Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months (without a relevant research master’s degree: 48 months)
- Part-time: 72 months
Start Dates & Application Deadlines
Starting September 2027
Apply before Dec 2026 (International) – estimated deadline
Apply before Dec 2026 (National) – estimated deadline
Language
English
Credits
36 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Disciplines
Management Studies
Overview
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Management doctoral programme is designed to enable students to gain a deep knowledge of management in general, to develop a concentration in a specialized field, and to provide opportunities for students to do significant original research in their chosen area. PhD students are offered intensive and targeted research training and exceptional collaboration opportunities with faculty to prepare them for their future careers in teaching and/or…
research. It has a global perspective with a focus covering areas in Organizational Behavior, Human Resources Management, Corporate Strategy, and Organization Theory.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the PhD programme, graduates will be able to:
- Make use of up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of their areas of specialization, leading to independent substantive scholarly research.
- Demonstrate an in depth understanding of contemporary business and organizational issues, within their area of specialization.
- Perform all aspects of the role of faculty in academia, including pedagogical skills.
Programme Structure
Course structure:
- Mathematics for Business and Economics
- Probability
- Communicating Research in English
- Statistical Methods for Business and Economics
- Behavioral Science
- Doctoral Seminar in Management
- and more...
Please visit the programme website for further details.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GRE® General Test: Required
- GMAT: Required
English Requirements
Other Requirements (General Requirements)
- Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification;
- Applicants seeking admission to a doctoral degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree with a proven record of outstanding performance from a recognized institution; or presented evidence of satisfactory work at the postgraduate level on a full-time basis for at least one year, or on a part-time basis for at least two years.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 7,888 AUD / year ≈ 44,500 HKD / year
Domestic: 7,888 AUD / year ≈ 44,500 HKD / year
Living Costs
Hong Kong (SAR): 2,432-4,151 AUD / month
