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Overview
BBA in Global Business (GBUS) is a comprehensive business program offered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. To ensure a well-rounded business education, our curriculum is designed with the objective to develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills and strengthen their knowledge and strategic mindset in various global business areas and trends. It also provides the greatest possible flexibility to accommodate our student's academic strengths, aspirations, and passions. Over 50% of our graduates graduated with first-class honors, and of which some outstanding students were awarded the HKUST Academic Achievement Medal, the highest academic honor bestowed by the University, from each cohort. Our graduates are expected to possess top qualities and hands-on experience through experiential learning.
To graduate from the GBUS program, students are required to complete a minimum of 120-credit within 4 years of the normal study time frame and suggested study pathway. Across the study years, students will study:
- The Business Core courses aim to strengthen students' business acumen in all business-related disciplines.
- Students are expected to take most Business Core courses in the first three semesters of study.
- Students admitted in the 2021 intake onwards can refer to School Requirements for details.
- The GBUS Required Course(s) and Elective(s) strive to offer GBUS students an exclusive experiential learning experience and solid training in critical thinking. Students are purposefully equipped with in-depth skills when approaching business problems and applying their professional knowledge to a real-world business / organisational challenge. Case-based learning and discussion spark students’ ability to be competent in strategic business analysis, problem-solving and professional communication to deal with the ever-changing global dynamics.
- GBUS students are expected to complete 11 to 12-credit of GBUS Required Course(s), together with a minimum of 15 GBUS Elective(s). One regular term of study abroad is also part of the graduation requirements.
- Students can refer to Major Requirements for details.
- GBUS students can choose an additional major or a minor according to their interests.
- Students will declare an additional major in another Business discipline by the end of Year 2 Spring.
- Students must complete at least 20 single-counted credits for the additional major. These 20 credits cannot be used to fulfil any other requirements for graduation except for the 120-credit degree requirement.
- Students should refer to the additional major/ minor of their choice for further course information.
- The Common Core courses aspire to bring students a balanced and broad education that nurtures them to be responsible citizens and independent thinkers with the heart and aspiration to excel in their endeavors.
- Students are expected to fulfil 30-credit of Common Core courses including the following areas before they graduate:
- Experiencing (0 to 3-credit)
- Broadening (12 to 18-credit)
- Arts (A)
- Humanities (H)
- Science (S)
- Technology (T)
- Social Analysis (SA)
- Foundations (Skillsets & Mindsets) (12 to 15-credit)
- Cognitive Foundations of University Education: Critical Thinking and Data Literacy (CTDL) (0 to 3-credit)
- Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness (HMW) (3-credit)
- English Communication (6-credit; must be taken in the first year of study)
- Chinese Communication (3-credit)
A minimum of 120-credit is required for graduation
GBUS Major Requirements
For 2021 intake and onwards
Required Courses
GBUS 1000 | Global Leadership Development (0-credit) |
GBUS 2010 GBUS 2020 |
Global Business Analysis (3-credit) Public Service Project (1-credit) or |
GBUS 2040 | ESG Corporate Project (1-credit) |
GBUS 3030 |
Global Business Case Studies (4-credit) or |
GBUS 4910 | Capstone Project (4-credit) |
Elective(s)
Global Business Electives (15-credit required, at least 6-credit from each area and at least 2 courses must be offered by GBUS)
- Area A: Global and Societal Perspective
- Area B: Business Strategy and Innovation
Other
One regular term of study abroad
References
GBUS Courses