The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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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.
Programme Website
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
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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 |
- The tuition fees for UGC-funded programmes are subject to annual review by the HKSAR Government and applicable to local applicants only.