An exciting Mainland learning opportunity is now available for you!
China Business and Economics Programme (May 2021) will be organized at Fudan University, Shanghai in virtual format from 30 May to 12 June 2021.
About the Programme
China Business and Economics Programme (May 2021) is a 14-day credit-bearing study programme open to all HKU Business School UG non-final year students. The programme aims to enhance students’ understanding of China business and economics.
Participants will enroll in a 6-credit HKU course – FBEC2002 Field Experience in Chinese Economy: Implications for Global Business. Aside from formal lectures which will be conducted in Fudan University virtually, the programme provides an opportunity for students to learn about the leading enterprises of industries such as finance, tourism, manufacturing, IT and creative industries. Similar as other HKU courses, students are required to complete the course work as assigned by the lecturer, group presentations and examinations in order to receive a grade as well as credits. This course will be counted as free elective for Summer Semester of 2020-21 which will be used to fulfill part of the graduation requirements.
We believe that direct experience in the major business center of the fastest growing economy in the world will be beneficial for student learning and career. We strongly encourage students to grab this valuable opportunity to enrich their knowledge and understanding of business in China.
Eligibility
All HKU Business School UG non-final year students
*Priority will be given to students who have NEVER joined any China programmes as offered by the School before.
**The programme will be conducted in English. Students of all nationality are welcome to apply.
*** Some sessions will be conducted in Mandarin. Non-Mandarin speaking students can seek help from other student participants for translation.
Programme Schedule
30 May to 12 June 2021 (14 days)
Programme Costs
Since the programme will be conducted virtually, participants are not required to pay any fees. The following items will be covered by the School:
- Tuition fees
- Technical support for virtual lectures and/or activities
Application Method
Interested students please submit an ONLINE APPLICATION
In the online application, please upload the following documents:
Passport-size photo
Copy of Mainland Entry Permit (回鄉卡) (for Hong Kong residents) / Passport (for overseas residents) / Mainland ID Card and Passport (for China residents)
Most updated CV
300-word essay on “Why are you interested in joining “China Business and Economics Programme”?”
Application Deadline
11 April 2021 (Sunday), 23:59
Refundable Deposit
Selected students are required to pay a deposit of HK$2,000 which will be refunded upon completion of the programme. For students who would like to apply for absence/ sick leave, they are required to provide valid proofs/justifications, e.g. medical certificate for sick leave, supporting email, course/examination schedule for time crashing with examination/lectures etc. The deposit will NOT be refunded should students fail to meet the FULL attendance requirements.
Remarks:
1) Students who take part in the programme must be a regular registered student of HKU in Semester 2 and Summer Semester of 2020-21 who will NOT be on Exchange/Leave of Absence in both semesters.
2) Students cannot take more than 12 credits in Summer Semester or 72 credits in the whole academic year (inclusive of Summer Semester). Since the credits of this course will be counted towards Summer Semester of 2020-21, in case if the selected student has already enrolled in 12 credits in Summer Semester of 2020-21 or 72 credits in academic year 2020-21, he/she is required to apply for credit overload once the programme offer is released. There is a risk that the application for credit overload will be disapproved and the student needs to be responsible for the consequences that may arise (Please note that this does not apply to BBA(Law) & LLB students as request of credit overload for these students will NOT be approved and no exceptional case will be granted).
3) HKU Business School and Fudan University reserve the right to cancel the programme should there be insufficient enrollment or any unforeseen circumstances. Students are required to bear all the consequences that may arise. In case if the programme is cancelled, students will be notified by email as soon as possible and the paid deposit will be refunded back.
