Programme Highlights:
Expected Duration
1 year
Fees
Self-funded
HK$588,000
HK$588,000
Expected Programme Start Date
August 2026
Application Deadline
Early Round:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), November 28, 2025
12:00 noon (GMT +8), November 28, 2025
Description
Full Time (minimum one year, maximum two years)
Expected Duration
2 years
Fees
Self-funded
HK$510,000
HK$510,000
Expected Programme Start Date
September 2026
Application Deadline
Early Round:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), November 28, 2025
12:00 noon (GMT +8), November 28, 2025
Description
Part Time (minimum two years, maximum four years)
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Overview
Full-time MBA - London Track, New York Track, Hong Kong/Beijing Track
The full-time HKU Master of Business Administration (MBA) curriculum is designed to provide students with a first-class education, real-world experience, a deep understanding of Asia and international business, and a sincere appreciation of cultural differences.
HKU MBA is ranked amongst the best in the world: For 10th time No. 1 in Asia ranked by The Economist. In the Financial Times (FT) Global MBA ranking 2023, HKU MBA is ranked No. 1 in Hong Kong and No. 41 in the world. In the Forbes Full-time MBA Rankings 2019: The Best International MBAs: One Year Programs, is ranked No. 13 and in Times Higher Education/Wall Street Journal ranked No.1 one year MBA in the world. Given the relatively short history of the full-time MBA programme at HKU, the HKU Business School's achievement of such high regional and world rankings is impressive indeed. The programme starts with an orientation programme and a series of networking events with their classmates and HKU alumni to create valuable, life-long connections. All students will then begin their nine-month course of study in Hong Kong, where they will take case-based foundational and functional core modules, along with electives to acquire more focused expertise on the subjects in which they have a keen interest. Throughout the 1-year journey, students will participate in a series of Executive Development Workshops created to encourage them to fully engage in a unique learning experience while sharpening their soft skills.
Our unique China Immersion Programme provides the opportunity to learn about the vast diversity of China's economy as well as the cultural differences between China's north and south. Students will get to visit various cities in Mainland China to understand one of the biggest and most important economies in the world. At the same time they will be interacting with renowned companies in these cities, enabling them to expand their business networks and connections.
In their final four months, students will complete the programme with elective subjects taken at London Business School (LBS), Columbia Business School (CBS), Peking University or Hong Kong, depending on their chosen track.
Part-time MBA - HK mode / GBA mode
The part-time MBA programme follows the same rigorous core curriculum as the full-time programme, and students share the same world-class faculty.
It is designed to help students comprehend, manage and capitalise on the region's dynamic and rapidly evolving business environment, while providing them with maximum flexibility to balance work-study life and to accelerate their careers.
The part-time MBA (HK mode) is offered both in Saturday and Weekend modes, applies only to core courses. Courses are offered on a modular basis, with each module lasting about 6 weeks. A certain degree of flexibility to swap between Saturday and Weekend mode courses (subject to availability and approval by Programme Office).
The part-time MBA (GBA mode) combines teaching resources in Shenzhen Centre and HKU Business School campuses, which is proposed for students to easily travel from major cities in Mainland China to Shenzhen and Hong Kong to attend classes. The courses are offered in a structure of 4 days (2 weekends) every 6 weeks, which applies to core and some elective courses, allowing students to concentrate on a single course and minimizing travelling.
The degree can be completed in a minimum of two years and a maximum of four years. The programme's modular structure allows students to concentrate on one course at a time.
The full-time HKU Master of Business Administration (MBA) curriculum is designed to provide students with a first-class education, real-world experience, a deep understanding of Asia and international business, and a sincere appreciation of cultural differences.
HKU MBA is ranked amongst the best in the world: For 10th time No. 1 in Asia ranked by The Economist. In the Financial Times (FT) Global MBA ranking 2023, HKU MBA is ranked No. 1 in Hong Kong and No. 41 in the world. In the Forbes Full-time MBA Rankings 2019: The Best International MBAs: One Year Programs, is ranked No. 13 and in Times Higher Education/Wall Street Journal ranked No.1 one year MBA in the world. Given the relatively short history of the full-time MBA programme at HKU, the HKU Business School's achievement of such high regional and world rankings is impressive indeed. The programme starts with an orientation programme and a series of networking events with their classmates and HKU alumni to create valuable, life-long connections. All students will then begin their nine-month course of study in Hong Kong, where they will take case-based foundational and functional core modules, along with electives to acquire more focused expertise on the subjects in which they have a keen interest. Throughout the 1-year journey, students will participate in a series of Executive Development Workshops created to encourage them to fully engage in a unique learning experience while sharpening their soft skills.
Our unique China Immersion Programme provides the opportunity to learn about the vast diversity of China's economy as well as the cultural differences between China's north and south. Students will get to visit various cities in Mainland China to understand one of the biggest and most important economies in the world. At the same time they will be interacting with renowned companies in these cities, enabling them to expand their business networks and connections.
In their final four months, students will complete the programme with elective subjects taken at London Business School (LBS), Columbia Business School (CBS), Peking University or Hong Kong, depending on their chosen track.
Part-time MBA - HK mode / GBA mode
The part-time MBA programme follows the same rigorous core curriculum as the full-time programme, and students share the same world-class faculty.
It is designed to help students comprehend, manage and capitalise on the region's dynamic and rapidly evolving business environment, while providing them with maximum flexibility to balance work-study life and to accelerate their careers.
The part-time MBA (HK mode) is offered both in Saturday and Weekend modes, applies only to core courses. Courses are offered on a modular basis, with each module lasting about 6 weeks. A certain degree of flexibility to swap between Saturday and Weekend mode courses (subject to availability and approval by Programme Office).
The part-time MBA (GBA mode) combines teaching resources in Shenzhen Centre and HKU Business School campuses, which is proposed for students to easily travel from major cities in Mainland China to Shenzhen and Hong Kong to attend classes. The courses are offered in a structure of 4 days (2 weekends) every 6 weeks, which applies to core and some elective courses, allowing students to concentrate on a single course and minimizing travelling.
The degree can be completed in a minimum of two years and a maximum of four years. The programme's modular structure allows students to concentrate on one course at a time.
Entrance Requirements
1. A recognised Bachelor's degree or equivalent;
2. At least two years of postgraduate full-time work experience;
3. Satisfactory GMAT/GRE score* or satisfactory EA/GRK score**; and
4. Minimum TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based), or IELTS 6.5 band with no subtest score lower than 5.5***
*For the part-time programme, applicants with more than seven years of postgraduate full-time work experience might be exempted from this requirement. Exemption, if any, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
**For the part-time programme only. Applicants with more than seven years of postgraduate full-time work experience might be exempted from this requirement. Exemption, if any, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
***An applicant seeking admission based on a qualification from a university outside Hong Kong of which the language of teaching and/or examination is not English shall have to fulfil the University's English language requirement for admission.
*For the part-time programme, applicants with more than seven years of postgraduate full-time work experience might be exempted from this requirement. Exemption, if any, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
**For the part-time programme only. Applicants with more than seven years of postgraduate full-time work experience might be exempted from this requirement. Exemption, if any, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
***An applicant seeking admission based on a qualification from a university outside Hong Kong of which the language of teaching and/or examination is not English shall have to fulfil the University's English language requirement for admission.
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Faculty
HKU Business School
HKU Business School, as one of the youngest members of HKU, is a leading and globally impactful academic institution in Asia known for its strength in business education and research. The School ranks 13th globally and 1st in Asia in the Financial Times’ Aggregated Research Ranking in 2024, as well as 1st in Asia in UTD Research Rankings from 2020 to 2024. With a global network spanning Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Barcelona, Ho Chi Minh City and Tel Aviv, the School offers diverse programmes and adopts an entrepreneurial approach, integrating six academic areas—Accounting and Law, Economics, Finance, Innovation and Information Management, Management and Strategy, and Marketing—to address global economic challenges. With its forward-looking vision, HKU Business School is committed to engaging leading scholars from around the world and cultivating responsible future leaders.
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Contacts
If you have any inquiries regarding the programme or faculty, please do not hesitate to reach out to us using the contact methods provided below:
Programme Admissions Advisor(s)
Mr Martin Ma, Assistant Director (Full-time MBA)
3962 1267
Ms Tina Mak, Admissions Manager (Part-time MBA - HK mode)
3962 1257
Ms Willa Jiang, Admissions Manager (Part-time MBA - GBA mode)
3962 1241
Contact Info
Full Time MBA:
3962 1267
Part Time MBA - HK mode
3962 1257
Part Time MBA - GBA mode:
3962 1241
