Programmes
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Programme Comparison
The HKU MBA programmes deliver first-class education and real-world experience, equipping students with a deep understanding of international business and cultural intelligence. With a strong focus on Asia-Pacific and China, the programme offers a strategic advantage for building a successful career in the region and beyond.
| Duration | 1-Year | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class Session Length | August to March: in Hong Kong March to August: either in Hong Kong, London, New York or Beijing | First year: August to August Second year: August to August | First year: August to August Second year: August to August | First year: August to August Second year: August to August |
| Schedule | Monday to Friday for core courses and workshops, with elective courses on weekday evenings or weekend | Course schedule follows a 6-week modular structure Core courses run on Saturdays, with breaks in Week 3 and Week 6. Elective courses are available on weekday evenings (twice a week), weekly mode (Saturdays), bi-weekly mode on both weekends, and block mode. | Course schedule follows a 6-week modular structure Core courses run on both Saturdays and Sundays of Week 3 and Week 6, with occasional sessions on Friday evenings. Elective courses are available on weekday evenings (twice a week), weekly mode (Saturdays), bi-weekly mode on both weekends, and block mode. | Course schedule follows a 6-week modular structure Core courses run on both Saturdays and Sundays of Week 3 and Week 6, with occasional sessions on Friday evenings. Elective courses are available on weekday evenings (twice a week), weekly mode (Saturdays), bi-weekly mode on both weekends, and block mode. |
| Core Courses | 10 courses | 10 courses | 10 courses | 10 courses |
| Electives | 6 courses | 6 courses | 6 courses | 6 courses |
| Entering Class Size | 45-50 students | 60 students | 60 students | 240 students |
| Global Exposure | China Immersion Programme Partner tracks to study electives at London Business School / Columbia Business School / Peking University | Exposure in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen International Field Trips to Asia, Europe and the US China Field Trips to major cities in Mainland China | Exposure in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen International Field Trips to Asia, Europe and the US China Field Trips to major cities in Mainland China | Exposure in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen International Field Trips to Asia, Europe and the US China Field Trips to major cities in Mainland China |
| Career Services | Personalised career services, mentorship programme, executive coaching, learning & development workshops, company visits, leadership talks, recruitment opportunities | Access to executive coaching, learning & development workshops, company visits, industry sharing and leadership talks | Access to executive coaching, learning & development workshops, company visits, industry sharing and leadership talks | Access to executive coaching, learning & development workshops, company visits, industry sharing and leadership talks |
| Campus Locations | Cyberport and Admiralty Town Centre | Classes mainly take place at the Admiralty Town Centre, with occasional sessions, at HKU Main Campus and Cyberport | Classes mainly take place at the Admiralty Town Centre, with occasional sessions, at HKU Main Campus and Cyberport | Classes mainly take place at the Admiralty Town Centre, Cyberport, HKU Main Campus and Shenzhen Campus |
| Scholarship | Merit-based | Merit-based | Merit-based | Merit-based |
| Tuition | HK$588,000 (2026 intake) | HK$510,000 (2026 intake) | HK$510,000 (2026 intake) | HK$510,000 (2026 intake) |
Top Ranked MBA Programme
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QS Global MBA Rankings 2025
The University of Hong Kong
HKU is the oldest tertiary institution in Hong Kong and one of Asia’s leading universities, serving as a hub of excellence in education, research, and innovation.Â
Learn Business Where Business Is
Hong Kong is not only a capital of business, it is a great financial hub, a status it supports by being the most open business environment in Asia and one of the freest in trade and money in the world, with a low and simple tax regime. Its competitiveness, high by all the global rankings, is breathtaking and its infrastructure, which beats all other cities worldwide, makes it irresistible as a location.
(Legatum Prosperity Index 2023)
(Fraser Institute: Economic Freedom of the World 2024 Annual Report)
(World Bank Group: Doing Business Report 2020)
(The 2025 Global Financial Centres Index 37th Edition)
(2025 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking)
Our Faculty
HKU MBA faculty bring academic and professional expertise from Asia and beyond. Through a blend of permanent and visiting professors, the programme integrates emerging global theories and practices with insights from today’s dynamic Asian business environment—delivering a truly international and regionally relevant learning experience.
Campus Tour
HKU Business School offers a diverse global campus experience—from the historic HKU Main Campus to modern facilities in Cyberport and Admiralty in Hong Kong. Our Mainland China campuses in Beijing and Shenzhen foster cross-border knowledge exchange, while innovation hubs in Tel Aviv and Ho Chi Minh City extend our reach in global business education. Explore vibrant learning environments that connect you to opportunity worldwide.
