The program fee for the Class of 2026 (November 2025 intake) is USD 86,000 / HKD 670,800.
The program fee covers tuition, books and course materials. The program will provide complimentary lunches and refreshments for all modules and accommodations for Module 1 and Module 6 in Hong Kong.
Participants are responsible for additional expenses, including travel and accommodation costs for each module (excluding the covered accommodations for Modules 1 and 6). To estimate the total cost of attending the program, please click HERE.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The program fee can be paid in four installments, with the first payment due upon acceptance of the offer letter. Students have the flexibility to pay in either US dollars or Hong Kong dollars.
A detailed payment schedule for the Class of 2026 is as follows:
| Due time | USD | HKD* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Deposit | upon acceptance of offer | 9,000 | 70,200 |
| 1st Installment | September 11, 2025 | 27,000 | 210,600 |
| 2nd Installment | January 1, 2026 | 25,000 | 195,000 |
| 3rd Installment | April 2, 2026 | 25,000 | 195,000 |
| Total program fee | 86,000 | 670,800 | |
*Exchange rate reference: US$1 = HK$7.8
** All fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.
MERIT-BASED AWARDS
The MSGF program attracts exceptional professionals from diverse industries, nationalities, and functional backgrounds. To support these high-achieving students on their academic journey, we are pleased to offer a range of merit-based awards:
- Diversity Excellence Award
- Women in Finance Award
- High-Performance Achievers Award
- HKUST and NYU Alumni Award
These awards, valued between USD 3,000 to USD 5,000, are available to selected applicants with minimal or no employer sponsorship. Applicants will be evaluated based on the specific eligibility criteria of each award. These merit-based awards are designed to recognize and reward outstanding candidates who exemplify excellence.
Priority consideration will be given to candidates who submit their applications by June 30th, 2025.
Applicants who wish to be considered for the awards should complete the third essay, which is otherwise optional, as part of their application.
Note: All awards are individual, one-time grants applied directly toward the 3rd installment of program fees. These awards are non-transferrable to future intakes. Students who defer their studies will automatically forfeit their awards.