‘Ask’ HKUST B-school, Hong Kong: Admissions-related thread hosted by current students

[pitbull]

IB/ Financial Services industry is taking a big hit. Today, there is some really bad news from Freddie Mac/ Sallie in NY. You should look at the complete pic, some of the junior ppl laid off from IBs could be heading the MBA way [competing against you for seats]. Some Senior ppl have been moved East to 'push' the better performing regions [you know where]. Some of my friends have joined IB positions in London, so something is going ok. Atleast new joinees dont gobble up big pay packets !

Originally Posted by BOSVIN

All the best with your exchange program. But of late I;ve been readdin of huge layoffs by top I-BAnks in London and New York. Any idea if fresh graduates are also facing the heat.?

[pitbull]

Typically, the essays are short and approx 150words long.
1) Life/Career After MBA
2) Strengths
3) Leadership
4) Career before, contribution to MBA class
5) Additional Essay/Leftovers

Kuldeep: The essays change every year, so dont bank on the topics mentioned above alone. All the best.

Originally Posted by kuldeepch

To the current MBA students, going to be students and aspirants

I am planning to apply for the next year, the application website will however open up in October.

In the meanwhile I want to start drafting my essays.

Can someone please respond with the essay topics from this year's application, with respective word-limits if possible.

Thanks a bunch !

[pitbull]

1) We have loads of students with Western work-ex, so a middle-east viewpoint will be welcome. Make sure you articulate how you will contribute to the class [and fill the vacuum]. I have a classmate, an entrepreneur from Saudi.

2) HKUST does not sell itself as a Logistic major as the no of ppl coming from or opting for this is quite a minority. But HKUST has a sub-dept [outside MBA] that specializes in Logistics conducting its own MS/PhD programs. MBA students are free to take such courses as electives as well. If you are the only person opting for the courses, you will get a 1-on-1 with the Prof- no doubts.

An Indian alumnus is a Director of a multinational shipping company HQed in HK. A student , a very senior role in SC/Logistics >10yr exp is joining this year's MBA batch. He intends to head back to top mgmt role in Transport/Logistics/SCM.

HKUST has ties with American Chamber of Commerce [AmCham] and we subsidize you to attend seminars and networking sessions. Incidentally, AmCham chairman is none other than our MBA-Dean. AmCham is a major organisation in HK that is very active in bringing top ppl together. This year this even organised a tour of the industry facilities for all AmCham members.

HK is losing its sheen as a port, Shenzen is gaining it. Infact, plans are afoot to construct a HK-Shenzen bullet train for Cargo that will cut the cargo transfer time to 8min for a 50km distance. Essential this will create a huge HK-Shenzen network.

3) It s not too late to start extra-curr. I dont think the Adcom insists on it, but it is good for your work-life balance. Go for it.

Originally Posted by satish sahoo

Hi All,
Not sure if the Thread is still active,but still taking my chances..
Had basically two queries.
1) would be middle-east exp in IT for an Indian IT professional?Or would it be negative?or is the story bout International Exp is over done a bit?

2) Really saw a overwhelming number of queries and hence responses about MBA in Finance.But really little about Supply Chain Management and logistics.

GMAT-690
Extra Curric-Not much to write home bout

[pitbull]

Hi Friends,
I m having a good time @ Chennai. Eating Vada, Pongal, Sambar and Dosa after a loooong time. Infact, i m having withdrawal symptoms from chopsticks ~~~ hand is the best ! I dont mean to find a solution to the political quagmire by supporting Congress, but merely reading newspapers to figure out whatz going on!

I will enjoy this short vacation before I head back to HK for my internship and later onto LBS. My blog will suffer a lot in the meantime.

If you want to have a casual chat or some important queries answered, please feel free to call me @ 94443 42586.

[BOSVIN]

Hay Pratap,

any chance of making a trip to Mumbai?

[saketverma24]

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[hkust2007]

Originally Posted by BOSVIN

Hay buddy please dont give up on this thread as yet. I assure to take over the mantle if i make it to HKUST in the coming academic year.

I cant wait for the admissions to open. I wanna make sure I;m the first one to show up

All the best with your exchange program. But of late I;ve been readdin of huge layoffs by top I-BAnks in London and New York. Any idea if fresh graduates are also facing the heat.?

I-Banks are not hiring too many people this year for obvious reasons. So getting into I-Banks especially if you do not have the background is going to be super-difficult.

I just said that my responses are going to be delayed and anyway most of the normal queries of a candidate have been answered in this thread.

[hkust2007]

Originally Posted by saketverma24

HI ALL,


I am a MBBS,MD 27 yr old Doctor from AIIMS,Delhi. GMAT score 750.


I am thinking of applying to HKUST. Will I get a good job in healthcare after a MBA from HKUST in hong kong or singapore.


will I be at disadvantage during the MBA course at HKUST bcz I am a doctor and HKUST is finance oriented.


Thanks a lot

Replied to ur e-mail earlier today. Hope it answers ur queries.

[cheetahcat]

Hi!!

I am a postgraduate in pharmacy with more than 5 years of experience in intellectual property management & business development. Post MBA I am interested in a career with a venture capital or prive equity fund which invests in lifesciences.

GMAT - 650
Academs - good

My question - 1. Would I be able to make it to HKUST with this profile
2. Is it possible to switch functions post HKUSTMBA
3. Does HKUST offer placements in venture capital/private equity

tx in advance

cheers!!!

[isb2009]

First of all thanks a ton for helping multitudes of curious minds like mine on the HKUST MBA program.

I am looking at a 2010 admit to an MBA program.

At present my profile looks like this:


Work Ex:

• 2 yrs experience in credit risk management with Citibank
• 1.5 yrs experience in post deal M&A integration with Deloitte

Acads:

• Masters in Quantitative Economics from ISI (a top school for post grad in Eco alongwith Delhi School of Economics)
• Bachelors in Economics from Presidency College

EC

• Involved with a children's NGO for the last 4 years. Currently helping them reorganise and ensure adequate funding for further expansion

Post MBA I'll be looking to make a transition to either pre deal roles in M&A or to PE kind of roles.
How difficult do you foresee that transition will be?

Awaiting your reply. Thanks in advance for your reply.