Global Centre Study Module

Integrating academic expertise with global practice, HKU Business School will officially launch its Global Centre Study Module in September 2026. This premier programme offers students a powerful stepping stone from the classroom to the real world.
Programme Highlights:
Broaden international horizons

Study at one of the HKU Business School Global Centres to broaden your international horizons

Gain insights

Gain insights from courses covering the global financial landscape, innovative developments, and other trending areas

Collaborate with local organisations
Collaborate with local organisations on real-world projects to enhance your practical business and execution skills
Join corporate visits

Join corporate visits to connect directly with alumni and industry experts

Experience diverse cultures

Experience diverse cultures while expanding your cross-cultural communication and global mindset

Study Period:

September 2026 to November 2026 (Same period across all centres)

Locations (Choose from 4 centres):

Barcelona, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen

Fees & Financial Support:

The core programme fees are included in your tuition. Students are responsible for their own personal expenses, including transportation, accommodation, living costs, visa fees, and insurance. The school also provides financial aid for eligible applicants to help ease the cost of studying overseas.

Barcelona

A 10-week study module in Barcelona combining global business, AI-first thinking, and cross-cultural management, designed to prepare you as future global talents.

Experience Europe Firsthand

Immerse yourself in Europe’s business, culture, and innovation ecosystems through on‑site learning and real‑world exposure.

Global Business Perspectives

Gain first‑hand insight into European and international business practices from a Europe‑Asia lens.

Skills AI Cannot Teach

Develop human‑centric skills such as critical thinking, leadership, and cross‑cultural judgement that go beyond automation.

Lasting Networks

Build meaningful international connections with peers, faculty, and professionals that extend well beyond the programme.

Courses provided:
  • PMSC7003 – Global Business Environments Immersion: Institutions, Innovation, and Cross-Cultural Management
  • PMSC7004 – Building Successful AI-First Ventures: Spotlight on Product Management
  • Barcelona Capstone Project

Beijing

Key Strengths & Value Proposition
  • Strategic Presence: Anchored in Beijing, with a powerful footprint extending across China’s key commercial hubs.
  • Extensive Ecosystem: A robust, deeply-rooted network of local enterprises, government authorities, and elite alumni.
  • Integrated Empowerment: Fusing a practice-oriented curriculum with cutting-edge industry insights to unlock a broader horizon of premium internships, robust career pathways, and expansive platforms for growth.
Courses provided:
  • PMSC7001 – Business Environment and Capital Market
  • PMSC7002 – Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Mainland Capstone Project

Shanghai

Located in the heart of Shanghai’s Bund area, HKU Business School Shanghai Centre serves as a value-sharing platform that connects academia, government, industry and capital.

During the Shanghai Study Module, you will become part of the “336 CLUB – Future Career Lab”, which built around three courses, three months of immersive learning, and six dimensions of growth, the programme integrates learning experiences, project-based practice, career development, industry engagement, alumni networking and city life exploration. Students will engage with leading enterprises, connect with industry leaders, and gain first-hand exposure to real business environments, developing a deeper understanding of China’s evolving economy and industrial landscape.

From academic learning and company visits to Capstone projects and career development activities, the Shanghai Centre serves as a bridge between academia and industry, knowledge and practice. Through these experiences, students broaden their global perspectives, strengthen their career readiness, and explore future opportunities in one of the world’s most dynamic and vibrant cities, embarking on their own professional journeys.

Courses provided:
  • PMSC7001 – Business Environment and Capital Market
  • PMSC7002 – Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Mainland Capstone Project

Shenzhen

As the youngest global innovation center, Shenzhen is redefining business landscape and reshaping industry value chain at the crossroad of technology and capital market

Crack the myth of Shenzhen miracle, engage  in the real change for Shenzhen 2.0, and prepare yourself for AI-driven future industry during the TPG  Shenzhen module

“Once Here, Shenzhener Forever”

Courses provided:
  • PMSC7001 – Business Environment and Capital Market
  • PMSC7002 – Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Mainland Capstone Project