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Welcome to Hult Boston! 4

Hults Mission 5

Relocating to Boston

Arriving in Boston

Accommodation

Temporary Housing

Finding a Home 6Getting Around 6

Initial Expenses 7

Banks and Foreign Exchange 7

Weathering the New England Climate 7

Dining Out 8

Academic Preparation and Technology

MBA Toolbox 10

Technology Requirements Academic Calendar 2009-2010 1

Student Services at Hult

Social Events 12

Hult Student Association 12

Career Services

Hult Career Events and Seminars 13

Recruiting Activities 13Where do Hult graduates work? 13

Finances

Cost o Your MBA 14

Payment o Tuition and Fees 14

Financial Aid 14

How to apply or the MBA

MBA Requirements 15

Successul Applicants Generally 15

Application Deadlines

Contents

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4 Hult International Business School

Boston ShanghaiDubaiLondon


Hults MBA program is one o the most exciting and rewarding

experiences o your lie.

Your international MBA can take place in a city steeped in

history and charm. Boston is home to several o the worlds best

universities, and is known as one o the best student towns in the

U.S., making it an ideal place to live and study. Hult Boston also

enhanced by our close proximity to several o Americas leadinghealthcare, technology, consulting, insurance, and nancial services

companies. Our International MBA campus has stunning views o

downtown and the Charles River.

In this booklet, we have provided some inormation to most o your

question about lie at Hult Boston and how to prepare or our MBA

program in Boston.

Hult Admission team is always available to help, should you have anyquestions, please contact us at [email protected]

We look orward to welcoming you to Boston in the all.

Welcome to Hult Boston!


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Hults MissionHult International Business School is a

global institution that transorms lives

by providing an exceptionally useul and

enduring education that brings together

people, cultures, and ideas rom all around

the world. The school encourages personal

growth, intellectual integrity, global sensitivity,

local engagement, and civic values sothat students are able to succeed in the

global economy and are empowered to

contribute meaningully to their business and

community.


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Arriving in Boston

Nearly all Hult students arrive at LoganInternational Airport, located three miles romdowntown Boston and served by most majornational and international carriers.

You have several options or transportationrom Logan Airport:1. Taxi through the Callahan and Ted

Williams tunnelstaxis are availablejust outside the baggage claim area.A ride rom the airport into the city cantake anywhere rom 10 to 30 minutesdepending on trac. Fares range romUSD $20-$40.Note that most taxis in Boston do not

accept credit cards or ares, be sure tohave cash on-hand.2. Bus (Silver Line)3. Subway (Blue Line)

Student Services will provide all studentswith a Welcome Pack at orientation, whichwill contain important and helpul inormationabout your stay in Boston. Hults Orientationhas been designed to ensure that students

receive hands-on knowledge o their newenvironment.

Accommodation

Student Services is available to assist youwith your housing search. From providingtemporary accommodation advice to puttingyou in touch with realtors, they are on-handto support you with your needs.

Temporary HousingUpon your arrival, you may need temporaryhousing as you search or year-longaccommodations.

Finding a Home

You will want to plan your arrival in Bostonto give yoursel enough time to get settledinto a home and make related arrangements.As thousands o students are in transition inBoston every year, available apartments are

oten taken very quickly. Using the internet tond apartments can be helpul.

We recommend that you arrive at least twoweeks beore your rst day o class so thatyou have time to explore your options beoremaking a decision. Anyone with additionalconcerns, such as selecting schools,arranging childcare or buying a car prior tothe start o classes, should give themselves

additional time. Participants with amilies areencouraged to visit Boston some months inadvance to secure an apartment and registertheir children or school.

The Hult Student Services sta is able toassist you as you begin your housing search.Incoming students are encouraged to checkHult Online regularly or housing assistance.

Getting AroundThe best orm o transportation around theBoston-Cambridge area is the T, the oldestsubway system in the country. The T servesmost areas o the city and Cambridge, withseveral lines leading to the outlying suburbs.Unlike many American cities, Boston iscompact and can easily be covered on oot.Generally, most students do ne without a

car. In some cases a car may even be aninconvenience, since parking in and aroundBoston-Cambridge is limited. I you dohave a car, this will be something to takeinto consideration when searching or anapartment or residence. A reserved parking


Hults Student Services team is always the best place to go or support

while you are at school, and even beore your arrival to the campus. Student

Services can assist you on visas, accommodation, and getting around the

city, in order to help you to get well prepared or the MBA program.


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space may be included in the rent or yourapartment, but most oten this is not thecase. Unortunately, parking is not availableat Hult International Business School.

Initial Expenses

Setting up your bank account in Bostonwill take a little time. You should plan toarrive with enough money to meet the initialexpenses o your rst weeks in the U.S.You should expect to spend about USD$30 per day or meals at moderately pricedrestaurants. Hult has a restaurant (open or

breakast and lunch) on the ground fooroering a variety o oods.

It is a good idea to arrive with some U.S.currency on hand. Foreign exchangeservices are available at Logan Airport sothat you may change money upon arrival.

Banks and Foreign Exchange

While living in Boston, the easiest way to

access money is by having an Americanbank account with access to ATM machines.Many banks oer special student accountswith minimal ees. Branch locations can beound on the banks website. You will receivemore inormation about banking at NewArrival sessions and Orientation.

Weathering the New England Climate

New England is the region in the

Northeastern corner o the United Statescomprised o six states: Maine, NewHampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, RhodeIsland and Massachusetts. One o themost distinctive eatures o the coastal NewEngland climate is that it changes not onlyrom season to season, but rom moment tomoment! An old New England saying is: Iyou dont like the weather, wait a minute.

Boston has no dry or rainy season. Thenormal precipitation or each month isapproximately three inches. Approximateaverage temperatures are as ollows:

Spring 38 - 60F (3 - 15C)

Summer 60 - 95F (15 - 35C)

Autumn 46 - 60F (8 - 15C)

Winter 0 - 37F (-17 - 3C)


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Dining Out

Boston has a wide variety o eating establishments including a good selection o internationalcuisine. Please note that restaurants in the U.S. do not include a service charge in their bills

and tipping is a common practice. Waiters and waitresses expect a tip o approximately15-20% o the total bill.

Dining out in Boston can be inexpensive i you know where to nd good restaurants that caterto a students budget.

For a complete listing o restaurants, including the best Cheap Eats check the ThursdayBoston Globe Calendar section, www.digitalcity.com or www.zagat.com



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MBA Toolbox

The MBA Toolbox begins on September2, 2009. All students are required to takethis one-month introductory course. It isdesigned to provide you with the basic skillsand conceptual oundations you will need orthe Hult MBA program.Accordingly, you will be introduced to someo the sot skills approaches that you willdevelop to a much greater extent over theyear ahead. In particular, you will haveopportunities to learn and apply skills orcross-cultural teamwork.Sessions in international nance, accounting,and quantitative methods will sharpen yourskills in applying the appropriate tool tovarious situations. You will also learn thecase study methodan excellent tool orbuilding management and leadership abilitybeore the regular classes begin.In addition, Hult MBA Career Services willbegin working with you on your career goalsand objectives. One to one counselingsessions will assist Career Services indeveloping your career path strategy.Coaching will include lessons in creatingaccomplished, thoughtul resumes.The Toolbox is a vital step in preparing youor the challenges and demands o Hultsast-paced MBA program and also o todaysbusiness world.

Technology Requirements

Computer Specifcations or the Hult

MBA Program

In order to work most eectively through theMBA program requirements, we require thateach participant have a laptop computeravailable to him or her during the courseo the year. The computer must be able torun Windows and MS Oce XP or 2007(Proessional) in English. I your computerhas that capability, then there will be enoughmemory or the unctions you will be usingthroughout the year. Hult inrastructurecannot guarantee ull compatibility with Applelaptops. Students must use and update theirvirus protection sotware regularly.

In addition, you will need a wireless accesscard (802.11 g) to make ull use o thecomputer acilities that will be available toyou.

Lie-long Email Address

When you arrive at Hult, you will be assignedan email address in the ormat: [rst initial][last name] [year o graduation]@hult.edu, orexample [email protected], which youwill be able to keep or lie and which will beused or all Hult email correspondence.Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity)

All classrooms and lounges at Hult oer Wi-Fi technology that enables students to roamrom room to room without using a data port.

Academic Preparation and Technology


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Academic Calendar 2009-2010

Class o 2010Boston Campus - Academic week runs Monday through Friday, withoccasional weekend classes.

OrientationTakes place over two days: August 31 and September 1

Students are required to attend both days.

MBA Toolbox

September 2 MBA Toolbox classes begin

September 7 Boston Campus Closed Labor Day Holiday

September 25 End o MBA Toolbox

Module A

September 28 Module A classes beginNovember 26 & 27 Boston Campus Closed Thanksgiving Holiday

December 18 Last day o classes beore Christmas and New Year Holidays

December 19 - Winter Vacation

January 3

January 4 Module A classes resume

January 20 End o Module A classes

Module B

January 25 Module B classes begin

February 15 Boston Campus Closed Presidents Day Holiday Observed

April 19 No classes Patriots Day Holiday

April 30 End o Module B classesMay 1 May 9 Spring break or relocation to other Hult campus

Module C

May 10 Campus orientation and Module C classes begin

May 31 Boston Campus Closed Memorial Day Holiday Observed

June 18 End o Module C Classes

June 19 June 22 Summer break or relocation to other Hult campusModule D

June 23 Campus orientation and ALP kicko

June 24 Module D classes begin

July 5 Boston Campus Closed Independence Day Holiday Observed

August 11 End o Module D Classes

August 18 Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal

August 19 Graduation Ceremony or Class o 2010


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Student Services

The Student Services oce is the best place to go or support, inormation, and guidance.From housing issues to visa concerns, to the best restaurants in town, the Student Servicesdoor is always open. The team is dedicated to the welare o our students and is committedto helping you make the most o your time at Hult.

Social Events

At Hult, emphasis will be on celebrating diversity and bridging cultures. It is expected thatHult students, as uture leaders in their respective elds, will have the thorough and necessary

cross-cultural skills to overcome barriers that cultural divides oten pose.

Student Services plans a ull range o activities that will help you maximize your time in Bostonand help you learn more about other cultures. Students are encouraged to participate both inthe planning and in the celebrations shared throughout the year.

Hult Student Association

Each incoming cohort o students has an elected body called the Hult Student Association(HSA). This group meets with representatives o the school on a monthly basis to ensure that

student voices are heard and that their views are represented on matters that have directbearing on the quality o the student experience.


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Career ServicesHults Career Services team specializes in helping international students nd globalemployment opportunities. We provide active advice and personalized support to helpadvance your career. As the rst truly global business school, we have recognized that anincreasing number o our graduates seek employment globally. To support this trend, we

have based Career Services personnel in Boston, London, and Dubai. Our team is ready toassist you in dening and realizing your next career move, whether you want to be in the U.S.,Europe, Asia or the Middle East.

Hult Career Events and Seminars

Each month, we host senior level international executives on campus to discuss a globalbusiness topic. A reception ollowing the presentation provides an opportunity or studentsto interact directly with the speaker. Throughout the year, we invite speakers to meet and talk

with students. These Brown Bag seminars have been enormously popular as an inormalway or students to network and learn about dierent proessional paths and industries.

Recruiting Activities

Our proessionals develop relationships with multinational and local companies to source jobopportunities. We provide access to a global database o employment opportunities that isaccessible to all Hult students. In addition, we oer a myriad o campus activities to supportHult students in their employment search. We oten host company inormation sessions

where HR representatives speak about their rms and MBA opportunities.

Where do Hult graduates work?

ABNAMRO

AccentureLtd.

AfricanDevelopment

Bank

AIG

ArthurD.Little

AT&TCorp.AvayaInc.

Bain&Company

Banco Ita Holding

FinanceiraS.A.

Bank o America

BBC

BloombergL.P.

BMW

BP

Bristol Myers Squibb

British Airways

Cemex,Inc.

CitigroupInc.Colgate-Palmolive

DellInc.

Deloitte Consulting

Deutsche Bank AG

EF Education First

Ernst&YoungGlobal

Limited

Ford Motor Credit

Company

Forrester Research

Fuji XeroxGeneral Motors

Genzyme Corporation

Gerdau Ameristeel

Goldman Sachs

Grupo Modelo

Hewlett-Packard

Hilton Hotels

IBM

InfosysTechnologiesLtd.

iProspect.com,Inc.

JapanTobaccoInc.

Japan Airlines

Johnson&Johnson JP Morgan

KPMG International

Liberty Mutual

LloydsTSB

LOreal

Lionbridge Technologies

MaruhoCo.

McKinsey&Company

Merck&Co.

MasterCard

MerrillLynch&Co.MitsubishiCo.

Morgan Stanley

Moroccan Embassy

NstleS.A.

New Energy Finance

Nippon Oil Corporation

Nokia Corporation

Nomura Securities

International,Inc.

Novartis AG

Osram Sylvania

Panasonic Shikoku

ElectronicsCo.PepsiBottlingGroup,Inc.

POSCO

PriceWater-

houseCoopers

Procter&Gamble

Prudential

Reserve Bank o India

Royal Thai Embassy

SAAB-Scania AB

Siemens AG

SonyStandard Chartered Bank

State Street Corporation

T-Mobile

TelefonicadelPeruS.A.A.

The Export-Import Bank

o Korea

UBS AG

UNICEF

United Nations

Development Programme

University o Nigeria

University o Oxord

AB Volvo East Asia Volkswagen

W.R.Grace&Co.

Wal-Mart Mexico

World Bank


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Finances

CostsofYourMBA

Payment o Tuition and Fees

60 days beore the start o MBA, you will be required to pay 50% o your total tuition andees. The remaining balance is due 30 days beore the rst day o the MBA.

Financial Aid

A limited number o merit-based ellowships are available to accepted students. Theseellowships oer students the opportunity to work with aculty and sta members orapproximately eight hours per week. Fellowships are typically around US$3,000.Theellowships available each year are communicated to students at the time o application andare selected by the Financial Aid Committee. Recipients are notiied prior to their arrival.

The majority o our students utilize some orm o education loan even i they receive a

scholarship or ellowship. Students requiring inancing or their tuition costs can have 1) bankloan or 2) Erika loan:

1) Financial institutions in many countries oer education inancing speciically to localcitizens wishing to pursue an MBA. These loans are typically repayable ater completion othe course, although terms vary widely. We are happy to work with our students to helpthem identiy suitable inancial institutions to apply or these loans.

2) Hult has established a partnership with Erika Finance, a Swiss Financial Institution, to oerstudent loans to international students who do not have a U.S. resident co-signer. These

loans oer very competitive interest rates. The loans are typically oered over ive years withrepayments starting rom six months ater graduation.

These costs include your one-year MBAtuition and other required ees, as well as

discretionary expenses or housing and living.

1 Estimate cost or single person only.2 The prices quoted are the cost given by the insurance

provider and are subject to change.3 Students will be required to purchase additional

textbooks and materials as determined by theproessor. Costs listed are an estimate only.

4 You are required to have a Windows platorm laptopcomputer during the MBA program; i you need tobuy one, you must budget this amount or it.

One-year MBA In USD

Tuition Fee $46,200

MBA Toolbox $3,600

Housing & Living Expenses1 $22,000

Health Insurance2 $1,600

Case Study Pack $1,300

Student Activity Fee & IT Services $2,600

Books and Other Course Material 3 $1,500

Computer 4 $1,000


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How to apply or the MBA

Start your online application at www.hult.edu/applicationTo apply to the program, students need to complete and submit the

ollowing:

Application form Statement of purpose Current resume Two letters of recommendation Ofcial transcripts from all universities and colleges attended GMAT score Application fee of US$150

MBA Requirements

Hult International Business School seeks students with proven leadershipability and potential.

Successul Applicants Generally:

Have at least three years of work experience

Are 25 years or older Possess a Bachelors degree or equivalent Have leadership potential

Application Deadlines

Round 1 Deadline: Oct 15, 2008 Round 2 Deadline: Dec 15, 2008 Round 3 Deadline: Mar 1, 2009

Round 4 Deadline: Apr 30, 2009Round 5 Deadline: Jun 30, 2009


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