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China Business & Economics (CBE) Program

China Business & Economics (CBE) Program. When?. Program lasts for one semester Semester 1 (Sep – Dec 2012). Who are eligible?. All Year 2 full-time students in 2012-13 Reasonable Year 1 CGPA. Why CBE?. Perspective from potential employers:

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China Business & Economics (CBE) Program

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  1. China Business & Economics (CBE) Program

  2. When? • Program lasts for one semester • Semester 1 (Sep – Dec 2012)

  3. Who are eligible? • All Year 2 full-time students in 2012-13 • Reasonable Year 1 CGPA.

  4. Why CBE? • Perspective from potential employers: • HKU graduates are excellent, yet they need to know more about mainland China

  5. CBE – Key features • An add-on – on top of the usual exchange opportunity • Students to take 3 courses in a 6-week module, i.e. 6 courses (36 credits) for a 2-module semester and all courses are taught in English • 3 year-II Economics courses will be offered • Opportunity to take 3 electives on China economics and business • Students can earn HKU credits upon completion of the CBE Program, which can be counted towards graduation requirements • Earn a certificate on “China Business and Economics”

  6. CBE – greatest enrichment opportunity • Free lodging on Fudancampus/Make friends with Fudan students • Network with Shanghai-based alumni • Subsidy for travel • Short trips to nearby cities • Firm visits

  7. CBE – greatest enrichment opportunity • Study courses in the heart of Shanghai (Shanghai Study Center) • Get to know Shanghai and surrounding Yangtz River Delta

  8. CBE – 3 Economics courses • ECON0701 Introductory Econometrics (Prerequisite: ECON1001 and ECON1003/STAT0301/STAT0302/STAT1301/STAT1306; Mutually exclusive courses: STAT2314/STAT2804) • ECON2101 Microeconomic Theory(Prerequisite: ECON1001; Mutually exclusive course: ECON2113) • ECON2102 Macroeconomic Theory(Prerequisite: ECON1001 and ECON1002; Mutually exclusive course: ECON2114) *Please note that students can only be enrolled into the courses if they meet the prerequisite requirement.

  9. CBE - 3 China-related courses • BUSI0039 Chinese Economy • STRA3706 China Business Environment • BUSI0089 Studies on China’s Competitiveness • A select of five industries and some key firms in Shanghai and neighboring cities • Manufacturing industry (for example, auto, steel, and textile); Entertainment (old such as theatre; new such as online game); Hotel and exhibition industry; accounting/ financial service industry; new high-tech industry • Guest lectures, firm visits, and in-depth analysis

  10. How to apply? • Complete an on-line application - include a one-page statement • Application deadline: 5:00 p.m., August 10 , 2012

  11. Selection Criteria • Reasonable Year 1 CGPA • Extra-curricular activities • A one-page statement

  12. When will results be known? • By the end of August 2012 • Refundable deposit of HK$3,000 at the time of acceptance

  13. DON’T LEAVE HKU WITHOUT CBE! How to stand out among your peers? Your in-depth China Business and Economics Knowledge

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