Executive MBA

The EMBA (Executive MBA) Program at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is the first programme of its kind offered in Hong Kong. The programme, initially offered by the University's Faculty of Business Administration in 1993, is a two-year part-time Programme that is unique in its approach to graduate business education in Hong Kong.

The Faculty of Business Administration was accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) again in 2009.

EMBA Objectives

The EMBA Program was established with the objective of developing in our participants the essential skills and knowledge for modern management, and preparing them for general management responsibilities at the senior executive level. In light of rising corporate and managerial complexity and new challenges facing senior executives, the programme aims to improve participants' analytical and decision-making capabilities, and enhance the competitive advantages of their enterprises. Relevance will be emphasized in the context of Hong Kong strategic location within China and the Asia-Pacific region.

Program of Study

The EMBA program of study reflects our commitment to relevance and excellence by focusing on strategy and the integrative nature of the business environment in which senior executives operate. Each year approximately 40-50 persons are admitted to the programme. Participants are expected to retain their full-time job responsibilities throughout their EMBA study.

Two years of study are required - each consisting of four quarters. Two one-week, in-residence study programmes are respectively scheduled at the beginning and end of the programme. The first-year programme provides a solid foundation in all major business functions and an introduction to the various changing business environments. The second-year programme uses a functionally integrative approach that emphasizes broad-based strategies and policies.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must:

• have obtained a Bachelor's degree or professional qualifications equivalent to a degree,
• normally, have at least 7 years of post-qualification business or relevant work experience, including 5 years in a managerial position, and
• hold a responsible, senior management position.

In addition, all applicants are required to fulfil the English language proficiency requirement. To fulfil this requirement, they must possess:

• a pass grade in English in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (AS Level), or the Hong Kong Higher Level Examination or the CUHK Matriculation Examination; or
• a degree from a university in Hong Kong or an English-speaking country; or
• a recognized professional qualification awarded in Hong Kong or in an English-speaking country.

Applicants without possessing one of the above qualifications are required to submit one of the following scores:

• TOEFL (a minimum score of 550 in the paper based test should be achieved.)
• SAT/GRE (verbal)
• GMAT (verbal)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• College English Test (CET) of the PRC

The Faculty of Business Administration at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a pioneer in business education in Hong Kong. For over 40 years, we have nurtured more than 12,000 undergraduates and over5,000 MBA graduates, who are now very successful business leaders and entrepreneurs, and hold prominent management positions in local and international corporations.

With an uncompromising insistence on quality and innovation, we continue to strengthen our status as one of the leading business schools in Asia. As the number one provider of managerial and business talents for the society, we are vigilant in continuously updating our programmes and pushing the frontiers of research and scholarship.

Following these directions, we have striven to attain international recognition. For example, our MBA Program is ranked top 28 in the world by Financial Times in 2010. our EMBA Program was also ranked Top 19 worldwide in October 2009 by Financial Times.

As the leader of business education in Hong Kong, we will continue to deliver world-class business education, and strengthen the ability of Asian businesses to meet the challenges ahead.

Mission "We nurture global business leaders with China insights, Chinese business leaders with global mindsets."