Hong Kong, China The Oregon State University College of Business offers a one-term exchange program at City University. Background Hong Kong is quickly becoming one of the most important comopolitan centers in the Asia-Pacific region.  This fast-paced city is often described as one of the most exciting cities in the world.  With 6.8 million people, the area's moderate climate, cultural opportunities, rich history, and diversity attact visitors from all corners of the world. City University is a young and dynamic school established in 1984.  It has the largest business school in Hong Kong and is pivotal in helping Hong Kong maintain its competitive position in the business world.  The business programs are highly flexible, career-oriented, technology-based and fully accredited. Academic Program The City University academic program runs from August to mid-December. Students who complete the study program will fill all requirements for an International Business Option. All courses are taught in English. An example of course titles and their OSU credit equivalent are as follows: BA 497 International Marketing (4) BA 445 international Financial Management (4) BA 446 International Management (4) BA 406 International Seminars (5) Eligibility The program is open to all OSU Business majors who have a 2.75 GPA in the College of Business retention courses and have attained senior or late junior status at the time of participation. Pre-requisite courses include: BA 340, Finance BA 347, International Business BA 352, Organizational Behavior BA 390, Marketing All applicants will be interviewed and acceptance will be based on academic preparation, personal motivation, and perceived adaptability. Living Arrangements Students will live in dorms on campus. Each student will share a double room.  A common room, a kitchen and bathroom facilities are available on each floor. For helpful hints about preparing for, and living in, Hong Kong, previous exchange students offer their perspective. Cost Students pay fall term tuition to OSU for the autumn semester at City University. OSU Student fees are waived.  There is a $50 non-refundable application fee submitted with application and a $250 non-refundable program fee payable after acceptance.  Living expenses are generally a little less than in Oregon. The main additional cost is airfare. Costs will vary depending on the exchange rate for U.S. dollars at the time of the program and personal spending habits. Additional travel expenses are the responsibility of the student. Financial Aid Most financial aid that students are eligible to receive is applicable to this exchange program.  FINANCIAL AID IS NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL CLASSES BEGIN AT OSU, so students must budget accordingly. There are also study abroad scholarships available for those students with excellent academic records. Contact the Office of International Education (444 Snell Hall, 737-3006) for more information.   College of Business Scholarships are also available. Application Applicants must submit the following to the College of Business: A completed application for admission to the Arthur Stonehill International Business Exchange Program (available in 214 Bexell Hall) Two reference forms Autobiographical essay Resume Cover letter A $50 application fee The APPLICATION DEADLINE is January 15.  If the 15th falls over a weekend, the deadline is the following Monday. Interviews will take place during Winter Term and will involve a short, informal presntation by the applicant on a pre-selected topic. Students chosen for the exchange program will participate in a mandatory orientation class Spring Term prior to departure.  For more information contact Carol Leder at (541) 737-3716 or leder@bus.orst.edu.