Study Abroad In Hong Kong

If anyone is interested in a study abroad, City U of Hong Kong looks to be a great opportunity, especially for those studying Information Systems. They offer a vareity of courses in Business Process Managmenet, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, as well as several other Iinformation Systems oriented courses.

With the cut backs to education in California, courses and programs are being sliced away, so a study abroad provides an opportunity to take core major courses as well as exciting electivies while abroad.

Some advantages of the bi-lateral program through SFSU:

Cost of Living: $700 for the whole semester

Selection: Rich industry aligned selection of courses, many courses already pre-approved by College of Business at SFSU (consult advisor).

Resident: While on study abroad through SFSU, you still remain a California resident.

Financial Aid: All federally fundeded financial aid one receives at SFSU counts toward the study abroad, as this is officially sanctioned program by SFSU.

Articulation: All courses taken count as if taken at SFSU (not transfer credit or foreign university credit), as this is official sanctioned program. Particular articulation needs to be worked out with advisors and department chair. Consult your college advisors.

Experience: Gain invaluable international insight from both courses and societal experience that will impact your life, academics, and professional career.

Cost of Books: Books outside of USA/Canada cost roughly 40% of the costs one would pay in USA. These are International versions of the book (which is the same book with a different cover, often times page-per-page formatting is the same).

Cost of Foods: Unlike at State and other campuses, the food does not cost more for students, but oftentimes less.

Need I say more? A study abroad experience is an amazing opportunity, and often times costs less.

After I complete the program, I will report on my experiences to get more details. I think overall, regardless as to whether the courses meet my expectations, I think the program may be a great opportunity.