From the 2012 academic year, six PhD Programs (ACCT/ FINA/ IS/ OM/ MARK/ MGMT) in the HKUST Business School will offer students either an integrated MPhil and PhD Program or a direct entry to the PhD Programs.
Applicants without a Research Masters degree (except HKPFS awardees) in the relevant area will be considered for the integrated Program. Research Masters degree holders in the relevant area will be considered for the PhD Program.
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPFS) Awardees will be admitted directly to the PhD Program.
The PhD (ECON) Program only offers the integrated MPhil and PhD Program.
PhD Program Structure
The PhD programs have an initial period (2-2.5) years of coursework, consisting of required optional research courses, cross-discipline research courses, and general management courses. Students have to meet minimum credit requirements, pass a qualifying examination and write one or two (depending on the departmental requirement) research papers. Students are expected to start their research early and spend no less than 2.5 years on their dissertation.
Students with a Research Masters degree in relevant area from other institution may transfer credits, subject to a maximum limit.
Integrated Program
In the integrated program, students will first complete an MPhil program (normative study period is two years). Subject to satisfactory performance and passing a qualifying examination, they will then transition to the 3-year PhD Program. Most of the coursework required for the PhD Program is expected to be completed in the MPhil program, so that students will be able to focus primarily on their thesis writing while in the PhD Program.
Please refer to the Program Requirements for the respective program.
