BBA in Global Business
 

The BBA in Global Business (GBUS), the first of its kind in Hong Kong, educates highly motivated students to become business leaders of the 21st century. It equips them with a solid set of skills within a global context essential in meeting the needs of international employers.

Curriculum
Global Business students follow an intensive custom-designed curriculum. Together with the most current academic knowledge, the program hones students’ critical thinking, problem solving, entrepreneurial knowledge, leadership and communication capabilities.

Besides majoring in Global Business, students are expected to take a second major in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Operations Management, Management of Organizations, or Marketing. To enhance students’ communication abilities, students also take an elementary course in a foreign language such as French, German, Japanese, Latin or Spanish.
 
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
1 Global Business course
8 common core Business courses
1 Business Case Analyses course
1 Foreign Language course
1 Math course or free elective
Overseas exchange in spring
1 Global Business course
4 Business courses
English & Putonghua communication courses
General Education courses
1 free elective
Final year project
1 Global Business course
1 Business course
1 Economics course
General Education courses
2-3 free electives
Enrichment Opportunities
In recognition of the importance of international exposure and work-related experience, the program offers many enrichment opportunities which include:
International Exchange Program
Internships
International Business Case Competitions
Business Mentoring Program
Double Major in two business subjects
Faculty Advising Scheme through which faculty keep close ties with students to offer study and career advice

Career Prospects
Students graduate with a broad-based education, a global perspective and a business specialization. They are well prepared to take up challenging positions in both private and public sectors.

The first batch of graduates in 2004 were placed in major multinational corporations such as Barclays Capital, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Procter & Gamble, and Unilever.
More Information
Detailed Curriculum
Recommended Pattern of Study
Course Description
www.bm.ust.hk/ug/gbus/program/home.html
 
  Program Code: 5921
  Planned Intake: 45