An exciting Mainland learning opportunity is now available for you!
China Business and Economics Programme (October 2017) will be organized at Fudan University, Shanghai from Oct 14 – 22, 2017 (Reading Week of Semester 1 of 2017-18).
About the Programme
China Business and Economics Programme (October 2017) is supported by the Ministry of Education of Mainland China. It is a credit-bearing study programme open to Year 2 or above FBE students. The programme aims to enhance students’ understanding of China business and economy by providing first-hand experience through living and learning in Shanghai.
Participants will enroll in a 6-credit HKU course as taught by a HKU lecturer. Aside from formal lectures which will be conducted in Fudan University, the programme includes site visits to leading enterprises of industries such as finance, tourism, manufacturing, IT and creative industries. There will also be guest talks by alumni, scholars and business leaders. Similar as other HKU courses, students are required to complete the course work as assigned by the lecturer, group projects, presentations and final examination in order to receive a grade as well as credits. This course will be counted as free elective which will be used to fulfill part of your graduation requirements.
We believe that direct experience in the major business center of the fastest growing economy in the world will be beneficial to your learning and career. You are strongly encouraged to grab this valuable opportunity to enrich your knowledge and understanding of business in China.
Eligibility
FBE UG Year 2 or above students of 2017-18
*Priority will be given to students who have never joined any China programmes as offered by the Faculty before.
**The programme will be conducted in English. Students of all nationality are welcome to apply.
Programme Schedule
Apart from staying in Shanghai from Oct 14 – 22, 2017, a few lectures will be arranged in Hong Kong before the Shanghai trip. The finalized schedule will be announced to selected participants in due course.
Programme Costs
Items to be paid by students:
- Flight tickets between Hong Kong and Shanghai^
- Travel insurance (HKU will provide basic overseas travel insurance to participants. Nonetheless, participants are strongly recommended to make extra travel insurance arrangement according to individual needs.)
- Visa application fee (Non-local participants (except participants from Mainland China) may be required to apply a travelling visa for entering Shanghai.)
- Entertainment expenses
^Student participants of this programme will be eligible to apply for the Mainland Experience Scheme (MES) which covers up to HK$3,000 or 50% of the airfare (whichever is lower). More information on the application procedures of MES will be provided to selected participants at a later stage.
Items to be covered by the programme:
- Tuition fee
- Accommodation in Shanghai
- Some of the meals in Shanghai
- Local transportation for programme events
Application Method
Interested students please submit an online application here: http://www.fbe.hku.hk/webform/enrichment/china-business-and-economics-programme-(october-2017)
In the online application, please upload the following documents:
- Passport-size photo
- Copy of Mainland Entry Permit (回鄉卡) / Passport
- Most updated CV
- 300-word essay on “Why are you interested in this programme?”
Application Deadline:
9:00a.m., Sept 1, 2017 (Friday)
Refundable Deposit
Selected students are required to pay a deposit of HK$3,000 which will be refunded upon completion of the programme.