- HKUST Master of Science in International Management

Master of Science in
International Management
Global
Intelligence
Visionary
Management
Contents
About HKUST
Business School
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About Cems
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Program
Faculty
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Students ﹠ Alumni
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Careers & Enrichment
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Campus Life
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Admissions
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About HKUST
Business School
Established in 1991, the School of Business and Management at
the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST
Business School) is young, dynamic and very well respected for the
quality of its programs and the impact of its research.
Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2010-2014
ASIA NO. 1
HKUST MBA Program
Financial Times
EMBA Rankings 2009-2013
WORLD NO. 1
KELLOGG-HKUST EMBA Program
QS Asian University
Rankings 2011-2013 ASIA NO. 1
Financial Times “Asia’s Youngest but
Most Respected Business School” We are the first business school in the region to
We are recognized as “Asia’s youngest but most
be awarded accreditation by both the US-based
respected business school” (Financial Times). Our
A s s o c i ati o n to Ad va n c e C o l l e g i ate S c h o o l s of
programs are highly regarded for their cutting edge
Business (AACSB International) and the European
design and deliver y, and are consistently ranked
Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). The degrees
among the very best in the world by international
offered by HKUST Business School are recognized
media.
worldwide.
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About CEMS
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CEMS is the global alliance in ma nage me nt
education consisting of leading business schools and
multinational companies around the world. Founded
in 1988 in Europe, the network has grown steadily to
the Americas and Asia, largely due to the success and
popularity of the prestigious supranational CEMS
Master’s in International Management program
(CEMS MIM).
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CEMS is the global leader in the pre-experience Master’s market and the CEMS MIM is
acknowledged as the best passport for an international career. This program is exclusively
open to Master’s students of CEMS member schools, who meet very strict selection criteria
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and will receive the CEMS qualification in conjunction with their home degree.
This global network is unequalled in terms of the reputation of its worldwide members: 29
world-class academic institutions collaborate with more than 70 corporate partners and 4
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NGOs to offer international, postgraduate students a unique blend of high quality education
and multi-country experience. Academic membership to the CEMS network is by invitation
only and the selected institutions are among the best in their regions.
The CEMS MIM is one of the top pre-experience Master’s in Management programs in the
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world for combined international results (international faculty, students and board, alumni
mobility and international course experience), as it always has been since the global
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Financial Times MIM ranking began in 2005. It is by far the only truly global program in the
Financial Times MIM ranking, being the only one to be delivered across four continents and
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the only one in the ranking to represent the Americas and Australia.
CEMS member schools:
CEMS corporate partners represent a highly diverse network in terms of sector of activity,
company culture, size and reasons for being part of the CEMS alliance. However, they
B Aalto University School of Business L Keio University
Finland
Japan
C Copenhagen Business School
Denmark
D Corvinus University of Budapest
Hungary E ESADE Business School
Spain
F Escola de Administração de
Empresas de São Paulo-FGV
Brazil
G Graduate School of Management,
St Petersburg State University
Russia
H HEC Paris
France
I HKUST Business School
Hong Kong
J Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
India
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Ivey Business School
Canada
M Koç University Graduate School
U The University of Sydney
Business School
Australia
N Louvain School of Management
of Business
Turkey
Belgium
V Tsinghua University School of
W UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate
O National University of Singapore
P Norwegian School of Economics
X Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
Q NOVA School of Business and
Y Università Bocconi
Singapore
Norway
Economics
Portugal
R Rotterdam School of Management,
Erasmus University
Netherlands
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Business School
Ireland
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graduates or alumni to their organizations. CEMS corporate partnership is perceived as a
long-term commitment bringing benefits to the whole CEMS alliance.
Czech Republic
: Vienna University of
and Political Science
United Kingdom
of the network and CEMS MIM curriculum delivery, through to recruiting CEMS students,
Germany
T The London School of Economics
fronts within the network: from contributing to the strategic orientation and management
8 University of Economics, Prague
9 University of St. Gallen
Sweden
The partnership structure enables corporate partners to contribute actively on a variety of
Italy
S Stockholm School of Economics
internationally-minded top business students.
Z University of Cologne
Switzerland
Economics & Business
Austria
; Warsaw School of Economics
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Economics and Management
China
all recognize the important competitive advantage of a privileged access to a pool of
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Program
The HKUST Master of Science in International Management
Program, HKUST MIMT, is offered by the HKUST Business
School in collaboration with CEMS. HKUST Business School’s
membership in CEMS enables it to leverage CEMS’ extensive
network of academic members, corporate and social partners,
students and alumni, etc. across the world.
Fast-track Advantage
The HKUST MIMT program is a one-year full-time
The program commences with a Foundation Summer
pre-experience postgraduate degree program. It
Term, followed by Term 1 (Fall), Term 2 (Spring), and
is tailor-made for fresh graduates or those with
Summer Internship after Term 2. The Foundation
no more than two years of work experience who
Summer Term is offered to HKUST home students
possess multi-cultural aptitudes and aim to take up
only while there will be incoming exchange students
international leadership positions in their careers.
from other CEMS member schools in Term 1 and Term
The one-year HKUST MIMT program offers students
a fast-track advantage so they can reap the latest
academic knowledge required for career development
and obtain practical experience in the business world
2. Students are guaranteed an opportunity to go on
exchange to a CEMS member school in either Term
Carefully-designed Curriculum
with Asia Focus
The HKUST MIMT program builds a strong
on Strategy and Global Management Practice,
foundation for management success and creates a
a business project, skill seminars, inter national
unique learning experience for each of our students
exchange at other CEMS member schools for one
through rigorous study and an emphasis on creativity,
term and an international internship outside the
analytical thinking, teamwork and actual practice.
students’ home country or home school.
The curriculum is carefully-designed to combine
One of the distinguishing features of our courses
academic theory with business practice and
is the emphasis on developing Asia and China
international exposure. It consists of foundation
business expertise. A good number of our courses
c o u r s e s , a b l o c k s e m i n a r, a s e m i n a r o n
have Asian content to equip students with a better
Responsible Global Leadership, required courses
understanding of the Asian business environment.
Foundation Courses
• Market Research for
Business Applications
• Managerial Decision
Making
1 or Term 2, while there will be exchange-in students
from other member schools reciprocally.
and international and cultural exposure outside the
region in the shortest time.
Required Courses
Elective Courses*
• Doing Business in Asia
• Effective Negotiations
• Strategic Management
• Financial Markets in China
• Global Macroeconomics
in Asia
• Responsible Global
Leadership
• Global Marketing
Management
• Managing Global
Complexity
• Global Supply Chain
Management in Asia
• Understanding Consumers:
A Strategic Approach
• Marketing Analytics for
Product Management
• Marketing and
Behavioral Economics
for Public Policy
• Project Management
Sample program schedule
Term 2
(Spring)
At HKUST /
Exchange at
CEMS schools
International
Internship
(Summer)
In Company
Foundation Term
(Summer)
At HKUST
Term 1
(Fall)
At HKUST /
Exchange at CEMS
schools
Aug
Sept – Dec
Feb – May
Jun – Aug
• A block seminar
• A course on Strategy
• Other required
courses / electives
• Skill seminar
• A seminar on
Responsible Global Leadership
• A course on Global
Management Practice
• Business project
• Other required courses / electives
• Skill seminar
• Minimum 10 weeks
• Foundation courses
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* Offering schedule is subject to availability
Introductory
Language
Course
Skill
Seminars
Business
Project
International
Exchange
International
Internship
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Academic Exchange with
Cross-cultural Experience
Practical Internship Integrating
Theory and Practice
Enchanced Language Capability
Dual Qualifications and Worldwide
Network
Full-scale cultural and linguistic immersion is one
Internships provide students with an opportunity
The CEMS community always believes that proficiency
S t u d e n t s m u s t c o m p l e te a l l c o u r s e wo r k w i t h
of the defining elements of the program and can
to apply their academic experience and theoretical
in three languages is one of the core differentiating
satisfactor y performance during the program and
be achieved through cross-cultural exchange.
knowledge in a real-life, professional, multi-cultural
factors of the CEMS MIM program and help build a
fulfil credit requirements from both HKUST and CEMS.
Linguistic abilities and cross-cultural knowledge are
environment.
strong identity for CEMS MIM students.
In addition, students must attain a graduation grade
Students are required to work on a consecutive period
All students must have three languages, which include
of at least 10 weeks in one company outside their
English and a second and a third language. The
among the features most appreciated by recruiting
companies, alongside a grasp of management
theory and practice.
average GGA of 2.850 or above as required of all
postgraduate students at HKUST.
home school or home country in order to fulfil their
second language is one of the CEMS languages; the
On successful completion of the program, students
Students are guaranteed to go on exchange to a
international internship requirement after Term 2
third language can be any language. Either of these
will receive two qualifications: the “Master of Science
CEMS member school abroad in either Term 1 or
(during summer).
languages is the mother tongue.
in International Management” degree from HKUST and
Students are expected to play an active role in securing
Students entering the program with two languages must
the internship which must be approved by the School
study an equivalent of at least one term of introductory
before they start. Internships can take place at a CEMS
course of a third language at HKUST and complete
Graduates can join the HKUST Congregation as
corporate partner, although this is not compulsory, or
successfully before graduation.
well as the CEMS Annual Graduation Ceremony
Term 2. “Abroad” is defined as outside the student’s
home school where their bachelor’s degree was
delivered or their home country. Students can
choose from CEMS’ network of elite member schools
in Europe, the Americas and Asia.
at a non-profit organization.
The internship must be a full-time activity at a
the “CEMS Master’s in International Management”
recognition qualification from CEMS.
upon their graduation, and become alumni of both
worldwide networks.
professional level (first job level of a graduate recruit)
where students are given one or more challenging
projects with a certain degree of autonomy. Students’
performance in the internship will be assessed and
evaluated by the company upon completion of the
internship.
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Faculty
Students & Alumni
We have assembled a distinguished group of academics from
around the world, who are renowned for their cutting-edge
research and exceptional industry experience. Their backgrounds
and abilities mean they can offer students a deep and empowering
understanding of international business.
Our student body comprises a rich mix of vibrant cultural and
academic backgrounds. Studying with an international cohort of
students, students will gain immediate insights on cultural issues
in the global economy and benefit from working with closeknit
cross-cultural teams to understand real-world business problems.
World-class Faculty
Faculty by Nationality
HKUST Business School is home to both
Others
14%
experienced academic scholars and bright young
faculty who hold PhDs from internationally-acclaimed
universities. Senior faculty members have gained
extensive teaching experience at major business
A Class of Global Talent
Mainland China
31%
Canada
5%
Europe
7%
corporations from around the world.
our faculty are from outside of Hong Kong. We have
consistently been ranked highly on this score by
international media.
from Europe, the Americas and other parts of Asia
The majority of the class come from Mainland China
Pacific while the rest of the class gained their first
and Hong Kong and about one-fourth of the class
degree from Mainland China and Hong Kong.
parts of Asia Pacific.
India
9%
Nationality
HKUST Business School also boasts a diversified
mix of faculty from around the world. Over 80% of
About half of the class has obtained their first degree
international cohort with good balance of diversity.
come from Europe, Russia, South America and other
schools around the world while adjunct faculty
are drawn from among the senior leaders of major
T h e s t u d e n t s o f t h e 2 0 1 5 - 1 6 i n t a k e f ro m a n
Hong Kong
17%
USA
17%
Russia &
Americas
8%
(As of September 2014)
Country of 1st Degree Institution
Hong Kong Others
1%
5%
Hong Kong
8%
Other parts of
Asia Pacific
13%
Europe
18%
Mainland China
68%
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Americas
5%
Mainland
China
42%
Europe
32%
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Our alumni of the 2013-14 intake have secured their
The graduates have embarked on their career journeys in
first job after completing the MIMT program. Most of
consulting (23%), finance (19%), IT (16%) and education
the graduates are based in Mainland China (39%)
(13%) etc. Their job functions also span across consulting,
and Hong Kong (39%) while there are others based in
marketing, management, customer relations, operations,
Europe (16%) and other Asian countries (6%).
merchandising, human resources, etc.
Job Location
Industry
Other parts of
Asia Pacific
6%
FMCG
3%
Media
3%
Europe
16%
Hon Kong
Hong
3
39%
Others
13%
Consulting
23%
Hotels
3%
Luxury
7%
Summer Tang
2013-14 Intake
Education
13%
Mainland China
39%
Finance
19%
IT
16%
Professional Function
Current position & company:
Management Associate, Hilti (China)
From my experience, I am confident to say that
the MIMT program truly develops, cultivates and
Consultant
19%
Others
26%
differentiates talent from millions of international
Management
Trainee
16%
Operations
6%
Business Development Manager,
Thales Group (Thailand)
today’s highly interconnected world. Learning how to
transform from a graduate student to a business
professional.
Business
Customer
Development Relations
7%
7%
Current position & company:
has helped develop and prepare me for my career.
and peers who prepared, helped and taught us to
Marketing
10%
2013-14 Intake
The overall goal of the program is well-suited to
opportunity with experienced corporate staff, managers
HR
6%
Charlotte Montagne
students. In particular, the 3-month Business Project
The Business Project was also the greatest networking
Merchandising
3%
(On the left)
manage and grow in teams composed of international
people with different backgrounds and culture is
crucial in today’s multicultural world. Furthermore, the
double degree program offered by CEMS, allowed
us to extensively develop our networks, which is key
in landing jobs and growing both professionally and
personally.
International exchange also promotes a huge benefit in
both personal development and professional growth.
It not only contributes to developing your network but
List of Employers
also to opening your mind to different ways of thinking.
Bain & Co.
Hilti
Miliward Brown Optimor
Also, being able to work or simply live in a multicultural
Bank of China
HKUST
Shangri-La Hotel & Resorts
environment is crucial for our generation. I am thankful
Burberry
HSBC
Swire Beverages
to have been part of this adventure and to have met
Google
Hugo Boss
Thales Group
such incredible people.
Hay Group
McKinsey
The Bank of New York
Henkel
McLagan
Uber
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Careers & Enrichment
The HKUST MIMT program helps prepare students to be ready
to start their career. The HKUST Business School’s MSc Career &
Professional Development team provides guidance and service for
all full-time MSc students, which includes:
Identifying the
student’s unique
career-related
interests, values and
capabilities;
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Florian Smeritschnig
2013-14 Intake
Enhancing job
searching skills,
preparing for
workplace
requirements and
career management
strategies;
Accessing
opportunities for
internships and
full-time employment
with a diverse group
of recruiting firms and
organizations.
Current position & company:
Consultant, McKinsey & Company
(Austria)
One-on-one career coaching, as well as career-related training/workshops will be provided for students
when they join HKUST.
The MIMT program offers a great opportunity to gain
exposure to the Asian business world and cultural
mindset, adding to the amazing network of the CEMS
alliance, especially the exchange element, which
further enriched my cultural experience. During this
one-year master program, set in two continents with
Roger Wu
2013-14 Intake
Current position & company:
Associate Consultant, Bain & Co. (China)
3 terms meant you were constantly on your toes to
Being a student on the MIMT program was one of
adapt quickly to new situations. This helps to prepare
the best choices I made in my life, and it was an eye-
me for similar challenges at McKinsey.
opening and unforgettable experience. The program
The MSc Programs Office will also arrange various enrichment activities and luncheon talks for students.
These will be a platform for networking with industry practitioners and senior management from industry in
Hong Kong and Mainland China.
In addition, a study tour will be arranged for students during the semester break. The study tour will help
students to better understand the industry landscape, develop applied skills in industry and company
analysis, and network with industry practitioners outside of Hong Kong.
surprised me in many aspects such as the competitive
and diverse cohort, dedicated staff, and widespread
yet strong network, etc.
I really appreciated the career services team who
guided me through the job hunting process. The Msc
Career & Professional Development team was very
supportive and assisted students to land their dream
jobs. I went to many workshops, scheduled plenty of
one-on-one career consultations and even talked with
people that worked in the consulting industry. These
activities all contributed to my success in landing my
career with Bain & Co.
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Campus Life
Global Career Opportunities
Students of the HKUST MIMT program are equipped
free access to online career development platforms
to become potential candidates for leadership
offering useful tips and information that help them
positions in international management. The
best prepare for the early stages of their career.
specialized subject knowledge learnt in class as
well as the practical experience from business
projects and international internships are excellent
preparation for a global career in any industry and
Students of the HKUST MIMT program will have
a similar profile and career track as the alumni of
HKUST is more than just a place to learn. We aim at developing
our students to their full potential, preparing people to take the next
step toward career success. We focus on creating a unique learning
experience for each of our students, and develop future business
leaders in Asia for the world.
the CEMS MIM program who have gone on to work
in a variety of industries, including management
Spread over 60 hectares in a beautiful setting
and generally to enhance the quality of campus
consulting, consumer goods, energy, investment
in Clear Water Bay, the HKUST campus provides
life. These include conference and meeting rooms,
The CEMS network provides services to facilitate
banking, high-technology and commercial banking,
students with a relaxing environment in which to
common and quiet rooms, workshops and a darkroom,
students’ entry into the world of work and the career
telecommunications, media / information, etc. Their
study and grow. Students enjoy all the benefits
karaoke and music rooms, and a performance stage.
to which they are best suited, and helps companies
functions / departments also span across finance,
of a full-scale university campus in a relaxing
find the right profiles for recruitment. These services
m a r k e t i n g , g e n e r a l m a n a g e m e n t , p ro d u c t i o n /
environment.
include CEMS Career Forum, CEMS Virtual Career
operations, sales / export, and audit / management
Fair, CEMS Job Market and CEMS Student CV
control.
job function upon graduation.
Database. Moreover, students also benefit from
The new Lee Shau Kee Campus, including the Lee
Shau Kee Business Building and the Institute for
Student amenities such as banks, medical clinics, a
Advanced Study, is specially built to cater for the
supermarket, a bookstore, postal services, hair salon,
expansion of student cohorts. Located atop the
souvenir shop, and choices of Asian and Western
HKUST’s main campus, the Lee Shau Kee Campus
catering outlets are located on campus. Other facilities
occupies an area of about 10 hectares, representing
include a five-storey library with over 700,000 books,
about 15% of the total campus.
periodicals, microfilms and 100 electronic databases,
computer barns, wireless Internet access, a languagelearning center, a self-access center with multimedia
resources, swimming pools, a fitness center, tennis
courts, an athletic track and a soccer pitch.
The HKUST Business School is now relocated to the
Lee Shau Kee Business Building so that our students
can enjoy state-of-the-art teaching and learning
facilities and an exclusive area for them to work on
group projects or assignments.
A wide range of amenities is also provided to support
extra-curricular activities, the pursuit of hobbies
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Admissions
Are you ready to start your world-class MSc learning experience
at HKUST ? Grasp this valuable opportunity to join the HKUST
MIMT program for extensive international exposure and global
career development. We are looking for global talents who are highly
dynamic and strive for continuous pursuit of success.
Application Deadlines
Application Materials
We i n v i t e a p p l i c a t i o n s f ro m S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 5
Your application should include the following materials:
onwards for the 2016-2017 intake. Admissions
operate on a rolling basis. We recommend that
international applicants apply as early as possible
to allow sufficient time for student visas, personal
preparations and arrival in Hong Kong. Consideration
personal statement and essays
CV/resume with photo
Transcript and degree certificate of
undergraduate studies
of late applications will depend on the availability of
Program Fee and Expenses
Admission Requirements
places.
The total program fee for the 2016-17 intake is
Applicants for admission to the HKUST MIMT program
Application deadlines for the 2016-2017 intake are
HK$288,000. The program fee covers tuition,
are required to meet the following requirements:
as follows:
textbooks and course materials for some of the
Possess a bachelor’s degree in business or a
required courses, and some enrichment activities.
related field or the equivalent from a recognized
Travelling and living expenses in Hong Kong are
university or approved institution with satisfactory
not included in the program fee.
academic results
Students who go on the one-term exchange will
Achieve a satisfactory TOEFL / IELTS score for
continue to pay HKUST program fees for the credits
those whose first language is not English and
they earn at exchange schools. Travelling and living
whose degree or equivalent qualification* was
expenses vary according to the locations of exchange
awarded by an institution where the medium of
schools and are not included in the program fee.
instruction was not English
* Qualifications with duration equivalent to a full-time
bachelor’s degree (I.e. at least 3 years).
Achieve a satisfactory GMAT/GRE score
Possess two to three languages
Possess multi-cultural aptitudes and an appetite
Completed online application form, including a
Documentary proof of other professional
qualifications (if applicable)
Official GMAT/GRE score report
Official TOEFL/IELTS score report (if applicable)
Phase
Application Deadline
Two academic referees
I
15 October 2015
Language certification for your second/third
II
1 December 2015
III
4 February 2016
foreign language
Application fee
Applicant profiles are reviewed upon full completion
of online applications and full payment of the
application fee. Only shortlisted applicants will be
invited for an interview.
for an international career
Have no more than two years of full-time postqualification work experience
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Intelligence
Visionary
Management
HKUST Business School
Master of Science in International Management
Room 2037, 2/F, Lee Shau Kee Business Building
HKUST Business School
The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Phone:
(852) 2358 6404
Email: hkustmimt@ust.hk
Website:http://www.hkustmimt.ust.hk
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