Entrance Requirements

Prior Educational Background

Applicants should have obtained a bachelor's degree from a university or tertiary institution. For those who are not econ/business major, a strong quantitative background and a commitment to academic study and research are expected.

English Proficiency Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English and whose degree or equivalent qualification was awarded by an institution where the medium of instruction was not English will also have to meet the University English Requirements:

1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
   • Internet-based test (iBT) score ≥ 80 (in one single attempt)
   • Paper-based test (pBT) score ≥ 550
   • TOEFL - Revised Paper-delivered Test: 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections); OR


2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Academic Module
   • overall score ≥ 6.5, with all sub-scores ≥ 5.5.

Notes:

• TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. 
• Test at home option is not accepted.

More information about the university's English Proficiency Requirements can be found here.

GRE / GMAT

Applicants are strongly advised to include GRE/GMAT result in their applications. No take home option is accepted.