Since 2001

Global Business ∙ Create impacts with Global and Strategic Mindset

 MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR
Why should you consider GBUS when there are other business programs around? First, GBUS is designed
to increase your international exposure, which is critical in today’s highly globalized world. Second, you
will obtain a very fulfilling academic experience because GBUS professors have rich industry experiences
and excellent teaching performances. Third, GBUS prepares you for a wide array of careers and any
professional interests that you might have. Fourth, you will have no shortage of fun and support in
GBUS as you will be part of a vibrant community consisting of peers, alumni, and mentors. So come
join us!
Yours,
Professor Tat Koon KOH
HKUST Business School Director of Global Business Program

MEET OUR FACULTY

Prof. Larry Franklin Prof. Chris Doran
Adjunct Professor; Adjunct Associate Professor;
Former General Former Academic Director,
Manager - Investments & Kellogg-HKUST EMBA
Head Legal Counsel, Program;
Hutchison Whampoa Former Director of Strategic
(China) Planning and Development,
A.S. Watson
Prof. Tat Koon Koh Prof. Stephen W Nason Prof. Cassian Cheung Prof. Joseph Koc
Associate Professor, Professor of Business Adjunct Professor; Adjunct Associate
HKUST Business School Practice; MBA Kellogg School of Professor;
Director of Director, World Bachelor Management, Domain Expert;
Global Business Program of Business Program USA BSc Saint Joseph's Entrepreneur In
College, USA Residence, HKSTP

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Cohort composed of great cultural diversities with study trips and
Global Exposure International Exchange Program to nurture students’ global mindset.

Student-led initiative teams and activities sharpen student’s

teamwork skills and cultivate a strong sense of belonging and
rapport among GBUS students and alumni.
Close-knit Community

Public Service Projects and Capstone Projects enable students to

Experimental Learning synthesize skills and knowledge learnt from the program to work on
real-life projects with NGOs and corporates.

Enrichment events such as Global Leadership Forum and Career

Mentor Link Program equip students with critical thinking skills and
enable students to gain insights from senior executives.
Professional Development
 EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES
(Figures from GBUS2021 cohort)

47%
North America 29%
(14 Universities) Europe
(16 Universities)

4%
Asia and Oceania
(2 Universities)

2 EXCHANGES IN 2 CONTINENTS
GBUS students are required to take part in at least one international exchange program as one of the gradua-
tion requirements. Students can also choose to go on a second exchange after the first exchange semester,
given that the destination is in a different continent.

PROGRAM SPONSORSHIPS
GLOBAL ENRICHMENT FUND
Supports global learning activities like Summer, Winter programs, exchange and visiting programs.
As well as service trips, overseas competitions and conferences.

GBUS STEM SPONSORSHIP

To encourage and provide financial support to Global Business students to strengthen knowledge and
expertise in STEM related enrichment opportunities.
 GBUS JOURNEY

Business Business
YEAR 1 Foundation
Courses and
YEAR 1 Foundation
Courses and
YEAR 2 GBUS 1000
Global
FALL Common
Core Courses
SPRING Common
Core Courses
FALL Leadership
Development

YEAR 2 GBUS 2010

Global
GBUS 2020 YEAR 3 GBUS 3030
Global
GBUS 3040
Doing Business
YEAR 3
GBUS 3050
Deal Making
GBUS 2030
From Zero to

SPRING Business
Analysis
Public Service
Project FALL
(Start additional
Business
Case Studies
in Asia and
Emerging
Markets
SPRING
in Asia and
Emerging
Markets
Exit: Journey
of a startup
major)

YEAR 4 GBUS 4910 GBUS 4000D

Capstone
GBUS 4000E
Value Investing in Value Investing in
YEAR 4 GBUS 3010
Global Perspective on
FALL Projects Global Markets Global Markets SPRING Contemporary Issues

“GBUS courses, especially the electives, create a great foundation for a business career. They uniquely
develop higher order skills such as business judgement, negotiation skills and project management
which are rare in fresh graduates.”
Anish Kumar, Class of 2021
 CAREER PROSPECT
Further Studies
Startup 2%
5%
Government
2% Investment Banking,
Banking & Finance
Retail/Marketing 48%
10% 5%

Professional
Services
2%

Adminstration/
Management
Our holistic GBUS experience prepares our students
Consulting
to excel in any career path they aspire to.
31%
(Figures from 2021 graduates)

“GBUS is a place where I am surrounded by talented people that constantly motivates me to improve and become a better
person. It also empowered me to challenge myself, strive for excellence while remembering who I really am. ”

Stephanie CHOU, Class of 2020

COHORT COMPOSITION
TOTAL COHORT SIZE
~55
Mainland/ Taiwan/ Macau
9%

International
13% MALE TO FEMALE RATIO
1.3:1
10+
JUPAS
53%

NON-JUPAS
25%
NATIONALITIES
(Figures from GBUS2023 Cohort)
 ADMISSION INFORMATION
PROGRAM-BASED ADMISSION (Data from 2021 Admission)

Admission Score = Best 6 (Eng*2, Math *2) on 8.5 point scale JUPAS interviews
First Round (May-June):
Median* Lower Q* Main Round Offers School-based interview

20
Second Round (July-Aug):
8.5-point 60.5/68 56/68 Programme-based interview after
scale
the HKDSE results release

Non-JUPAS interviews are

conducted on a rolling basis.
First Round: Video-based
Welcome students with diverse
IB Diploma: 41 or above Second Round: In person
academic background; No
GCEAL/IAL: 3A* or above preferred subject in public exams. face-to-face/online

SCHOOL-BASED ADMISSION
MAJOR SELECTION Additional Major
Application window: Year 1-2 Fall Application window: Year 2 Fall
Business School students can apply GBUS as first
Due to very limited quota, students are highly
major once 29 credits are attained. Applicants are
recommended to apply GBUS as first major
assessed by a holistic set of criteria

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Credits: Jasper Koo (Class of 2024, GBUS & MARK), Jamie Parng (Class of 2025, GBUS)
Edited by: GBUS Design and Communications Team 2022-2023