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HKU Mba Application Form 2003
HKU Mba Application Form 2003
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Application
The confidential reference forms and self-addressed envelopes should
The Admissions Committee requests that the application form be
be given to two individuals capable of commenting on your academic
typed. Additional sheets may be added as necessary. Be sure to sign
and/or administrative capabilities. The envelopes, with seals unbroken
the application on page 7 and 8. Separate the eight-page application
and signatures of the referees intact, are to be sent to the HKU
form along the perforated lines and staple the pages together.
Academic Services Enquiry Office with your application materials.
Soft copy of the application form is also available at our website
http://mba.fbe.hku.hk
Transcripts
An official transcript should be requested from every college or
Application Fee
university you have attended. Photocopies of the transcript request
The application fee is HK$150 (non-refundable).
form may be used to request transcripts from additional institutions.
Methods of Payment: The official transcript with the transcript request form should be sent
(a) Local applicants residing in Hong Kong should pay the appropriate directly by the registrar of the institutions to the HKU Academic
amount of application fee to The University of Hong Kong account at Services Enquiry Office.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (The Hong Kong
Bank) by either Application Submission
(i) using the Hong Kong Bank Account Deposit Form. Fill in the The completed application form should be returned with supporting
university account number 002-222834-014 (Ref: 4001), documents before February 28, 2003 to the Academic Services
and pay the cash amount HK$150 at any branch of Enquiry Office:
The Hong Kong Bank; or
Academic Services Enquiry Office
(ii) using the ETC machine to transfer the exact amount into
Room UG-05
The University of Hong Kong account.
Knowles Building
(b) Overseas applicants should pay by Hong Kong dollar bank drafts The University of Hong Kong
or bank checks drawn on a bank in Hong Kong and made payable to Pokfulam Road
‘The University of Hong Kong’. Hong Kong
1. Personal Details
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Correspondence Address
2. Education
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Please list all colleges or universities at which you have taken courses. Attach officially certified transcripts , with a complete record of the
courses attended and examination results for ALL tertiary level studies. Transcripts and diplomas, which are not in English, should be accompanied
by a certified translation in English.
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Photocopies of documents not properly certified will NOT be accepted.
If you have attended more than one undergraduate institution, other than as an exchange student, briefly indicate the reasons for your transfer.
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3. Professional Qualifications
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4. Other Achievements
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Please list honours, awards, or other recognitions (academic, community, etc.) you have received.
5. Test Information
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If you cannot submit the GMAT score at the time of application, you may submit the application first but the Admissions Committee needs to
have your result before the interview date. The interview will normally be held in March.
TOEFL score
A candidate who wishes to be admitted on the basis of a qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong where the
language of teaching and/or examination is not English is required to obtain a score of 550 or above (paper-based test) or 213 or above
(computer-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), unless in exceptional circumstances he/she is exempted from this
requirement. Such a candidate shall complete this section.
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TOEFL Score , if known:
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Photocopies of documents not properly certified will NOT be accepted.
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Please provide below a statement explaining why you are interested in doing this Programme, why you are suitable for it and the value of the
MBA Programme to your future career.
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Describe each full-time position you have held, beginning with your current or most recent position. Use the same format on additional sheets,
if needed.
Date
Employer (and Address) Job Title Responsibilities From To
Date
Employer (and Address) Job Title Responsibilities From To
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Date
Employer (and Address) Job Title Responsibilities From To
Industry Codes (Please select the industry code that best describes your company.)
Financial Services 09 Communications services 19 Law 27 Chemicals
01 Commercial banking 10 Computer services 20 Charitable organisations 28 Electronic Equipment
02 Diversified financial services 11 Construction 21 Real estate 29 Food/Beverage/Tobacco
03 Insurance 12 Consulting 22 Retail 30 Forest products/Packaging
04 Investment banking/brokerage 13 Education 23 Transportation services 31 Household/Personal Products
05 Investment management 14 Entertainment 24 Utilities 32 Machinery
06 Venture capital 15 Restaurant and 25 Other non-manufacturing 33 Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology/
hotel management Healthcare products
Non-Manufacturing 16 Government Manufacturing 34 Printing/Publishing
07 Accounting 17 Healthcare services 26 Auto and other transportation 35 Textiles/Clothing
08 Advertising/Marketing services 18 Import/Export/Trading companies equipment 36 Other Manufacturing
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8. Referees
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Please list below the two individuals you have asked for recommendations:
Name Name
Position Position
Organisation Organisation
Address Address
10. Declaration
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I hereby apply to register as a candidate for the degree of Master of Business Administration by *FULL-TIME/PART-TIME study. The information
provided by me in support of this application is accurate and complete.
Signature Date
Application form (signed and selected mode of study) Application fee References
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Persons who supply data in their applications to the University for a variety of purposes (e.g. study/exchange programmes, hall membership,
transcript, etc.) are asked to note the following points, pursuant to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance:
1. Personal data provided in the application for specified purposes will, during the admissions process, be used solely for those purposes, and in
this connection the data will be handled by University staff;
2. Applicants are advised to provide all of the information requested in the relevant documents, where applicable, failing which the University
may be unable to process and consider their applications;
3. After the applications have been processed and the relevant exercises completed:
(a) the application papers of unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed;
(b) the application papers of successful candidates will become part of the file, which the University opens for each of its students. Data
therein will thereafter be handled by University staff in conjunction with the students’ progress in the University as prescribed under
relevant rules and regulations and attendant procedures.
4. Under the provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, applicants have rights to request access to, and to request the correction of,
their personal data. Applicants wishing to access or make corrections to their data should submit written requests to the Data Protection Officer,
Registry, The University of Hong Kong.
Declaration
1. I have noted the general points pursuant to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
2. I authorise The University of Hong Kong to use, check and process my data as required for my application.
3. I understand that upon successful application, my data will become part of my student record and may be used for all purposes as prescribed
under relevant rules and regulations as well as attendant procedures, so long as I remain a student of this University.
4. I declare that the information given in support of this application is accurate and complete. I understand that any misrepresentation will
disqualify my application.
Signature Date
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To the applicant:
Correspondence Address
It may help you to meet deadlines if you indicate to your referee the date by which you must receive this form (see below*). Be sure to give both
the form and an envelope to your referee. Address the envelope to yourself. The sealed envelope is to be sent to the University with your other
application materials. The comments will be used for admissions purposes only and will not become part of your permanent file.
To the referee:
The person named above is an MBA applicant to The University of Hong Kong. The Admissions Committee attaches considerable weight to the
statements made by the referees the applicant has selected. You will greatly assist the members of the committee and the applicant by
completing this form. It is recommended that you keep a copy for your files in case the original might be lost in the mail. The committee is aware
of the time necessary to prepare such an assessment and gratefully acknowledges your help. The comments will be used for admissions purposes
only and will not become part of a student’s permanent file. Under the provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, applicants have the
rights to request access to their personal data. We would be pleased to provide you with additional information about our Programme if it will
assist in any way.
Please return the form in the envelope addressed to the applicant after sealing and signing your name across the flap.
* The applicant requests that you return the form to him/her by (date to be filled in by applicant)
Position/Title
School/Firm
Address
a. How long have you known the applicant and in what context? Please comment on the frequency of your interaction.
d. In your opinion, has the applicant given careful consideration to his or her plan for entry into the MBA Programme?
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e. Please use the following scale to compare the applicant with others* you have known during your professional career.
Intellectual ability
Analytical ability
Leadership skills
Compassion
Self confidence
Maturity
Initiative
Creativity
f. Please comment on the ratings above and feel free to make additional statements concerning the applicant’s accomplishments,
managerial potential, and other personal qualities. Attach an additional sheet if necessary.
May we call you if the Admissions Committee feels that it would be helpful to contact you by phone regarding the applicant?
Signature Date
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To the applicant:
Correspondence Address
It may help you to meet deadlines if you indicate to your referee the date by which you must receive this form (see below*). Be sure to give both
the form and an envelope to your referee. Address the envelope to yourself. The sealed envelope is to be sent to the University with your other
application materials. The comments will be used for admissions purposes only and will not become part of your permanent file.
To the referee:
The person named above is an MBA applicant to The University of Hong Kong. The Admissions Committee attaches considerable weight to the
statements made by the referees the applicant has selected. You will greatly assist the members of the committee and the applicant by
completing this form. It is recommended that you keep a copy for your files in case the original might be lost in the mail. The committee is aware
of the time necessary to prepare such an assessment and gratefully acknowledges your help. The comments will be used for admissions purposes
only and will not become part of a student’s permanent file. Under the provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, applicants have the
rights to request access to their personal data. We would be pleased to provide you with additional information about our Programme if it will
assist in any way.
Please return the form in the envelope addressed to the applicant after sealing and signing your name across the flap.
* The applicant requests that you return the form to him/her by (date to be filled in by applicant)
Position/Title
School/Firm
Address
a. How long have you known the applicant and in what context? Please comment on the frequency of your interaction.
d. In your opinion, has the applicant given careful consideration to his or her plan for entry into the MBA Programme?
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e. Please use the following scale to compare the applicant with others* you have known during your professional career.
Intellectual ability
Analytical ability
Leadership skills
Compassion
Self confidence
Maturity
Initiative
Creativity
f. Please comment on the ratings above and feel free to make additional statements concerning the applicant’s accomplishments,
managerial potential, and other personal qualities. Attach an additional sheet if necessary.
May we call you if the Admissions Committee feels that it would be helpful to contact you by phone regarding the applicant?
Signature Date
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Please complete the first part of this form and send it to the Institute from which the transcript is requested.
University/College attended
Dates of attendance
Title of degree/diploma
Date of award
Programme applying for admission at The University of Hong Kong: *FULL-TIME/PART-TIME MBA Programme
* Please delete as appropriate.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
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