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Admission Requirement
With HKUST's rigorous MBA curriculum and world-class faculty, you’ll be fully prepared for the constantly evolving landscape of today’s business world.
Full-time
MBA Program
Duration:
12/16 months
Work Experience:
2 years
English Tests:
Only required if your UG/PG was not taught in English
GMAT/GRE Tests:
Mandatory for All Applicants.
Part-time
MBA Program (Weekly)
Duration:
24-months
Work Experience:
3 years
English Tests:
Only required if your UG/PG was not taught in English We accept TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo
GMAT/GRE Tests:
Applicants with more than 7 years of work experience can apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver - subject to approval.
Part-time
MBA Program (bi-Weekly)
Duration:
24-months
Work Experience:
3 years
English Tests:
Only required if your UG/PG was not taught in English We accept TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo
GMAT/GRE Tests:
Applicants with more than 7 years of work experience can apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver - subject to approval.
Asia-Pacific
Part-time MBA Program
Duration:
24-months
Work Experience:
5 years
English Tests:
Only required if your UG/PG was not taught in English We accept TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo
GMAT/GRE Tests:
Applicants with more than 7 years of work experience can apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver - subject to approval.
A satisfactory TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo English Test (DET) results is required if English was not the medium of instruction in your undergraduate/postgraduate program.
Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments:
TOEFL - Paper-based Test (pBT):
550
TOEFL - Revised Paper-delivered Test:
60
Total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections
TOEFL - Internet-based Test (iBT):
80
Duolingo English Test:
125
School Codes for Admission Tests
GMAT - HKUST code: 7357
Full-time MBA program code: PRW-WT-99
Part-time MBA program code (Weekly / Bi-Weekly / Digital MBA): PRW-WT-53
GRE - HKUST code number: 3834 (department code 4201)
TOEFL - HKUST code number: 0170-01 (do not need to select department)
DET - Send your score to "Hong Kong University of Science and Technology" through the Duolingo system, and select “Post-graduate” as the purpose
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Step by Step guide
Our Application Process
Stage 1
Week 1
Self-reflection: Know your motivation and choose the right program that best fits your personal and career goals
Connect with admissions team to seek for personalized advice and understand your eligibility
Checklist
Resume
Soft copies of transcripts, identifications
Referee Recommendations
2 Short Essays
Relevant tests: GMAT/GRE, English Test, (If any)
Stage 2
Week 1
Prepare your online application
Schedule tests and provide test scores
Approach your referees
Stage 3
Week 2-3
Submit online application
Interview by invitation
Prepare supporting documents
Stage 4
Week 4-5
Admission decision
Submitting supporting documents
Deposit payment of HKD$65,000 to secure the seat (*non-refundable)
Checklist
Certified True Copy of the Transcript and Graduate Diploma
English Test Score (if applicable)
GMAT/ GRE Test Score (if applicable)
Paid Deposit
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