In addition to the traditional additional major and/or minor approach, the innovative Extended Major framework (Major+X) was introduced to allow students to learn solid knowledge from their own majors plus innovative application of “X” in their major areas within the four-year study time frame. The curriculum of an Extended Major normally comprises 21-24 credits (at least 12 credits single-counted). Students can apply for an Extended Major during Year 2 Winter Term (after they have their first major confirmed).
For more information about Extended Major, please visit: https://emia.hkust.edu.hk/extended-majors
General Rules
Students who have received an offer for an Extended Major will not be allowed to join the BBA Additional Major Selection Exercise (AMSE) conducted at the end of Year 2, even if they choose to opt out of the Extended Major at a later time.
Students must be an active student at HKUST at the time of application.
Programs Available for Selection
- Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence (Major + AI) (Study pathways)
- Extended Major in Creative Artrs and Digital Humanities (Major + CADH) (Study pathways: available soon)
- Extended Major in Sustainability (Major + SUST) (Study pathways)
Eligibility
| Extended Major in | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (Major + AI) | All active SBM students with a major and SGFN students (except GBM and other joint programs) and having completed MATH1013/1014/1023/1024 (or MATH1003 at A- or above) at the time of application (or MATH1020 if transferred) |
| Creative Artrs and Digital Humanities (Major + CADH) | All active SBM students with a major, SGFN and RMBI students (except GBM and other joint programs) |
| Sustainability (Major + SUST) | All active SBM students with a major and RMBI students (except FINA, GBM, SGFN and other joint programs) |
Program Requirements & Ranking Criteria
| Extended Major in | Requirements | Ranking Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (Major + AI) | CGA at 3.0 or above and B- in both MATH1013/1014/1023/1024 and ISOM2020 |
CGA (50%) and XCGA (50%) calculated based on the courses listed below:
[Note: Priority will be given to students with both MATH1013 and MATH1014, followed by those with MATH1013 only, and then those with A-range grades in MATH1003.] |
| Creative Arts and Digital Humanities (Major + CADH) | CGA at 3.0 or above preferred | CGA |
| Sustainability (Major + SUST) | CGA at 3.0 or above preferred | CGA |
Quota
| Extended Major in | Total Quota |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (Major + AI) | 45 |
| Creative Artrs and Digital Humanities (Major + CADH) | 15 |
| Sustainability (Major + SUST) | 15 |
Timeline
WINTER 2027 MSE
Application period
- Mid-January, 2028
Result announcements
- Mid-January, 2028
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