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ESSAY QUESTIONS

The Admissions Committee would like to know more about your interest and motivation in pursuing the HKUST MBA program. Please complete ALL the essay questions below.

1. Please tell us your motivations to pursue an MBA program, and why is now the best timing to do one. ((max 1200 characters, ~200 words))
2. Please elaborate on your career goals. How will your academic training, professional experience coupled with an MBA education at HKUST help you achieve your goals? (max 1200 characters, ~200 words))
3. If you were admitted, how could your participation at HKUST MBA enrich fellow students’ experience inside or outside classroom? (max 1200 characters, ~200 words)
4. Please pick and answer ONE of the two topics in the space below. State either 4a or 4b at the beginning of your essay. (max 1800 characters, ~300 words) a. Describe a situation where your initial attempt to solve a problem failed. Tell us how you get around to finally solve the problem. b. Describe a situation where you created opportunities for yourself and led to a favorite outcome.
5. Please pick and answer ONE of the two topics in the space below. State either 5a or 5b at the beginning of your essay. (max 1800 characters, ~300 words) a. Tell us a situation when you experienced challenges in team setting, and what you have done to help the team achieve its goals. b. Describe a situation when you got frustrated over differences in culture or work style. What have you learnt from that experience?
6. Please tell us a situation where you faced an ethical dilemma. How did you handle the situation? (max 1200 characters, ~200 words)
7. What do you want the Admissions Committee to know about you as a person? (max 1200 characters, ~200 words)
8. Optional Essay. Additional Information (optional) Please provide in the space below any additional information which you think will be helpful for the Admissions Committee to evaluate your candidacy. (max 200 words)