Year of Entry
2018Application Deadline
Application ClosedMode of Study
Combined †Mode of Funding
Non-government-fundedIndicative Intake Target
50Minimum No. of Credits Required
30Class Schedule
Weekday eveningsNormal Study Period
Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2 yearsMaximum Study Period
Full-time: 2.5 years;Part-time/Combined mode: 5 years
Mode of Processing
Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Review of applications will start before the deadline and continue until all places are filled. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.Programme Outlines
The first of its kind in Hong Kong, this specialist programme aims to help participants to acquire the unique skills and insights that are needed to successfully conduct business across political, economic and cultural boundaries and become highly competent in integrating the global dimensions of key business functions.
Applicants must:
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possess a recognized Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honours or above, or the equivalent.
Those who have at least three years of post-qualification managerial professional experience in international business or China-related activities OR have two years of post-qualification managerial and/or professional experience with a first degree or an equivalent qualification in business or a related discipline, will be given priority for admission.
Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:
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TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or
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Overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
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Score 490 in the new College English Test (CET6) of Chinese mainland or a pass in the old CET-6 test; or
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Other equivalent qualifications
Core Courses
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International Organizational Behaviour
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Strategic Management
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Cross-Cultural Negotiation
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Doing Business in Asia
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Global Human Resources Management
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Managing International Business
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Financial Statement Analysis
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International Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship
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International Finance
Electives
Participants must select one of the following electives:
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Global Information Systems
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Overseas Business Discovery
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Other courses from College of Business approved consortium pool of electives
Participants have the opportunity to interact with their counterparts from a variety of industries and backgrounds. The overseas business discovery offers participants immense opportunities to expand their knowledge.
One of the unique aspects of our department is that our faculty members are truly international as they come from four continents.
This programme was the first of its kind in Hong Kong.
The majority of the applicants put this programme as their only choice when they apply.
