Study Abroad
Hong Kong, China (IU-Administered Semester Program)
Semester Exchange in Hong Kong
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Hong Kong
- Gateway of east–west trade
- Major world port
- Unique Chinese economic center in transition
Dates
- End of January to May—OR—
- End of August to December
Program Organization
- Reciprocal exchange with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (www.bm.ust.hk) )
- 20,000 students
Academic Program
- High–tech urban campus
- All credits applicable to Business degree
- Classes in English with Chinese students
- See http://publish.ust.hk/calendar/ for course information
- Satisfies Kelley School of Business International Dimension requirement
Course Load
- 15 IU credits for 5 HKUST courses such as:
- Money and Banking
- International Law
- Strategic Management in China
- Corporate Finance
- Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
- Operations Management
- Global Marketing
- Brand Management
- Hong Kong Society
- Film Art and Cinema Culture
Housing
- Dormitory
Additional Program Information
Eligibility
You may apply if you
- are any business student on the Bloomington campus only who is making normal degree progress
- are in at least your third full-time semester of college
- have approximately a 3.0 cumulative GPA
- have completed (or will complete) E201, E202 and the Business Integrative Core
Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are not eligible.
Estimated Spring 2013 Costs
- Fee paid to IU: (academic fees, health insurance)
- Indiana Resident: $4174.00
- Nonresident: $13504.00
A $500 deposit will be due to Franklin Hall Room 300 within two weeks of acceptance
- Housing: $775.00-$1000.00
- Food: $1800.00
- Transportation: $385.00
- Books and Supplies: $200.00
- Mandatory Health Insurance: $250.00
- Miscellaneous: $1000.00
Airfare, personal expenses and vacation travel additional.
Financial Aid
- IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs
- Kelley School of Business Overseas Study Scholarship applications will be made available after acceptance to the program
- Edward L. Hutton International Experiences Group (HIEP)
- Find general information about financial aid and links to additional scholarship opportunities here: www.indiana.edu/~overseas/basics/finaid.shtml
Application Deadlines
Fall 2013: Monday, February 18, 2013
Because the HKUST exchange program is extremely competitive, we strongly urge you to apply for a non-exchange program through Kelley as well. The non-exchange program will serve as a backup to your HKUST application.
IU committee screens applications for final approval. Notification of application status sent electronically within four weeks of application deadline.
