Programmes

Programmes

Programme Comparison

HKU’s international MBA programme is designed to give you a first-class education, real-world experience, a deep understanding of international business and an appreciation of cultural sensitivities. Our Asia-Pacific and China focus offers you a unique advantage in building your career in the region and beyond.

Full-time

Part-time
(WEEKDAY)

Part-time
(WEEKEND)

Part-time
(GBA mode)

Duration1-Year2-Year2-Year2-Year
Class Session LengthAugust to March:
in Hong Kong

March to August:
either in Hong Kong, London, New York or Shanghai
First year:
September to August

Second year:
September to August
First year:
September to August

Second year:
September to August
First year:
September to August

Second year:
September to August
ScheduleMonday to FridayTwice a week on
weekday evening
Once a week on Saturday4 days (2 weekends)
every 6 weeks
Core Courses10 courses10 courses10 courses10 courses
Electives6 courses6 courses6 courses6 courses
Entering Class Size45-50 students60 students60 students240 students
Global ExposureChina Immersion Programme

Possibility to study electives at London Business School/ Columbia Business School/ Fudan University
Exposure in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen

International Field Trips to Asia, Europe and the US
Exposure in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen

International Field Trips to Asia, Europe and the US
Exposure in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen

International Field Trips to Asia, Europe and the US
Career ServicesPersonalised career services, internship and coaching are available for all studentsCareer Workshops: Negotiation in Salary, Managing Virtual Team, Conflict Management in the Workplace, etc.Career Workshops: Negotiation in Salary, Managing Virtual Team, Conflict Management in the Workplace, etc.Career Workshops: Negotiation in Salary, Managing Virtual Team, Conflict Management in the Workplace, etc.
Campus LocationsCyberport and
Admiralty Town Centre
Admiralty Town CentreAdmiralty Town Centre, Cyberport, and Main CampusAdmiralty Town Centre and Shenzhen Campus
ScholarshipMerit-basedMerit-basedMerit-basedMerit-based
TuitionHK$588,000
(2025 intake)
HK$510,000
(2025 intake)
HK$510,000
(2025 intake)
HK$510,000
(2025 intake)

Top Ranked MBA Programme Amongst
All Major Rankings

# 1
in Hong Kong
for 5 consecutive years
QS Global MBA Rankings 2025
# 1
in Asia
For the 10th time
The Economist – Full-time MBA Rankings 2022 & 2010-2018
# 1
Worldwide
Times Higher Education and The Wall Street Journal Business School Report - 2018 Top Tier: One-Year MBA Degrees
1 st
in Hong Kong
Ranked 41st in Financial Times - Global MBA Ranking 2023
1 st
in Hong Kong
Ranked 38th in the world - Top full-time MBA for the QS Global MBA Ranking 2023
31 st
in Asia
For the 10th time
The Economist – Full-time MBA Ranking 2010-2018 & 2022
1 st
Worldwide
Times Higher Education and The Wall Street Journal Business School Report - 2018 Top Tier: One-Year MBA Degrees

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. 

1 st
in Hong Kong
– QS –
Quacquarelli Symonds
World University Rankings® 2025
17 th
in the world
– QS –
Quacquarelli Symonds
World University Rankings® 2025
1 st
in Hong Kong
– THE –
Times Higher Education
World University Rankings 2024
1 st
in the world
– THE –
Times Higher Education
World's Most International Universities 2021-2023

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.

1 st
in the world
Investment Environment
(Legatum Prosperity Index 2023)
2 nd
in the world
Freest Economy
(Fraser Institute: Economic Freedom of the World 2023 Annual Report)
3 rd
in the world
Ease of Doing Business
(World Bank Group: Doing Business Report 2020)
4 th
in the world
Global Financial Centre
(The 2023 Global Financial Centres Index 35th Edition)
5 th
in the world
World Competitiveness
(2024 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking)

Our Faculty

The HKU MBA faculty enjoys an impressive academic and professional reputation in Asia and beyond. Permanent and visiting faculty members deliver the school’s top-quality teaching and research by both introducing emerging international theories and practices and incorporating aspects of today’s Asian business environment.