Introduction
The ABS Programme empowers you to explore and experience diversity beyond the classroom – and beyond Hong Kong. You can access to numerous avenues to develop your global and Asian perspective through taking diverse learning opportunities including corporate projects, study tours, company visits, career development training workshops, internships, case competitions, and can take advantage of our extensive support and resources to significantly enhance your professional aptitude and allow you to excel in your aspirations in an all-embracing environment.
Engagement with industry
Learning takes place beyond the confines of a classroom. Internships allow you to connect academic ideas to a real-world environment, while sharpening your competitive edge as a job candidate. With the practical industry experience and hands-on skills, you can set yourself apart from your peers, enabling you to accomplish your aspirations and get placed at leading organisations that seek candidates, who are well-prepared and equipped for the demands of their profession.
Developing relationships within the region and across international borders and learning to navigate cultural differences in and outside of the workplace can truly make an impact. In the past, our ABS students have successfully completed internships locally and in a number of key cities across Asia, including Singapore, Shanghai, Tokyo and Taiwan with the following organisations:
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CNBC Asia
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Edelman
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Ernst & Young
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Fox Networks Group
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Hong Kong Police Force
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Google
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Hong Kong Monetary Authority
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HSBC
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KPMG
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MSL Group
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MTR Corporation
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Prada
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PricewaterhouseCoopers
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Standard Chartered Bank
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Wells Fargo
Corporate Project is a capstone course for ABS students in their final year. The Corporate Projects serve as a platform to provide you with a valuable opportunity to engage with industry experts directly, and enable you to put to practice the lessons and theories and conclude your academic knowledge in a real-world business setting.
Under the ABS Programme Director’s and corporate partners' guidance, you and your ABS peers work together as a team in research, strategic analysis, and develop innovative solutions to address topics proposed by the partner companies. Through the project work, you can demonstrate self-initiative, communication skills, and the ability to fulfill requirements. Each team will present solutions to the corporate representatives and reflect on the experience. By participating in the Corporate Projects, you can gain firsthand experience applying theories and techniques learned from the lectures to address challenges facing businesses in today's fast-changing environment. The unique exposure to professionals and industry insights gives you an advantage as you prepare for your careers.
ABS offers students exclusive and unequaled opportunities for professional exposure. You will visit companies and interact directly with professional executives, hearing the latest business challenges and solutions straight from the source. Besides, you are privileged to access our Industry Insight Seminars, a platform exclusively for ABS students where students can obtain an insider's view of various industries in the region. These unique ABS-only activities give you a head start in discovering your ideal career path, and identifying the most suitable internship and graduate job opportunities.
Career Planning
ABS students have access to dedicated career and professional development resources at CUHK Business School far surpass what most undergraduate programmes offer. Our career advisors are ready to help you refine your career goals, provide essential skills and guidance to set you up for the brighter future. You can stay abreast of the latest opportunities for skills development, internships, jobs, and networking, giving you advantage as you enter one of the most selective professional fields. The extensive career support and resources exclusively for ABS students set them on the path to true career excellence.
Overseas Exposure and Study Tours
Cultural sensitivity and awareness are essential attributes for global leadership in the Asian Century, and professionals who are at ease in diverse cultural settings have an acute advantage. ABS allows students to take a deep dive into diverse Asian cultures, achieving true immersion in the region while exploring progressive global business trends together.
Apart from the privileged study abroad opportunities offered to our ABS students, another highlight of the ABS Programme is overseas study trips, where they can benefit from an inspiring ground-level look into leading Asian markets, economies and environments. In recent years, our students have visited Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Singapore and Shenzhen
Competitions and Case Training Workshops
Being an ABS student, you can participate in local, regional and international business case competitions, where you can expand your problem-solving skills alongside local and international peers in a challenging yet fulfilling environment. ABS provides training workshops and tools to help you improve your case analysis skills and tackle real world business dilemmas and make the most of the dynamic experience. You will develop your analytical, decision making and presentation skills, and boost your competitiveness in the competitions as well as in your search for internships and jobs.
Supportive Community and Network
ABS is a welcoming and caring community like no other, where you can receive support from our academic advisors, alumni and the ABS Programme Team, and create bonds that go beyond advisor-to-peer and peer-to-peer relationships. We are here to help you and share valuable knowledge, and career and personal development advice at different stages of your study. You will also have lots of opportunities to join the programme cultural and social activities with your peers, alumni and faculty members to build up meaningful relationships. Our alumni network provides a rich source of guidance and connections that can open doors for your Asian business career. Engaging with successful alumni early on helps clarify your career and personal goals and prepares you to get the most from your Asian business education.
