HKUST MBA Program – Application

HKUST MBA Program – Application Instructions

I. Admissions Procedures

1. Admissions Timetable

The HKUST MBA program intake 2010 will start in August 2010.

Below is the admissions timetable:

International students requiring student visa to study in Hong Kong are strongly recommended to apply for the first round to allow sufficient time for visa application once they are admitted.

2. Application Materials

A completed application should include ALL of the following items:

1. A complete online application form; and

2. Three online reference forms; and

3. Application fee of HK$1000 (~US$129); and

4. Supporting documents:

- transcript of undergraduate and/or postgraduate studies; and

- official GMAT report and/or TOEFL/IELTS report (if applicable); and

- documentary proof of professional qualifications (if applicable)

Supporting Documents

Please note scanned or faxed copies (except online reference forms) of the supporting documents will be sufficient at the application stage. You are not required to provide the originals or certified true copies until you are attending a face-to-face interview or as required by the MBA Office, whichever happens earlier.

We only accept supporting documents in English. Any certificates/documents that are not in English should be accompanied with an officially certified translation.

When the applicants are required to provide certified true copies of the originals, the copies must be officially certified by the issuing authorities with their imprint and signature.

Document Submission

Supporting documents should reach the MBA Office by the application deadline.

There are 3 ways for submissions:

1. Document Upload (strongly recommended)

One convenient way to submit your supporting documents is by uploading softcopies. The Document Upload function is available after your application fee is settled. Once activated, you can upload your documents anytime while you are completing the application form. Application management and document submissions will be made easy.

2. Fax to (852) 2705 9596

3. Postal mail to the HKUST MBA Program Office

Please write your full name and reference number on all documents. For (3), please allow sufficient delivery time and ensure that the documents will reach our office by the application deadline.

If you have chosen the Shenzhen Part-time MBA program as your first choice, you can either upload your documents online or send them to our Shenzhen MBA Program Office.

3. Application Fee

The application fee is HK$1000 (~US$129) and can be paid by:

i. Online credit card payment through the online application platform;

ii. Cash deposit to Hang Seng Bank: 024 262 324999 014 (account name: HKUST);

iii. Bank draft made payable to "The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology"

The original pay-in slip in (ii) and bank draft in (iii) should be mailed to the MBA Program Office. The fee is non-refundable.

4. Short-listing and Interview

Short-listing

Short-listed applicants will be notified for an interview within 8 weeks after the application deadline. Interview

Part-time Program (Hong Kong/Shenzhen): face-to-face interview will be arranged for short-listed candidates.

Full-time Program: face-to-face interview for short-listed applicants resided in Hong Kong or nearby; otherwise a video interview via internet will be arranged. Applicants will need to prepare a web camera and microphone for the video interview.

While attending the face-to-face interview, applicants should produce the originals or certified true copies of undergraduate and/or postgraduate transcripts, and/or those of other supporting documents.

5. Admissions Offer

An admissions decision will usually be sent to candidates within 12 weeks after the application deadline via postal mail.

Upon receiving the admissions offer, candidates will be required to indicate acceptance by returning a signed acceptance form and placing a deposit. Newly admitted candidates are expected to work with the MBA office closely to prepare for their admissions and MBA studies.

At HKUST we will start the MBA program in August with a 5-day Residential Program, including a 3-day intensive course of Preparing to Lead and a 2-day Experiential Learning Program. Attendance at the Residential Program is mandatory.

II. Completing the Online Application

Below are some instructions you may find helpful when completing the online application:

1. Personal Particulars

Name

Please put the Surname, First name, and/or Middle name fields as shown in your identification documents (e.g. HKID or passport). For the Preferred Name, please put the name you prefer to be called for communication purposes.

Right of abode

For holders of HKID card, the right of abode in Hong Kong is indicated by the letter “A” shown under the date of birth.

Years of full-time employment

Years of full-time employment refer to the period of full-time work experience between candidates obtained their first degree (or equivalent professional qualifications) to Aug 1, 2010.

2. Test Information

GMAT

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is always REQUIRED for application. You are advised to have your GMAT score ready when you submit the application.

Otherwise, please schedule your GMAT as early as possible and put your scheduled test date on the application. In any case, you should submit your GMAT score not later than one month after application submission. Applicants should direct the test operator to send the official GMAT report to the HKUST MBA Program Office.

HKUST's code number is 7357. The Program Code for Full-time MBA is PRW-WT-99 and for Part-time MBA is PRW-WT-53.

The score is valid for five years prior to the program commencement date.

For more information, please visit the GMAT website at https://www.360docs.net/doc/e62665831.html,.

TOEFL / IELTS

Applicants are required to take The Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) UNLESS

- Your first language is English; or

- Your qualification is awarded by a university or an institute where the language of instruction is English

TOEFL test takers should direct ETS to send the official score report to HKUST MBA Program Office. HKUST's code number for TOEFL is 0170-01.

The TOEFL / IELTS score is valid for two years prior to the program commencement date.

For more information, please visit the TOEFL website at https://www.360docs.net/doc/e62665831.html, or IELTS website at

https://www.360docs.net/doc/e62665831.html,.

3. Reference Form

Applicants should nominate three referees from work or business counterparts, who can inform the University of your capability, character and capacity for the MBA program, to complete the reference forms.

Online reference

Upon contact information provided by the applicants, referees will receive an email with information to complete the online reference form.

Completed reference forms should reach the MBA Program Office by the application deadline. Applicants are advised to notify your referees in advance and provide enough lead time for reference completion. III. Contact Us

For enquiries or sending of application materials:

A. Hong Kong Programs

- Full-time MBA

- Part-time MBA

MBA Admissions Team

HKUST MBA Program Office

HKUST Business School

Room 5601, 5/F, Annex

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 2358 7539

Fax: (852) 2705 9596

Email: applymba@ust.hk

B. Shenzhen Part-time MBA Program

HKUST Shenzhen MBA Program Office

Rm E4T1, IER, Hi-Tech Industrial Park South

Nanshan District, Shenzhen, PRC

Tel: (86) 755 2673 7302

Fax: (86) 755 2697 0849

Email: szmba@ust.hk

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深港产学研基地大楼东座四楼E4T1 室

香港科技大学深圳工商管理硕士课程办公室