SBMT2100 Community Services Project

Ready to use your business smarts to make a positive impact on the community? 

Background

The Community Services Project (SBMT2100) gives students the opportunity to work in teams with a Non-governmental Organization / Social Enterprise (Project Partner) and apply concepts, knowledge, skills and methodologies learned from business courses to specific, real-world business problems and issues. Here at HKUST Business School, we recognize and support the importance of community service. Join our efforts in making a positive impact by participating in Community Services Project in this credit-bearing project!

Objectives

  • To analyze organizational issues from both internal and external perspectives
  • To give and receive feedback on project performance from peers and project supervisors
  • To participate interactively in team discussions and decision-making
  • To present findings in both written and oral form to stakeholders

Eligibility

  • Year 2 or above Full-time UG Business Students

Duration

  • The course SBMT 2100 Community Service Project is offered in Fall Term and Spring Term.

Application & Selection Procedure

  • Interested students are strongly encouraged to attend the information session during the term break. Following the session, please submit your application for further shortlisting for an interview.
  • Applicants will be selected based on their interview performance, motivation, academic results, and experience.
  • Successful applicants will be notified about enrolling in the course through the system.
  • The next application will start in Fall term of academic year of 2025 - 2026. For more information, please stay tuned for our email updates.

Here are some of our project partners in recent years:

  • Caritas Hong Kong
  • CookEasy
  • Grand Ma Limited
  • Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences 
  • Junior Achievement Hong Kong
  • Kaifong Tour
  • Make-A-Wish Hong Kong
  • Orbis Hong Kong
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities
  • The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
  • The Project Futurus 
  • VolTra Hong Kong
  • WEDO Global

Enquiry

UG Student Development & Career Services Team: bmcareer@ust.hk.