Asia has rapidly become one of the top locations for students to pursue an MBA. The continent is home to some of the world’s leading business schools that offer world-class learning experiences.
Within Asia, Hong Kong SAR has consistently been amongst the top destinations for international students, given that it is a major business hub. But is it actually worth doing your MBA in Hong Kong? What are the perks of living in the region?
Let’s find out.
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Why do your MBA in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) consistently features amongst the top cities for students looking to study abroad. In fact,
in 2023, students have put Hong Kong SAR ahead of Singapore, New York, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, and other major cities as their study-abroad destination of choice.
Here’s what makes Hong Kong a highly attractive destination for work and learning.
Connect with top-tier companies in booming industries
Hong Kong is amongst the world’s global economic hubs and is home to many multinational companies in flourishing industries like banking and finance, technology, advertising and others. It’s the perfect location to connect with leading companies for MBA internships and full-time opportunities.
Hong Kong is also particularly attractive for entrepreneurs, getting a score of 85 on 100 in
ease of doing business, ahead of the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, India, and most European countries.
Setting up a company is relatively easy and cost-effective in Hong Kong, and the overall corporate environment encourages businesses to thrive.
Work in a flourishing cosmopolitan economy
Hong Kong has an incredibly diverse population, with a mix of cultures and ethnicities originating from all over the world. This means that English is commonly spoken in corporate Hong Kong, and is also the mode of education at business schools.
Hong Kong’s
Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG) visa enables MBA students to remain in Hong Kong for up to a year without a job offer after graduating.
This gives you ample time to find the perfect employment opportunity, secure a work permit, and experience the cosmopolitan culture of the region.
Learn why an MBA from Hong Kong can do wonders for your career, in this live webinar with alumni and faculty of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School!
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Why pursue an MBA at CUHK?
When you think of an MBA in Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School is bound to come up in the discussion.
CUHK is not just one of Hong Kong SAR’s leading business schools; it’s also amongst the world’s top business schools and is one of the most desirable business schools for international candidates. Here’s why.
Study at one of the world’s top b-schools
CUHK’s MBA program is amongst the top-fifty in the world, as per the latest Financial Times MBA rankings. It is also amongst Asia’s top-fifteen business schools in 2023, as per latest QS global MBA rankings.
CUHK’s MBA program is also AMBA and AACSB accredited, which puts it amongst the top-2% of business schools across the world.
Leverage a strong alumni base
CUHK’s MBA program has an extensive and enthusiastic network of 6000+ alumni across 40 countries.
Through its
elite mentorship program, CUHK leverages its alumni network to facilitate career guidance and support for its MBA students, matching them with industry leaders and executives at top companies.
Get business skills that matter
One of the reasons why CUHK is amongst the top b-schools of the world is its strong and flexible curriculum that helps future leaders build in-demand finance, entrepreneurship, digital, and management skills.
Students can choose between
six concentrations of their interest, and even take up elective courses which are not limited to business management.
Within just 16 months of full-time studies, CUHK students gain the skills they need to boost employability and advance in their careers.
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What career opportunities does CUHK offer?
When it comes to graduation outcomes, CUHK’s MBA program is amongst the best in Asia. Here are some key statistics from the b-school’s
latest employment report.
Employment rate
In 2021, 90% of CUHK business school graduates were employed within three months post-graduation. 67% of the batch secured job offers in Asia.
Industry and function distribution
33% of the MBA batch of 2021 at CUHK opted for roles in the Banking and Finance sector. 17% of the batch was hired by companies in the IT/Telecoms sector.
11% of the batch took up roles in the FinTech sector, while another 11% took up roles in the Ecommerce sector.
In terms of function-wise distribution of job offers, 22% of the batch took up General Management profiles, while another 22% took up Finance or Accounting profiles.
About 11% of the batch took up Sales and Marketing profiles, while Risk Management, Project Management, and Operations and Logistics roles were taken up by 6% of the batch, each.
Employment locations
From the batch of 2021, about 39% of graduates accepted job offers in China, 17% accepted job offers in Hong Kong, 11% accepted offers in Europe, and another 11% accepted job offers in South Korea.
Recruitment partners
The top brands hiring CUHK’s 2021 graduates included Accenture, Adidas, Alibaba, Amazon, Apple, Bain & Company, Bank of America, Boston Consulting Group, Capgemini, Cisco, Coca-Cola, Credit Suisse, Facebook, Google, JP Morgan, LinkedIn, McKinsey and Company, Microsoft, Puma, Unilever, Walmart, amongst many others.
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Ready to gain in-demand skills and lead the business world?
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