Instructions & Guidelines for Applicants
Please read through the instructions and
guidelines before you start to fill in the
application.
Eligibility
Full-time Programme (HKU MBA – London
track with London Business School, New York
track with Columbia Business School, and China
Concentration track):
1. A recognized undergraduate degree.
2. A satisfactory GMAT score.
You must make your own arrangement to
take The Graduate Management Admission
Test (GMAT).
Test scores of more than five years old will
not be accepted.
3. Applicants with qualification from a
university outside Hong Kong where the
language of teaching or examination is not
in English are required to obtain a
minimum TOEFL 550 (paper based)/80
(internet based) or IELTS 6 band with no
subtest lower than . *
Test scores of more than two years old will
not be accepted.
4. Around 3 years of postgraduate full-time
work experience (as of July 2010).
Part-time Programme:
1. A recognized undergraduate degree.
2. A satisfactory GMAT score. Test scores of
more than five years old will not be
accepted. Applicants with more than 7
years of full-time experience might be
exempted from this requirement.
Exemption, if any, will be considered on a
case-by-case basis.
3. Applicants with qualification from a
university outside Hong Kong where the
language of teaching or examination is not
in English are required to obtain a
minimum TOEFL 550 (paper based)/80
(internet based) or IELTS 6 band with no
subtest lower than . *
Test scores of more than two years old will
not be accepted.
4. Around 3 years of postgraduate full-time
work experience (as of September 2010).
* Candidates can apply first without
GMAT/TOEFL score and provide the score sheet
at a later stage of the admission process.
Tests
When you pre-register to take the test (GMAT
and TOEFL), you should request that the official
test scores be sent to The University of Hong
Kong.
The HKU code number for GMAT is FS2-WL-
61 (Old Code: 0788).
The HKU code number for TOEFL is 9671.
Application
You are strongly advised to submit your MBA
application online; the application can be
submitted via taught postgraduate online system
at or
If you are not
able to access online application or you do not
possess a credit card, please submit the paper
application to the HKU MBA Office; soft copy
of the application form can be downloaded at
Application Fee
The application fee is HK$300 (non-refundable).
Methods of Payment:
(a) Applicants who wish to submit online
application are required to pay the fee by
credit card on-line.
(b) Local applicants residing in Hong Kong
who wish to submit paper application
should pay the appropriate amount of
application fee to The University of Hong
Kong account at The Hongkong and
Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) by
either
(i) via Automatic Teller
Machine(ATM):
(Please do not use the “Account
Transfer” function for payment.)
- by “Bill Payment” function at ATMs
of the HSBC/HangSeng or JETCO bank
groups with “Bill Payment Service” or
“JET payment Service” logo
respectively.
- Select “Bill Payment” →
“Education”→ “The University of
Hong Kong”
- Enter Bill Type “06” Other Fees
- Enter Bill account number:
for HSBC/Hang Seng Bank:
20999999834001
for JETCO: 2099999983000004001
- Enter payment HK$300
(ii) via HSBC Cheque Deposit Machine
(CQM):
- Make a crossed cheque payable to
“The University of Hong Kong”;
- Deposit the cheque at any HSBC’s
CQM by entering the University of
Hong Kong’s bank account number:
002-222834-002 and the cheque
amount of HK$300; and select
“Reference” option and entering the
reference number: 20999999834001
- Insert the cheque into the cheque
insertion slot [please refer to the
instructions listed on the machine]
(c) Overseas applicants who wish to
submit paper application should pay by
Hong Kong dollar bank drafts
(HK$300) or US dollar bank draft
(USD40) drawn on a bank in Hong
Kong and made payable to “The
University of Hong Kong”. Personal
cheque in foreign currency will NOT be
accepted.
Please write your full name and proposed
programme of study on the back of the ATM
transaction/cheque deposit advice, crossed
cheque or the bank draft for identification
purpose.
If you are using the payment methods as
mentioned in (b) above, it is essential that the
original ATM transaction/cheque deposit
advice must be stapled together with your
application. You are also reminded to retain a
photocopy of the customer copy of the
transaction/deposit advice as your proof of
payment of application fee.
References
The confidential reference forms and self-
addressed envelopes should be given by the
applicant to two individuals capable of
commenting on your academic and/or
administrative capabilities. The envelopes, with
seals unbroken and signatures of the referees
intact, are to be sent to the HKU MBA Office
with your application materials. Your referees
may send their reference letters directly to the
HKU MBA Office.
Transcripts
An official transcript should be requested from
every college or university you have attended.
Photocopies of the transcript request form may
be used to request transcripts from additional
institutions.
The official transcript with the transcript request
form should be sent directly by the registrar of
the institutions to the HKU MBA Office.
Certified copies of transcripts should be sent to
the HKU MBA Office.
Application Submission
The completed application form should be
returned with supporting documents before the
application deadline to the HKU MBA Office:
MBA Office
Faculty of Business and Economics
The University of Hong Kong
Room 104, Cyberport 4
100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong
Definition of Non-local students
For the purpose of admission of non-local
students, “non-local students” should be defined
as persons entering Hong Kong for the purpose
of education with student visa/entry permit
issued by the Director of Immigration.
Student Visa
Upon successful application, non-local
(overseas) students will need to arrange for their
own student visa. The Center of Development
and Resources for Students will act as the local
sponsor for international students. For Mainland
students the China Affairs Office will be the
sponsor. Both offices will assist students in
obtaining visa. Please note that all non-local
students are required by law to obtain student
visa to study in Hong Kong and the Immigration
Department normally issues student visa to
students enrolling in a full-time programme in
the University only. It is the responsibility of
individual students to make all necessary visa
arrangement before the commencement of their
studies.
Programme Selection (Full-time MBA)
Students may state their preference to study the
London track at London Business School, New
York track at Columbia Business School, or the
China Concentration track when they apply as
well as when they are interviewed. Their
preferences are not guaranteed. Final admission
offers will be made based on merit, fit, and
competitive student quality.
2010 Application Rounds
Full-time MBA
First Round: December 31, 2009
Second Round: February 28, 2010
Third Round (Final deadline): TBA
Part-time MBA
First Round: December 31, 2009
Second Round: February 28, 2010
Third Round (Final deadline): TBA
Application Process
Your application will be reviewed by HKU MBA
admissions committee as soon as all the required
documents and application fee have been
received. As it often takes considerable time to
gather references and transcripts, we strongly
encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Kindly note that limited seats are available every
year and candidates are admitted on a continuous
and rolling basis. As a result, spaces are filled
throughout the admission period and there is a
possibility that the class may be full before the
final deadline.
Not all applicants will be interviewed. Once
suitable candidates have been shortlisted, they
will be informed of specific interview
arrangement. In general, the admission results
will be available in 2 to 4 weeks after the
interview; admission offers will be issued upon
receipt of all required supporting documents.
(Please print or type.)
Please choose the mode of study for the degree of Master of Business Administration.
□ Full-time MBA (Please state your preference)
□ LBS □ CBS □ China Concentration
□ Part-time MBA (Please state your preference for class mode)
□ Weekday mode □ Weekend mode
Mr Ms Mrs
Name in English Surname First Name
(as in your HKID Card/passport)
Name in Chinese (if any) Surname First Name
(as in your HKID Card/passport)
. No. (if applicable)
Date of Birth - - (DD-MM-YY) Age
Correspondence Address
HK ID Card/Passport No.*
Nationality
Local student Non-local student**
Telephone No. (Home) Fax No. (Home)
(Business) (Business)
Mobile No.
E-mail # 1
E-mail # 2
* Please delete as appropriate. ** Please refer to the definition of Non-local student in the instructions.
Education
Please list all colleges or universities at which you have taken courses. Please attach officially certified
transcripts*, with a complete record of the courses attended and examination results for ALL tertiary level
studies. Transcripts and diplomas, which are not in English, should be accompanied by a certified
translation in English.
Awarding Institution
(state country, if
overseas)
Years
Attended
(mth/yr -
mth/yr)
Full-time
or
Part-time
Major Minor Degree (with
classification of
Honors and
GPA, if any)
Year
of
Award
If you have attended more than one undergraduate institution, other than as an exchange student, briefly
indicate the reasons for your transfer.
* Please note that the University will only ACCEPT originals or copies of the documents that have been
duly declared as true copies before a notary public (. a Commissioner for Oaths at a City District Office
in Hong Kong). You may also bring the originals of the outstanding documents together with an additional
set of their photocopies to MBA Office (Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Hong
Kong, Room 104, Cyberport 4, 100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong) or HKU Town Centre (3/F, Tower II, 18
Harcourt Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong) for verification. Copies of the documents may be certified by the
appropriate officials of your home institute if you are an overseas applicant.
Previous Programme(s) of Study at the University of Hong Kong
Applicants who previously studied at The University of Hong Kong must complete this section. Please
indicate
(a) whether you have been de-registered by the University due to
outstanding fee payment (outstanding fees must be settled
before an offer of admission would be made)
Yes No
(b) whether you were discontinued from studies by the University
(by regulation, you shall not be re-admitted to the same
programme of study. This will not however affect your
chance of admission to other programmes.)
Yes No
If the answer to (a) or (b) is yes, please specify the curriculum and year of study: ____________________
Professional Qualifications
(Please attach officially certified documentary evidences or send them by post along with other supporting
documents*.)
Professional Qualification Abbreviation Awarding Institution Date of Award
(mth/yr)
Other Achievements
Please list honors, awards, or other recognitions (academic, community, etc.) you have received.
Test Information (Please refer to requirements stated in the instructions and attach the official score sheets)
When did you, or will you, take the GMAT? - - (DD-MM-YY)
GMAT score, if known:
Verbal Quantitative Analytical Writing Total
score % below score % below score % below score % below
Date of Test
(mth/yr)
TOEFL/IELTS score, if known:
When did you, or will you, take the TOEFL? - - (DD-MM-YY)
TOEFL Score, if known:
When did you, or will you, take the IELTS?
IELTS overall band, if known:
IELTS subtest band:
Listening Reading Writing Speaking
If you cannot submit the GMAT and/or TOEFL/IELTS score(s) at the time of application, you may submit
the application first and provide your official score sheets at a later stage of the admission process.
- - (DD-MM-YY)
Reasons for Interest in this Programme
Please provide below a statement explaining why you are interested in doing this programme, why you are
suitable for it and the value of the MBA programme to your future career.
Full-time Employment History (Please attach your full CV/Resume.)
Describe each full-time position you have held, beginning with your current or most recent position. Please
use the same format on additional sheets, if needed.
Job Title Responsibilities DateEmployer
(and Address) From To
Industry Code (see page 8)
Annual Salary HK$
Job Title Responsibilities DateEmployer
(and Address) From To
Industry Code (see page 8)
Annual Salary HK$
Full-time Employment History (Please attach your full CV/Resume.)
Describe each full-time position you have held, beginning with your current or most recent position. Please
use the same format on additional sheets, if needed.
Job Title Responsibilities DateEmployer
(and Address) From To
Industry Code (see page 8)
Annual Salary HK$
Job Title Responsibilities DateEmployer
(and Address) From To
Industry Code (see page 8)
Annual Salary HK$
Full-time Employment History (Please attach your full CV/Resume.)
Describe each full-time position you have held, beginning with your current or most recent position. Please
use the same format on additional sheets, if needed.
Job Title Responsibilities DateEmployer
(and Address) From To
Industry Code (see page 8)
Annual Salary HK$
Job Title Responsibilities DateEmployer
(and Address) From To
Industry Code (see page 8)
Annual Salary HK$
Full-time Employment History (Please attach your full CV/Resume.)
Job Title Responsibilities DateEmployer
(and Address) From To
Industry Code (see below)
Annual Salary HK$
Years of full-time experience in total
Industry Codes
Please select the industry code that best describes your company.
Financial Services
01 Commercial banking
02 Diversified financial services
03 Insurance
04 Investment banking/brokerage
05 Investment management
06 Venture capital
Non-Manufacturing
07 Accounting
08 Advertising/Marketing
services
09 Communications services
10 Computer services
11 Construction
12 Consulting
13 Education
14 Entertainment
15 Restaurant and hotel
management
16 Government
17 Healthcare services
18 Import/Export/Trading
companies
19 Law
20 Charitable organizations
21 Real estate
22 Retail
23 Transportation services
24 Utilities
25 Other non-manufacturing
Manufacturing
26 Auto and other transportation
equipment
27 Chemicals
28 Electronic Equipment
29 Food/Beverage/Tobacco
30 Forest products/Packaging
31 Household/Personal Products
32 Machinery
33 Pharmaceutical/
Biotechnology/ Healthcare
products
34 Printing/Publishing
35 Textiles/Clothing
36 Other Manufacturing
Referees
Please list below the two individuals you have asked for recommendations:
1. Name 2. Name
Position Position
Organization Organization
Address Address
Source of Information on the HKU MBA
(Please provide details)
Where did you first learn about Friends and family
HKU MBA programme? Staff/Student/Alumni from HKU
MBA Fair
Newspaper/Magazine
Online media
Others
Declaration
I hereby apply to register as a candidate for the degree of Master of Business Administration. I declare that
the information and documents provided in support of this application are, to the best of my knowledge,
accurate and complete and understand that my application will be disqualified if any information or
document provided is found to be false.
Signature Date
Check List
Please check the following as you prepare to submit your application.
Application form (signed and
selected mode of study)
Application fee
References
Official transcripts?
Certified true copy of degree
certificate (for Mainland
applicants)
Official GMAT score sheet
Official TOEFL score sheet
CV/Resume
Personal Information Collection Statement
224/1204
1. This is a statement to inform you of your rights under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
2. Personal information is provided by you as an applicant through the completion of application
forms designated for various purposes, . for admission to a programme of study, for an exchange
programme, for hall admissions, and for provision of facilities or services. Data collected are used
specifically for the purposes prescribed in the application forms and will serve
a) as a basis for selection of applicants;
b) as evidence for verification of the applicant’s examination results, academic records and
other information; and
c) where applicable, as part of the applicant’s official student records.
In the case of (c) above, information so incorporated into student files will be used for all purposes
relating to the student’s studies as required by the relevant regulations and procedures of the
University.
3. Personal data will be kept confidential and handled by the University’s staff members. The
University may transfer some of the data to an agent or other persons appointed to undertake some
of its academic and administrative functions.
4. Under the provisions of the Ordinance, you have the right to request the University to ascertain
whether it holds your personal data, to be given a copy, and to apply for correction of the data, if
deemed incorrect.
5. Applications for access to and correction of personal data should be made by using a special
request form and on payment of a fee. Such applications as well as requests for information should
be addressed to the Data Protection Officer, Registry, The University of Hong Kong.
Declaration
1. I have noted the general points pursuant to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
2. I authorize the University of Hong Kong to use, check and process my data as required for my
application. I accept that all the data in this form and those the University is authorized to obtain
will be used for purposes related to the processing and administration of my application in the
university context.
3. I authorize The University of Hong Kong to obtain, and the relevant examination authorities,
assessment bodies or academic institutions in Hong Kong and elsewhere to release, any and all
information about my public examination results, records of studies or professional qualifications, I
also authorize the University to use my data in this form for the purpose of obtaining such
information.
4. I understand that upon successful application, my data will become a part of my student record and
may be used for all purposes as prescribed under relevant rules and regulations as well as attendant
procedures, so long as I remain student of this University.
5. I declare that the information given in support of this application is accurate and complete. I
understand that any misrepresentation will disqualify my application.
Signature
Date
Request for Statement of Reference
To the applicant:
Name
Surname First Name
(as in your ID card/passport)
Correspondence Address
It may help you to meet deadlines if you indicate to your referee the date by which you must receive this
form (see below* ). Be sure to give both the form and an envelope to your referee. Address the envelope to
yourself. The sealed envelope is to be sent to the University with your other application materials. The
comments will be used for admissions purposes only and will not become part of your permanent file.
To the referee:
The person named above is an MBA applicant to The University of Hong Kong. The Admissions
Committee attaches considerable weight to the statements made by the referees the applicant has selected.
You will greatly assist the members of the committee and the applicant by completing this form. It is
recommended that you keep a copy for your files in case the original might be lost in the mail. The
committee is aware of the time necessary to prepare such an assessment and gratefully acknowledges your
help. The comments will be used for admissions purposes only and will not become part of a student’s
permanent file. Under the provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, applicants have the rights to
request access to their personal data. We would be pleased to provide you with additional information about
our programme if it will assist in any way.
Please return the form in the envelope addressed to the applicant after sealing and signing your name
across the flap. The applicants should send the sealed envelope to HKU MBA Office (Faculty of
Business and Economics, The University of Hong Kong, Room 104, Cyberport 4, 100 Cyberport
Road, Hong Kong).
* The applicant requests that you return the form to him/her by
(date to be filled in by applicant)
Name of referee (please print or type)
Position/Title
School/Firm
Address
1. How long have you known the applicant and in what context? Please comment on the frequency
of your interaction.
2. What are the applicant’s principal strengths?
Request for Statement of Reference
3. In what areas can the applicant improve?
4. In your opinion, has the applicant given careful consideration to his or her plans for entry into the
MBA programme?
5. Please use the following scale to compare the applicant with others* you have known during your
professional career.
* Indicate the peer reference group to which the applicant is compared:
Outstanding
Top 5%
Excellent
Top 10%
Above
Average
Top 25%
Average
Top 50%
Below
Average
Bottom
50%
Unable to
Judge
Intellectual ability
Analytical ability
Leadership skills
Ability to work with others
Compassion
Self confidence
Maturity
Initiative
Creativity
Persistence and drive
Oral communication skills
Written communication skills
Overall Rating of
Candidate
6. Please comment on the ratings above and feel free to make additional statements concerning the
applicant’s accomplishments, managerial potential, and other personal qualities. Attach an
additional sheet if necessary.
May we call you if the Admissions Committee feels that it would be helpful to contact you by phone
regarding the applicant?
If yes, please provide us with your daytime telephone number:
Signature Date
Request for Statement of Reference
To the applicant:
Name
Surname First Name
(as in your ID card/passport)
Correspondence Address
It may help you to meet deadlines if you indicate to your referee the date by which you must receive this
form (see below* ). Be sure to give both the form and an envelope to your referee. Address the envelope to
yourself. The sealed envelope is to be sent to the University with your other application materials. The
comments will be used for admissions purposes only and will not become part of your permanent file.
To the referee:
The person named above is an MBA applicant to The University of Hong Kong. The Admissions
Committee attaches considerable weight to the statements made by the referees the applicant has selected.
You will greatly assist the members of the committee and the applicant by completing this form. It is
recommended that you keep a copy for your files in case the original might be lost in the mail. The
committee is aware of the time necessary to prepare such an assessment and gratefully acknowledges your
help. The comments will be used for admissions purposes only and will not become part of a student’s
permanent file. Under the provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, applicants have the rights to
request access to their personal data. We would be pleased to provide you with additional information about
our programme if it will assist in any way.
Please return the form in the envelope addressed to the applicant after sealing and signing your name
across the flap. The applicants should send the sealed envelope to HKU MBA Office (Faculty of
Business and Economics, The University of Hong Kong, Room 104, Cyberport 4, 100 Cyberport
Road, Hong Kong).
* The applicant requests that you return the form to him/her by
(date to be filled in by applicant)
Name of referee (please print or type)
Position/Title
School/Firm
Address
1. How long have you known the applicant and in what context? Please comment on the frequency
of your interaction.
2. What are the applicant’s principal strengths?
Request for Statement of Reference
3. In what areas can the applicant improve?
4. In your opinion, has the applicant given careful consideration to his or her plans for entry into the
MBA programme?
5. Please use the following scale to compare the applicant with others* you have known during your
professional career.
* Indicate the peer reference group to which the applicant is compared:
Outstanding
Top 5%
Excellent
Top 10%
Above
Average
Top 25%
Average
Top 50%
Below
Average
Bottom
50%
Unable to
Judge
Intellectual ability
Analytical ability
Leadership skills
Ability to work with others
Compassion
Self confidence
Maturity
Initiative
Creativity
Persistence and drive
Oral communication skills
Written communication skills
Overall Rating of
Candidate
6. Please comment on the ratings above and feel free to make additional statements concerning the
applicant’s accomplishments, managerial potential, and other personal qualities. Attach an
additional sheet if necessary.
May we call you if the Admissions Committee feels that it would be helpful to contact you by phone
regarding the applicant?
If yes, please provide us with your daytime telephone number:
Signature Date
Transcript Request Form
Please complete the first part of this form and send it to the university you have attended.
Name: Surname First name
(as in your ID card/passport)
University/College attended:
Dates of attendance:
Title of degree/diploma:
Date of award:
Programme applying for admission at The University of Hong Kong:
* Full-time / Part-time MBA programme (please delete as appropriate)
To the Officer responsible for issuing transcripts:
The applicant named above has applied for admission to the MBA programme at The University of Hong
Kong. Please send one copy of the official transcript together with this form directly to:
HKU MBA Office
Faculty of Business and Economics
The University of Hong Kong
Room 104, Cyberport 4
100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong
