BBA Global Business (Features: 3 Exchanges/Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program with Columbia University (US)/Overseas Summer School & Study Tour/Business Consultancy Project/Scholarship and Sponsorship)
1001 (JS1001)
Local Places:
15 (For First-Year Entry; Tentative)*
Non-Local Places
(For Overall Direct Applications):
Around 400
DBA - Business Administration
Master of Arts - Communication
63317712
* for JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions
The BBA Global Business programme offers a globally oriented curriculum and opportunities for students to develop a global mindset, think strategically and contribute to companies doing business internationally. Our application-oriented courses prepare the next generation of managers to lead global teams. In the Global Business Consultancy Project, for instance, students will actually work in a multinational corporation and get involved in solving real business problems.
Students have opportunities to enhance their leadership and management skills while working with others from different cultures through study tours, executive forums, career development workshops, structured exchange programmes, internships, and case competitions. Students are offered three semester-based overseas exchange opportunities* (one compulsory and two optional) and take part in lots of other international immersion opportunities to widen their global exposure.
Students can apply for admission to the Joint Bachelor's Degree Program between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University. Upon completion of this joint degree program, students will receive the dual awards conferred by Columbia University and CityUHK.
* Subject to fulfilling the requirements for participating in the exchange studies.
環球商業工商管理學士課程提供國際化的課程和機會，拓展學生的國際視野和思考能力，有利日後在跨國公司就業。課程以應用為主的教學方法，培訓新一代跨國企業的管理人才，如在「環球商業顧問項目」，學生將與跨國公司合作，解決其真實業務問題。學生透過參加學院的考察團、實習、行政人員聚談和比賽等活動，學習如何領導及管理不同文化背景的團隊。課程提供三個學期制的交換計劃* (一般情況下, 必須參與一次, 為期一學期) 和其他海外交流活動，擴闊學生的國際視野。
學生有機會申請修讀香港城市大學－美國哥倫比亞大學雙聯學士學位課程。學生在完成雙聯學士學位課程後，畢業時將分別獲得兩所大學所頒發的學士學位。
* 學生必須履行有關交換計劃的要求
i. BBA Global Business programme offers you:
- 3 exchange studies (1 compulsory & 2 optional)
- flexibility to customize your own global curriculum
ii. College of Business is among the top five business schools in Asia (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/About-the-College/Accreditation-and-Rankings/International-Rankings)
iii. Entrance scholarships up to HK$265,000 are available for elite students (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/apply/scholarships)
iv. Flagship Scholarships of HK$60,000 (per annum) or HK$30,000 (per annum), plus up to HK$500,000 one-off exchange sponsorship is available for Local JUPAS entrants (https://www.cityu.edu.hk/scholarship)
v. Overseas exchange and summer programmes are available in over 200 partner universities around the globe! (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/exchange)
vi. Plenty opportunities available for local and overseas competitions and internships, and full support on career development.
JUPAS Entrance Requirements
| JS1001 BBA Global Business | |
| HKDSE Subject | Minimum Level Required |
| English Language | Level 3 |
| Chinese Language | Level 3 |
| Mathematics | Level 3 |
| Citizenship and Social Development | Attained |
| Elective 1 | Level 3 |
| Elective 2 | Level 3 |
Notes:
- Besides Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) and “other languages” can also be used to meet the elective requirement. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.
- Applied Learning subjects are not counted as elective subjects.
- For details of the alternative Chinese Language qualifications acceptable by the University for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, please click here.
For details, please visit: https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/apply/requirements
Direct/ Non-JUPAS Applicants Entrance Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.
Graduates of this programme are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to work as associates in global companies, professional business consulting firms and marketing or management positions in firms doing business internationally. Some examples include:
• J.P. Morgan
• Blackrock
• HSBC
• Citibank
• Bank of America
• Ernst and Young
• BnP Paribas
畢業生具備豐富的知識和專業技能以勝任跨國公司、全球管理諮詢公司及國際企業的營銷或管理等職位。例如：J.P. Morgan 摩根大通，Blackrock 貝萊德，HSBC 香港上海滙豐銀行，Citibank花旗銀行，Ernst and Young安永，等等。
To nurture BBA Global Business students as global elites, students are offered three exchange opportunities, they are required to go abroad for one compulsory exchange1 (either in North America or in Europe2). There are plenty of resources and challenges for students to develop as global leaders, e.g. study tours, scholarships and global consultancy projects. Students can explore and realise their dreams globally.
Note 1: Subject to fulfilling the requirements for participating in exchange studies.
Note 2: Exchange destinations (subject to continuous review and changes):
North America
• University of Toronto (exclusive quota for GBU students)
• University of Minnesota (exclusive quota for GBU students)
• University of British Columbia
• Indiana University
• University of Wisconsin-Madison
Europe
• University of Mannheim (exclusive quota for GBU students)
• University of Leeds (exclusive quota for GBU students)
• University of Warwick
• Bocconi University
• Copenhagen Business School
Students could select from the 200+ exchange partners for their exchange studies.
Students have the opportunity to apply for admission to the Joint Bachelor's Degree Program between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University (https://cityu-hk.gs.columbia.edu)
The University identifies high calibre students with outstanding academic and/or non-academic achievement for the entrance scholarships upon successful admission. Click here for more details.
The University identifies high calibre students with outstanding academic and/or non-academic achievement for the entrance scholarships upon successful admission. Click here for details.
CB3601 - Global Perspectives on Contemporary Issues
In this course, students are provided with an excellent opportunity to explore and master their business knowledge and gain hands-on experience by investigating global business trends and issues during a course-based study tour. For instance, in 2024, the students went to Singapore Management University (SMU) to attend classes.
Global Business Consultancy Project
Final year students provide consultancy services to global businesses in a real business setting and learn from first-hand experience.
Overseas Summer Programmes
Students may participate in sponsored Research Abroad MIT Data Science Lab and Study Abroad Harvard Summer School. English immersion courses, which include components such as volunteer placements, homestays and cultural activities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. Service Learning participants also provide voluntary services in less developed areas such as the Philippines, Thailand, Mongolia, Sri Lanka and Laos.
Learn more about BBA Global Business student's curriculum and student activities (https://prog.cb.cityu.edu.hk/academics/bbagbu)
| Q. | What are the unique features of this major? | |||||
| A. | To nurture BBA Global Business students as global elites, students are offered three exchange opportunities, they are required to go abroad for one compulsory exchange1 (either in North America or in Europe2). There are plenty of resources and challenges for students to develop as global leaders, e.g. study tours, scholarships and global consultancy projects. Students can explore and realise their dreams globally. Note 1: Subject to fulfilling the requirements for participating in exchange studies. Note 2: Exchange destinations (subject to continuous review and changes): North America
Europe
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| Q. | Do I need to pay the host universities' tuition fee? Is any financial support available for my expenses in the exchange studies? | |||||
| A. | Host universities waive tuition fees for exchange students. However, students are required to pay their normal tuition and other study-related fees to CityUHK during the exchange period. Exchange students are also responsible for financing their travel, accommodation, living expenses, visa, insurance, books, etc.
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| Q. | Do I need to attend JUPAS admission interview? | |||||
| A. | Yes, for shortlisted applicants only, interviews will be scheduled around June. Band A applicants will be shortlisted while students of other choices will be invited subject to the availability of places. | |||||
| Q. | Can I take a second major? | |||||
| A. | Yes, you can customise your own Global Business study plan with your second major of interest (subject to fulfilling the requirements of declaring a second major). Students possessing the specified JUPAS score are guaranteed with free choice of 2nd BBA major by the end of year 1 (details to be announced). | |||||
| Q. | Are there any scholarships available? | |||||
| A. | The College of Business and CityUHK are committed to nurturing elite students to become future business leaders. Various scholarships are available; please refer to the following for details: - CityUHK Scholarships and Prizes | |||||
| Q. | The non-JUPAS intake is very small, so what is the size of the programme? | |||||
| A. | We expect to have around 25 students. The intakes are JUPAS and non-JUPAS, and include local and non-local students. | |||||
| Q. | Do I need to pay the host universities' tuition fee? Is any financial support available for my expenses in the exchange studies? | |||||
| A. | Host universities waive tuition fees for exchange students. However, students are required to pay their normal tuition and other study-related fees to CityUHK during the exchange period. Exchange students are also responsible for financing their travel, accommodation, living expenses, visa, insurance, books, etc. Students may apply for various forms of financial support; please visit the following websites for details: 1. Financial Support for Outbound Exchange Students (e.g. Student Exchange Fund, Special Fund for Non-local Outbound Exchange Students, Joseph Lau Student Exchange Awards, EDB Subsidy Scheme, Scholarships in Support of Student Exchange Programme); 2. CityUHK Temporary Student Loan for Outbound Exchange Studies. | |||||
| Q. | What IB scores/GCEAL grades have students been admitted with in the past? | |||||
| A. | We interviewed applicants with IB scores >=36 (including bonus) or with grade A in 3 GCEAL subjects last year. We expect students who receive our offers to have IB scores of at least 36 (including bonus) or 3 subjects at grade A in GCEAL, with IELTS >=7.0 / TOEFL >=100. | |||||
| Q. | Do I need to attend an admission interview? | |||||
| A. | Yes, non-JUPAS applicants must attend ONE interview before they can receive any offer from this programme. The interview is usually arranged in January/February. Another interview will be arranged in June/July for shortlisted candidates who cannot attend the interview in January/February or are shortlisted after the January/February interview. | |||||
| Q. | Do you have any IB subject requirements (e.g. HL for certain subjects)? | |||||
| A. | We do not have any IB subject requirements; however, preference may be given to students who have studied SL/HL Mathematics. | |||||
| Q. | Can I take a second major? | |||||
| A. | Yes, you can customise your own Global Business study plan with your second major of interest (subject to fulfilling the requirements of declaring a second major). | |||||
| Q. | Are there any scholarships available? | |||||
| A. | The College of Business and CityUHK are committed to nurturing elite students to become future business leaders. Various scholarships are available; please refer to the following for details: | |||||
This is one of the CityUHK’s Flagship Programmes, which equip students with essential knowledge and skills, cultivate their global leadership abilities, and connect them with leading professionals. The Flagship Scholarships, which cover tuition and hall fees, a guaranteed berth, and a one-off exchange sponsorship of up to HK$500,000, will be awarded to local JUPAS talents who meet the criteria.
