HKU MBA is an intensive 14-month Full-time MBA Programme offered with the option of three streams (Clickable):

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 for the first time has entered the Financial Times (FT) rankings of the full-time MBA programmes and is ranked No. 37 in the world. This is great beginning 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.

The Faculty of Business and Economics is fully accredited by EQUIS (European Quality Information System).

EQUIS is the leading international system of quality assessment, improvement and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration. Its fundamental objective, linked to the mission of EFMD, is to raise the standard of management education worldwide.

EQUIS is not primarily focused on the MBA or any other specific programme. Its scope covers all programmes offered by an institution from the first degree up to the Ph.D.

EQUIS has established its prestige and recognition worldwide. In its first seven years of existence, EQUIS has accredited 82 institutions in 28 countries.

The Faculty of Business and Economics is also accredited by AACSB.

AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business is an association of educational institutions, businesses, and other organizations devoted to the advancement of higher education in management education. It is also the premier accrediting agency of collegiate business schools and accounting programs worldwide.

It is important to note that not all members of AACSB International have achieved accreditation, and only those members that have been found to satisfy the accreditation standards may identify themselves as an “Accredited Member.” Less than 5 of the world’s business schools have achieved this elite distinction.

From 2006, the HKU Full-time MBA in partnership with London Business School, an intensive 14-month programme, has attracted extensive attention. Students are guaranteed to study in London for three to four months after completing the core courses in Hong Kong.

Upon completion of their core courses at The University of Hong Kong, students will be eligible to spend the semester taking up to five elective courses side-by-side with London Business School MBA, EMBA, and Master of Finance students, with access to London Business School’s distinguished student, alumni and corporate networks as they participate in London events, meet illustrious business leaders as part of the School’s famed speaker series, and visit with leading firms located in London City. London Business School will issue a unique certificate for this partnership, an official transcript to the HKU MBA students, and provide a wide range of alumni affiliated services upon successful completion of the programme.

Since 2007, The HKU Faculty of Business and Economics and Columbia Business School have entered into a partnership that will enable a significant number of HKU MBA students, - to study elective courses at Columbia Business School for a full semester. The Columbia Business School partnership represents the completion of a triumvirate of three premier business schools to provide world-class MBA education and networks in Hong Kong, London, and New York - a manifestation of the natural synergy among the three major financial centres of the world.

Upon completion of their core courses at The University of Hong Kong, students will be eligible to spend the semester taking up to five elective courses side-by-side with Columbia MBA and EMBA students, with access to Columbia Business School’s distinguished student, alumni and corporate networks as they participate in Columbia events, meet illustrious business leaders as part of the School’s famed speaker series, and visit with leading firms located in New York City. Columbia Business School will issue a unique certificate for this partnership and an official transcript to the HKU MBA students and provide a wide range of alumni affiliated services upon successful completion of the programme.

The rapid growth of Asia as the hub for global business has created a tremendous amount of opportunities for individuals hoping to ride the Asian wave. The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and its unique MBA Programme is a major participant in, and contributor to, the business culture of the Asia region and hence provides an ideal base for a learning experience that will prepare our students to make the most of the Asian boom.

The China factor
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 special courses with China elements, regional case studies, field trips, seminars and conferences, Chinese language training, company visits and part of studies undertaken in Shanghai.

The Hong Kong advantage
Hong Kong’s vibrant economic environment attracts business 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 centre 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. Our location in a city with such a rich business and entrepreneurial heritage, and in so dynamic part of the world, is a big advantage for students. Not surprisingly Hong Kong has become a magnet for MBA students from all over the world.

Programme details
Entire cohort will start the MBA course with four weeks Mandarin and Chinese culture training in Beijing at a top ranked language program in China. They will study core courses in Hong Kong during the fall and winter seasons with other full time students. The concentration in China business will be achieved through the special electives designed for this focus and delivered in Shanghai where China track students have an opportunity to study for approximately three months in the spring season. Our existing partnership with Fudan University, a top ranked University in China, will be leveraged to provide students with the access to Fudan University and to a large pool of HKU IMBA alumni base in China.

Other than classroom learning, students will be exposed to various aspects of the Chinese business through seminars, industry interface, live projects and enrichment workshops.

While in Shanghai, students have the opportunity to take up to five electives at HKU IMBA in partnership with Fudan University. The following courses were offered in 2011.

The Shanghai Study Centre
The Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) of the University of Hong Kong has officially opened its Study Centre in Shanghai, to underpin the Faculty’s commitment to both its growing alumni base and education mission in China.

Located at the historical Post Office Building on Beisuzhou Road, the FBE Shanghai Study Centre provides ample space and state-of-the-art facilities for its alumni to interact and to learn and for the Faculty to promote knowledge transfer in the Mainland.

With its signature IMBA programme jointly organised with long term partner Fudan University alone, FBE has nurtured more than 3,000 graduates. Many of its alumni now hold key positions in the business and public sectors in China including Ji Xiaohui, Chairman of the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Ms Yu Hongyi, Vice Mayor of Ningbo City, Mr Dai Liu, Chairman of Shanghai World Expo (Group), Mr Jiang Zhiquan, Chairman of Shanghai Construction Group, and Mr. Xu Lejiang, Chairman and Board of Director of Baosteel Group Corporation.

Teaching methodology
HKU MBA thoroughly adopts an experiential-learning approach with an extensive use of business cases. Business cases train our students to become effective problem-solvers and decision-makers in rapidly changing business settings. These cases are written by our own professors and are published by our prolific Asia Case Research Centre (ACRC). Relatively small class size allows more extensive interaction and collaboration.

China related cases are extensively used to achieve our programme’s China business focus. Within the China Case Series, ACRC recently initiated a set of strategy cases and industry notes on multinational corporations (MNCs) in China. These cases deal with issues and challenges that arise at different phases of business development and identify the strategies employed to succeed in this vast and unique marketplace.

Some of the China focused cases include:

On top of these China cases a number of Asian focused cases will be used to expose our students to the business dynamics of the fastest growing region in the world. Some of the cases include: