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Program Information

1. Will the business programs be very difficult for arts or science students who have never taken any business subjects before?

You don’t need any previous business knowledge to join a business program. You will spend your first two to three semesters on broad-based business foundation courses that will prepare you for more advanced business studies later.

2. How many majors are offered by the Business School to students?

Students can select and specialize in a Bachelor of Science (BSc) program or a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program with single- or multiple-major in the following business disciplines after completing the common business foundation in Year 1.

  • BBA Economics
  • BBA Finance
  • BBA General Business Management
  • BBA Global Business
  • BBA Information Systems
  • BBA Management
  • BBA Marketing
  • BBA Operations Management
  • BBA Professional Accounting
  • BSc Economics and Finance
  • BSc Quantitative Finance

3. What if I want to get into a joint or an interdisciplinary program?

Students may apply for pursuing a joint or an interdisciplinary program upon the completion of the first year of study:

  • BSc Biotechnology and Business (BIBU)
  • BSc Mathematics and Economics (MAEC)
  • BSc Risk Management and Business Intelligence (RMBI)
  • BSc Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN)
  • BSc Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT)
  • BSc Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT)
  • BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (total 5 years)

4. When can Business and Management (B&M) students declare their major(s)?

During the first 3 semesters in the Business School, students of the B&M program will take the University Common Core courses and foundation courses of all the major business disciplines.

During this time, they can discover more about their personal aptitudes and interests before deciding on which study path they wish to follow later. After completing sufficient number of credits and foundation courses, they can participate in the major selection exercise and get into their preferred major(s) before the end of their third semester of study.

5. If I am admitted as a Business and Management (B&M) students, is it difficult to enroll in my preferred choice of major?

About half of the program seats for each major are reserved for students admitted into Business & Management to enter the programs via the Major Selection Exercises (MSE). Major allocation is largely based on students’ performance in respective foundation course(s) corresponding to that major, figures of the past BBA major selection exercises for reference:

    • ~90% get into either 1st or 2nd choice of BBA Major
    • Minimum requirement in respective foundation course: C+

6. Can I choose more than one major?

  • Yes (multiple-major/minor)
  • Over 70% graduated with more than a single major within Business School
  • You may also choose a minor on top of the business major(s), please refer to Minor options for details

7. What if I find that another major is more interesting and suitable after I get into business school via program-based admissions? 

HKUST is very flexible and we always try our best to accommodate the needs of students. If you find that you are more interested in other business programs, you may join the Major Selection Exercise to switch major within the first 3 semesters of study or consult your advisor and apply to transfer to the more preferred major afterwards. 

8. Will I be allowed to transfer to the Business and Management (B&M) program if I am admitted into other schools?

Yes. You can transfer to B&M program at the end of Year 1 of study provided that you have university entrance scores comparable to those admitted by the business school and you have performed satisfactorily in your first year of study and program transfer interviews. However, you need to be aware that the transfer quota is very limited and vary from year to year.

9. Do you offer any part-time study programs?

No. We do not offer any part-time undergraduate programs.

10. Is there any exchange and internship opportunities available to Business School students?

The HKUST Business School has one of the largest school-level exchange programs in Asia. Many Business School students also actively undertake different internships during their study at HKUST. If you want to know more about our business programs or student life, feel free to contact our Business Student Ambassadors and they would be more than happy to chat with you.

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