
The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Business School
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology – One of the top ranked business schools in Asia, it was the only Asian business school to have been ranked number 1 during its association with Kellogg.
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Facts and Figures:
An Overview
Rank | 14 |
Program Duration | 12/16 months |
Class Size | 100-120 |
GMAT Range | 610-730 |
Average Work Experience | 5 Years |
Program Cost | $101,600 |
Source: http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/global-mba-ranking-2016
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Recruitment at HKUST Business School:
Here are some of the companies that hire from HKUST Business School across the Consulting, Manufacturing, Finance & Technology sectors
Companies |
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Accenture |
ANZ |
Apple |
Amazon.com, Inc. |
Cisco |
Citi |
DFS |
DuPont |
H&M |
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Apply to HKUST Business School:
The deadlines for the 2017 admissions have been announced. Mark your calendars for these dates:
Round 1 – November 9th, 2016
2 years, 0 months, 18 days, 12 hours, 51 minutes ago
Round 2 – January 11th, 2017
1 year, 10 months, 16 days, 12 hours, 51 minutes ago
Round 3 – March 8th, 2017
1 year, 8 months, 19 days, 12 hours, 51 minutes ago
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Essay Topic 2017:
1: Please tell us the motivations to pursue an MBA program, and why is now the best timing to do one.
2: Please elaborate on your career goals. How will your academic training, professional experience coupled with an MBA education at HKUST help you achieve your goals?
3: If you were admitted, how could your participation at HKUST MBA enrich fellow students’ experience inside or outside classroom? (max 1200 characters, ~200 words)
4: Please pick and answer ONE of the two topics in the space below. State either 4a or 4b at the beginning of your essay. (max 1800 characters, ~300 words)
4a. Describe a situation where your initial attempt to solve a problem failed. Tell us how you get around to finally solve the problem.
4b. Describe a situation where you created opportunities for yourself and led to a favorite outcome.
5: Please pick and answer ONE of the two topics in the space below. State either 5a or 5b at the beginning of your essay. (max 1800 characters, ~300 words)
5a. Tell us a situation when you experienced challenges in team setting, and what you have done to help the team achieve its goals.
5b. Describe a situation when you got frustrated over differences in culture or work style. What have you learnt from that experience?
6: Please tell us a situation where you faced an ethical dilemma. How did you handle the situation? (max 1200 characters, ~200 words)
7: What do you want the Admissions Committee to know about you as a person? (max 1200 characters, ~200 words)
How to Tackle these Essays:
- Sit down and introspect on what are the key messages about yourself you want HKUST to know
- Note them down, mull over them and discuss them with friends or family who know you very well
- Examine your other submissions—resume, recommendations, transcripts etc.—and identify what is missing in these
- Pick those points that you cannot convey well enough through these and write the essay using them
- Before submitting, make sure that no ideas are repeated
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