programs/marketing/the-hong-kong-university-of-science-and-technology-hkust-qs-masters-in-marketing

The Hong Kong University Of Science And Technology Hkust

Masters in Marketing · Tier III

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Salary & Career

avg salary$41,180

Program Info

duration1 year

tuition$43,500

formatFull-time

teachingMix of lectures, case studies, group projects, and simulation exercises

Class Profile

class size67

avg age23

avg work experience0.9 years

international %100%

Rankings

QS rank#34

tierIII

Admissions

TOEFL Min

80+

IELTS Min

6.5+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1October 24, 2024

round2January 9, 2025

round3March 13, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

Marketing StrategyConsumer BehaviorMarketing ResearchData Analysis for Marketing DecisionsDigital Marketing

Elective Areas

Marketing AnalyticsBrand ManagementLuxury MarketingAI in Marketing

Concentrations

Marketing AnalyticsBrand Management

Top Recruiters

L'OrealGoogleTencentByteDanceNielsenIQProcter & GambleHSBC

Top Industries

FMCGTechnologyAdvertising, Media & PRFinancial Services

Exchange Programs

HEC ParisESSEC Business SchoolLouvain School of Management

Program Highlights

-Rigorous and comprehensive marketing curriculum
-Focus on digital marketing and data analytics
-Experiential learning opportunities

APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for Masters in Marketing

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

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Jul 24, 2025 (-405 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 24, 2025 (-374 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 24, 2025 (-374 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 24, 2025 (-343 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 24, 2025 (-313 days)

# general guide only. check official website for requirements.

ADMISSION CALCULATOR

Masters in Marketing

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