Global Business Leader @ Shanghai - HKU Summer Institute

Winter Chapter @Shanghai

Global Business Leader @ Shanghai

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Global Business Leader @ Shanghai

January 24 - February 02, 2027

Featured

Immersion

Business & Economics

Global Issues

Leadership

Management

Residential

S4 - S6 / Year 11 - 13 / Grade 10 - 12

Undergraduate (Year 1-2)

Local , Non-local , HKU , Non-HKU

Non-credit Bearing

Face-to-face

Residential Hall (Aged ≥15) (Included)

HKD

18,800

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Application Deadline:
Dec 18, 2026 (Fri)

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Programme Information

Programme Code

SICH2701-UG

Programme Description

This programme explores the latest developments in business strategy and corporate management in the context of digital transformation. It examines competitive strategies and organisational evolution amid rapid technological change, continuous innovation, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence across industries. Emphasising a holistic approach, the programme integrates core management principles, business strategy, and cross-cultural management to equip students to lead digital initiatives that generate sustainable value. Practical learning components—including case studies, company visits, and insights from industry professionals—are integral to the curriculum, providing real-world perspectives and hands-on experience.

Learning Outcomes

Understand fundamental concepts of corporate management, business strategy, and cross‑cultural management.
Explore the roles of digital transformation and artificial intelligence as catalysts for organisational change.
Develop a strategic mindset to leverage digital technologies and artificial intelligence to create interconnected ecosystems involving customers, suppliers, partners, and employees.
Analyse real‑world case studies, industry practices, and insights from senior corporate experts to identify best practices and address practical challenges.
Examine how cultural differences influence digital transformation, innovation adoption, leadership, change management, and decision‑making in multicultural teams.
Apply key cultural frameworks and concepts to enhance strategic management and foster innovation and digital transformation in diverse organisational contexts.

Programme Schedule

Week 1

	Jan 24 (Sun)	Jan 25 (Mon)	Jan 26 (Tue)	Jan 27 (Wed)	Jan 28 (Thu)	Jan 29 (Fri)	Jan 30 (Sat)
AM	/	Lecture 1: Fundamentals of Business Management and Core Concepts of Developing Effective Business Strategies	Lecture 2: Understand how Strategic Management Sustains Competitive Advantage in Dynamic Markets	Lecture 3: Building Strong Brands and Effective Marketing Strategies	Lecture 4: Examine the Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Creation of New Ventures in a Digital Economy	Lecture 5: Explore Technologies - Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence	Lecture 6: Cross-Cultural Management in the Digital Age
PM	Check-in Student Residence	Visit 1	Visit 2	Visit 3	Visit 4	Visit 5	Alumni Sharing / Industry Guest Forum
Evening	Orientation and Ice-Breaking	Briefing on Capstone Project and Team Building Activities	Movie Night	In-class Discussion / Workshop for Capstone Project	Sports Competition	In-class Discussion / Workshop for Capstone Project	/

Week 2

	Jan 31 (Sun)	Feb 1 (Mon)	Feb 2 (Tue)
AM	Lecture7: Digital Transformation and Change Management	Capstone Presentation	Check-out Student Residence
PM	Final Preparation of the Capstone Project	Closing Ceremony	/

* Daily 3 meals and transportation are included.

** All proposed activities are subject to final arrangement of the HKU Summer Institute.

Accommodation

All programme participants will be required to reside in the student residence at the Zhangjiang Base for the entire duration of the programme. Living together will foster a strong sense of community and facilitate collaboration, making it easier for students to engage in group projects and discussions.

Assessment

Selected candidates may be invited for a Zoom interview.

Programme Instructor(s)

Mr. Baniel CHEUNG, Adjunct Associate Professor, HKU Business School

Programme Fee

HKD

18,800

This fee includes programme fee, daily 3 meals, accommodation at the student residence (twin-bedroom), admission tickets for all visits, transportation for learning activities outlined in the programme schedule, and insurance.

*All fees are non-refundable.

Students of non-credit bearing programmes will receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion of the programme. Students of credit-bearing programmes can apply for a transcript stating HKU credits. Please contact your home institution regarding the recognition of HKU credits.
Students should understand that you must be available for the entire duration of the programme, from the start to the end of the programme. Unexcused cases of lateness may count as absences. All authorised absences must be accompanied by an official letter with official letterhead stating the reason(s) for the absence. Students have the responsibility to contact the programme coordinator and/or teacher concerned in advance whenever possible to obtain prior approval for their absences. You are also expected to be punctual for all classes and tutorials.

Language Requirements

Student’s first language or teaching medium in the home institution is English, please upload a declaration statement and a copy of school report/transcript with clear indication of the latest result for our reference.

Declaration Form (Click to download) - if English is the applicant’s first language or teaching medium at home institution.

Students whose first language or teaching medium in the home institution is NOT English are required to submit one of the following test types to prove your mastery of the English Language:

IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 or better in IELTS Academic Module. The IELTS Indicator (home edition) / IELTS Online is not accepted.
TOEFL: A score of 93 or better in the TOEFL internet-based test (iBT). The TOEFL ITP, ITP Plus and Home Edition are not accepted.
CET Band 4: A total score of 493 or higher and Band 6: A total score of 450 or higher.
International Baccalaureate: Grade 4 in HL/SL English Language A: Language and Literature or Literature; SL English - Text and Performance or Literature and Performance (A1 Syllabus); HL English Language (B Syllabus); HL/SL English Language (A1 or A2 Syllabus); Grade 5 in SL English Language (B Syllabus).
GCE: Grade C or better at English Language at GCSE/GCEO; English First Language at IGSCE; English Language or English Literature at GCE AS/AL; Grade B or better in English Second Language at IGCSE.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: Level C1 or an overall score of 180.
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade C or an overall score of 180.
SAT: Sub-score of 610 or better in Reading and Writing of the SAT in the same attempt.
Pearson Test of English Assessment (PTE A): A score of 64 (Academic).
Duolingo English Test (DET): 125 overall with no less than 115 in any band score.
Others (e.g. a letter of reference from your institution to prove that your English ability is sufficient enough for learning and communication; a copy of school report/transcript with clear indication of the latest result in English subject)

Remark(s) for English proficiency documents:
Unless otherwise specified, there are no minimum score requirements for language tests, programme host will determine if the applicants are capable of the programme. Please refer to the programme page to view the specific admission criteria of programme concerned.

Dates & Required Documents

Applying to HKUSI

Applications for the HKU Summer Institute 2027 Winter Chapter will be available on a rolling basis in mid-September, 2026. All applications must be completed via the HKU Summer Institute Online Application System. Undergraduate/Postgraduate and Secondary School Programmes will be conducted in face-to-face or online mode. Applicants are reminded to carefully review on the requirements of the respective programme webpage before applying.

Important Dates & Deadlines

Admission Process

Date

Application Deadline

Date

December 18, 2026 (Fri)

To find out the specific requirements and application deadlines of individual programmes, please check the links below:

Undergraduate/Postgraduate Programmes

Secondary School Programmes

Rolling Admission

Your application, together with the materials submitted, will be reviewed once accepted by the system. Admission results will be announced on a rolling basis, subject to the decision of the offering Units/Faculties/Departments. The earlier you apply, the better your chance of securing a place in the summer programmes.

Application Materials

An applicant should submit a complete application online before the application deadline, please prepare the following documents before you start the online application process:

Items

Supporting Documents

Personal Identification

Supporting Documents

Photocopies of the applicant’s proof of identity:

For local students

Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card
Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents (港澳居民來往內地通行証或回鄉咭) (if applicable) for multi-location programme travelling to Chinese Manland

For non-local students

Personal particular page of passport with validity period for at least 6 months
Validated study visa (if applicable) Hong Kong Identity Card (if applicable)

Education and Qualification

Supporting Documents

Photocopies of certificates and academic transcripts as specified in the application form:

If these are not in English, they must be accompanied by a translation in English
The documents must indicate: full name of school, full name of student and grading system/scale (e.g. 7=Excellent; 6=Very Good; 5=Good)

Additional Supporting Documents

Supporting Documents

Additional documents as required by individual programme(s) e.g. recommendation letter from school principal, personal statement, short essay, additional form.

Level of Study Comparison Chart for Secondary School Students:

Hong Kong, China

Chinese Mainland

UK & IB Level

Junior 1 (初中一年級)

Year 8

Grade 7

Junior 2 (初中二年級)

Year 9

Grade 8

Junior 3 (初中三年級)

Year 10

Grade 9

Senior 1 (高中一年級)

Year 11

Grade 10

Senior 2 (高中二年級)

Year 12

Grade 11

Senior 3 (高中三年級)

Year 13

Grade 12

When uploading the files to our Online Application System, please use the type of supporting document and your full name as the file name. (e.g. Passport LEE Tai Man Harry). The file name must be in English.
Maximum uploading size for each file is 25MB.
Please do not send any original documents to us by post. HKUSI is not responsible for any documents lost in the process.
Application will only be processed after ALL supporting documents and application fees are successfully submitted to the Online Application System before the deadline.
HKU Summer Institute (HKUSI) reserves the right to cancel a programme in the event of insufficient enrolment or any unforeseen circumstances. Programme dates, content, application period, and fee are subject to change without prior notice, students should keep an eye on our website and email notification for programme updates.

Fees & Payment

Estimated Cost

Fee Items

Amount

Application Fee

HKD 400 - For the first programme and any subsequent application is HKD 250 per programme.

The application fee is a non-refundable and non-transferable.
Students may enrol in more than one programmes as long as it does not cause any scheduling conflict.

Programme Fee

HKD 18,800

This fee includes programme fee, daily 3 meals, accommodation at the student residence (twin-bedroom), admission tickets for all visits, excursion, transportation for learning activities outlined in the programme schedule, and insurance.

*All fees are non-refundable.

*Fees are non-refundable after your acceptance of the offer.
*Payments must be settled online via credit card or ePayment.

Payment Methods - Online credit card payment (Application fee/Programme fee)

Once your application is successful, the online credit card payment will be made available to process payment for your application fee, accommodation fee, and programme fee (if applicable) by the deadline.

HKU Summer Institute accepts MasterCard , Visa, Union Pay , WeChat Pay , AlipayHK , Alipay , and FPS .
If the credit card information you submit is incomplete or if the credit card payment is unsuccessful, you will not be registered in your course(s). To avoid a delay in the admission process, please make sure your credit card's daily charge limit is sufficient for the total course payment.
HKU Summer Institute is not responsible for fluctuations in international exchange rates or interest charges due to the timing of credit card charges or refunds.
A small number of programmes may have specific payment requirements for programme fees. If your application is successful you will receive relevant instructions on fee payment.

*Offers will be issued on a rolling basis, for details, please refer to the respective programme webpage. The successful application will be notified and asked to confirm acceptance by settling the programme fee within 3-5 calendar days. We will confirm your place only after you have paid in full.

How to Apply

STEP

Read the programme information and specific requirements carefully. The programme list can be found in the Undergraduate Programmes and Secondary School Programmes.
Ensure that you have fulfilled the Language Requirements of HKU Summer Institute and the Eligibility for the programme(s).

STEP

Register and create a personal application account on HKU Summer Institute Online Application System. An acknowledgment will be sent to your registered email address immediately.
Complete the online application form and upload all the required supporting documents.
Pay the non-refundable application fee online by MasterCard , Visa, UnionPay , WeChat Pay , AlipayHK , Alipay , or FPS .

* Application will be processed only when ALL supporting documents and application fee are submitted successfully before the deadline.

* Once submitted, amendments to the application are NOT allowed. Please contact us if you want to change your personal particulars after submission. Applicants are strongly advised to check their details carefully before submitting the application. We recommend that you keep records of your submission.

STEP

Confirm your acceptance of the offer via the Online Application System when you received the notice. This must be done before the acceptance deadline set by the HKU Summer Institute or related Faculties.
Follow the below procedures to accept your offer:
1. Log in to HKU Summer Institute Online Application System.
2. Click “Accept Offer”. (Some programmes will require your to upload the reply slip, please refer to the admission letter).
3. Click “OK” to confirm your acceptance. Please click “Upload Reply Slip and Accept Offer” to upload the reply slip for acceptance.

STEP

Payment of programme fee: Please read the payment instructions carefully to settle the programme fee, accommodation fee (if applicable), and social & cultural activities fee (if applicable) before the deadline.

STEP

Application of Student Visa: It is the responsibility of individual students to make appropriate visa arrangement.

*Please quote programme code (if applicable), your application number, and your full name in all future correspondence with the HKU Summer Institute. Enquiries without sufficient information will not be entertained.

*Student Handbook will be sent to all Visiting Students in due course. Please check your email regularly for updates and read it to get ready for your study journey!

FAQ

Below are some of the most frequently asked questions by students, please note that the answers are for your reference only.
Should you have further enquiries, please feel free to contact us at:

ugsummer@hku.hk (for Undergraduates/Postgraduates Programmes issues)
hssummer@hku.hk (for Secondary School Programmes issues)

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Do I need to apply for a Hong Kong student visa?

If you do not have the right of abode in Hong Kong, regardless of the length of study, you are required by law to obtain a Student Visa for the purpose of education, issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD).

Students must to submit the visa application online as soon as you receive a Notice of Admission from HKUSI. The visa application process takes approximately 10 to 12 weeks. For Chinese Mainland applicants, you should reserve additional 2 weeks to apply for an Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao (EEP) (港澳通行證) and the relevant exit endorsement (逗留D簽).

For students currently staying in Hong Kong holding a valid student visa (NOT a dependent visa), if you are currently studying at another local university, you are not eligible to apply for any courses at HKU. This restriction is due to the conditions of your current student visa.

One entry permit is applicable for one programme only, and the cumulative duration of a short-term study should not exceed 180 days within any 12-month period according to the Immigration guidelines. It is the responsibility of individual students to make appropriate visa arrangement before they come to Hong Kong.

Please click here for online submitting the Student Visa Application. For inquiries, please contact here.

Do I need to arrange my own travel insurance?

In any case, you are strongly recommended to make your own insurance arrangements throughout the entire period of your studies in Hong Kong. Students will be responsible for their own medical and dental costs during the period of the programme. If you have to travel outside Hong Kong, you should make sure that your existing insurance policy covers your destination. Otherwise, you are advised to buy additional travel insurance before your trip.

Please check with your insurance agent and ensure that the scheme covers travel /flight delays, theft of personal belongings and medical and health cover for an injury or sudden illness abroad for the programme period.

How can I make use of the discount offer?

We offer a variety of discount offers, and you are likely to be eligible for at least one of the following discounts:

1. Early Bird Discount - Enjoy 10% Off

2. HKUSI Alumni Discount – Enjoy 20% Off

3. HKU Family Discount – Enjoy 10% Off

4. Partnership Discount – Enjoy 10% Off

5. Referral Discount – Enjoy 10% Off

6. Special Discount – Enjoy 10% Off

Please read the eligibility criteria for each discount to determine which one(s) you may qualify for: Featured Discount Offers

Notes:

1. All discounts are NOT in conjunction with any other discounts.

2. Discount eligibility varies for different programmes and programme offerings/details are subject to change; please refer to the respective programme webpage for the most updated information.

3. To activate the promotional code, students must type the code in the discount box during the payment stage on the HKU Summer Institute Online Application System. No discount will be given if applicants fail to enter the promotional code appropriately. Discounts cannot be claimed retrospectively.

Who is eligible for the HKUSI Summer Programme?

University students, secondary school students and anyone who meets the entrance requirements of HKU Summer Institute programmes.

Can I apply for more than one programme?

Yes, you may apply for more than one programme as long as the programmes do not have conflicting schedules.

What is the medium of instruction?

Our programmes are instructed in English with exception in a small number of language courses.

What is the communication platform for Online Programmes? (For Online Programmes ONLY)

All online programmes will be conducted primarily via Zoom as the virtual classroom platform. Please ensure that Zoom is accessible in your area before deciding to join our summer programmes as all application fees and programme fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Can I apply for a credit transfer?

The availability of credit transfer arrangements is determined by your home institution. Please confirm with your home university whether HKU credits could be transferred toward your degree.

What should I do if I have forgotten my application number?

When you create the account, the online application system will send you an email with the application number. Please refer to the email you received when you first created your account.

Can I combine my transcripts into a single file to upload?

Yes. You may combine your transcripts to upload as a single file.

How can I know if my online application has been successfully submitted?

Once you have submitted your online application, you will receive an email confirmation. Please read the application instructions carefully and ensure that you have provided all the requested documents.

Is the application fee changeable for each programme applied?

The application fee is a non-refundable and non-transferable one-time fee. Applicants are required to pay the application fee for each programme.

I am a native English speaker, what should I upload for English proficiency documents?

If your first language is English, please upload a paper with a statement written that your first language is English.

I would like to make amendments to my uploaded documents. Can I revise the files that have already been uploaded to the Online Document Upload System?

You cannot make amendments to your application once it has been submitted, but you can upload the document anew. Please indicate “revised” in the file name if you would like to upload a new version of supporting documents.

Can I cancel my application or withdraw from the programme? Will there be a programme fee refund?

Yes. You can cancel your application through your registration account by clicking “Cancel” beside the column. However, both the programme fee and application fee are non-refundable.

Will there be any interviews?

Depending on the programme you have registered for, there may or may not be an interview. Please refer to the programme webpage for detail

Will I receive a certificate once I complete the programme?

Students of non-credit bearing programmes will receive a certificate or e-certificate, while students of credit-bearing programmes can apply a transcript stated with number of credits upon completion. Link to apply for transcript: http://www.ase.hku.hk/asoffice/.

I just received the admission offer from HKU Summer Institute. How can I confirm my offer?

Please proceed to your online account to accept the offer before the acceptance deadline. Click https://summerapplication.hku.hk/application/auth/login to login your account.

What are the rules and regulations for zoom class sessions? (For Online Programmes ONLY)

Please ensure that Zoom is accessible in your area and be punctual for the classes.

You must be in a quiet environment and limit any noise distractions during live in the Zoom classroom. If you are not speaking, please make sure your microphone is muted to avoid looping echoes.

You must have your webcam on to show your face clearly during live in the Zoom classroom.
The audio and video material, text, images and other content of the online summer programme are properties of the University. You are not allowed to record, reproduce, or republish the video, links, login or any other content. You are also not allowed to modify the video or any other content, including but not limited to, adding any advertisement or other material or by interfering with the viewing of any content. A breach of these regulations may lead to legal action.
Please be respectful to others. You are solely responsible for your comments, actions, profiles and/or other content in relation to the online summer programmes, including but not limited to posting/submitting online or before, during or after live in the Zoom classroom.
The University reserves the right to ask you to leave the Zoom classroom and/or terminate your student status from the programme anytime.