Faculty of Business and Economics (HKU Business School)

About the school

Established in 2001, the HKU Business School is a merger of the School of Business with the School of Economics and Finance. It initially offered degree programmes such as BBA, BEcon, BFin, MEcon, MFin, and a part-time MBA. After 20+ years, the institution has carved a niche position in educational training, providing future courses in management, economics, and research that help make leaders of tomorrow. The HKU Business School aims to nurture future leaders to serve the fast-changing business world. The institution aspires to become a leading institution impacting business and economic education globally. The institute engages leading intellectuals from all over the world who train students with their knowledge and experience.

Location of the School

The school stands in the K.K. Leung Building in HKU Main Campus, at 4/F., K.K. Leung Building, The University of Hong Kong.

Life at Faculty of Business and Economics (HKU Business School)

The Student Enrichment Team from the HKU Business School arranges various events for the Master's Programme students and alumni. The events comprise workshops, networking events, professional seminars, etc. The HKU Business School strives to provide students with an enjoyable and fruitful experience. It tries to allow for indulging in other activities, exploring different sectors, and networking with others rather than only studying. Moreover, staying in Hong Kong is another plus. This vibrant city is truly an international destination to rejuvenate any individual. Being home to leading financial and banking organisations, the students can benefit by working as interns or closely following the work culture. The HKU main campus stands on the hills on the west side of Hong Kong Island, with easy access in a few minutes from the downtown city. It allows students to commute for a short period to relax and refresh. Hong Kong provides a unique opportunity for students to study and tour the city simultaneously.

Additional Benefits of Studying at the Faculty of Business and Economics (HKU Business School)

Students can participate in all events and workshops to enrich their experience and improve their personalities. Workshop events include valuable topics like: -Communication: e.g., Cantonese Class, English Public Speaking for Presentation, Business English, and Elevator Pitch Workshop -Programming: e.g. R Programming for Machine Learning, SPSS Statistics, JavaScript, Python, SQL (Structured Query Language) -Business: Bloomberg Workshop Series, Financial Times Introductory Session, WIND Workshop -Alumni Experience Sharing: Alumni share their work experience, job portfolio, daily office routine, company culture, job search experience, and advice. -Explore Together: e.g. Guided Tour to Central and Western Heritage Trail (Sheung Wan Route), Guided Tour to Tai Kwun (Centre for Heritage and Arts), Guided Tour to Central and Western Heritage Trail (Central Route), HKU Campus Tour, Macau Tour, New Year Hiking at Lamma Island -Professional association: e.g. Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) Info Session: Career in Risk Management and Beyond, CIMA Industry Talk: Developing your Digital Success Strategy in Finance and Accounting Field

Admissions criteria

Students must meet the following requirements and submit the mentioned documents during admission: A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university GMAT/GRE score fulfilling the requirements. (Institute will not accept test scores older than five years.) 2 years of postgraduate full-time work experience Information regarding tuition fees, scholarships, loans and the cost of living can be found on the university website.

All the above conditions mentioned in the Admission criteria apply to ROW students. In addition: An applicant from another country whose language of instruction is non-English, must take the TOEFL/IELTS exam College rejects test scores that are two years old

Job placements

The institute collaborates with international firms to hire recent MBA and master's degree graduates. The school's career development and training team is committed to helping students by providing top-notch career services at the business school level. The team assists the students in the following: Recruitment and Internships Company Engagement and Outreach Career Training and Preparation Student Advising and Consultation The institute also offers students the opportunity to apply for open faculty positions. In addition, it provides a HKU careers service that includes job searches in Hong Kong and the Great Bay area. It also provides an HKU career portal, allowing students to register and log in with the required credentials to view the latest job openings and career events.