Admission Requirements
Application Procedures
Programme Information and Structure
Career Development
Miscellaneous
Admission Requirements
Level of Education and DisciplineAm I still eligible to apply for admission to this programme if I do not have any education background relevant to marketing?
Yes. Holders of a recognized bachelor degree in any discipline are welcome to apply for this programme.
Working ExperienceDo you prefer applicants with working experiences? Can I apply for the programme if I am a fresh graduate? What if I do not have any working experience relevant to marketing?
Possessing relevant working experience is preferable. Yet, applicants who do not possess any working experience (i.e. fresh graduates) are also welcome to apply. Final selections are determined by a selection panel based on factors such as the applicants and potential in marketing and business industry.
Other Entry RequirementsIs Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) required?
No, GMAT is not required in applying for our programme.
Application Procedures
Application PeriodWhen should I submit the application?
The online application system is starting from around November every year. Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Review of applications will start before the deadline and continue until all places are filled. Late application is not accepted. You are strongly recommended to submit your application with all required documents as early as you can. The sooner the better!
Application MethodsHow do I submit my application? How do I know the application information and supporting document submitted are well received?
Applicants should submit their applications and upload all required documents online through the "Admission Application System".
An application account is created once you apply online. Through your application account, you can check your application status, update correspondence information and upload additional documents whenever you want before the closing date of application. All documents uploaded successfully will be retrieved and viewed by the Admission Panel directly.
Please be reminded NOT to send any hardcopies to us again after uploading your documents to your online account to avoid duplication and confusion of both application and document. You are also strongly recommended to provide all supporting documents in softcopies. Documents unrelated to academic qualifications need not be submitted (e.g. HKID Card, certificates or award for performances or extra-curricular activities).
For details, please visit: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pg/programme/p18
An application account is created once you apply online. Through your application account, you can check your application status, update correspondence information and upload additional documents whenever you want before the closing date of application. All documents uploaded successfully will be retrieved and viewed by the Admission Panel directly.
Please be reminded NOT to send any hardcopies to us again after uploading your documents to your online account to avoid duplication and confusion of both application and document. You are also strongly recommended to provide all supporting documents in softcopies. Documents unrelated to academic qualifications need not be submitted (e.g. HKID Card, certificates or award for performances or extra-curricular activities).
For details, please visit: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pg/programme/p18
Documents NeededWhat are the documents needed for application?
Generally, you MUST provide and submit the copies of academic transcript with explanations of GPA grading system showing the maximum GPA obtainable (e.g. A=4.0) if a 100-mark system is not adopted and award certificates (in English version) , Graduate Certificate(if available), Latest CV and proof of your English proficiency if necessary by uploading them onto your application account. You may also consider to provide other documents showing your additional qualifications, working experiences (e.g. reference letters) or recommendations from referees which you think can enrich your portfolio. However, these kinds of documents are not necessarily required for assessing your overall qualification.
InterviewsAre there any interviews? When will I be notified?
Only selected applicants will be invited to interviews. They will be notified by email in due course. Also, there is no fixed timeline for interviews to be conducted.
Application Results & OffersWhen will application results be released? How will I be notified?
There is no fixed timeline in releasing results or granting offers for our programme. However, applicants may expect that most results will be available by end of 30 June(tentative and subject to individual case).
Applicants can log onto the online application account to check their application status anytime. Generally, if the application status shows “Under Review”, this indicates that these applications are still undergoing administration processes and reviewing by our admission panel.
Please be noted that all results will only be announced via email send by Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies (SGS). Individual Department and Programme Administration will NOT release any results on its own.
Applicants can log onto the online application account to check their application status anytime. Generally, if the application status shows “Under Review”, this indicates that these applications are still undergoing administration processes and reviewing by our admission panel.
Please be noted that all results will only be announced via email send by Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies (SGS). Individual Department and Programme Administration will NOT release any results on its own.
Re-applicationCan I re-apply for the programme if I am unsuccessful before?
Yes, you can.
Tuition FeeHow do I settle the tuition fee if I am admitted to this programme?
Our programme calculates the tuition fee based on the number of credit units taken by the student each semester. The minimum fee you have to pay before the commencement of each semester is the amount equivalent to 2 credit units.
The payment schedule will be published by SGS in due course. For details, please visit: https://www6.cityu.edu.hk/FO/htm/TPg_PaySchedule.htm
For methods of settling tuition fee, please visit: https://www6.cityu.edu.hk/FO/htm/PayMethods.htm
The payment schedule will be published by SGS in due course. For details, please visit: https://www6.cityu.edu.hk/FO/htm/TPg_PaySchedule.htm
For methods of settling tuition fee, please visit: https://www6.cityu.edu.hk/FO/htm/PayMethods.htm
Programme Information and Structure
Mode of StudyWhat is the mode of this programme and how many credit units I have to take each semester?
This is a combined mode programme.
Local students taking programmes in combined mode can attend full-time or part-time study in different semesters without seeking approval from the University. Combined mode students may choose to study one semester in full-time mode and 1 semester in part-time mode as long as you can fulfill the minimum credit loads (i.e. 30 credit units) for graduation and within the maximum duration of study).
For non-local applicants, you have to decide on the mode of study as either full-time (1 year) or part-time (2-years) once you submitted application. Once you are successfully enrolled, you must maintain the required credit load for your full-time/part-time studies and any changes of study mode will require approval from the University and Immigration Department. In each semester, except the Summer Term, full-time students must register for courses to a total of 12-18 credit units; part-time students must register for courses to no more than 11 credit units; and combined mode students must register for courses for not more than 18 credit units. In the Summer Term, students may not register for courses for more than 7 credit units. Any exception requested should apply in writing for approval by the University.
Local students taking programmes in combined mode can attend full-time or part-time study in different semesters without seeking approval from the University. Combined mode students may choose to study one semester in full-time mode and 1 semester in part-time mode as long as you can fulfill the minimum credit loads (i.e. 30 credit units) for graduation and within the maximum duration of study).
For non-local applicants, you have to decide on the mode of study as either full-time (1 year) or part-time (2-years) once you submitted application. Once you are successfully enrolled, you must maintain the required credit load for your full-time/part-time studies and any changes of study mode will require approval from the University and Immigration Department. In each semester, except the Summer Term, full-time students must register for courses to a total of 12-18 credit units; part-time students must register for courses to no more than 11 credit units; and combined mode students must register for courses for not more than 18 credit units. In the Summer Term, students may not register for courses for more than 7 credit units. Any exception requested should apply in writing for approval by the University.
Class ScheduleWhat time are classes arranged at?
Our classes are scheduled in weekday daytime, evenings and Saturday daytime. For full time students, they have to be prepared that classes will be arranged mainly in daytime. Our programme class scheduling is subject to changes every year and only be released to enrolled students before start of each academic year.
Medium of InstructionWhat is the medium of instruction in your programme?
The medium of instruction for our programme courses is English.
Assessment CriteriaHow are courses being assessed in the programme?
Different courses have different assessment criteria. Please check the course syllabus for respective assessment criteria. Generally, our programme courses may be assessed based on class participation, assignments, group projects and/or examinations.
For course syllabus, please visit: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/catalogue/pg/202021/programme/MSMKT.htm
For course syllabus, please visit: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/catalogue/pg/202021/programme/MSMKT.htm
Credit TransferCan I apply for credit transfer in this programme?
Credit transfer will be considered and accepted if the qualifications possessed are of the SAME level of our programme (i.e. Master level or above). Prospective students can obtain the form from the website of Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies (SGS) and submit all necessary document for application. Application will not be considered and handled if you are not yet enrolled as our students.
Career Development
Career supportAny support from the Department for career development?
The University offers personal advice, guidance and support in areas of your career career planning, CV writings and interview preparation. Students may have the opportunity to work with a company on a real business projects.
For details, please visit https://www.cityu.edu.hk/sds/web/index_main.shtml
For details, please visit https://www.cityu.edu.hk/sds/web/index_main.shtml
Miscellaneous
AccommodationIs there any on-campus accommodation available for students? Will non-local students be given priority in their application for on-campus student residence?
Student residence is not available on campus for students enrolled in non-UGC funded programmes.
Except that students offered government-funded places for the Postgraduate Certificate in Law programme (PCLL) are eligible to apply for student residence, all taught postgraduate students should seek off-campus accommodation as early as possible before arrival at Hong Kong.
Details about off-campus accommodation are available at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/geo/welcome/accommodation.html
Except that students offered government-funded places for the Postgraduate Certificate in Law programme (PCLL) are eligible to apply for student residence, all taught postgraduate students should seek off-campus accommodation as early as possible before arrival at Hong Kong.
Details about off-campus accommodation are available at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/geo/welcome/accommodation.html
TextbookAre there any required textbook for this programme?
There is no fixed textbook for our programme courses. Since each course may be taught by different professors in each academic year, the types of text books or reading materials may also varied accordingly. Information will be provided in course outline.
Student VisaWill you assist non-local students in applying for student visa?
If you are granted an offer and enrolled, your documents will be passed to the Global Engagement Office (GEO) at CityU. They will assist you in applying for student visa. Please contact GEO for detailed arrangement.
For details, please visit https://www.cityu.edu.hk/geo/
For details, please visit https://www.cityu.edu.hk/geo/