Full Time MBA

Study Plan

The Full-time MBA curriculum consists of core and elective courses. Each calendar year is divided into three regular terms and a summer term. To graduate, full-time candidates are required to complete 54 units.

Candidates may choose a concentration in one of four areas: China Business, Entrepreneurship, Finance or Marketing. The concentration will be reported on your transcripts.

Completion of the full-time curriculum normally takes 16 months of full-time study. Alternatively, students who opt out of the summer internship or world-wide exchange can complete the programme in 12 months. Students can also apply for Dual Degree Programs with HEC, Paris, RSM at Rotterdam or University of Texas at Austin in the second year of study, which leads to the award of MBA degrees from both institutions.

Classes are held on a full-time basis. Electives in concentration areas may be offered in evenings or on Saturdays.
Year 1
Pre Term (Aug) Management Competencies and Current Perspectives

1st Term (Sept - Dec)
Corporate Financial Reporting
Statistical Analysis
Financial Management
Marketing Management

and up to 1 Elective

2nd Term (Dec - Mar)
Leadership Development
Macroeconomics for Business Executives

and up to 3 Electives (including Business Field Study)

3rd Term (Mar - Jun)
Strategic Management
Leading Organizations

and up to 3 Electives (including Business Practicum)
Summer Term (Jul - Aug) Up to 3 Electives (including Business Field Study)


Year 2
Option 1: Study up to 4 Electives at CUHK MBA
Option 2: Participation in Student Exchange Programme (3-4 months)

Option 3:
Participation in Dual Degree Program to earn MBA degrees from both CUHK and partner University
(Between CUHK and HEC, France - 8 months)
(Between CUHK and Texas, Austin - 12 months)
(Between CUHK and RSM, Rotterdam - 6 months)

Option 4:
Participation in Dual Degree Program to earn MBA degree from CUHK and MSMS Degree from MIT
(Between CUHK and MIT, USA - 9 months)
Full-time MBA
Pre-term Course
3 units
Core Courses
24 units
Minimum Required Electives
27 units
Total Units for Graduation
54 units