Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Fall: Early August - Mid December
Spring: Early January - End May

Undergraduate Exchange

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) was established in 1991 and has since become one of Asia's premier institutions of higher education.  The School of Business and Management (SBM), very international in its faculty and curriculum, is comprised of six departments: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information and Systems Management, Management of Organization, and Marketing.

Situated on the shoreline of Clear Water Bay Peninsula, the campus grounds are terraced to afford all buildings panoramic views of the sea.  Just 15 minutes from the bustling city center, UST's modern campus is equipped with academic facilities, recreational centers, residence halls and student centers. 

Language requirement and courses
All courses are taught in English. Business and non-business classes are available.  Receive UW residence credits and grades. 

This list is subject to change.  Due to circumstances beyond our control such as enrollment limitations, time conflicts and course cancellations, International Programs cannot guarantee that participants will be admitted to their first choice of courses.  

Fall 2007 courses
More courses are available.  Contact International Programs. 
Acct IS Econ 302, 330, 410; Finance ; Gen Bus ; Info Sys  424; IB ; MHR (approved as elective for MHR major), ; MKT ; OTM 350 351; Non-business courses including East Asian Language,  History

Spring 2008 courses
More courses will be listed late in the semester.  Contact International Programs.

Acct IS ; Econ 302, 410; Finance ; Gen Bus ; Info Sys ;  MHR (approved as elective for MHR major) ; Marketing; OTM ; Philos ;

* UW's finance department expects that you meet UW pre-requisites in order to comprehend your finance course taken abroad and to prepare for future UW finance courses.

The following business courses have been offered at the HKUST in the past.

UW Course Number	HKUST Course Number(s)
Accounting
AIS 100	ACCT 101
AIS 211	ACCT 122 OR ACCT 220
AIS 302	ACCT 202
AIS 365	ACCT 201
ACCT 406	ACCT 301
Finance
FIN 300	FINA 111
FIN 305	FINA 232
FIN 320	FINA 221
FIN 325	FINA 321
FIN 445	FINA 342
FIN 630	FINA 332
FIN 740	FINA 361
International Business
IB 200	MGTO 223
IB 365	ECON 321 OR MGTO 327 OR MGTO 332
Marketing
MKT 300	MARK 112
MKT 305	MARK 242
MKT 310	MARK 222
MKT 365	MARK 111 or 245 or 329D or 329G
MKT 415	MARK 241
MKT 420	MARK 243
Management and Human Resources
MHR 300	MGTO 121
MHR 305	MGTO 231
MHR 365	MGTO 234 OR MGTO 235
MHR 401	MGTO 236 OR MGTO 333
MHR 422	MGTO 331
MHR 423	MGTO 321
MHR 610	MGTO 323
Operations
OTM 312	ISMT 271
OTM 350	ISMT 161
OTM 351	ISMT 263

The course equivalency database shows all UST courses that have been equated and their UW equivalents.

Housing
A double room is provided in an on-campus residence hall. 

Costs and scholarships
The following are estimates only. Costs are subject to change. Estimates noted with an asterisk (*) were calculated based on an exchange rate of $1 = 7.75 Hong Kong dollars.

All Business School students will receive a standard School of Business Scholarship for Semester Exchange Programs.  Details about financial aid and additional scholarships are available.

Estimates based on 2008/2009 academic year.  Fall is approximately four months, spring is approximately five months.

UW tuition: Full-time 
UW program fee: $300
UST's health insurance costs $250 plus UW-mandated insurance costs $37/full month, no partials i.e. (March 15 - May 30 is 3 months)  Both are mandatory.
Housing: $700 (this is not a typo!)*
Meals: $1,850*
Books: $200*
Local transportation & miscellaneous: $200*
Visa fee: $30*
Airfare: $1300 (fall) $1165 (spring) (estimated fall 2007)
Entertainment and vacation travel vary widely  

Advice from past participants
Read reports from past participants.    

Applying
There are generally 4 students admitted per semester.  As there are limited spaces, application to this program does not guarantee admission.  Minimum requirements are a 3.0 GPA, 54 credits earned by the time you go abroad and 9 credits of business/economics.

Applications are due March 1 of the previous academic year.  If space for spring semester opens, the application process will re-open with a deadline of September 20.   Attend an information session, held in February and September.  Information session dates, program availability and applications are available on the application website.

Web pages
University of Science and Technology

For admitted students
Predeparture Information: Hong Kong
While abroad website