Programme Introduction
Experience through Global Immersion and Enrichment Activities
Launched in 2005, Global Business Studies (GBS), one of the most competitive programmes in Hong Kong, has attracted the cream of secondary school graduates from both the local and non-local systems. GBS has been a pioneer in business education at the undergraduate level in Hong Kong and in the international education arena. By adopting an internationally oriented curriculum, GBS is designed to empower highly motivated students with distinct business acumen, cultural fluency and an entrepreneurial mindset, enabling them to become capable leaders and have a meaningful impact on the global community.
Standing on the academic frontier, GBS offers exchange opportunities in top-notch university partners across Europe and North America. Students will learn from the expertise of international scholars while immersing themselves in the global business environment. Experiential learning is also reinforced by study trips and other enrichment activities, such as the Global Business Forum, workshops on team effectiveness, case analysis, career planning and company visits.
Enriched with expanded capabilities and personalized learning pathways, GBS provides a plethora of cultural, learning, and networking opportunities to nurture students academically and professionally in key economic hubs in various regions. Students are equipped with effective tools to develop real-world competencies and knowledge, as well as personal and professional attributes that will prepare them for success in their future careers. The combination of local and global learning experience provides students with greater flexibility to tailor their study paths based on their individual interests and needs, and helps them stay ahead in the dynamic global business environment.
Career Prospects
GBS stands out from the crowd of business programmes with its robust and internationally relevant curriculum. Graduates are eagerly sought after by the world’s most prestigious entities. They are ready to pursue challenging careers in financial institutions, consulting firms, multinational corporations, prestigious local firms, public organizations, and not-for-profit organizations, or to start their own entrepreneurial ventures. More than half of the graduates have developed careers in the banking and financial industries, and a growing number of graduates started their own social ventures and community engagement initiatives.
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