HKUST is number 2 on the overall ranking of Asia-Pacific business schools. The Hong Kong-based school is known for its strong ties to mainland China and its top-ranked programs in finance and supply chain management. The school is a hub for innovation and business in Asia, offering a dynamic environment for students interested in a global career.
Of the four indexes this ranking is based on — Compensation, Learning, Networking and Entrepreneurship — HKUST ranked 1st in Compensation, 4th in Learning, 5th in Entrepreneurship and 7th in Networking. Index scores are based on student and alumni survey responses as well as salary data the school reports to MBA CSEA.
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Hires by Industry
HKUST sent the majority of its recent MBA graduates, those with jobs, into Financial Services, Consulting Industry and Technology Industry.
Percent of Hires in Each Industry (Top 3) - HKUST
Compensation by Industry
The median base salary across all industries reported by HKUST graduates is HK$560,000 ($72K); the median signing/starting bonus is HK$66,014 ($8K).
Demographics
Survey respondents weigh in on their school’s population, answering broad questions about what campus life is like for female, LGBTQ, and minority students.
Nationalities (top 5) - HKUST
Campus Atmosphere - HKUST
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