Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a forward-looking comprehensive research university with a global vision and a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. As a top university in Hong Kong and Asia, CUHK aims to nurture students with both specialised knowledge and wisdom for life.

CUHK Business School develops global business leaders for the Asian Century, and that’s what we have been doing for the past six decades. CUHK Business School is the 1st Business School in the region to offer MBA programmes with over 45,000 alumni in 50 locations.

* Notes: Figures as of 19 June 2025

Three Strategic Hallmarks at CUHK MBA 60+ (since 1966)

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary in 2026, the CUHK MBA Programmes are strategically designed around three defining hallmarks:

· Global Academic Excellence

· LEAP-CAP Programmes with BEAM Stakeholders (LEAP-CAP Programmes)

· Asian Century Focus

 

Global Academic Excellence

We have world-class MBA Faculty where Cutting-Edge Knowledge Meets Real-World Mastery.

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Experiential Learning

Business Practicum, Sustainable Business Transformation – Residential Field Trip, and Business Field Study in overseas countries are examples of experiential elective courses in the CUHK MBA curriculum. These electives provide MBA students with unique opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to real-world business settings.

LEAP-CAP Programmes with BEAM Stakeholders (LEAP-CAP Programmes)

In addition to the knowledge gained through the unit-bearing MBA curriculum, the CUHK MBA Journey is completed by the “Leadership Experience through Active Participation Programme” (LEAP Programme).

Four Competency Pillars at LEAP

The LEAP Programme of the CUHK MBA is a structured initiative designed to enhance “Beyond Campus” and “Beyond Graduation” learning experiences that bring together our alumni, stakeholders and current students at CUHK MBA community. It is built upon four competency pillars (LEAP Pillars):

Across the four LEAP Pillars, there are three structured and distinct levels of initiatives, including LEAP Signature Events, LEAP Schemes, and LEAP Activities.

Pioneer Alumni Connection and BEAM Stakeholders

Accelerate Career Development with CAP Programme

The “Career Actualisation Programme” (CAP), exclusively for full-time CUHK MBA students and recent graduates, is the CUHK MBA 60+ career development initiative. It seeks to enhance their personal and career intelligence and readiness, nurturing future business leaders poised for success in the evolving business landscape of the Asian Century. The CAP is structured around three CAP Pillars –

Global Immersion

The Global Student Exchange Programme of CUHK MBA offers a unique opportunity for students to broaden their academic horizons and gain international experience from a diverse selection of partner institutions across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.

* The school list is subject to change.

Class Diversity

 

The Full-time Class:

The Part-time Class:

Asian Century Focus

The final hallmark of the CUHK MBA, “Asian Century Focus”, underscores the Programmes’ commitment to developing global business leaders for the Asian Century through three key areas of action: “Asian Century Hub for Global Business Leaders”, “Asian Century-Focused Future Industry Exploration”, and “Asian Century-Focused Business and Entrepreneurship Transformation”. These initiatives aim to help CUHK MBA students and graduates acquire the knowledge, skills, resources, and opportunities necessary to navigate the challenges and complexities of the evolving global business landscape as the centre of gravity continues to shift toward Asia.

Application for 2026 Intake

Admissions Requirements of Full-Time and Part-Time MBA

· A recognised bachelor’s degree (normally with honours not lower than Second Class or B grade); or completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree
· Minimum two years of full-time post-qualification work experience
· GMAT/GRE score is not mandatory, but a good score would strengthen the application
· English language proficiency requirement

Embracing the MBA Challenge

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