Why HKU MBA?
Regional Perspective (Strong China Factor)
HKU's International MBA Degree Programme is carefully designed to give you a first-class education, real-world experience, a deep understanding of international business and a valuable appreciation of cultural sensitivities. In particular, our Asia-Pacific focus will give you a unique advantage to build your career in the region, or indeed anywhere in the world given that Asia is at the centre for any business venture around the world.
Within the Asia focus there is a strong element of China business. This makes our MBA highly relevant to the region's dynamic and evolving business environment. China focus is achieved through pertinent and customised teaching materials, local business knowledge of our faculty members, regular company visits, business field trips to China and Chinese language training, and so on.
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Worldwide Recognition
The Economist ranks HKU MBA No. 1 in Asia for the third consecutive year.
In the latest World MBA Rankings released by The Economist, HKU MBA Programme is again ranked No.1 in Asia for the third consecutive year, the programme is also ranked No. 41 in the world. Although the full-time MBA programme at HKU has a relatively young history, the Faculty of Business and Economics has demonstrated impressive results in world rankings. Since entering The Economist Ranking, HKU MBA is consistently ranked one of the top programmes in the world.
HKU MBA has climbed up in the recent Financial Times (FT) rankings of the full-time MBA programmes and is ranked No. 31 in the world. This is great platform for us given that we are one of the youngest MBA programmes in the region and have managed to grow and build one of the most dynamic programmes in a very short period.
HKU was ranked no.1 in Asia and 23rd in the world in the Quacquareli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2012. HKU was also consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Asia by Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
Teaching Excellence
Our international faculty members come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. They keep up with the latest business trends and issues in China and around the region by engaging in consulting and research projects with corporations, public-sector organisations and non-profit groups. HKU MBA professors offer excellent academic quality and value, teaching expertise and strong research track records, which are essential ingredients in delivering a balanced business education combining theoretical insights with applied knowledge.
Global Vision: LBS & CBS partnerships
The unique partnerships with world-renowned business schools: London Business School and Columbia Business School provide our students with unmatched opportunities in terms of educational experience and networking. These partnerships enable our students to gain most current international experience among the top-three major business centres in the world. Our existing partnership with Fudan University in China further enhances the learning of doing business in the world's biggest marketplace.
The Hong Kong Advantage - Asia's World City
Our location in a city with such a rich business and entrepreneurial heritage is an immense advantage for our students. Hong Kong's vibrant economic environment attracts businesses from all over the globe. Dynamic Hong Kong is an upbeat, 'can do' city and its business advantages are legendary: the world's freest economy and a strategic financial and business center with low taxes, rule of law, clean government, free flow of information and international lifestyle. All these are on mainland China's doorstep - and in the very heart of Asia.
Alumni Network
Alumni engagement is an integral part of building the alumni community and providing platform for the students and alumni to exchange knowledge and forge friendships. This is beneficiary to both students and alumni to expand their professional networks and create opportunities for their personal and career development. Many initiatives provided by Alumni Services help students to enrich their MBA experience. These include enrichment & networking activities, alumni portal and regional chapters.
Mentorship & Buddy Programme
This programme connects current students to our alumni to build mentor-mentee relationship. Students can obtain real-life business knowledge from senior executives and top business leaders. The real-case sharing and professional insights from experienced mentors offer students an engaging and enriching learning experience. Recent graduates engage with students as buddies in sharing their information about studies, school experience and network in Hong Kong.
Career Success of Graduates
The Faculty's Career Development Office (CDO) partners with MBA students to develop a career development strategy and guides them through the career exploration and planning stages, career and job search skills training, as well as leverage on networking to position themselves for local, regional and international opportunities. A wide range of workshops are available with the aim to enhance students' interview skills, cover letter and resume writing throughout the MBA Programme. In addition, various careers trek and networking events are held to maximise exposure to potential employers and the business community.