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CONTENT01HKUST Business School02Message from our Associate Dean03040509HKUST MBA Global RankingsClass Profile (Intake 2019)Placement Highlights (Class of 2019)How to Recruit Our MBAs11Employer List 2018-201912Curriculum and Recruiting Calendar

HKUST Business SchoolMessage from our Associate DeanHKUST is a dynamic and forward-thinking university that embraces a truly global outlook and an innovative spirit. Founded in 1991, we haverapidly established ourselves as a top global institution and built a respectable reputation in the region by aligning our world-classeducational resources with the growth momentum of Asia. The University has developed a unique East-West educational ethos centered onthe core values of excellence, diversity, open-minded curiosity, and an upbeat “can do” spirit. As the leading Global Business School in theregion, our vision and ambitions distinguish us from the rest.Professor Chen Tai-YuanAssociate Dean & MBA Program DirectorHKUST Business SchoolThe HKUST Business School has long thrived in businesseducation in Asia and worldwide. Continuing this successfulmomentum, our MBA Program has once again been rankedamong global Top 20 MBA programs this year by theFinancial Times.The cornerstone of our ongoing success is a world-class faculty.Coming from leading business schools across the globe, theyembody our mission to advance global business knowledgethrough research and disseminate it across our amazingstudents from every corner of the world who will, through ourMBA Program, develop into future business leaders and impactsociety in myriad positive ways.With an ambition to achieve even higher milestones, they have also driven us to add coursework to enhance global perspectives and trainour students to deal with complex management issues. Furthermore, in face of rapidly changing market trends, our MBA Program hasundergone a significant curriculum change this year. Through the introduction of courses on Fintech, Big Data, programming using Pythonand Artificial Intelligence, we aim to strengthen our students’ skills of using technology to tackle business challenges, and the ability tocombine business and technology will enable our graduates to become highly valuable assets of their future employers.Last but not least, I would like to thank members of the business community for your valuable support, without which our burgeoninglist of achievements would not be possible. From student recruits to knowledge sharing, executive engagements and communitypartnerships, you provide vital pillars of engagement and augment our relevance. Thank you. And we look forward to even more andfruitful partnerships in the future.0102

HKUST MBA Global RankingsClass Profile (Intake 2019)As the regional leader in global business education, our MBA and EMBA programs have consistently been ranked among the world’sbest. The Financial Times Global MBA Rankings named us:Top20Class SizeAsia95MBA Program in the Worldfor 13 consecutive yearsRegions RepresentedGMAT Range570 - 710*Hong Kong, India, Indonesia,Japan, Mainland China,Singapore, South Korea,Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand*Typical RangeAmongst the Global Top 20 MBA Programs in 2020, we are ranked:Non-local NationalityNo.4Career ProgressNo.5Value for MoneyNo.5International Course ExperienceWe also top the charts as:1st1stNo.1Business School in Asia to receive dual accreditation fromAACSB (US) and EQUIS (Europe)MBA Program in Asia to be listed in all four major global MBA rankingsFinancial Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Economist and ForbesEMBA Program in the World (conjoined with Kellogg) for9 times according to Financial TimesNo.5International Mobility96%Avg. Years ofWork ExperienceNorth AmericaCanada, Mexico, US6 (3 - 9)EuropeGermany, Italy,Switzerland, UKAvg. AgeRegions Represented2229OthersAustralia, Cameroon,Kazakhstan,Russian Federation,South Africa(26 - 33)Professional Field (Pre-MBA)31%Finance2%14%General Management8%Operations / LogisticsHuman Resources19%16%Sales / MarketingConsulting033%Accounting7%Others04

Placement Highlights (Class of 2019)No. of Graduates122Responded to theEmployment Survey88%Percentage of GraduatesAccepted an Offer by 3 MonthsAfter Graduation91%Jobs by IndustryCompensation Summary (in HKD)1No. of GraduatesReporting Salary Data% Reporting 2MeanMedianRangeAnnual Base Salary5166%605,290600,000200,000 - 1,100,000Signing Bonus1326%166,147140,00025,000 - 546,000Jobs by LocationNotes:TechnologyFinancial ServicesManufacturingConsultingFMCGReal EstateEnergyTransportation &Logistics ServicesFinTechOthers34%22%10%9%7%4%3%This salary report is based on useable salary information provided by 66% of cohort who had accepted MBA level jobs within 3 months after graduation.2Percentage is calculated based on total number of MBA level job acceptance (i.e. 77).Other Asia PacificRegion: 29%Europe: 3%Mainland China:North America:1Base Compensation by World Regions (in HKD)116%3%No. of GraduatesReporting Salary DataMeanMedianRangeHong Kong27628,554696,000200,964 - 980,000Mainland China6482,707540,000206,481 - 650,000Other Asia Pacific Regions15584,884550,000200,000 - 1,100,000Sub-Total48588,627580,000200,000 - 1,100,000Europe & North America3743,116671,270600,600 - 957,477Total Reported51605,290600,000200,000 - 1,100,000AsiaHong Kong:50%3%3%5%Career SwitchOther RegionsChanged All 3 Dimensions30%Changed Location55%Changed Industry78%Notes:Changed Industry orFunction or Location87%051This salary report is based on useable salary information provided by 66% of cohort who had accepted MBA level jobs within 3 months after graduation.Changed Function61%The MBA Career Services & Employer Alliance (MBACSEA) is a body that sets globalstandards to ensure data reported by Schools is accurate, reliable and comparable withother schools. The MBACSEA Standards Batch recognizes schools worldwide thatparticipates in compliance review and agreed to participate in external reviews.06

Placement Highlights (Class of 2019)Annual Base Compensation by Industry (in HKD)1No. of GraduatesReporting Salary DataMean 2Median 2Range 2IT/TechnologyTechnology - Internet ServicesTechnology - TelecommunicationsTechnology - E-CommerceTechnology - Artificial IntelligenceTechnology - HardwareTechnology - Online EducationTechnology - 20,000300,000 - 671,809389,760 - 957,477300,000 - 671,270Financial Services1152211694,313700,000200,964 - 1,000,000930,000-975,000-720,000 - 1,000,000-7679,143696,000504,000 - 850,000IndustryInsuranceCorporate BankingInvestment Banking/M&A AdvisoryAsset ManagementHedge FundConsultingManufacturingAutomotiveElectronic ,000 - 743,000420,000 - 550,000-Consumer Packaged Goods4476,066474,632200,000 - 755,000Real Estate3735,000585,000520,000 - 1,100,000FinTech2---Transportation & Logistics Services1---Energy1---Others3543,000520,000420,000 - 689,000Total Reported51605,290600,000200,000 - 1,100,000Notes:07Annual Base Compensation by Professional Functions (in HKD)11This salary report is based on useable salary information provided by 66% of cohort who had accepted MBA level jobs within 3 months after graduation.2Due to confidentiality reasons, no mean, median and salary range is presented for groupings with 3 students or less.No. of GraduatesReporting Salary DataMean 2Median 2Range 2General Management18641,638669,500200,000 - 1,100,000Marketing/Sales14544,393535,000205,263 - 957,477FinanceBanking OperationsInvestment Banking/M&A AdvisoryInvestment -580,000-200,964 - 700,000-Consulting7691,143744,000504,000 - 850,000Operations/ Logistics3611,423671,270420,000 - 743,000Other1---Total Reported51605,290600,000200,000 - 1,100,000FunctionNotes:1This salary report is based on useable salary information provided by 66% of cohort who had accepted MBA level jobs within 3 months after graduation.2Due to confidentiality reasons, no mean, median and salary range is presented for groupings with 3 students or less.08

How to Recruit Our MBAsThe CPD Office is dedicated to facilitate employers identifying potential candidates and matching talents to the rightopportunities. We provide a range of recruiting and networking opportunities -1. Recruitment Talks / Company Visits4. Overseas Career Treks (Singapore / Shanghai)The Career Treks offer opportunities for employers to showcase their actual working environment so that students canunderstand more the company culture.An effective presentation gives students a deeper understanding of your company background as well as career opportunitiesthat your company offers. We can help arranging face-to-face or virtual recruitment talks and company visits depending onyour needs and situation.Recommended Time: October – AprilSingapore Career TrekOn-campus Recruitment TalkShanghai Career TrekOn-campus Recruitment Talk5. Annual MBA / MSc Career FairThe Career Fair gives you direct access to 250 potential candidates (MBA/MSc/Alumni). It is also a great platform foremployers to build their brands.Virtual Recruitment TalkCompany Visit2. Job PostingWe can post your openings (Full-time or Internship) on our online Job Board for free.Recommended Time: Throughout the yearAnnual MBA / MSc Career FairAnnual MBA / MSc Career Fair3. Featured Company - Weekly Career NewsletterEmployer branding is important for attracting talents. Each week, we invite a company to share insights with all MBAstudents via our career newsletter which will be issued every Friday.Instead of an official introduction on company website, we encourage employers to take a personal approach to shareinteresting insights with MBA students on why they should join your company and how they can develop the career path inthe company.Since the launching of this session, it has significantly helped companies to boost the number of job applicants.6. MBA Resume BooksWe publish MBA Resume Books (Internship & Graduate Book) each year, featuring resumes of First and Second Year students.Enquiries: mbacareer@ust.hkRecommended Time: Throughout the year0910