programs/mba/hkust-qs-mba

Hkust

MBA · Tier III

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Salary & Career

avg salary$96,153

employed at 3mo95%

Program Info

duration12 months

tuition$76,923

formatFull-time

teachingMix of case studies, group projects, simulations, and lectures

Class Profile

class sizeVaries, typically around 100-120

avg age31

avg work experience6 years

women %42%

international %96%

Rankings

QS rank#50

tierIII

Admissions

GMAT Range

650-750

TOEFL Min

80+

IELTS Min

6.5+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1October 16, 2024

round2January 8, 2025

round3March 5, 2025

round4April 30, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

Financial AccountingCorporate FinanceGlobal EconomyMarketing ManagementOperations ManagementOrganizational BehaviorManagerial MicroeconomicsCorporate Strategy

Elective Areas

Business AnalyticsConsulting & Strategic ManagementDigital Economy & InnovationFinance & InvestmentSustainability

Concentrations

Business AnalyticsConsulting & Strategic ManagementDigital Economy & InnovationFinance & InvestmentSustainability

Top Recruiters

Goldman SachsMorgan StanleyMcKinsey & CompanyBain & CompanyBoston Consulting GroupAmazonAlibaba

Top Industries

Financial ServicesConsultingTechnology

Exchange Programs

London Business SchoolKellogg School of ManagementColumbia Business SchoolThe Wharton SchoolCEIBS

Program Highlights

-Asia Focus
-Experiential Learning
-Career Development
-Leadership Training
-Global Network

ROI

total cost$76,923

program typeFull-time

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APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for MBA

deadline:

Oct 16, 2025

[!] Deadline passed remaining

progress:0/25 tasks

what_ready:

# reminders:

- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately

- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining

- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now

- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice

TIMELINE BREAKDOWN

[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation

# Study and take standardized test

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Jul 16, 2025 (-413 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 16, 2025 (-382 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 16, 2025 (-382 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 16, 2025 (-351 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 16, 2025 (-321 days)

# general guide only. check official website for requirements.

ADMISSION CALCULATOR

MBA

gpa (0-4.0):

gmat (200-800):

work_experience (yrs):

admission_probability:

60%

[target]

[+]gpa: strong

[~]test: average

[~]exp: average

recommendations:

- Seek leadership opportunities in current role

# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.

data: Financial Times & QS 2025