HKUST Hong Kong 2011-2012 MBA Essay Writing, Editing

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s School of Business and Management MBA program has leapfrogged into recognition as one of the leading global business education options in the Asian continent. The regular 16-month course has a typical class strength of 60. The compact essays give ample scope to define your candidature.

HKUST Application Deadlines (2011-2012) Round 1 (15 Nov 2011), Round 2 (15 Dec 2011)

, Round 3 (15 Mar 2012)

HKUST MBA 2011-2012 Essays

The Admissions Committee would like to know more about your interest and motivation in pursuing the HKUST MBA program. Please complete ALL the essay questions below.

HKUST Essay 1. 1. Please tell us the motivations to pursue an MBA program, and why is now the best timing to do one. (~200 words)

HKUST Essay 2. Please elaborate on your career goals. How will your academic training, professional experience coupled with an MBA education at HKUST help you achieve your goals? (~200 words)

HKUST Essay 3. If admitted, how could your participation at HKUST MBA enrich fellow students’ experience inside or outside classroom? (~200 words)

HKUST Essay 4. Please pick and answer ONE of the two topics in the space below. State either 4a or 4b at the beginning of your essay. (~300 words)

4a. Describe a situation where your initial attempt to solve a problem failed. Tell us how you get around to finally solve the problem.

4b. Describe a situation where you created opportunities for yourself and led to a favorite outcome.

HKUST Essay 5. Please pick and answer ONE of the two topics in the space below. State either 5a or 5b at the beginning of your essay. (~300 words)

5a. Tell us a situation when you experienced challenges in team setting, and what you have done to help the team achieve its goals.

5b. Describe a situation when you got frustrated over differences in culture or work style. What have you learnt from that experience?

HKUST Essay 6. Please tell us a situation where you faced an ethical dilemma. How did you handle the situation? (~200 words)

HKUST Essay 7. What do you want the Admissions Committee to know about you as a person? (~200 words)

HKUST Optional Essay. Additional Information (optional) Please provide in the space below any additional information which you think will be helpful for the Admissions Committee to evaluate your candidacy. (max 200 words)