Program Schedule

The HKUST MSBA program is offered in both in one-year full-time and two-year part-time study modes.

Full-time Schedule (One-year)

  • Students will be arranged to attend classes in Weekdays daytime/evening and Weekends daytime.
  • Study load: 14 credits in Fall semester; 16 credits in Spring semester

Part-time Schedule (Two-year)

  • Students will be assigned to attend classes on Weekdays evening and Weekends daytime.
  • Study load: Maximum 8 credits (4 courses) in each semester 

Class Venue

  • Students are required to attend all classes in HKUST campus. Distance learning or online learning mode is NOT offered. 

 

The study pathways for Full-time & Part-time study mode are summarized below

 

  Year 1  
Schedule 1st Fall Term
(Late Aug to Oct)
2nd Fall Term
(Late Oct to Mid Dec)
1st Spring Term
(Late Jan to Mar)
2nd Spring Term
(Late Mar to May)
 
Part-time Mode 2 courses
(4 credits)
2 courses
(4 credits)
2 courses
(4 credits)
2 courses
(4 credits)
Continue the Year 2 Study
Full-time Mode 4 courses
(8 credits)
4 courses
(8 credits)
4 courses
(8 credits)
4 courses
(8 credits)
Graduation