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Updated as of 19 February 2021
Spring 2021 Major Selection InfoBBA(GBUS)
Prof. Tat Koon KOH
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Curriculum
People
Application
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Curriculum: Courses
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GBUS Major Courses
I. Global ExposureGBUS 1000 Global Leadership DevelopmentGBUS 3010 Global Perspectives on Contemporary Issues
+ GBUS Electives+ International Exchange+ Overseas Study Trips+ Foreign Language II. Critical Analysis
GBUS 2010 Global Business AnalysisGBUS 3030 Global Business Case StudiesGBUS 3040 Doing Business in Asia and Emerging MarketsGBUS 3050 Deal Making in Asia and Emerging Markets
III. Experiential Learning & ApplicationGBUS 2020 Public Service ProjectGBUS 4910 Capstone Project
Curriculum: Global Exposure
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Global-Centric Events
International Exchange
OverseasStudy Trips
Join courses and activities to gain insights into global issues
2 overseas exchange opportunities with 130+ partner universities in Asia Pacific, Europe, and North
America
Visit firms and business schools to understand global environment
+ Develop proficiency in business case analysis+ Build competence in business problem solving+ Deliver professional presentations
Curriculum: Critical Analysis
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Curriculum: Experiential Learning & Application
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Public Service ProjectsDevelop socially responsible leadership by
working with NGOs
Capstone ProjectsSynthesize knowledge and skills in final year
corporate consulting projects
Clients include:L’Oreal
Hong Kong Jockey ClubLan Kwai Fong Group
Hong Kong Science ParkLinkedInColgate
Legoand others…
Clients include:Habitat for Humanity
Hong Kong Council of Social ServiceHong Kong Committee on Children’s Right
Sai Kung Stray FriendsSPCA
Teach4HKUNICEF
and others…
~55Cohort Size
208Current Students
700+Alumni
2001Established
People: Student and Alumni
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People: GBUS Alumni Network
People: Class of 2024 (“GBUS21”)
• Current Year 1 GBUS– 27 students (10 boys and 17 girls)– International: 2 (German, Indonesian)– Local: 25 (Chinese, Indian, Korean, Turkish)
• Spring 2020 MSE: Target ~20
We are not constrained by a fixed quota but focus on students with the right fit
Cohort Bonding Career Mentoring Alumni Sharing
…GBUS is a really wonderful family…gave me opportunitiesto try and fail, to learn and excel…brought me life-long friends…taught me to step out of my comfort zone and challenge my limits…
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GBUS is a diverse community where we are able to explore different career interests, with extensive alumni network and support. I am very grateful to be part of the community…
...exposed to various industries through career development workshops and alumni sharing, which has been an important guide for me to discover my passion and my career path.
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People: GBUS Community
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Larry Franklin MBA (Stanford), Juris Doctor (Stanford), CPAGM-Investment & Head Legal Counsel, Hutchison Whampoa (China)
People: GBUS Faculty
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Stephen NasonPhD (USC)Director, World Bachelor of Business, HKUST
Veronique Lafon-VinaisMSc (HEC), Masters (La Sorbonne)Head (Treasury Origination), Standard Chartered (HK)
Chris Doran MBA (INSEAD), Masters (Cambridge)CEO Asia, Strategic Thinking GroupDirector (Strategic Planning and Development), A.S. Watson
Cassian CheungMBA (Kellogg)CEO, Next Digital LimitedPresident, Wal-Mart China Co Ltd.President, Quaker Oats Asia, Inc.Chief Operating Officer-PRC, Nestlé (China) Ltd.
Joseph KocMBA (Indiana)Entrepreneur In Residence, HK Science ParkGroup Marketing Director, Jardine OneSolution
People: GBUS Faculty
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Negotiating with classmates is an excellent way to learn the subject and Professor Nason's debriefing is helpful to match theory and practice.“
We get to learn about a very broad range of industries and types of presentations. Professor Doran is truly one of my favoriteprofessors I have ever had in HKUST. He challenges us to think and has really broadened my perspective.
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Learn much financial knowledge and informational challenges about doing business in Asia. Guest speakers provide very unique insight in the specific industry.“
Application: Selection Criteria
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• Academic performance
• Completed at least 29 credits, including transferred credits upon admission
• CV: Track record of initiatives and achievements (e.g. leadership, service, sports, projects, competitions)
• Personal statement: Fit with GBUS core values and potential to benefit from and contribute to the community
3.0CGA or above
B-LANG1002&1003
C+ /Calculus (MATH)
B+ISOM 2500
Application: Interview
• Interview is required for admission into GBUS– Once passed paper screening, admission decision is based on interview
performance• Interview shortlist
– Meet listed minimum academic requirements– Paper screening based on CV and personal statement– Selectivity negatively correlated with CGA to shortlist interview candidates
• Interview dates and format– Date: May 10-14 (no make-up interview request will be entertained)– Interview format could be group interview and/or individual interview
Application: FAQs
1. What kind of qualities are you looking for in a candidate? Self-driven (doer) Analytical skills (thinker) People skills (team player) Verbal and non-verbal communication (communicator)
2. Will I got shortlisted for interview if I put GBUS as my second choice? Interview priority will go to those applicants who put GBUS as their
first choice. If there are many high quality first choice applicants, we may not be
able to consider the second-choice applicants.
Application: FAQs
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3. What do you look for in the personal statement? English proficiency Logical thinking You as an individual (e.g. your passion, aspiration, significant
learning experience) Fit with the community (e.g. why you want to join GBUS, experience/
knowledge working with GBUS students)
4. What should I put on my CV?A one-page highlight of your recent and most significant experience and achievements
Application: FAQs
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5. What if I don’t get shortlisted for interview or don’t get admitted? Life goes on Keep pursuing your goals, explore other suitable majors, take
advantage of learning opportunities provided by the school and university
6. Should I re-apply if I have applied before? No harm trying but have realistic expectation Self reflection on previous compromising factors: quota, academic
results, co-curricular records, interview performance; consider whether these factors have changed
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Questions?
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