2018 PhD Program Recruitment Summer Camp at HKUST (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)

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HKUST Marketing Department 
2018 PhD Program Recruitment Summer Camp 
Calling for Applications

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The Department of Marketing at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is hosting a summer camp for potential PhD applicants on August 29, 2018. The objective is to offer students who have an interest in applying to our PhD program an opportunity to get to know our PhD program in depth and interact with our faculty and PhD students.

1. About HKUST School of Business and Management

• 6 departments, 7 research disciplines for PhD Program, 11 research centers
• 140+ faculty from over 25 nationalities
• Research Asia’s No.1 (since 2005) by University of Texas at Dallas
• Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Program World’s No.1 (2009-13, 2016-17) by the Financial Times
• Full-time MBA Program Asia’s No. 1 (2010-14, 2016) by the Financial Times

2. About HKUST Marketing PhD Program

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree program in the HKUST Business School prepare students for a research and teaching career in universities across the world. Our PhD students receive rigorous training and work closely with faculty in a vibrant and intellectually stimulating academic environment.

• Faculty and Research Productivity

  • Two research areas: Consumer Behavior and Quantitative Modeling
  • 15 faculty from 7 nationalities, all with a PhD degree from top U.S. and European Universities
  • 5 faculty with editorial role in top marketing journals (Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Consumer Psychology), including an Editor (Journal of Consumer Psychology) and two Associate Editors (Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Consumer Psychology)

• Scholarships for Admitted PhD Students

  The department offer scholarships to all admitted students through one of the two admission schemes: Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (approximately HK$20000/month) and HKUST PhD Admission (approximately HK$16000/month).

• Placement of Past PhD Students (2003-2016, initial placement)

  2003	YEUNG, Wing Man - National University of Singapore
  2006	FONG, Pun San - Macau Polytechnic University
  2008	SHEN, Hao - Chinese University of Hong Kong  MAK, Wah Sung Vincent - University of Cambridge
  2009	HUNG, Wai Ping - National University of Singapore  JIANG, Yuwei - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University  ZHAO, Yi - Georgia State University  CHAN, Yee Ling - Tilburg University
  2010	CHARK, Chi Hang - University of Macau
  2012	YAN, Dengfeng - University of Texas at San Antonio
  2013	CHEN, Xi - Erasmus University
  2015	CHEN, Fangyuan – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University  WANG, Tingting - Sun Yat-sen University (PRC)  SHI, Yang - Sun Yat-sen University (PRC)
  2016	SALUJA, Geetanjali - University of Technology Sydney  CHENG, Yimin - Monash University

3. Application Eligibility, Travel Allowance & Accommodation

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students who plan to apply to HKUST PhD Program in Marketing commencing fall 2019
• HKUST Marketing Department will cover a travel allowance (up to HK$1,400 per person) and provide free accommodation on HKUST campus

4. How to Apply

To apply to the summer camp, please follow the checklist below and send the whole application packet to mkanita@ust.hk. The application deadline is July 31, 2018.

• Completed application form (see enclosed)
• A personal statement (max word limit 1000 words) explaining your academic background and achievements, past research experience and interest, and why you would like to pursue a PhD degree in marketing
• Latest CV
• A copy of latest transcripts for all academic qualifications
• Copies of standardized test scores (e.g., TOEFL/IELTS, GRE/GMAT, CET4/CET6)
• One letter of recommendation
• Other supplementary materials if any (e.g., publications or conference papers, abstract or brief write-up for any ongoing research activities).

Selected applicants will be notified via email in early August, 2018.

Contacts and Inquiries

Department of Marketing http://www.bm.ust.hk/mark/ 
Anita Leung: mkanita@ust.hk, +852 2358 7700

HKUST 2018 PhD Program Recruitment Summer Camp Application Form

Personal Particulars
Name					Gender				Photo   (size: 1 inch)
Mobile					Email Address
Postal address and Postal code
Research area preference
o Consumer Behavior               o Quantitative Modeling
Educational background
Attended Undergraduate School				Major:				GPA / Total
Attended Postgraduate School				Major:				GPA / Total
Attained scholarships
English grade		CET4            CET6           TOEFL (if any)
Other awards or research experience (such as academic conferences, academic reports, academic papers, etc.)
Applicant Signature:					Date: