Global Business and Innovation Program
The Global Business and Innovation Program (GBI) is a tripartite program of the University of South Carolina, the University of Auckland and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. Each year each institution will select student participants to form the GBI program cohort for that given year. As part of the GBI program of study, these participants will study one semester at each of the cooperating institutions in a prescribed order. Each institution will offer at least one course that is specific to the GBI curriculum and will hold program-related activities for the visiting cohort. The GBI program will select its first cohort in 2018.
Major Program
Global Business Studies
Number of Participants:
For the initial cohort, each institution may enroll a maximum of 10 participants.
Language Requirement:
Participants will have a 90 TOEFL IBT or better, or an IELTS score of 7 or above, or a demonstrated equivalent mastery of English upon admission to GBI. This requirement is waived for a student whose native language is English or who has graduated from or is attending a degree program taught in English, as certified by a written confirmation from the home institution.
Selection Methods:
Students will be scored 80% of their GPAs and 20% on interviews.
Other Criteria:
A good academic record, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
A good disciplinary record
Application:
Application normally opens in May when first year students declare majors. After the school screening of all the applications, potential candidates will be interviewed for the program. Results are scheduled to be released in July. For further information and detailed instructions, please pay attention to the school website.
Curriculum:
Participants should take 30-32 ECTS = 15-16 credit hours of courses each semester. Please consult the GBI study scheme for details.
Activity Expectations:
Each cooperating institution develops a schedule of activities for the cohort. Such activities may include study trips, company visits, lectures, etc.
Accommodation:
Each host institution will assist students in securing appropriate housing for the period of their study at the host institution. Participants are responsible for all costs of accommodation while studying at host universities.
Fees:
Students will be personally responsible for:
● All travel expenses
● Compulsory insurance, including medical, repatriation of rests and travel insurance. Health insurance program with comprehensive coverage in the host country for the duration of the academic period in which the student will be involved
● Accommodation and living expenses
● All costs associated with applying for and obtaining appropriate visas and travel documentation
● Non-compulsory additional fees
● Textbooks and other course materials
● All other debts incurred during the course of their stay
Timeline:
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Year of Study 学年 |
Course(s) 课程 |
Place of Study 就读地区 |
Host Institution 负责院校 |
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Year 1 第一学年 |
Foundation Courses 基础课程 |
Shenzhen, China 中国，深圳 |
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 香港中文大学（深圳） |
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Year 2 第二学年 |
Term 1 第一学期 |
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Term 2 第二学期 |
2 cohort-specific courses and electives 两门专业必修课程及其他选修课 |
Columbia, The U.S. 美国，哥伦比亚 |
University of South Carolina 南卡罗来纳大学 |
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Year 3 第三学年 |
Term 1 第一学期 |
1 cohort-specific course and electives 一门专业必修课程及其他选修课 |
Shenzhen, China 中国，深圳 |
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 香港中文大学（深圳） |
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Term 2 第二学期 |
1 cohort-specific course and electives 一门专业必修课程及其他选修课 |
Auckland, New Zealand 新西兰，奥克兰 |
The University of Auckland 奥克兰大学 |
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Year 4 第四学年 |
Internships and others 实习及其他 |
Shenzhen, China 中国，深圳 |
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 香港中文大学（深圳） |
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