Residential modules will be conducted at HKUST campus. Global Study Tour will be held at partnership institutions.

Admission to the HKUST EMBA Program is based on a meticulous selection process and only about 50-60 top students, of a diverse range of background, are admitted each year.
For more information, please refer to “Alumni Profile”.

Applicants must：

Possess a bachelor's degree from a recognized university or an approved institution, or possess recognized professional qualifications equivalent to a degree

Have at least 8 years of significant full-time work experience subsequent to obtaining a bachelor's degree or professional qualification

Hold a senior management position within the company

For more information, please refer to"Admission Qualification"。

HKUST EMBA Program incorporates the teaching experiences and world-class faculty of one of the very best EMBA programs in the world: the Kellogg–HKUST EMBA Program. We offer internationally-renowned scholars with rich China management experiences, and a content based on advanced management knowledge and techniques and how they can be adapted to Asian and Chinese business practices.

HKUST EMBA program is specifically designed for Chinese speaking executives and entrepreneurs in Asia and the Greater China. We aim to set new standards for business education by enabling business leaders to develop truly global perspectives on the world economy. With this as a foundation leaders can hone their leadership capacity for all contexts.

Teaching materials are provided in both Chinese and English. Classes are conducted in Putonghua, or in English with Putonghua interpretation.

In general, the class comprises of a 7-hour day, normally from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm for 4 consecutive days each module. Time of class may vary based on the requirement of faculty. There are assigned time for lunch and tea breaks in between.

1. Time – most of our students are very busy executives. Hence coming to class is a big commitment for them. They are, however, very satisfying and grateful once they can make it through the program. 

2. Some of our students have left school for such a long time, they may have a minor adaptation problem when they have to come to class on a regular basis. Most students are able to adjust within 2-3 modules of study.

3. Some students may encounter language problem with foreign professors when they want to ask questions during class. This problem can be solved through the help of our interpreter.

During interview, you are going to meet our Admissions Committee and HKUST EMBA Program management team. There will be questions concerning your academic background and profession. We will also look into your language proficiency and caliber.

In most cases, no English test will be conducted during our interview and interview will be conducted in Mandarin.

Yes, there is an entrance exam which will be arranged on the same day as the interview. The exam will be focused on general mathematics, analysis, and comprehension. The performance of the entrance exam will be considered one of the admission factors.

The exam includes three parts to be completed in 1.5 hours. Examination content and format are as follow:
 

We select each candidate based on calibre, education level, work experience and an overall performance of the candidates.

Some applicants who that do not possess a degree, he/she will need to attend extra class and sit for an entrance exam. His/Her application will require the approval from the University Admission Committee. There are limited enrollments for applicants who do not have a degree each year and the University Admission Committee will select the candidate based on work experience and other factors.

There are cases where young applicants who have achieved senior positions in multi-national firm (with less than 8 years of work experience), they have had no problem in their studies.