Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (别名: Hong Kong University of Stress and Tense) - Established in 1991 and located in Clearwater Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Ranked No.1 in Asia from 2011-2013 by QS Asian University Rankings
- Ranked No.1 in Asia and No.16 worldwide by Global Employability University Ranking 2014
HKUST Business School
First business school in Asia region to earn both AACSB and EQUIS accreditation since 1999
Top ranking programs: - Kellogg-HKUST EMBA No.2 (2014), No.1 (2009-2013) in the world
- MBA No.1 in Asia for five consecutive years and the world’s No.14 (2014)
Full-time MSc in Investment Management, with one/two concentrations on Asset Management and/or Risk Management (HKUST MScIM Program)
- Offered by Department of Finance, HKUST Business School
- Firstly introduced in 1996 with a part-time study mode
- In 2014, Full time MScIM full-time program was firstly launched
- 12-18 months on a full-time basis, starting from Aug each year
Official Contact Information:
Tel: (852) 34692088 Web: http://www.mscim.ust.hk/ (where you can find detail information about the program design and curriculum etc.)
Unofficial statistical data
50 out of 3000+ applicants admitted, consisting of fresh graduates from mainland China, India, UK,US and Europe and 10+ students with 1-5 years working experiences
- 80% from top 985 211 in Mainland China, majoring in Finance and business related
- The University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong UST finance major undergraduates
- Cambridge and Warick Business School undergraduate students from UK
- Experienced professionals from Big 4, HSBC, local PE and mutual funds etc.
Average: GMAT(700+), IELTS (7+), no strict cutting point and more depends on your well-rounded performance in CV and furtherinterview performance
Interview Tips:
Ensure you are fully prepared for “Why”questions (Why Hong Kong, Why HKUST and Why master, Why finance, Why not work directly and Why change your major etc.), these are always the first several questions you will be asked.
Behavior-based - Describe a situation about how you tackle a difficulty/conflicts etc.
- Leadership and teamwork experiences
- Strength/weakness
- Career goal
CV-based You will be asked as deeply as the interviewer can about every details mentioned in your CV.
Technique-based Familiarize yourself with the major finance concepts and formula you have learnt in undergraduate study if you are from finance major. And if you are not from finance major, try to prove yourself have done something that are related to finance. Try to show your strong interest and passion about Finance
Skype techniques Google about how toperform well in skype interview and pay attention to all the tips mentioned.Practice with your friends, mentor and someone else. This tip will not only significantly benefit yourself in successfully applying for graduate school but also in further job hunting seasons.
Further updates:
We will invite current students in our program to answer the reasonable questions you raise below and share their personal feelings about studying in this program in future.
Unofficial admitted QQ account: (427625205)
If you have successfully received the admission offer and wanna know more before your coming to HongKong, you can apply to join in this group. But you need to send us the screenshot of your admissionemail for confirmation when you are permitted to join in this group.
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