Hong Kong’s track record, with its GDP growing 180 times over and its GDP per-capita growing 87 times over between 1961 and 1997, proves that Hong Kong’s low taxation and free trade as a policy of positive non-interventionism has served it well. Hong Kong has one of the greatest concentrations of corporate headquarters in the Asia-Pacific region.
QS World University Rankings ranked Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) first in Asia in 2011 and 2012. Likewise, its MBA program ranked number ten, Global MBA Rankings (2012). HKUST’s world class faculty members all hold PhD degrees from renowned universities across the world. With one of the largest school-level exchange programs in Asia, HKUST is a great place for students to gain international experience in a multicultural environment with global perspectives.
DATES
Winter: Jan–May 2020 (approx)
Fall: Aug–Dec 2020 (approx)
HOUSING
Students are responsible for making their own housing arrangements. Students may live on campus, off campus in an apartment, or with a host family.
The Global Management Center, along with the host institution, may help with finding appropriate housing.
COURSES
Courses are available in both English and Chinese. A broad spectrum of business classes is offered. This program is designed for business majors and only select business courses are guaranteed to transfer. Many courses will count for Marriott School courses and toward the Global Management Certificate. Many courses feature learning experiences designed to actively involve students with the people, history, arts, attitudes, and traditions of China.
All courses must be pre-approved before the trip by the Marriott School’s Whitmore Global Management Center. For a list of courses available at HKUST, please visit the GMC (360 TNRB)
COST
Students need to pay the $35 ISP application fee and BYU tuition (cost is higher for graduate and non-Latter-day-Saint tuition). Students will be exempt from HKUST tuition but will still need to pay regular BYU tuition. BYU tuition payment plans and scholarships are still applicable.
Students will be responsible for their airfare to and from Hong Kong, visa fees, ground transportation, accommodations, meals, and any other educational and personal expenses incurred during the program.
PREPARATION
Students must be business majors to participate in this program. No exceptions will be made for business minors or non-business students. Please visit the GMC (360 TNRB) for additional information.
All students are expected to register for a half (.5) credit, pre-departure preparation class that will be held during second block. Contact the GMC (360 TNRB) for more information.
FUNDING SOURCES
Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.
Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a study abroad scholarship.
Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.
Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/student/scholarships).
APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete the online application at kennedy.byu.edu/apply.
Applicants should e-mail ibcareer@byu.edu when application is finished to set up an interview.
Students should be business majors or minors.
Deadline
Winter: 15 Oct 2019
Fall: 18 Feb 2020
FACULTY
The Student Exchange Program (SEP) is an independent international experience. SEP is individual students immersing themselves with local and international students on a foreign campus for a semester independent of any BYU professor or other BYU students.
SCHEDULE AND TIME COMMITMENT
Students should refrain from scheduling late arrivals.
INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT
Global Management Center
(801) 422-7599
ibcareer@byu.edu
gmc.byu.edu
PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS
ISP reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost estimates due to conditions beyond its control.
