Average profile Intake 2010 Overview Intake Size 115, split into 2 classes Female 33% Avg Age 29 (26-32) Avg Work Exp 6 Yrs (3-9) 92% non-HK Nationality Represent 25 Nationalities Academic Background Arts 6% Business 41% Computer Science / IT 8% Engineering 26% Science 9% Social Science & Humanities 7% Others 3% Professional Field Accounting/Finance 20% Business Analysis/ Consulting 21% General Mgmt/Legal/R&D 13% IT/Engineering 9% Operation/Project Mgmt/Logistic 6% Sales/Marketing/Customer Services 22% Others 9% Placement/employment stats See this PDF: https://mbacareer.ust.hk/web/recruiters ... t_2010.pdf Some highlights of the program Good Global Exposure: internationalize faculty and student guaranteed exchange opportunity for full-time MBA students with a network of 56 partner schools in 17 countries China Focus with Asian Perspectives China Focus courses Field trips to China and other Asian cities Wide range of business cases in the region Student clubs such as China Club, Taiwan Club and Japan Club, etc Diverse background of alumni mainly in Greater China region Strategic location in HK A westernized city with close China connection in terms of business and culture Free economy and a well-establish financial hub in Asia with a lot of opportunities Worldwide Reputation Financial Times’ World Top 10 MBA program in 2010 Strong program quality Strong in faculty research A lot of adjunct faculty with extensive management experience in China Ok, i am applying to it and didn't see a thread about it so here it is... Some info from ambassador: 1.Class size will probably be ~120ish 2. Expect interview notifications mid December 3. A typical year, HKUST will place 50% of its student in HK, 25% in China and 10%in Singapore and rest international i guess Main page https://mba.ust.hk/ftmba/index.html Some profiles https://mba.ust.hk/ftmba/life/profile.html Application: https://applymba.ust.hk/mba/admission20 ... index.html Essay Questions: 1. Please tell us your motivations to pursue an MBA program, and why is now the best timing to do one.*(max 1200 characters, ~200 words) 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?*(max 1200 characters, ~200 words) 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. 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. (max 1800 characters, ~300 words) 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. 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? (max 1800 characters, ~300 words) 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) Typical Full-time MBA Candidate Profile of Intake 2010 (Mid 80%) - GMAT 580 - 720 - TOEFL 600 or above - 3-9 years of work Couldn't find GPA... so anyone got it please share!!! Roll Call: R1: Shaselai Jiang xyztroy nycgirl191 - Interview Invite spin iceinjan - interview invite berger pranavk invite R2: UPGRAYEDD Some Pictures Swimming pool.jpg campus_4.jpg Campus_3.JPG Piazza1.jpg https://mba.ust.hk/ftmba/images/top/1a.jpg

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IKURAXX

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27 Apr 2011, 03:46

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Hi rishuoberoi,

As I described before, when I was interviewed, there was no great distinction between the questions asked at the potential round and the questions at the other round. They were all general b-school questions.

Good luck!

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I have heard that three R3 applicants who were interviewed during early April got offers on the same day: April 19th. I think the admissions office would preferentially give offers to some competitive applicants on the day.

I find tough my situation that I have yet to receive any response from the admissions office since my interview sessions. But, I also have found a few applicants who got admission offers 3 or more weeks after their interviews.

So, I will continue to pray for a miracle to happen for the next two weeks.
** They said they would typically make an admission decision about an interviewed applicant within 4 weeks after an interview.

Good luck to everyone who is in the same boat!

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09 May 2011, 07:27

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Got an admit today

IKURAXX

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09 May 2011, 07:39

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Congrats rishuoberoi!
I'm still waiting for their response.

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I had a follow-on career interview on Friday and received an offer yesterday :-D

. Very excited.

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Any indians here who got an admit from hkust???

IKURAXX

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19 May 2011, 21:51

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got an offer today!

vikkyvik

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Hi Everyone,

First of all, congrats to everyone who got admitted to HKU.

I was just offered admission from HKUST after an interview 2 days back. However, it seems to be a conditional offer where i need to send them my transcripts and degree certificate.

Did anyone get this kind of offer or is the the regular offer they send to everyone.

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Hi vikkyvik

I got the same kind of offer as you received, and thus have to send my transcripts and degree certificate to admissions office.

I think it is a typical offer.

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Hi IKURAXX...That is a relief, thank you.congrats on your offer...so do you know if we have to send the original degree certificate or just a photocopy. If a photocopy, do we have to get it notarized or witness signed.

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By the way, to answer rishuoberoi's question... I am an Indian admitted to HKUST. Do you have any insights on any followups that we might have to do to obtain visa and other stuff.

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Hi vikkyvik

They required me to send my "official" transcript and degree certificate. So, I got the documents in signed sealed envelopes from my alma mater and am going to send them soon.

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IKURAXX,

Thanks! Did you receive the offer acceptance letter by post. I saw in their admissions website that the letter will be sent on an email. But in the admissions offer letter it was mentioned that it will arrive by postal mail.

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IKURAXX

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Hello vikkyvik,

Though I have not received the offer acceptance letter by post yet, I have received a soft copy of the offer letter by email. When I had a phone consultation with an admission staff member yesterday, I asked her to do so because it may take the offer letter some time to arrive at my mailbox.

You can also require them to send a soft copy of your offer letter.

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I read in an article that North American and European candiDates have an advantage for applying to HKUST and other Asian schools,
as they want to attract students from western countries. Can anyone comment on this?

If two candidates one from
Asia, the other from the US had similar stats, or even if the
US candidate had slightly lower stats, would the US candidate
be considered more favourably?

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