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China Business & Economics (CBE) Program

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Program lasts for one semester Semester 1 (Sep – Dec 2012)

When?

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All Year 2 full-time students in 2012-13 Reasonable Year 1 CGPA.

Who are eligible?

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Perspective from potential employers: ◦ HKU graduates are excellent, yet they need to know more

about mainland China

Why CBE?

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An add-on – on top of the usual exchange opportunity

Students to take 3 courses in a 6-week module, i.e. 6 courses (36 credits) for a 2-module semester and all courses are taught in English

3 year-II Economics courses will be offered

Opportunity to take 3 electives on China economics and business

Students can earn HKU credits upon completion of the CBE Program, which can be counted towards graduation requirements

Earn a certificate on “China Business and Economics”

CBE – Key features

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Free lodging on Fudan campus/Make friends with Fudan students

Network with Shanghai-based alumni

Subsidy for travel

Short trips to nearby cities

Firm visits

CBE – greatest enrichment opportunity

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Study courses in the heart of Shanghai (Shanghai Study Center)

Get to know Shanghai and surrounding Yangtz River Delta

CBE – greatest enrichment opportunity

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ECON0701 Introductory Econometrics (Prerequisite: ECON1001 and ECON1003/STAT0301/STAT0302/STAT1301/STAT1306; Mutually exclusive courses: STAT2314/STAT2804)

ECON2101 Microeconomic Theory(Prerequisite: ECON1001; Mutually exclusive course: ECON2113)

ECON2102 Macroeconomic Theory(Prerequisite: ECON1001 and ECON1002; Mutually exclusive course: ECON2114)

*Please note that students can only be enrolled into the courses if they meet the prerequisite requirement.

CBE – 3 Economics courses

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• BUSI0039 Chinese Economy• STRA3706 China Business Environment• BUSI0089 Studies on China’s Competitiveness

A select of five industries and some key firms in Shanghai and neighboring cities

Manufacturing industry (for example, auto, steel, and textile); Entertainment (old such as theatre; new such as online game); Hotel and exhibition industry; accounting/ financial service industry; new high-tech industry

Guest lectures, firm visits, and in-depth analysis

CBE - 3 China-related courses

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Complete an on-line application- include a one-page statement

Application deadline: 5:00 p.m., August 10 , 2012

How to apply?

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Reasonable Year 1 CGPA Extra-curricular activities A one-page statement

Selection Criteria

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By the end of August 2012 Refundable deposit of HK$3,000 at the time of

acceptance

When will results be known?

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How to stand out among your peers? Your in-depth China Business and Economics Knowledge

DON’T LEAVE HKU WITHOUT CBE!