Overview
MBA FROM A 5 STAR BUSINESS SCHOOL*
- Specialized MBA (Marketing /HRM /Finance) for executives and entrepreneurs
- Taught by University of South Australia faculty and local practitioners
- Can be completed in 1.5 years
- 2 intakes per year: May and September
- Exemption up to 4 subjects
- Informed by world class research and industry
RANKING & REPUTATION
- Top 1% of Business Schools Worldwide^
- AACSB International Accredited+
- EQUIS Accredited^
- Ranked 29th in the 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 Rankings
- Awarded Overall Five Star for Excellence – 2023 QS Stars Business Schools Ratings
- Approximately 37,000 students – over 5,500 being international students
- Industry informed curriculum
- Strong UniSA alumni network of over 10,000 in Hong Kong
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* UniSA Business awarded overall Five-Stars for Excellence – 2023 QS Stars Ratings.
^ UniSA Business is one of just 13 institutions in Australia and approximately 200 globally to be accredited by EQUIS (from over 25,000 Universities). EFMD, March 2024
+ The University of South Australia is an accredited member of AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Talent Development Fund
Talent Development Fund: Now open for application. Successful applicant will be awarded $20,000. (Applicants must meet the requirements of the scheme. Only new application of the programmes are accepted and students are not allowed to apply fund for programmes which are currently enrolled.)
Information at a Glance
Commencement Date:
Deadline for New Application:
Tuition fee
HK$148,800Medium of Instruction:
EnglishUniversity of South Australia
More than just a degree, the MBA of your choice
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Details
Invaluable industry networks
Providing invaluable networking opportunities with a diverse range of engaged, experienced and connected industry and alumni.
Informed by leading, cutting edge research
Our curriculum is informed by research ranked ‘Above World-Class’ in business, management, tourism and marketing, in the 2018 Excellence in Research (ERA) rankings.
Real-time applicability and impact
Our MBA is informed by industry which allows you to gain real world experience, helping you graduate career ready.
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
To enhance your business skills and knowledge in a shorter timeframe, or if you require a pathway for entry into SAMBA’s MBA, you can apply for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. This program requires completion of: Strategic Thinking: Concepts and Tools, and any other three core courses.
- Strategic Thinking: Concepts and Tools
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Managerial Finance
- Managing People and Organisations
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- International Business
- Strategic Marketing
- Ethics, Governance and Sustainability
- Leadership for Growth
- Strategic Industry Project
SPECIALISATION
- Brand Management
- Advanced Marketing Analytics
SPECIALISATION
- Managing the Global Workforce
- Managing Employee Performance and Rewards
SPECIALISATION
- Investment Management
- International Finance
UniSA MBA is an eligible program under the Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS) provided by the Government of HKSAR. Students can apply for an ENLS loan to cover the tuition fees payable to this program. For details, please click HERE.
Alumni
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Andrew Chan
Founder & CEO, ACI HR Solutions
“I benefited during the program as I was able to apply much of the theory into practice immediately in the workplace, and at the same time was able to use real examples during class. Having facilitators and professors from the university come overseas for lectures kept me connected to the university whilst studying abroad.”
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KK Wong
General Manager and Founder, Far East Retail Agency; President, UniSA Hong Kong Alumni Chapter
“As a Chartered Surveyor I deal with real estate in my professional life. My MBA not only adds value to my knowledge but also uplifts my professional standing to a higher level. As President of the UniSA Hong Kong Alumni Chapter, I have created a social platform with strong family ties for our members. This enables us to help each other through the economic downturn, facing challenges and difficulties together.”
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Emily Welyhorskyj
Chief Operating Officer, Hendercare
“One of the best things about doing the MBA at UniSA was that it was so practical. I was learning things and then doing assignments where I applied those learnings to my real-life work practice. Having done the MBA, I feel very empowered in my role. I use the skills I learned every day.”
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Moby Cheng
Senior Vice President, Convoy Financial Services Limited
“I decided to study the MBA at UniSA to improve my knowledge and to move up through the management levels. The MBA has helped me to think critically and proceed practically. The professors were supportive and encouraging and the structure allowed flexibility so that I was able to manage my work, family and study life. Assessments were based more around practical assignments and projects rather than exams. I enjoyed studying the MBA, it enabled me to develop new networks, new knowledge and to increase my skills and value.”
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Helena Wu
Team Leader, Santos Ltd
“The MBA has provided me with the skills and experiences to be better equipped for leadership positions – whether it is in managing teams, stakeholders or thinking strategically. It has also given me a greater appreciation for how executives and boards think, and what is important to them. This helps me do my job better as I can ensure my team’s contributions are aligned with the bigger picture.”
Admission
Tuition
HK$ 148,800 [+ Application Fee HK$250] The total fee HK$148,800 is to be collected in 6 instalments over two years, i.e.HK$24,800 per instalment.
Entry Requirements
A recognised Bachelor degree or equivalent with 3 years management experience (including experience in supervision and financial management);
or
A Graduate Certificate in Business Administration or Graduate Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent, with 7 years management experience (including experience in supervision and financial management);
and
Obtained either one of the following:
- IELTS of 6.5 with reading and writing sub-scores of 6.0 within the last 2 years;
- An English test score in the last 2 years deemed equivalent to the required IELTS score;
- Recent tertiary study taught and assessed in English;
- Recent work experience in an English speaking environment
Applicants with the required 7 years management experience but without Bachelor Degree / Graduate Diploma / Graduate Certificate can be given an offer of Graduate Certificate of Business Administration.
Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate to the required standard, students are eligible for MBA enrolment with full credit for previous study, ensuring identical total study duration to a direct enrolment into the MBA.
Adelaide University
The University of South Australia and The University of Adelaide have officially merged to create the new Adelaide University. Commencing students enrolled in 2024 who transfer from the University of South Australia to the new university will take their award from Adelaide University but, subject to regulatory approval, may be able to elect to have the name and logo of the University of South Australia displayed on their award. Note: The above principle is proposed for current and future students, but is subject to necessary regulatory approvals being obtained from 1 January 2026. |
Enquiry
Course Details
Ms Hannah Sit | |
Phone: | 2774 8596 |
Email: | hannahsit@hkma.org.hk |
Mr Ronnie Chan | |
Phone: | 2774 8526 |
Email: | ronniechan@hkma.org.hk |
General Enquiry
Phone: | 2774 8500 / Ivy Ng 3468 6023 / Shino Choi 3468 6024 / Windy Ng 3468 6025 |
Email: | hkma@hkma.org.hk / enrol@hkma.org.hk |
Fax: | 2365 1000 |
It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.