Program Overview

Overview of the JD/MBA Programme

The JD/MBA Programme is an integrated postgraduate double-degree that is jointly hosted by the CUHK Faculty of Law and Business School. It is designed to nurture a new generation of business professionals who also understand the constraints and opportunities of business law, an increasingly coveted trait across a wide range of leadership roles in Asia.

Programme Details

Duration

• Part-time: 60 months

Tuition Fees

• MBA Component: HK$359,334
• JD component: HK$6,880 per unit for a total of 60 units within normative study period

Programme Structure

Students can typically complete the programme in 60 months. A total of 93 units of coursework is required.

• Up to 12 units of MBA coursework are recognised toward fulfillment of JD requirements. Similarly, up to 12 units of JD coursework are recognised toward fulfillment of the MBA requirements.

Admission Requirements

Academic

• Must have graduated from a recognised university and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in a non-law subject or a law degree from a non-common law jurisdiction, normally with honours no lower than Second Class; or
  • Must have graduated from an Honours programme of a recognised university with a Bachelor’s degree in a non-law subject or a law degree from a non-common law jurisdiction, achieving an average grade of no lower than “B” in undergraduate courses; or
  • Must have completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.

GMAT/GRE Scores

• GMAT/ GRE score is not mandatory, but a good score would strengthen application.
  • The GMAT Programme code for Part-time CUHK MBA is R9H-0W-08;
  • The GRE DI code for CUHK MBA is 7430.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree obtained by completing a programme of study in Hong Kong or taken a degree programme of which the medium of instruction was English; or
• Achieve a result of Band 7.5 or better in IELTS, which result was obtained no more than two years before the date of applying to the JD/MBA Programme; or
• Achieve a result of 600 (Paper Based Test) or 100 (Internet Based Test) or better in TOEFL, which result as obtained no more than two years before the date of applying to the JD/MBA Programme; or
• Provide alternative evidence of English proficiency equivalent to one of the preceding measures.

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of full-time post-qualifications work experience or recognised professional qualifications.

How to Apply

To submit an application, select JD/MBA as the programme preference, fill up the application form, and submit the application fee.

Application Deadlines for the 2026 Intake

• 10 April 2026

Application Fees

• HK$ 1200
• Application fees are non-refundable.

Payment Method

• Credit cards as directed via the online application system.

FAQ

• When applying for the JD-MBA Programme, do I need to submit a personal statement as part of my application?
  • No. You are not required to submit a personal statement when applying for the JD-MBA Programme but you may do so if you wish.
• Do I need to submit my GMAT score when applying for the JD-MBA Programme?
  • Yes. Your GMAT score is one of the admission requirements for this Programme.
• If I apply for the JD-MBA Programme, do I have to submit two separate applications, one for JD programme and one for MBA programme?
  • No. The JD-MBA Programme is an integrated double degree and you only need to submit one application for the programme.
• When do applications open for the JD-MBA Programme?
  • On-line applications for this programme will normally be invited in early September each year, subject to annual review.
• I do not have any work experience. Will the Faculty consider my application for admission to the JD-MBA Programme?
  • Work experience is one of the admission requirements of the Faculty of Business Administration. Applicants should possess 3 years of post qualification full-time work experience or a recognized professional qualification.
• After I have completed the JD-MBA Programme am I eligible to apply for PCLL Programme?
  • JD-MBA students who wish to enter the PCLL Programme must first complete all the elective courses required for admission to the PCLL Programme during their studies. Admission to the PCLL Programme is highly competitive.