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Global Business Studies 環球商業學

GBS

Short Description

Launched in 2005, Global Business Studies (GBS), as one of the most competitive programmes in Hong Kong, has been attracting the cream of secondary school graduates both from the local and non-local systems. GBS is a pioneer in the undergraduate business education in Hong Kong and has earned its reputation in the international education arena. Through an internationally oriented curriculum, we are committed to empowering highly aspiring students with distinct business acumen, cultural fluency and entrepreneurial mindset to become leaders who create meaningful impact in the global community. We offer expanded opportunities in top-notch university partners across Europe and North America.

Our programme is enriched with expanded capabilities and personalised learning pathway, which will bring a myriad of cultural experiences, experiential learning and networking opportunities in the major economic hubs across the regions. Students will be equipped with effective tools to develop real-world competencies and knowledge, as well as personal and professional attributes that will prepare them for success in their future careers. We are confident that these new features will provide students with more flexibility to tailor their learning experience to their own needs and help them stay ahead of the dynamic global business environment.

Remarks:
For details of the undergraduate curriculum, please click here.

Requirements

  • Programme Entrance Requirements
  • General Entrance Requirements
Core Subjects Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGE 4
CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Attained
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 5
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART 3
Elective Subject(s) Minimum Level
ANY 2 SUBJECTSNOTE 3
NOTE: The two subjects may include:
(i) 2 elective subjects; or
(ii) 1 elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II.

 
 
Core Subjects Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 3
CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote2 Attained
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART 2
Elective Subject(s) Minimum Level
ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote3 3
Note 1
Applicants with very special circumstances may be granted waivers of this requirement on a case-by-case basis. For details, please click here.

Note 2:
For Liberal Studies (LS) subject taken in 2023 or before, a Level 2 or above will be considered as “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development. The LS level will not be considered in the calculation of admission scores.

Note 3:
The two subjects may include:
(i) 2 elective subjects; or
(ii) 1 elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II or Other Language subjects (A2 or above in French / German / Spanish; or N3 or above in Japanese; or Grade 3 or above in Korean).
(iii) For Integrated Science or Combined Science subject(s) taken in 2023 or before, a Level 3 or above will be considered as an unspecified elective subject where applicable.

Note 4:
"Attained with Distinction I/II" in Applied Learning subjects will be accepted by some programmes as an extra subject for awarding bonus points. For details, please click here.     

Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination

Most programmes offered by CUHK consider the best results in the same subject taken by a candidate in more than one sitting of HKDSE.  Some programmes may have specific arrangements and the admission scores of candidates seeking admission on the strength of results from more than one sitting of HKDSE may be adjusted.  Details of calculation of scores in more than one sitting of HKDSE for the 2025-26 entry will be finalised and posted at the admissions website (admission.cuhk.edu.hk).

First Year Tuition Fee

HK$ 44,500

Contacts

Enquiries:

Email: gbs@cuhk.edu.hk

Tel: 852 3943 1950

Statistics

Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)

Year Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Total
2024 55 46 110 166 212 589
2023 75 64 136 206 263 744
2022 39 48 112 160 209 568
2021 42 40 96 129 206 513
2020 39 52 90 133 196 510
2019 30 34 85 127 183 459
2018 44 40 99 140 201 524
2017 38 43 74 159 206 520
2016 39 36 97 162 233 567
2015 45 57 117 182 343 744
2014 43 63 120 182 334 742
2013 45 54 113 197 332 741
2012 34 53 113 161 317 678

Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)

Year Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Total
2024 15 0 0 0 0 15
2023 12 0 0 0 0 12
2022 11 0 0 0 0 11
2021 10 0 0 0 0 10
2020 10 0 0 0 0 10
2019 10 0 0 0 0 10
2018 10 0 0 0 0 10
2017 10 0 0 0 0 10
2016 7 0 0 0 0 7
2015 12 0 0 0 0 12
2014 8 0 0 0 0 8
2013 16 0 0 0 0 16
2012 10 0 0 0 0 10
Footnote(s)
  1. As the 2025/26 academic year is the beginning of the 2025/26 – 2027/28 triennium for which the allocation of UGC-funded places is still subject to the Government’s approval, the number of intake places shown above is indicative only and subject to changes or confirmation.
  2. The tuition fees for UGC-funded programmes are subject to annual review by the HKSAR Government and applicable to local applicants only.