Salary & Career
avg salary$647,850
Program Info
duration2 years
tuition$193,590
formatPart-time
teachingMix of case studies, interactive lectures, and experiential global learning
Class Profile
class size60
avg age37
avg work experience13 years
women %26%
international %49%
Rankings
FT rank#4
tierI
Admissions
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 24, 2024
round2January 9, 2025
round3March 6, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Foundations for Strategic ChoicesAccounting for Management DecisionsMarketing StrategyOrganizational Design and StrategyStatistical Decision AnalysisManagerial EconomicsOperations ManagementFinancial Management
Elective Areas
FinanceStrategyMarketingInnovation and EntrepreneurshipDigital Transformation
Top Recruiters
Goldman SachsGoogleTencentHSBCMicrosoftAlibabaNovartisJ.P. Morgan
Top Industries
Financial Services (22%)Technology (18%)Healthcare / Pharmaceutical (12%)Professional Services (10%)Manufacturing (9%)
Exchange Programs
Kellogg School of Management (USA)WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management (Germany)Recanati Graduate School of Business Administration (Israel)Schulich School of Business (Canada)Guanghua School of Management (China)
Program Highlights
- -Unique EMBA partnership between Kellogg School of Management and HKUST Business School
- -Combines Western and Eastern management perspectives
- -Global network of alumni
ROI
total cost$193,590
program typeEMBA
EMBA students continue working; salary shown is current, not post-graduation
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Executive MBA
deadline:
Oct 24, 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
Sep 2, 2026 → Jul 24, 2025 (-405 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 24, 2025 (-374 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 24, 2025 (-374 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 24, 2025 (-343 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 24, 2025 (-313 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
Executive MBA
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
55%
[+]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