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

Hi all, I received my interview invitation this morning-- quite a shock given we just submitted our apps last Monday! Anyone else? The options are to Skype or to fly to HK, which would be quite a strain on my budget at this moment. Do you think to Skype would be a severe disadvantage?

nice! roll call updated. I prob do skype if i get invite since i dont see myself spending lots of money for the trip...

big cong nycgirl191 i thought they will wait till mid of Dec.

I received an interview invitation as well... having my Skype interview tomorrow!

I booked my Skype interview for Monday, Nov 29 (which is actually Sunday night here). Good luck iceinjan!

I applied on 15th. Havent yet received an interview call.. still hopeful though! I visited their campus in september and had a meeting with admissions counseller.. when i told them I got 690 on my GMAT she seemed quite surprised and said thats high!!

Really? I got a 660 and they were like, "hmm maybe you should prepare to take it again"....

haha, glad i am in the middle, not low, not high. Anyway, i guess they are sending invites to North A first, which is a little bit piss me off. So far havn't heard anyone from other geo locations got interview invite.