The HKUST Business School (SBM) believes that through participating in business competitions, students can draw upon the concepts and principles learned throughout their study. This allows students to acquire effective techniques for interpersonal communication and teamwork in addition to real life opportunities and experience of thinking-on-your-feet. It also simulates the urgency, complexity, and uncertainty prevalent in "real-world" business organizations.
Undergraduate business students who attain a certain level of achievement in business competitions (e.g. winning teams in business competitions), may make applications for enrolling in SBMT 3300 Business Competitions and earn 1 credit in the Winter / Summer Semester. Approval will be granted on a case-by-case-basis.
Important Notes
- SBMT 3300 will be available in Winter and Summer Semesters for full-time undergraduate SBM students only.
- Student who has successfully enrolled in SBMT 3300 can earn 1 credit.
- Students may repeat the course for credits in different terms if different case competitions are taken.
- Being part of a winning team in a business competition does not automatically guarantee eligibility to enrol in SBMT 3300. Approval from SBM will be granted on a case-by-case basis, with reference to the competition’s format and screening process. The same criteria will be applied consistently to all teams within the same course.
- If, for any reason, students are unable to register for the course in the semester in which they are notified of their eligibility, they will need to go through the eligibility-checking process again in the next semester in which they plan to apply for the course. Approval will be granted based on the latest eligibility criteria.
- Approval for this course is subject to review and is not guaranteed. Students are advised to make alternative arrangements in their graduation planning and not to rely on this course to fulfil required credits.
Application Method
- Each team should send ONE representative to submit the competition details to ask for endorsement of the eligibility of the Business Competition that you have participated. Please check your email for updates on the opening of applications.
- If you have been notified that you are eligible, you will be asked to complete an online application form, together with the following supporting documents for application.
- A confirmation of entry and participation in the competition
- A notification of the competition result
- An individual Reflective Paper
- A zip file of minimum 6 photos taken during the competition (Size of the jpeg file: at least 1MB each) Students who miss the respective deadlines will NOT be considered further.
List of the latest business competitions endorsed by the HKUST Business School
- Champion of HKGCC Business Case Competition
- Champion of HKSI Case Competition
- Champion & Best Presentation of HSBC Life Insurance Innovation Competition
- Champion of Retail Reimagined Challenge
- First runner up of HKUST International Case Competition
- First runner up of Oliver Wyman Impact Case Competition (Hong Kong)
- Second runner up of HKFBS ESG Challenge
- Top 3 of L’Oreal Brandstorm (Local Round)
- Winning teams of CFA Institute Research Challenge
- Winning teams of HKSTP Venture Capital on Campus Investment Challenge
*The School reserves the right to make any changes on the above guidelines without prior notice.
Please feel free to contact UG Student Development & Career Services, School of Business & Management at bmcareer@ust.hk for enquiries.
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