Hong Kong has long been an economic juggernaut and remains one of the least restricted economies in the world. Commonly seen as the historic meeting of East and West, the city has the cosmopolitan feel of major cities worldwide and students find themselves running from traditional open-air markets to chic European fashion boutiques as they soak in centuries of history and culture. The unique insights into the culture and nature of business build a competitive advantage shared by few professionals in the business world today.

HKUST is committed to providing a comprehensive business education focusing on developing the global perspective and international outlook crucial to succeeding today. Carlson School MBA and graduate students play a fundamental role in adding a dimension of cultural vitality to the classroom and campus life. Located amidst the sweeping natural beauty of Clear Water Bay peninsula in East Kowloon, the residence hall views on the water contend with those of a Caribbean cruise. But don’t believe us, take a virtual tour and see for yourself.

Hong Kong is the shining star of the rapidly growing Chinese economy. As one of the East Asian Tiger economies, Hong Kong far outpaces all other Chinese cities and some Western nations in GDP. The open and free economic market has established Hong Kong as a leader in international trade and finance and many multinational corporations have strategic headquarters on the island to increase access to all it has to offer. The bustling business environment is the ideal exposure for students preparing to enter careers in international business with a focus on emerging markets in the Far East.

• Current students enrolled in a Carlson School MBA or MA-HRIR program
• Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Additional criteria may apply

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.

Students will receive 14 S/N Carlson School International Business (IBUS 5300) credits for their semester at HKUST. These International Business credits will automatically count towards the total number of credits required for the Carlson degree. Students enroll in a total of 10-12 courses to earn 14 Carlson School credits.

The School of Business at HKUST was established to provide world class management education in the Asia-Pacific region. It comprises six departments: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information & Systems Management, Management of Organizations, and Marketing. Strong emphasis is placed on scientific and analytical methods as the fundamental pedagogical approach. Instructions is supplemented with case studies appropriate to Hong Kong and neighboring regions. Students complete the program with experience working across cultures, in an international setting, overcoming many of the challenges to conducting business in East Asia today. Some past course offerings include:

• Corporate Risk Management
• Investment Analysis
• Financial Engineering Seminars
• Internet and EC marketing
• Management of Organizations
• Managing People Globally for Competitive Advantage
• Knowledge Management in EC
• Operations and Technology Management

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Housing is arranged by the student affairs office at HKUST. There are two towers of university apartments where graduate students typically stay. Each apartment has four single bedrooms, a sitting room with sofas and telephone, and a kitchenette with microwave, fridge, and gas cooker. Roommates share a common bathroom in each unit. Computer access to the university network is available and students may dine in campus facilities or prepare meals at home.

(can vary based on student preference and exchange rate)

Program Fee:	Current Carlson School tuition and fees
Transportation (to and from program site):	$1,600
Documentation (passport, visa, immunization, additional health insurance):	$450
Books and Materials:	$200
Room and/or Board:	$4,100
Essential Daily Living Expenses:	$1,500
Miscellaneous:	$1,000
Total:	$8,850

*Financial Aid may be applied to study abroad programs.

Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students are eligible for education abroad scholarships. Visit the funding your education abroad for additional information on financial aid and scholarships.

Application materials include the online application form, a resume, and essay. Submit a completed application by the February 28th Priority Deadline prior to the academic year in which you wish to participate. Programs that do not fill following the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling-admissions basis.

Admission to all programs is based on review of your application by the study abroad selection committee. Applications will be reviewed following the deadline and you will be notified of your status by official letter in April. Once selected, you will be asked to pay a $500 deposit in order to confirm your place in the program.

Kirsten Alexejun
Coordinator
Global Immersion
International Programs
Carlson School of Management 4-104
Phone: 612-624-7867
Fax: 612-624-8248
alexejun@umn.edu

Chinese Embassy
2300 Connecticut Ave.
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202) 328-2500
Fax: (202) 588-0032