Admission Requirements
About the cohort
We believe that who you learn with is just as important as who you learn from.
The program places a strong emphasis on the diversity and professional background of each cohort, bringing together professionals from a wide range of nationalities and cultural backgrounds. This provides a foundation for in-depth industry discussions and knowledge exchanges among the classmates.
On average, about 80% of the students come from the finance industry, and 20% from other industries, such as lawyers, financial reporters, and business owners.
Admission Requirements
1. Work experience
Applicants should have at least five years of full-time post-degree work experience.
2. Undergraduate degree
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, with a strong academic record.
It is important to note that the evaluation process is NOT solely based on academic performance. At MSGF, we take a holistic approach that considers a range of factors, including the applicant’s work experience, career progression, professional goals, global perspective, and commitment to learning.
3. English language requirement
Applicants should meet English Language requirements by achieving one of the following scores:
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IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score of 6.5, with no sub-score lower than 5.5. *
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TOEFL - Internet-based Test (iBT): Minimum score of 80. *
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TOEFL - Paper-based Test (pBT): Minimum score of 550.
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TOEFL - Revised Paper-delivered Test: 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)
* Scores must be from a single test attempt. The at-home testing option is not accepted.
Applicants are exempt from the English Language requirements if:
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Their first language is English, or
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They hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) from an institution where English was the medium of instruction (MOI).
Application Materials Required
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Identity Document: Passport or HKID
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Degree certificate(s), official transcript(s), and grading system
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The academic documents must be in English.
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At the application stage, copies of the official academic documents uploaded by the applicants are acceptable.
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At the offer acceptance stage, official academic documents must be sent directly from the issuing authority of the applicant’s university. For detailed instructions on the submission of official documents, please visit this page.
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Proof of English Proficiency (if applicable)
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2-3 Essays addressing the following questions:
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What do you hope to achieve by pursuing this degree? Given your professional background, what can you contribute to your fellow MSGF participants and the community?
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Discuss a business challenge that you have faced. How did you address this issue, and what lessons did you learn?
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[Optional] If you wish to be considered for MSGF merit-based awards, include an additional essay answering: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the MSGF award?
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Contact details of 2 references: At least one should be a professional reference
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An automatic email will be sent to the references with instructions for completing the online form. Depending on the applicant’s preference, this will occur either immediately after submitting the reference information or after the application is submitted.
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The references will have until the applicant’s interview date to complete the reference form. The references will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
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CV: an up-to-date curriculum vitae
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A profile photo
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Application Fee: A non-refundable fee of HKD $1,200 / USD $154, payable by credit card upon application submission.
For answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the FAQ page.