensland Univ of South Australia Univ of Toronto Univ of Wisconsin Wake Forest Univ AND MORE 8 9

Meet Students From Intake 2013 Tracey Lee Hong Kong Business Development Associate, Christie s Int l Real Estate Youngrae Cho Korea Senior Manager, Product Development & Marketing Mirae Asset Global Investment Rohit Talwar India Software Developer, Citadel LLC Brian Chan Hong Kong Sales Director, JCDecaux Cityscape Jonathan Thompson United Kingdom Director, Ernst & Young Debbie Poon Hong Kong Assistant Manager, Retail, Airport Authority HK Pablo Trujillo Quiles Spain Director, ORBEA Hannah Chan Hong Kong Associate Director, Daiwa Capital Markets HK PROFESSIONAL FIELD Bussiness Development (12%) Accounting/ Finance (14%) Consulting/ Business Analysis (9%) Others (14%) Sales/ Marketing/ Customer Services (26%) Operations/ Project Mgmt/ Logistic/ R&D (20%) IT/Engineering (5%) Companies represented* Irina Medukha Russia Senior Key Account Manager, Clotex Labels Accenture Airport Authority Hong Kong Apple Bank of America Merrill Lynch Bloomberg Cathy Pacific Airways Citibank Chow Tai Fook Jewellery CitadeLLC CLP Power Coach Colgate-Palmolive Daiwa Capital Markets DBS Deutsche Bank DHL Global Forwarding Ernst & Young Estee Lauder Fedex Express GDC Technology HK International Theme Parks Hospital Authority HSBC Hutchison Telecommunications ISBS JCDecaux Cityscape L Oreal LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics Microsoft New World China Morgan Stanley PCCW Prada Asia Pacific Sanofi-aventis SAP HK Standard Chartered The World Bank Group Wharf China Estates and more *Partial list 10 11

The Program The HKUST MBA Program is designed to build you a strong foundation for management success. At the heart of the curriculum are the required business essential courses. Electives are available along five career tracks, giving you greater flexibility to tailor your studies to meet your career goals. SUMMER (Aug) FALL (Sep - Dec) WINTER (Jan) SPRING (Feb - May) SUMMER (Jun - Aug) Class hours and venue Delivery and assessment Year ONE Year TWO Preparing to Lead (Residential program) MBA accelerator** 4 required courses 4 electives 1 required course 1 required course 4 required courses 4 electives 2 required courses 2 required courses The part-time program operates Saturday classes at HKUST s Clear Water Bay campus. A typical class day starts at 9am and ends at around 6pm. Electives are occasionally offered on weekday evenings in our downtown center in Central in addition to weekends on campus. The faculty will determine the delivery and assessment methods of the courses to achieve optimum learning results. Classes will include lectures, seminars, case analysis, simulations as well as projects and presentations handled both individually and in groups. Assessment may depend on class participation, assignments, group projects, presentations and exams. ** MBA Accelerator is only required for students without a business degree. English is the medium of instruction for all courses in the program. 12 13

MBA curriculum Part-time students are expected to earn 45 credits over two years to complete the program, which comprises 14 required courses (29 credits) and 8 career-track electives (16 credits). The required courses will equip you with a strong foundation of management knowledge across different fields of business while the electives will allow you to specialize in areas of your interest. Course substitution You can apply for substitution for some required courses if you have taken equivalent courses elsewhere. Relevant supporting documents such as course syllabuses and transcripts are required to show satisfactory performance of the previously taken courses. If the request is approved, you will need to take other electives as replacement. MBA Accelerator Students without a business degree are required to take this pre-course in August. It includes a total of 8 sessions and will hone your basic accounting concepts, and quantitative and spreadsheet skills. Residential program The first required course, Preparing to Lead, is a five-day residential program and attendance is mandatory. It includes case study training and experiential learning program which aim at fostering teamwork and facilitating the formation of study groups. MBA 14 Sales Management Brand Management 15

Learn from our research faculty, who are experts both in their specialized fields and in imparting their knowledge to students. PhD 16 17

Acquire the skills required to make a positive impact on an organization as a business leader. 18 19

CAREER Equip yourself with the necessary skills and personal resources to advance in your career. Our MBA Career Development Office offers part-time students a range of services, including career counseling, professional workshops, networking opportunities and career resources. Career resources Enjoy privileged access to high-end job sites such as Global Workplace, MBA-Exchange.com and our own MBA job board to target job opportunities limited to MBA students. Our MBA career intranet for students and online career portals like Vault.com, Workmaze and CareerLeader allow you to keep up-to-date with current market insights and recruitment approaches. The career library is also wellstocked with company directories, business periodicals and reference materials for our students exclusive use. Networking Expand your personal and professional connections through the numerous networking opportunities our program provides. We host social events with different companies and professionals throughout the year in a format that encourages interaction and relationship development. Career planning Receive honest and candid feedback from one of our dedicated career counselors who will serve as your coach and cheerleader throughout your MBA studies. Our self-assessment tools will complement this career coaching, helping you to identify your strengths and weaknesses so that you can formulate an ideal career strategy. Skills development Learn the latest best practices in the job market, as well as what to avoid, by taking part in our career workshops. The training you receive, which ranges from CV writing and interview skills to business etiquette and networking tactics, will teach you how to best present your strengths and experiences to ensure that you stand out from the crowd. Workshop topics: Cover Letters & Other Career Correspondence Interview Skill- Powerful Story Telling Online Identity & LinkedIn Profiles I-banking Preparation Hidden Job Market Personal Branding & Social Media and more HKUST provides comprehensive knowledge and skills training, with broad coverage of the major business areas. Such a program is particularly useful in my case as I work in a huge organization with more than 60,000 employees. I regularly come across scenarios and issues which are covered in the MBA, such as organizational behavior, costing and budgeting, technology management, change management, and strategic development. Without such knowledge and skills, I would not have been able to handle well the formidable tasks presented in my management responsibilities now. Abraham Wai Class of 2013 Pre-MBA: Medical Officer, Prince of Wales Hospital Current: Associate Consultant, Hospital Authority 20 21

ExchanGe Program Understanding how the world works is essential for today s managers. One of the best ways to broaden your international outlook is to immerse yourself in another culture. HKUST enjoys an extensive network of top business school partners, permitting you to customize your exchange program studies to meet your own goals and interests. Exchange usually takes place in the second year of study. During your exchange, you will continue to pay HKUST tuition fee and will gain credit for the courses you take at one of our exchange partners. Dorris Leung Class of 2013 Senior manager, Li and Fung Trading I would never have had the chance to participate in an exchange program if I had not decided to do an MBA at HKUST. My experience at IESE in Spain has widened much my perspective. I listened to different points of view, and have become more open to discover alternatives and possibilities. I have also learned to stay positive and create business opportunities. With a fresh mind, I begin to ask more questions which help me understand better business objectives and priorities. My work life has certainly become more interesting. 22 23

HKUST Business School We may not be one of the world s oldest educational institutions, but our strong reputation is already attracting highly talented individuals from across the globe. Here you will meet many people, some of whom may play pivotal roles in your future. AT HKUST, YOU CAN EXPECT TO: Benefit from the business experience of students from our full-time and part-time MBA programs in Hong Kong and Shenzhen. 21,000+ 50+ The Alumni Our Professional Affiliations We have alumni across all industries, many holding key roles at their companies. You will meet them in numerous events and occasions throughout the MBA. HKUST also provides you numerous opportunities to meet and be inspired by other top industry leaders operating in the region. You might even end up working with them in the future. Arthur Yuen Class of 1998 Deputy Chief Executive Hong Kong Monetary Authority 24 Canny Kwok Class of 2001 Managing Director, Travel Retail Asia Pacific Bulgari Asia Pacific Ltd Kanie Siu Class of 2002 Director of Fundraising and Communications, Oxfam Hong Kong Jenny Pong Class of 2003 Group Director, Human Resources Jardine One Solution Benno Jaeggi Class of 2006 Director, Business Execution, Global Markets, ANZ Banking Group Ltd Carlos Ghosn CEO, Nissan Nicholas Smith Chairman, The link Management Y.C Koh President, Asia American Express International Alan Rosling Founder, Kiran Energy Michael Borch Head of Industrials, Investment Banking, Asia Pacific, Citibank and more 25

Campus Life Imagine what a difference two years could make. Now imagine spending it in a serene environment framed by green hillsides and the sparkling waters of Clearwater Bay, with one of the world s most dynamic city centers just a short trip away. Location Transporting between HKUST and the city center is fast and straightforward. Minibuses connect the campus with MTR stations that take you to most parts of Hong Kong, and buses and taxis are also available. New Business Building Our business school is housed in a brand new selfcontained building with state-of-the-art facilities and learning technologies. A student lounge, career library, classrooms and breakout rooms are available for MBA students exclusive use. Learning Enjoy fabulous sea views as you study in our five-story library overlooking Clearwater Bay. Visit our self-access center with a great variety of multimedia resources for personal study. Wireless Internet access is also available across the campus to facilitate study and work. Business Central Time out Amenities Our downtown learning center is in the Hong Kong Club Building, just next to the Central MTR station in the heart of Hong Kong s business district. Some electives are available on weekday evenings in this location to allow students convenient after-work access. In addition to classrooms, the downtown learning center also boasts a cozy lounge affording a great view of Victoria Harbor, a meeting room for group discussions and a mini-bar with complimentary tea and coffee, ideal for networking events or just for hanging out with classmates after work. HKUST boasts a number of sports facilities (many situated to afford spectacular sea views), including two swimming pools, eight tennis courts, a 400-meter athletic track, an all-weather Astroturf soccer pitch, and facilities for basketball, squash, beach volleyball and many other recreational activities. Find everything you need close by, including banks, a bookshop, medical and dental clinics, and a supermarket, all conveniently located on campus. You can also find a multitude of Asian and Western catering outlets just steps away. 26 27

READY FOR THE HKUST MBA EXPERIENCE? Submit your application online and make a difference to your future today. www.mba.ust.hk/pt/apply Admissions timetable There is one MBA intake commencing in August each year. Admissions operate on a phase basis. Phase 1 Jan 3, 2014 Feb 28, 2014 Mar 28, 2014 Phase 2 Mar 3, 2014 May 2, 2014 May 30, 2014 * Phase 3 will be announced in Mar 2014. Limited seats may be available for strong candidates only. Admissions requirements We are looking for highly dynamic and talented individuals who can go beyond their limits in the pursuit of success. To join the HKUST MBA program, you should meet the following requirements: Strong bachelor degree Satisfactory GMAT score Minimum three years of full-time work experience after your first degree; and Good TOEFL/ IELTS result if English was not the language of instruction at the undergraduate level Program fee The total program fee for the part-time MBA program was HK$324,000 for intake 2013. For Intake 2014, it will be announced in March/ April 2014. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information. Financial aid If you are a Hong Kong resident, you may be eligible for study loans through the Government Student Financial Assistance Agency. Our program is also listed under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) scheme, which provides reimbursement up to HK$10,000 for those who fulfill the criteria. More details are available at www.sfaa.gov.hk HOW TO APPLY Online application forms are available on the HKUST MBA program website. Your application should include: Completed online application form, including essays Three online work references Academic transcripts GMAT official score report TOEFL/IELTS official score report (if applicable) Employment and salary proof Application fee of HK$1,000 Apply Now: www.mba.ust.hk/pt/apply 28 29