Asia's 1st Online MBA Program
The HKUST Asia-Pacific Part-Time MBA (Digital MBA) equips forward-thinking executives with essential business and leadership capabilities for today's evolving markets. With over 55% customizable content spanning AI, technology, finance, and innovation, the program develops versatile leaders for cross-border roles. Our focused study mode lets you learn from anywhere while connecting with professionals across Asia-Pacific - designed to align with your business priorities.
The standard DiMBA program duration is 24 months. In case you need to take a break from the MBA program, you can apply for study leave with justifications and complete the entire program in 5 years maximum.
Blended learning more with self paced study and virtual live lecture. DiMBA students can also get a taste of on-campus life at HKUST by studying optional F2F electives (subject to availability).
DiMBA graduates will receive the same MBA degree certificate as our traditional MBA students.
There are 6400+ MBA Alumni across 70+ regions. It is an active, culturally diverse and close-knit community.
Admissions Requirement
- A Bachelor's Degree
- A minimum of 5 years of full-time work experience after graduating from your first degree
- A Satisfactory GMAT/GRE score
(applications with over 7 years of full-time work experience are eligible to apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver) - A Good TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo academic results if English was not the first language of instruction of your undergraduate/postgraduate degree
Application Deadline
We are accepting application for Digital MBA Intake 2025 commencing in Feb 2026.
| ROUND | APPLICATION DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| 4 |
Oct 22, 2025 (Wed) |
| 5 |
Dec 19, 2025 (Fri) |
Jens Kaufhold (DiMBA 2021)
Meet Jens KAUFHOLD, our Student from Germany.
“The Digital MBA program enabled me to obtain a world-class education while enhancing my professional network, all without sacrificing time for my family, career, and sports. It is the perfect program for busy executives with multiple obligations.”