The University of Hong Kong Business School

MBA Program Stats

Academics And Programs

Cohort size: 40-50
Geographic Diversity: 21 regions represented in the cohort
International Student Ratio: 94% International Students
Range of Work Experience: Ranging from 2 to 15 years (Average 6.5 years)

The curriculum contains foundational core courses in the first term to build core skills such as accounting, economics and marketing, functional courses in the second term to sharpen skills such as Finance, Global Economy, Digital Innovation, and Business Ethics, and strategy core courses in the third term, such as Competitive Strategy, Analytics, and the Capstone Project.

Woven within the terms are a series of workshops designed to sharpen MBAs soft skills, in topics like Business Communication & Presentation Skills, Building Your Leadership Presence and Personal Brand, Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Skills, and High Performing Teams & Collaborations Skills. The curriculum offers exceptional global exposure, giving students the opportunity to expand their horizons and spend final months at London Business School, Columbia Business School, or across Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai.

Unique to the program is the Experiential Learning Series, where students gain practical leadership experience by executing corporate partnership projects, leading student clubs, moderating C-Suite series, or driving social impact initiatives. Complementing this is the China Immersion Programme, where students explore China’s dynamic economic landscape through immersive company visits and regional exposure.

Popular co-curricular opportunities include networking events, conferences, as well as student-led clubs including clubs that explore the beauty of Hong Kong’s – 40% of which is dedicated to national parks. The HKU MBA delivers proven career transformation, with 95% of graduates successfully securing full-time jobs across Asia. This exceptional track record is powered by a dedicated Career Development & Training (CDT) team, recognized as the #1 Careers Service in Hong Kong by the Financial Times Global Ranking (2023–2026). The CDT team partners directly with students to realize their unique career vision by providing tailored career advice and guidance, strategic skills development, exclusive corporate connections and recruitment opportunities.

Why Students Chose

“I chose the HKU MBA because its varied curriculum and powerful industry network provide the ideal foundation for my next career steps, while its location in Hong Kong, a dynamic multicultural financial hub, offers unparalleled access to opportunities across Asia and worldwide.” Luca Vicendone, Italy, HKU MBA 2026

“I chose the HKU MBA for its close-knit full-time cohort, case-based learning approach, and strong network in Asia combined with the opportunity to stay connected to Europe through the London Business School track.” Julia Bratland, Denmark, HKU MBA 2026

“I chose HKU MBA to deepen my business and financial acumen – and with Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s leading financial hub, HKU was the natural choice to further advance my career.” Louise Tang, Singapore, HKU MBA 2026

“The HKU MBA turned a career crossroads into a breakthrough. With personalized coaching, access to industry-leading mentors, and attentive career support from case interview training to targeted company visits. I gained the skills and confidence to pivot successfully into strategy consulting.” Kristy Yip, Hong Kong, China, HKU MBA 2025

“The HKU MBA reinforced my transition into global Al venture capital investing. Through targeted career support, mentorship from a senior PE leader, and collaboration with classmates whose expertise complemented mine, I gained practical insights, built strong networks, and advanced meaningfully toward my current position.” Fei He, Chinese Mainland, HKU MBA 2025

From HKU Business School 

• HKU is the oldest and most prestigious university in Hong Kong, having been established in 1911 whilst the region was still a British colony
• The HKU MBA delivers proven career transformation, with 95% of graduates successfully securing full-time jobs across Asia. This exceptional track record is powered by a dedicated Career Development & Training (CDT) team, recognized as the #1 Careers Service in Hong Kong by the Financial Times Global Ranking (2023–2026). The CDT team partners directly with students to realize their unique career vision by providing tailored career advice and guidance, strategic skills development, exclusive corporate connections and recruitment opportunities.
• There are 3 campus locations situated in the heart of Hong Kong’s Central Business District depending on whether you are participating in the full-time or part-time MBA programme. This offers flexibility and convenience for our students when it comes to balancing their professional career and MBA studies. The campus locations are at Admiralty, HKU Main Campus and Cyberport

Full-time MBA

• The Full-time HKU MBA Programme offers an intensive learning experience that combines a deep China focus with broad global exposure across flexible 12-month or 18-month options.
• Under the 12-month curriculum, students spend approximately 8 months in Hong Kong followed by 4 months attending a guaranteed study track at one of our distinguished partner schools — London Business School (LBS), Columbia Business School (CBS), Peking University (PEK), or Fudan University (FDU) — or continuing locally in Hong Kong. Alternatively, students can opt for the 18-month track, which incorporates an additional 6 months of an industry immersion programme.

Part-time MBA (Hong Kong Mode)

• The part-time MBA at HKU is designed to help you to comprehend, manage and capitalise on the region’s dynamic and rapidly evolving business environment, while providing you with maximum flexibility to balance work-study life.
• As the Asian economy continues to grow, it is vital that business leaders from the region are exposed to cutting-edge business education that is tailor-made for achieving success in the dynamic Asian arena.
• The HKU MBA adopts an experiential-learning approach, with a strong focus on China and Asia. You will learn how to apply business principles and models to real-world business problems in China and the region. All courses are taught by using context-rich business scenarios and cases based on actual experiences at well-known Asian and global companies.
• The Part-time MBA (HK mode) programme is offered in both Saturday and Weekend modes, applies only to core courses. Courses are offered on a modular basis, with each module lasting about 6 weeks.

Part-time MBA (GBA Mode)

• The Part-time GBA (HK-SZ) MBA is designed for students to receive comprehensive and rigorous learning in a structure of 4 days (2 weekends) every 6 weeks. The no-class weeks will allow students to focus and debrief their learnings from the lectures, meet with their cohorts for group assignments, and most importantly, prepare themselves for the upcoming class week.
• This study approach will ensure our students receive optimum learning while minimising travelling.