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Master of Science (MSc) in Business Management

School of Business

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Study Mode Full-time: 1 year

Tuition Fee Local students: HK$262,000/programme; Non-local students: HK$342,000/programme

Cut Off Date 01 Apr 2023

Year of Entry 2023 September

Funding Nature Self-financed

Application Start Date5 Oct 2022

Application Deadline1 Apr 2023

Programme DirectorProf HUANG Xu

Programme Office (852) 3411 5249 mscbm@hkbu.edu.hk http://mscbm.hkbu.edu.hk/eng/main/Index  

Selection Process
  1. Short-listed applicants will be invited to attend an interview. The Admissions Panel will assess appropriate qualified applicants’ motivation, maturity, communication skills, language proficiency, and suitability of the applicants for the programme at the time of the interview. The interview will be group-based and interactive. A Programme-administered writing test on English proficiency will be conducted prior to the interview.
  2. Application result will be reflected in the application status in the online application system.
Aims The Programme aims to:
  1. equip students with knowledge and understanding in general business and management;
  2. prepare students in the application and integration of general business and management knowledge in the international contexts;
  3. assist students in the acquisition of professional skills which are essential to their business career and professional development; and
  4. enable students to appreciate the importance of corporate sustainability and business ethics, especially in the global business environment.

Programme Structure 

Units Requirement 33 units
Core Courses 18 units
Required Courses 6 units
Elective Courses
 (or Recommended Non-MScBM Electives)		 9 units
Study Curriculum The study curriculum may change from time to time. Applicants may make reference to the programme website or the University Student Handbook for details of the list of courses.

Academic Qualification

  1. A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or comparable institution; or
  2. A professional qualification deemed to be equivalent.

 

Language Proficiency Requirement

Applicants should possess a good command of English, both written and spoken. If English was not the medium of instruction for the first degree, applicants are required to provide evidence of good English proficiency, e.g. English standard with:

  1. a minimum TOEFL score of 79 (internet-based); or
  2. IELTS overall band score of 6.5; or
  3. qualifications deemed to be equivalent.

 

Others

Applicants should:

  1. submit a personal statement of not more than 500 words on their motivation to study the programme, as part of the application materials;
  2. have a satisfactory performance in the admission interview;
  3. GMAT is not required but highly encouraged.

 

An array of MScBM scholarships and awards scheme is set up to reward outstanding students, including International Postgraduate Scholarship, MScBM Diversity Contribution Scholarship, MScBM Entrance Award and Graduation Academic Awards. 
 
International Postgraduate Scholarship is offered to outstanding international students. Scholarship recipients will get full tuition waiver plus HK$100,000 living allowance (approx. US$12,820). Eligible international applicants will be automatically considered for the scholarship based on their all-round record and interview performance. 
 
The MScBM Diversity Contribution Scholarship is for students who can enhance the diversity of the programme through their international exposure, cultural experiences, overseas education, work experience, special achievement and talents.  The scholarship amount ranges from HKD 50,000 to full tuition coverage.
 
The MScBM Entrance Award aims to offer financial support to new entrants with distinguishing qualifications to pursue full-time MScBM study while the MScBM Graduation Academic Awards are for students who have attained excellent scholastic performance.
  1. The above information is for reference only and is subject to change without prior notice. Hong Kong Baptist University reserves the right of final decision and interpretation in case of any dispute.
     
  2. Please note that a non-refundable admission confirmation fee, including the first instalment of tuition fee plus other administrative fees must be paid upon acceptance of the admission offer.