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program overview“Choosing to directly enroll at CityUpresented me with an incredibleand unforgettable experience thatexceeded my expectations. Frominteracting with members in myresidence hall to having groupmeetings with my classmates,I was able to immerse myself inthe culture and truly embrace whatit means to be a Hong Kong local.”Tina Ley(accounting and finance)Villanova UniversityChina, the world’s fastest-growingconsumer market, is in the midst of unprecedentedchange. And as Hong Kong continues to move forwardas a special administrative region of the People’sRepublic of China, you’ll be studying and living withina political and economic landscape that will be asimportant to the 21st century as the United Stateswas to the 20th.Our academic program, hosted by City University ofHong Kong (CityU) and taught in English, is designed toallow you to complete 12 to 19 credit hours of coursework in economics, political science, history, religion,Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), or business. Fieldstudy, guided research, portfolios, and intensiveinternships are key components of the modular SUHong Kong program.Consider getting an Octopus card, a stored-valueelectronic debit card that is accepted by majortransport operators, retail shops, parking facilities,self-service kiosks, leisure facilities, and schools.It prevents you from having to carry coins.Students visit the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, thethird largest in Asia and the sixth largest in the world.SU Abroad Hong Kong4 / 5

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academic programThe SU Hong Kong academic program features features twodistinct options: study at the SU Hong Kong Center or full enrollment at CityUniversity of Hong Kong. Whichever you choose, you’ll enjoy the support ofadministrative staff at the SU Center and participate in activities designed toaugment the classroom experience. These activities include special lecturesand trips to important cultural sites.Enroll in SU Hong Kong Center coursesThe Syracuse University Hong Kong Center program consists of threedistinct modules taught by SU Abroad faculty.Module A is a 3-credit Signature Seminar: The Challenges andOpportunities of Southeast Asia: China, Malaysia, and Singapore (fallsemester) or The Greater China: Past, Present, and Future (springsemester). See descriptions on page 15.Module B consists of 10 weeks of intensive classroom instruction.Choose three or four courses from a selection of offerings in business,economics, political science, history, religion, and Chinese. Studentswith little or no prior knowledge of a Chinese language are required totake beginning Mandarin (Chi 101, 4 credits) or beginning Cantoneseconversation (fll 141, 1 credit). Students with one semester of Mandarinare strongly encouraged to take chi 102 (4 credits, spring semesteronly), and students with a year of Mandarin may take intermediateMandarin conversation (chi 242, 2 credits). You may earn up to 13credits in this segment.The next five weeks (Module C) are devoted to internships, guidedresearch, or independent study. Enroll in an intensive 3-credit internship,guided research on marketing or financial enterprise in Asia, or anindependent study project. At the end of Module C, students reconveneto share and analyze learning experiences.Full enrollment at City University of Hong KongTake all your course work in English at City University of Hong Kongalongside Chinese students. In the fall, you may participate in theSignature Seminar, but an internship component is not possible, due tothe CityU semester calendar. In the spring, the Signature Seminar is notavailable; however, you may enroll in an intensive internship by electingto extend your semester for five weeks (mid-May through late June).The programs of study at City University of Hong Kong includemanagement and social sciences. Full-time study in the Faculty ofScience and Engineering is available to Syracuse engineering majors.A glimpse of one of Hong Kong’s many colorful templesA view of the Terracotta Army warriors from an excavation pit at the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China.SU Abroad Hong Kong6 / 7

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coursesStudies at the SU Hong Kong CenterThis option is for students who wish to take all their courses throughSyracuse University’s center in Hong Kong. Students complete a 3-creditseminar with field study in China or Southeast Asia (Module A) and 9 to13 credits of course work in Hong Kong (Module B) and then undertakean intensive 3-credit internship, research project, or independentstudy related to their professional and academic interests (Module C).This option offers a selection of courses in the liberal arts, managementand international business, and Chinese language.Courses taught in EnglishEconomicsECN 363 Economic Development of China(3 credits)ECN 481/FIN 355 Money and Banking (3 credits)*ECN 490 Research/Independent Study(3 credits)*Note: Most research/independent studyand experience credit/internship projectstake place during Module C.Colorful Chinese art brushesEntrepreneurshipEEE 370 Introduction to Entrepreneurshipand Emerging Enterprises (3 credits)FinanceFIN 355/ECN 481 Money and Banking(3 credits)*FIN 490 Research/Independent Study(3 credits)HistoryHST 400.1/IRP 300.1 Challenges andOpportunities of Southeast Asia: China,Malaysia, and Singapore (3 credits) fall only;Signature Seminar; required for undergraduatesHST/PSC/IRP/INB 444 Culture, Business,and Political Economics in East Asia(3 credits) fall only*HST 470 Experience Credit/Internship (3 credits)*HST 490 Research/Independent Study(3 credits)HumanitiesHUM/IRP 300.2 The Greater China: Past,Present, and Future (3 credits) spring only;Signature Seminar; required for undergraduatesInternational RelationsIRP/HUM 300.2 The Greater China: Past,Present, and Future (3 credits) spring only;Signature Seminar; required for undergraduatesIRP 300.1/HST 400.1 Challenges andOpportunities of Southeast Asia: China,Malaysia, and Singapore (3 credits) fall only;Signature Seminar; required for undergraduatesIRP/INB/HST/PSC 444 Culture, Business,and Political Economics in East Asia(3 credits) fall only*IRP 490 Research/Independent Study(3 credits)LiteratureLIT 382 Asian Cinema (3 credits)Management andInternational Business*BUA 490 Research/Independent Study(3 credits)INB/IRP/HST/PSC 444 Culture, Business,and Political Economics in East Asia(3 credits) fall onlySHR 355 Strategic Human ResourceManagement (3 credits)SOM 354 Managing in a Global Setting(3 credits)Marketing ManagementMAR 400.1 International Marketing (3 credits)*MAR 490 Research/Independent Study(3 credits)(Courses continue on next page)SU Abroad Hong Kong8 / 9

Political SciencePSC 425 Hong Kong in the WorldPolitical Economy (3 credits)PSC 442 Democratization in East Asia(3 credits) spring onlyPSC/INB/IRP/HST 444 Culture, Business,and Political Economics in East Asia(3 credits) fall only*PSC 470 Experience Credit/Internship(3 credits)*PSC 490 Research/Independent Study(3 credits)*Note: Most research/independent studyand experience credit/internship projectstake place during Module C.ReligionREL 387 Religious Belief Systems in EverydayAsian Life (3 credits)*REL 490 Research/Independent Study(3 credits)Courses taught in ChineseChinese LanguageCHI 101 Chinese I (4 credits)CHI 102 Chinese II (4 credits) spring onlyCHI 242 Intermediate Chinese Conversation(2 credits)FLL 141 Beginning Cantonese Conversation(1 credit)If there is sufficient interest, 300-level Chineselanguage courses may be offered.Studies at City University of Hong KongThis option is for students who want to enroll as full-time semesterstudents at City University of Hong Kong, where courses will be taughtin English and taken alongside Chinese students. While students areaccepted into one of the four CityU faculties (Liberal Arts and SocialSciences, Business, Science and Engineering, or the School for CreativeMedia), they may request courses outside that faculty as well. Studentswishing to enroll in CityU classes must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.Signature Seminar (fall only)Fall students may choose to participate in the 3-credit Signature Seminar The Challenges andOpportunities of Southeast Asia: China, Malaysia, and Singapore, which begins before the start ofthe CityU semester (see description on page 15).Extended Semester Internships (spring only)Spring students may choose to apply for a five-week, 3-credit internship after their classesand exams at CityU are completed (see page 23 for more information). Students should enrollin courses totaling no more than 16 credits at CityU if they intend to undertake an internship.Interested students must complete the Internship Request Form at the time of application andwill be billed by SU for the additional stay.CoursesStudents are advised to enroll in a maximum of five courses at CityU. They must be prepared tostay in Hong Kong through their last exam, which may take place one to two weeks after the SUHong Kong program officially ends. Please see Courses at CityU on pages 11–13 for a sample listof courses preapproved for SU credit.For updated course listings and full descriptions, please visit suabroad.syr.edusuabroad.syr.edu

Courses at CityUStudents earn 3 SU credits for the following CityU courses (except where noted, all are taughtin English). Only students who have been approved by CityU may enroll in these courses.Please note there are different deadlines to apply for CityU courses.These courses are only a sample of the CityU courses that are preapproved for SU credit.Visit suabroad.syr.edu for a complete list.CityU CourseNumberCourse TitleSU Course NumberChinese Language and Literature (Courses earning CHI credit are taught in Chinese.)CTL 2905 Mandarin for Office Administration CHI 380CTL 2956 Mandarin for Non-Chinese Speakers I CHI 180CTL 2957 Mandarin for Non-Chinese Speakers II CHI 180CTL 3135 Women in Modern Chinese Literature and Film LIT 380CTL 3165 Chinese for Advertising CHI 380GE 1104 Chinese Cultural Canons and Their Modern Application CHI/LIT 380Communication and Rhetorical StudiesEN 3321 Public Speaking and Presentations in English CRS 380EN 3504 Intercultural Communication CRS 380Computer ScienceCS 3270 Fundamentals of Computer Networks IST 380Management/Finance/MarketingEF 3320 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management FIN 480**EF 3331 Asia-Pacific Capital Markets FIN 480EF 3460 Asia-Pacific Economies BUA 480 or ECN 380EF 4150 Financial China Trade and Investment FIN 480EF 4312 Mergers and Acquisitions FIN 380EF 4320 Advanced Security Analysis and Portfolio Management FIN 480EF 4321 Derivatives and Risk Management FIN 480EF 4331 International Finance and Banking BUA 480EF 4333 Financial Systems, Markets, and Instruments FIN 380CityU CourseNumberCourse TitleSU Course NumberEF 4461 Contemporary Economic and Financial Issues in China BUA 480 or ECN 380EF 4471 International Finance FIN 480EF 4473 International Trade ECN 480EF 4480 Industrial Organization MAR 380EF 4491 Real Estate Economics and Finance FIN 480FB 2200 Management Sciences I MAS 280FB 2300 Management SOM 280*FB 2601 Marketing MAR 280FB 4303 Strategy and Policy BUA 480MGT 3206 Organizational Behavior BUA 480MGT 3422 Product and Service Innovation Management MAR 480***MGT 4208 Cross-Cultural Negotiations BUA 480MGT 4221 International Management BUA 480MGT 4225 Global Human Resources Management BUA 480MKT 3607 Creativity and Problem Solving in Marketing MAR 380MKT 3651 Business Environment in China BUA 480MKT 3652 Chinese Culture and Management BUA 480MKT 4604 Marketing in China MAR 480MKT 4605 International Marketing MAR 480MKT 4622 Services Marketing MAR 480MKT 4623 Selling and Sales Management RMT 380****MKT 4624 Retail Management MAR 480MKT 4625 Advertising Management and Integrated Marketing MAR 480CommunicationsMKT 4628 E-Marketing MAR 480MKT 4633 Cultural Advertising in Asia MAR 480MKT 4671 Chinese Multinationals BUA 480MS 2211 Statistics in the Modern World MAS 280MS 3102 Statistics for Management Decisions MAS 380* SU students may not earn credit for both SOM 122 and FB 2300.** SU students may substitute for FIN 456.(Courses continue on next page)*** SU students may not earn credit for both MAR 444 and MGT 3422.**** Not open to SU retail management majors; SU students may not earn credit for both RMT 307 and MKT 4623.SU Abroad Hong Kong10 / 11

Courses at CityU, continuedCityU CourseNumberCourse TitleSU Course NumberPublic and Social AdministrationAIS 2021 Introduction to East and Southeast Asia PSC 380AIS 3024 Political Dynamics in East and Southeast Asia PSC 380AIS 4122 International Organizations PSC 380AIS 4128 The State and Development in Southeast Asia PSC 380GE 2210 China: A Sociopolitical Transformation PSC 380SA 2104 Government and Public Administration in Hong Kong PSC 380SA 2105 Introduction to Political Science PSC 380SA 2107 Government, Law, and Society PAF/PSC 380SA 2201 Public Policy and Social Development PAF/PSC 380SA 2222 World in Crisis: Meeting Environmental Challenges PAF 380SA 2307 Principles of Public Sector Management PSC 380SA 2402 Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy PSC 380SA 2603 Social Sciences Research Methods PSC 380SA 2702 The People’s Republic of China PSC 380SA 2976 Politics and Society in Hong Kong PSC 380SA 3107 Comparative Government and Politics PSC 380SA 3109 Approaches in Political Analysis PSC 380SA 3111 Democracy and Democratization PSC 380SA 3113 Issues in Contemporary World Politics PSC 380SA 3114 Seminars on Hong Kong Government and Politics PAF/PSC 380SA 3202 Policy Models and Processes PAF/PSC 380SA 3203 Policy Analysis and Evaluation PAF/PSC 380SA 3204 Ethics and Public Policy PSC 380SA 3205 Urban Policy PAF/PSC 380SA 3206 Environmental Issues, Policy, and Ethics PAF/PSC 380SA 3207 Health Care Policy and Ethics PAF/PSC 380SA 3208 Education Policy and Administration PAF/PSC 380SA 3231 Housing Policy and Society PAF/PSC 380SA 3232 Transport Policy PAF/PSC 380CityU CourseNumberCourse TitleSU Course NumberSA 3233 Managing the Housing System PAF/PSC 380SA 3234 Transport Planning and Management PAF/PSC 380SA 3306 Organizational Behavior for Public Management PSC 380SA 3307 Managing Financial Resources in the Public Sector PSC 380SA 3308 Managing Human Resources in the Public Sector PAF/PSC 380SA 3309 Issues in Public Management PAF/PSC 380SA 3310 Public Management in the Information Age PSC 380SA 3313 Governance in Asia PAF/PSC 380SA 3371 Chinese Public Administration PAF/PSC 380SA 3408 Ethics and Practice PSC 380SA 3409 Ethical Research in Social Science Research PSC 380SA 3410 Management Ethics PSC 380SA 3411 Feminism and Family Ethics PSC 380SA 3603 Information, Technology, and Government PAF/PSC 380SA 3701 State and Civil Society in China PSC 380SA 3702 Economic Transformation in China PSC 380SA 3703 Labor and the State in China PAF/PSC 380SA 3704 Seminars on Special Issues in China PSC 380SA 3706 Administration and Management in China PSC 380SA 3707 Experiencing China PSC 380SA 3710 Contemporary Chinese Politics PSC 380SA 3712 China and the World PSC 380SA 3721 Social Policy and Social Development in China PAF/PSC 380SA 3942 Environmental Policy and Ethics PAF 480 or GEO 380SS 3405 The State and Economic Development in East andPSC 380Southeast AsiaSocial Sciences/PsychologyAIS 3022 Culture and Development in East and Southeast Asia ANT 380AIS 3023 Changing Social Structure in East and Southeast Asia SOC 380AIS 4021B Problem-Based Studies: Cambodia SOC 480AIS 4027 Religions and Society in Asia SOC 380(Courses continue on next page)suabroad.syr.edu

CityU CourseNumberCourse TitleSU Course NumberAIS 4044 Social Class and Inequality in East and Southeast Asia SOC 480AIS 4121 International Political Economy ECN 380CTL 3984 Cultural Heritage of Korea HST 380CTL 4988 Contemporary Popular Culture of Korea ANT 380EF 3440 Microeconomics for Business Strategy ECN 380EF 3441 Macroeconomics for Business Strategy ECN 380EF 3442 Intermediate Microeconomics ECN 380EF 3450 Principles of Econometrics ECN 480EF 3460 Asia-Pacific Economies ECN 380 or BUA 480EF 3461 Economies of China (Mainland) and Hong Kong BUA 480 or ECN 380EF 4461 Contemporary Economic and Financial Issues in China ECN 380 or BUA 480EF 4472 International Economic Relations ECN 380EF 4473 International Trade ECN 480EF 4484 Economic Strategy and Game Theory ECN 480EF 4490 Urban Economics ECN 480EN 2832 Popular Music and Social Life SOC 280FB 2400 Economics I ECN 180GE 1101 Chinese Cultural Heritage in Modern Perspective ANT 280GE 2208 China in the Global Economy ECN 380GE 2305 Astronomy: The Sky and Us AST 180SA 2603 Social Sciences Research Methods SOC 280SS 2009 Introduction to Applied Sociology SOC 280SS 2024 Social Problems and Social Issues SOC 180SS 2027 Social Statistics and Research Methods SOC 380SS 2029 Basic Sociology SOC 180SS 2307 Sociology for Everyday Life SOC 180SS 2605 Basic Principles in Psychology PSY 280SS 3300 Criminology SOC 380SS 3419 Complex Organizations SOC 380SS 3608 Emotional Intelligence PSY 380SS 5757 Personality Theories and Assessment PSY 480Engineering Courses at CityU(SU students only)Courses are available in bioengineering, computer engineering, computer science, electricalengineering, mechanical/aerospace engineering, civil engineering, and chemical engineering.Contact the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science for a current course list.Note: Bioengineering, computer engineering, mechanical/aerospace engineering, civil engineering,chemical engineering, and electrical engineering students may participate in the fall SignatureSeminar The Challenges and Opportunities of Southeast Asia: China, Malaysia, and Singapore.Note: SU Abroad offers a world partner program at Chinese University of Hong Kong forengineering students. Students may choose engineering courses from a preapproved list andearn SU credit. Contact SU Abroad for more information.SU Abroad Hong Kong12 / 13

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field studies“The Signature Seminar at thestart of the semester gave me themost memories. It is then that Iimmediately fell in love with China,solidifying my desire to work therein the future! There is so much to do,and there are so many places to go.The best part of it is the opportunityto mingle with people from aroundthe world, especially as Hong Kongis a top business destination forexpatriates.”Emily Swiatek(supply chain andmarketing management major)Syracuse UniversitySU field study provides on-site learning opportunities that simply cannotbe duplicated in the classroom, including travel beyond Hong Kong. Your semesterwill begin with a two-week seminar designed to give you an experiential overviewof China’s fascinating history and culture.Fall Signature SeminarHST 400.1/IRP 300.1 The Challenges and Opportunities of SoutheastAsia: China, Malaysia, and Singapore (3 credits) requiredRiding on a wave of increasing economic and political confidence,the nations of Southeast Asia are exercising new and significantinfluence on world affairs. This seminar takes you to Beijing, China,Malaysia, and Singapore for an overview of the economic, political,cultural, and environmental significance of the region. On your journey,you will explore Confucianism and Taoism and examine Islamic cultureand art. You will also visit prominent financial, historic, and culturalsites to build a foundational knowledge for your semester in Hong Kong.Spring Signature SeminarHUM/IRP 300.2 The Greater China: Past, Present, and Future(3 credits) requiredYour journey will take you to several key cities in mainland China andTaiwan to experience firsthand the history, culture, and aspirationsof China. Through visits to monuments of the past, such as the GreatWall in Beijing, and signposts to the future, such as the massiveinvestments in infrastructure; lectures by distinguished academics,foreign correspondents, and leading businesspeople; and encounterswith China’s cultural touchstones and the everyday lives of ordinarypeople in their homes, shops, offices, and cultural centers, thisseminar will frameyour semester inHong Kong.Students look out over Victoria Harborand the Hong Kong skyline.Horse heads from the Terracotta Army Tomb in Xi’anSU Abroad Hong Kong14 / 15

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living in hong kongHong Kong is one of the world’s most animated cities and boasts an abundanceof cultural resources and entertainment, including museums, theaters, art galleries,and restaurants. During your stay, you’ll live and travel like a local. Students enrolledin SU Center classes live in small apartment-style accommodations. Those enrolledin CityU classes will be placed in a CityU residence hall. All have access to CityUniversity facilities, including a sports complex, an Olympic-sized pool, and anultramodern library. Inexpensive meals are available at CityU’s 1,500-seat cafeteriaor at local restaurants or noodle shops.City University is located in Kowloon, only a few minutes’ walk from theMTR (Mass Transit Railway), Hong Kong’s inexpensive and efficient publictransportation line. The famous Star Ferry shuttles regularly across beautifulVictoria Harbour to Hong Kong Island.Because it is so easy and inexpensive to travel, you will also want to explorebeyond the city. More than 70 percent of Hong Kong is woodland, grass, andscrub, and there are beaches, fishing villages, and rural communities where lifehas gone unchanged for centuries.CityU’s peaceful gardens and footpaths offer anescape from the urban bustle.SU Abroad Hong Kong16 / 17

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summer studySummer is a great time to study in China, especially ifyou cannot spend an entire semester overseas. SU’s Shanghai-basedprogram is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.The Ascent of the Chinese EconomyExplore China from a financial viewpoint, focusing on the reforms of the banking industry and radical changes in the marketenvironment. With dynamic Shanghai as your classroom, you’ll learn about China’s economic transition, its cultural treasures,and the character of its institutions and people. By the end of the seminar, you’ll understand the challenges facing China—aswell as the obstacles encountered by international firms working to formulate a “China strategy.” Various field trips withinChina are planned. Optional internships in Shanghai may be arranged at the end of the summer program.Students earn 6 credits by enrolling in the following two courses:FIN 457/657, INB 400/657 International Financial Management (3 credits)FIN 400/600 Chinese Economic Reforms and Market Environments (3 credits)The legal currency of Hong Kong is the Hong Kong dollar (HK$).Note: SU Hong Kong and Beijing spring semester students may opt to enroll in a five-week Shanghai internship followingtheir spring semester study.For detailed information about all SU Abroad summer study opportunities,including updated course and program offerings, please visit suabroad.syr.eduGorgeous sights like these are common on the MacLehose Trail,a 100 kilometer-long hiking trail in the New Territories of Hong Kong.SU Abroad Hong Kong18 / 19

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faculty and staff“We went to a teahouse for acalligraphy lesson with Joffre,the program director. I neverknew the skill and patience thatwere necessary to practice this art!The whole experience openedmy eyes to the beauty that isChinese calligraphy.”Joe Thomas(accounting major)Bucknell UniversityThe faculty members selected to teachat the SU Hong Kong Center are distinguishedacademics from local universities. They have beencarefully chosen for their academic qualificationsas well as for their reputations, and most havesubstantial experience teaching American students.The SU Hong Kong Center office is located at CityUniversity. The resident director and administrativeassistant are available to help you with all youracademic, social, and cultural needs. Throughoutthe semester, SU Hong Kong organizes field tripsand other activities, often inviting Chinese studentsto participate.While dining in Hong Kong, remember to useserving chopsticks to move food to your plate andyour personal chopsticks while consuming yourfood. It is considered unsanitary and impolite topick food from central dishes with chopsticks thathave touched one’s mouth.Students receive lessons in Chinese calligraphyand origami from Hong Kong Center DirectorJoffre Chan.SU Abroad Hong Kong20 / 21

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internships and guided research“I interned at Asia City MediaGroup in the Hong Kong Magazinedepartment, writing features,stories, and columns. In my firstweek, I attended a media previewto interview the founders of theJack Wills clothing brand. I enjoyedhaving the opportunity to networkwith important media officials inHong Kong daily. This internship isgoing to pave the way for my career.”Dominique Pierrot(marketing management major)Syracuse UniversityModule C is a five-week session that allows students enrolled in classes atthe SU Center to pursue professional development opportunities—either throughan internship with a company/organization or through structured research withguidance from an on-site professor. (Note: Students enrolled at CityU in the springmay also enroll in an internship or research project if they are able to extend theirsemester for five weeks after CityU classes have ended.)InternshipsHong Kong internships provide a practical understanding of how businessand government function and also enable students to establish contactsand gain impressive résumé-building experience. This intensive program(most interns work at least 40 hours a week) is for qualified students witha minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrated computer skills, and relevant coursework and/or prior work experience in the requested internship field.Some internships require Chinese-language skills. Placements includeinternational and nongovernmental organizations, businesses, bankingfirms, companies in the communications industry, and many more. A listof current placements can be found on our website at suabroad.syr.edu/destinations/hongkong/academic-information/internships. All internships arefor 3 credits; work and academic requirements are posted on the website.Selected candidates are invited for interviews by interested companies.Because the program is competitive, placements cannot beguaranteed. However, relevant research projects in economics, management,marketing, political science, and other fields are available,and these may involve contact with companies, interviews, and travelwithin the region (see Guided Research and Portfolio Projects on this page).Guided Research and Portfolio ProjectsMany students develop specific interests during Modules A and B thatthey wish to explore in more depth. With the help of SU Hong Kongprofessors and professionals, students are able to take advantageof excellent on-site resources to conduct both library and primaryresearch (through interviews, surveys, etc.). A listing of more than 80past and newly designed topics and projects is posted on our website.Students earn 3 credits for their projects in business administration,economics, finance, history, marketing, religion, political science, andregional security and antiterrorism. Students who want to design aproject in a field not listed will need to submit a proposal for approvalupon acceptance to the program.Students who enroll in PSC 442 Democratization in East Asia duringModule B in the spring semester may enroll in a special 3-creditguided research project related to the region.SU Abroad Hong Kong22 / 23

policies and proceduresSyracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-actioninstitution. We do not discriminateon the basis of race, creed, color, gender, nationalorigin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, or statusas a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam erato any extent discrimination is prohibited by law.This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions,employment, and access to and treatment in Universityprograms, services, and activities.Syracuse University welcomes people with disabilitiesand, in compliance with Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and theAmericans with Disabilities Act, does not discriminateon the basis of disability. Services for studentswith disabilities are coordinated by the Office ofDisability Services, Room 309, 804 UniversityAvenue, 315.443.4498 (voice), 315.443.5019 (tdd).Syracuse University supports equal opportunityregardless of race, color, national origin, or genderand, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil RightsAct of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendmentsof 1972, does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, national origin, or gender.Questions about any of the University’s equalopportunitypolicies, including compliance withTitle VI and Title IX, may be directed to Neil B.Strodel, Associate Vice President for HumanResources, Office of Human Resources, SkytopOffice Building, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY13244-5300, 315.443.4224 (voice).Syracuse University is chartered by the NewYork State Board of Regents and accredited by theMiddle States Association of Colleges and SecondarySchools. 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SU Abroad administrators may beaware of architectural barriers that could cause difficultyfor anyone with a mobility impairment and canadvise you if the program you have chosen involvesextensive walking, strenuous travel, or other obstacles.Students with mobility disabilities may also find theyneed assistance to access some of our facilities.Program Cancellation/ChangesSyracuse University reserves the right in its sole discretionto cancel, alter, or relocate programs beforeor after a program has started as it may determinenecessary or desirable for the safety or well-being ofstudents, employees, or the program itself. Notwithstandingthis reserved right, it is the responsibilityof each student participating in a program to determinewhether his/her safety and well-being will bejeopardized by participating in a program. SyracuseUniversity will have no liability for any exercise ofor failure to exercise this reserved right to cancel,alter, or relocate a program, except in the event ofgross negligence. Any refunds relating to any suchcancellation, alteration, or relocation will be governedby the University’s refund policies as described inthe Bursar publication Syracuse University Bulletin:Tuition, Fees, and Related Policies.Crime StatisticsIn compliance with federal law, Syracuse Universitycan make available to you a copy of Your Safety andSecurity at Syracuse University, a handbook thatincludes crime rates and statistics for the mostrecent three-year period on the Syracuse Universitycampus and at the Syracuse University Centers inBeijing, Florence, Hong Kong, Istanbul, London,Madrid, Santiago, and Strasbourg. 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Integrity, respect for theperson and property of others, and a commitmentto intellectual and personal growth in a diversepopulation are values deemed fundamental tomembership in the Syracuse University community.Cost of AttendanceSU Abroad programs carry a programfee alongside the cost of SU tuition.For Hong Kong participants, the feeincludes the Signature Seminar (with somegroup meals), housing, on-site orientation,cultural activities, all school field trips, theInternational Student ID card, and otherservices not covered by tuition.The fee also fortifies the broadsupport system we have in place forour students: program improvementand new program development, postacceptancematerials, predepartureguidance, and advising for all students.Note: Students enrolled in CityUclasses may have to pay an increasedprogram fee to cover additional housingcosts and meals where applicable,because the local university calendarsdiffer from the calendar of the SyracuseUniversity program.Visit suabroad.syr.edu for updatedcost information.Grants and Financial AidSU awards grants and scholarshipsfor study abroad. 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Academic Specialties at SU Abroad CentersThis chart provides an overview; many courses are offered each semester. Course offerings vary, so visit suabroad.syr.edu for the most current listings.AccountingAnthropologyArabic languageArchitectural historyArchitectureArt historyArt studioBiologyChinese language, culture, & literatureClassicsCommunications: rhetorical studiesCommunications: mass mediaDemocratization & human rightsDesignDramaEast Asian studiesEconomicsEngineeringEnglish literature, literature in translationEntrepreneurshipEuropean studiesFilm studiesFinanceFood studies/nutrition/culinary artsFrench language, culture, & literatureGeographyHistoryHospitality managementInternational relationsInternshipsItalian language, culture, & literatureJewish studiesLatin American studiesLGBT studiesMagazineManagement & international businessMarketingMedia artsMiddle Eastern studiesMusic & entertainment industryMusic history & literatureMusic performancePhilosophyPhotographyPolitical sciencePsychologyPublic policy studiesPublic relationsReligionRetail managementSociologySpanish language, culture, & literatureSport managementStrategic human resource managementSustainabilityTelevision, radio, & filmTurkish language & cultureWomen & gender studiesWritingBeijing • • • • • • • • • • • ✦ • •Florence • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Hong Kong • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Istanbul • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •London • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Madrid • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Santiago • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Strasbourg • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Summer • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✦ graduate students onlyMinimum GPA requirementsSU Center: 2.5 (3.0 for internship eligibility)CityU: 3.0For complete admissions criteria and applicationinstructions, visit suabroad.syr.eduDeadlinesFall semester or academic year: March 15Spring semester: October 1Summer: February 20Find, follow, and connect with SU Abroad on , , and .Apply online at suabroad.syr.edu

106 Walnut PlaceSyracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY 13244-2650 USA1.800.235.34721.315.443.34711.315.443.4593suabroad@syr.eduLearn more online aboutall of SU Abroad’s centers:su abroad in Hong KongChinese languageDemocratization and human rightsEast Asian studiesEconomicsFinanceHumanities and social sciencesInternational relationsManagement and international businessMarketingPublic policy studiesSantiago, ChileBeijing, ChinaHong Kong, ChinaLondon, EnglandStrasbourg, FranceFlorence, ItalyMadrid, SpainIstanbul, TurkeyFind, follow, and connect withSU Abroad on , , and .Field studiesInternshipsSummer program (Shanghai)suabroad.syr.edu2013