Class sizes are small which affords true interaction between instructors and students. The MBA program is essentially divided into four consecutive parts. The sequence of courses has been carefully arranged to provide clear progression through the program as well as successive integration of the materials learned from previous courses. The Group 1 courses are required only for those whose undergraduate degree is not in Business Administration. Students can expect to complete their degree requirements in one and half years if they are exempted from taking the Group 1 courses.
Students can finish all four groups of courses in two years.
Each course takes a month, which includes two to four weeks of lectures or seminars. Each course has 36 contact hours. Normally, a visiting professor from North America or Europe uses a two-week lecture format and the additional two weeks are dedicated for students to complete various assignments and the final examination. Resident professors and professors from nearby cities, Hong Kong, for example, adopt a four-week lecture format. In order to meet the work demands of MBA students and ensure the quality of participation, classes are scheduled weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons.