Dear Partner,
Greetings from the University of Hong Kong (HKU)!
We are once again delighted to highlight the exciting summer study opportunities at HKU
Summer Institute for your current undergraduates and postgraduates to pursue new and
broadening experiences this upcoming summer. Showcasing the many academic strengths and
partnerships at HKU, our programmes include the course offerings from the Faculty of Social
Sciences, Arts, Business and Economics to name a few, and also include a residential
component to complement to their academic and cultural immersion into our HKU
culture. Some highlights of our programmes that will draw the interest and attention of your
students:
Asia as the Global Future
Course period:
June 22 to July 17, 2015
Programme fee:
USD 5,500/ 5,000 (Early Bird)
Residential package: Available to enrolled student at per-week rate
Application deadline: March 15, 2015
Asia as the Global Future focuses on the dynamic East Asian region, exploring changes in
society, culture, economics, politics and international relations. Travel to Beijing and Seoul
with peers to experience an engaging, experiential platform that will compare different
contemporary Asian societies! With classroom and experiential learning, students will witness
the connecting trends of human rights, popular culture, and business and economic
development within Asia.
Effective English Summer Programme （有效的英语暑期项目）
Course Period:
July 13 – August 9, 2015
Programme fee:
USD 7,500* (Accommodation and social activities included)
Application deadline: March 15, 2015
*Early bird discount available, please visit our website for details
In collaboration with University of Oxford, Hertford College, this programme is perfect for
students looking to practise effective communication skills through business stimulations and
real-life scenarios through courses with the No.1 University in Asia for the Arts and
Humanities (Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2014-2015) at HKU Faculty
of Arts. The second half of the programme is held in the U.K. to help students refine their
academic writing and public speaking skills through exposure to British culture.
Management and Entrepreneurship Summer Programme （管理与创业暑期班）
Course Period:
July 6 – 31, 2015
Programme fee:
USD 7,200* (Accommodation and social activities included)
Application deadline: March 15, 2015
*Early bird discount available, please visit our website for details
In collaboration with the Centre for Entrepreneurship Learning at University of Cambridge
Judge Business School, this programme focuses globalization and its impact of financial
management, marketing and corporate governance from highly-regarded lecturers and
speakers from HKU Faculties and the University of Cambridge Judge Business
School. Combining both classroom and experiential learning, students then travel to the U.K.
for the latter two weeks to gain a thorough understanding and awareness of entrepreneurship
through case studies and visits.
Summer Institute in the Arts and Humanities (SIAH)（ 艺术与人文暑期班）
Programme fee:
HKD 4,500 (3 credits)/HKD 9,000 (6 credits)
Residential package:
Available to enrolled student at per-week rate
Application deadline: March 15, 2015
Spend your summer at the Faculty of Arts, also the No.1 University in Asia for the Arts and
Humanities (Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2014-2015). SIAH
offerings include:
·
Chinese as a Foreign Language courses from beginner to advanced proficiency (Jul 6-30)
·
Politics and Practices of Creativity: Creative Industries in East Asia (Jul 20 – Aug 7)
·
Exploring Art through English (Jul 20 – Aug 7)
·
English Discussion Skills: Critical Discussions on China (Jul 27 – Aug 7)
·
English for Effective Communication in Business and Social Contexts (Jul 13 – 31)
Global and Cultural Studies (For non-native English speakers)（全球文化研究（母语非
英语的人）
Programme fee:
HKD 7,500
Residential package:
Available to enrolled student at per-week rate
Application deadline: March 15, 2015
This programme not only examines the issues of corporate governance, business ethics and
cross-cultural management in a globalizing world but also deals with the challenges in
preserving cultural heritage in development and global sustainability. Non-native English
speaking students will then enhance their English presentation and writing skills through
interactive workshops.
Please see the link below for our online brochure:
http://www.als.hku.hk/summer/ckfinder/files/files/HKUSummerInstitute2015.pdf
For more programmes for current undergraduates and postgraduate students, please visit us
at www.hku.hk/summer.
We would be grateful if you could circulate details of our HKU Summer Institute to your
students, and should any of them require further details/information do ask them to email
back to ugsummer@hku.hk.
Thank you very much and look forward to welcoming your students at HKU in this coming
summer.
With best regards,
Olivia Low
Senior Programme Manager
HKU Summer Institute
Admissions and Academic Liaison Section, Registry
The University of Hong Kong
G/F, Fong Shu Chuen Amenities Centre,
Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong