LEADERSHIP In addition to leadership roles in a variety of student societies on campus, here at HKUST Business School, student leadership opportunities abound through distinctive programs exclusive to business undergraduates.
HKUST INTERNATIONAL CASE COMPETITION (HKICC) Being an organizing committee member of HKICC, the premier business case competition in Asia enables students to take on new challenges, foster teamwork and expand cross-cultural exposure through interacting with high-flying peers from top- ranked business schools around the world. STUDENT-LED INITIATIVES Our passionate students always come up with new ideas to support their peers outside the classroom. The Case Analysis Team (CAT) leads team selection and training for local and overseas case competitions. The International Consulting Club (ICC) lines up workshops and consulting projects to better prepare students interested in consulting careers. The Traders@UST reached out to an expert network to enthusiastically engage students with the finance industry.
BUSINESS STUDENT AMBASSADORS (BSA)
Acting as the bridge between our school and the prospective students, the BSAs represent our school in outreach events such as Information Day, education fairs, secondary school talks and social media promotion initiatives. Additionally, the BSAs organize different social networking activities to enhance the bonding of our business family. Students can develop their presentation, interpersonal, creative marketing and public speaking skills. BUSINESS COHORT COMMUNITY (BCC) Following the motto of “we bridge, we care, we create”, the leadership team of BCC connects all business undergraduate students through designing and launching a multitude of engaging activities. Students can join the vibrant community to hone their leadership and communication skills.
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
Recognition of and support for community service is a feature of life at HKUST Business School.
COMMUNITY SERVICES PROJECTS
of experienced social entrepreneurs. This credit-bearing program provides an excellent foundation for those considering careers in non-profit organizations and social advocacy. 180 DEGREES CONSULTING Working as a consultant for the HKUST Chapter of the global student-run NGO 180 Degrees Consulting, students have the opportunity to thoroughly diagnose the problems faced by NGOs and offer practical and sustainable solutions. A great way for students to serve the community while gaining hands-on experience to turn real-life challenges into opportunities.
Students can take part in the credit-bearing Community Services Projects to work with NGOs or Social Enterprises and serve those in need. They can explore their interests and future direction while putting what they have learned in class into practice to make a difference in the community. SOCIAL ENTERPRISE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Through this high-impact internship program, students will get to work full- time during the winter or summer term in a social enterprise, under the guidance
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