CUHK MBA

What CUHK MBA does

CUHK MBA is the MBA programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong's Business School, launched in 1966 as the first MBA programme in Hong Kong and Asia. The programme operates from the Shatin campus with a 56-person team and offers a Full-Time MBA (12/16 months, HK$605,000), a Part-Time MBA (24 months, HK$490,000), a JD/MBA joint degree with the CUHK Faculty of Law, Dual MBA degrees with HEC Paris, University of Texas at Austin, and Rotterdam School of Management, and MBA Plus MSc/MAcc combined degrees. Six optional concentrations (Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, IT Management, Finance, China Business, Marketing) allow students to specialize. The curriculum integrates the LEAP framework (Leadership Experience through Active Participation) with four pillars covering leadership, ecosystem, Asian Century expertise, and innovation/entrepreneurship, alongside the CAP (Career Accelerating Programme) Scheme for career development.

The programme generates revenue primarily through tuition fees collected from individual students, supplemented by a HK$800 per-application fee. CUHK MBA is sustained through a public university funding model, tuition, and alumni donations — there is no external venture capital or parent company ownership. The programme holds AACSB and AMBA accreditations, the two principal global business school accreditations. Go-to-market is sales-led, targeting working professionals and recent graduates globally with emphasis on Asia via digital marketing (website, LinkedIn, WeChat, Instagram, YouTube), admissions consultations, campus visits, MBA Experience Day events, and Mainland China masterclass events. The programme has produced 7,000+ MBA alumni across 40 countries and connects to a broader 45,000+ CUHK Business School alumni network in 50 locations, with 93% of full-time graduates employed in Asia post-graduation at employers including HSBC, JP Morgan, Deloitte, Microsoft, Tencent, and BlackRock. CUHK MBA is ranked 65th globally by Financial Times 2025, top 10 in Asia by QS, and 6th in Asia by Times Higher Education.

Name

CUHK MBA

Legal name

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Website

https://mba.cuhk.edu.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CUHK MBA is the MBA programme of CUHK Business School, offering Full-Time and Part-Time MBA, JD/MBA, and Dual MBA degrees across six concentrations, targeting working professionals seeking Asian business leadership credentials.

Ownership category

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Product category

Business School / Higher Education (MBA Programs)

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAHAB

MBA & Executive MBA Programs

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

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International Business & Global Management Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

SECONDARYEDAHAHAN

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

Keywords

• MBA programs
• Graduate business education
• Management education
• Executive education
• Business school degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Shatin

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Full-Time MBA Tuition: Full-time MBA programme with 12/16 month duration charging HK$605,000 tuition for the complete programme.
2. Part-Time MBA Tuition: Part-time MBA programme with 24 month duration charging HK$490,000 tuition for the complete programme.
3. Application Fees: Application processing fee of HK$800 per application for part-time MBA programme.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

CUHK MBA delivers graduate-level business education through a portfolio of MBA programmes, including a 12-month Full-Time MBA, a 24-month Part-Time MBA, a JD/MBA joint degree with the CUHK Faculty of Law, Dual MBA Degrees with HEC Paris, University of Texas at Austin, and Rotterdam School of Management, and MBA Plus MSc/MAcc combined programmes. The curriculum integrates the LEAP (Leadership Experience through Active Participation) framework and CAP (Career Actualisation Programme) with six optional concentrations: Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Information and Technology Management, Finance, China Business, and Marketing.

Product overview

CUHK MBA offers a comprehensive portfolio of MBA programmes including Full-Time (12-month) and Part-Time (24-month) MBA programmes, JD/MBA joint degree, Dual MBA degrees with partner schools (HEC Paris, UT Austin, Rotterdam School of Management), and MBA Plus programmes with additional MSc/MAcc qualifications. The core programmes are supplemented by the LEAP (Leadership Experience through Active Participation) Programme featuring four competency pillars, and the CAP (Career Accelerating Programme) Scheme for career development. Six optional concentrations are available: Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Information and Technology Management, Finance, China Business, and Marketing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Time MBA Programme A 12/16-month accelerated MBA journey offering insights into Asia with a global perspective, enriched with business practicums, exchange programmes, and the LEAP framework. Designed for working professionals and recent graduates seeking career advancement.
• Part-Time MBA Programme A 24-month flexible MBA programme combining business management, fintech, big data, and digital transformation content. Designed for working professionals who wish to study while continuing employment.
• JD/MBA Joint Degree Programme Joint programme hosted by CUHK Faculty of Law and Business School that equips students with essential legal and business knowledge for leadership roles, available in both full-time and part-time formats.
• Dual MBA Degree Programme Allows students to study at CUHK and partner schools including HEC Paris, University of Texas at Austin, or Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University to earn dual MBA degrees, combining Asian, American, and European business perspectives.
• MBA Plus MSc/MAcc Programmes Enables students to gain academic qualifications covering both broad business and management knowledge and in-depth technical expertise, earning an additional MSc or MAcc master's degree alongside the MBA.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of full-time MBA graduates are employed in Asia
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered regional, flagship and core.

• Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, CUNYregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2025Host institution for Global Study Trip to New York, where students participated in FinTech and finance-focused programme with classroom sessions led by Baruch faculty.
• HEC ParisflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual MBA Degree Programme partnership allowing students to study at HEC Paris and earn MBA degrees from both institutions, gaining exposure to both Asian and European business perspectives.
• University of Texas at AustinflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual MBA Degree Programme partnership with McCombs School of Business, enabling students to study in both Hong Kong and Texas, combining Asian business education with American management training.
• Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual MBA Degree Programme partnership providing students opportunity to study in Rotterdam and Hong Kong, integrating European and Asian business education approaches.
• Exchange Partner Institutions (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Student Exchange Programme with partner institutions across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific region, offering students international academic experience and cultural exposure.
• CUHK Faculty of LawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint JD/MBA Programme combining legal and business education, helping students acquire essential legal and business knowledge for leadership roles in both full-time and part-time formats.
• Sun Yat-sen University (CHEMBA Programme)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHEMBA partnership at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou for entrepreneurship education and cross-border business insights, part of regional trek and academic exchange activities.
• Hong Kong Science Park (HKSTP)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Student Club events and company visits, providing exposure to Hong Kong's technology and innovation ecosystem including visits to start-ups.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• HKU Business School MBA: The University of Hong Kong's MBA program competes head-to-head for Hong Kong-based professionals and international students, offering full-time and part-time formats with similar Asian-curriculum positioning.
• CEIBS: China Europe International Business School offers China-focused MBAs from its Shanghai/Shenzhen/Hong Kong footprint, directly contesting CUHK's "China Business" concentration and Asia positioning.
• Tsinghua-MIT Global MBA: Tsinghua University's partnership with MIT Sloan competes for Greater China applicants seeking both Asian depth and Western branding, particularly in the dual-degree segment CUHK targets with HEC/UT Austin/Rotterdam.
• INSEAD: Globally top-ranked MBA with campuses in Singapore and Fontainebleau, competing directly for international and Asia-focused applicants, including those considering Hong Kong as a study destination.
• HKUST MBA: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's MBA program is the most direct local competitor. Both serve the same Hong Kong-based, Asia-focused full-time and part-time MBA segment with comparable tuition levels and global rankings.
• NUS Business School MBA: National University of Singapore's MBA program competes with CUHK for Asian talent and is often the principal alternative when prospective students weigh Hong Kong versus Singapore.

Broad incumbents

• HEC Paris MBA: HEC Paris is both a dual-degree partner and a competitor at the top of the global MBA rankings. Comparable programs attract the same international, career-switching senior professional segment.
• MIT Sloan Executive MBA: MIT Sloan's executive and Fellows MBA programs represent the gold-standard against which CUHK's senior-leader-targeted concentrations (Finance, Technology Management) position themselves.
• Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University: Like HEC, Rotterdam is a CUHK dual-degree partner and a European competitor pursuing the same international full-time MBA applicant considering Asia + Europe study paths.

Regional players

• Manchester Business School (Asia): University of Manchester's Asia-based MBA delivery (with HK presence historically) competes in the same part-time Asia-focused segment, particularly for working professionals who value UK pedigree.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cuhk_mba
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CUHKMBA
• Facebookfacebook.com/CUHKMBA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/cuhk_mba
• Instagraminstagram.com/cuhk_mba

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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