Undergraduate Programs 2018-19
Students studying a 4-year bachelor’s degree are required to complete the following requirements:
- At least 120 credits (where the requirements of a student’s programs of study fall short of 120 credits, additional elective credits must be earned)
- University Common Core Requirements
- University English Language Requirement
- School Requirements and Major Requirements
Program Dept/Office
Program Code
Program Title
School of Science
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School of Science
Life Science
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Life ScienceBSc in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
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BSc in Biological Science
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BSc in Biotechnology
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BSc in Biotechnology and Business#
Chemistry
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ChemistryBSc in Chemistry
Mathematics
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MathematicsBSc in Data Science and Technology@
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BSc in Mathematics
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BSc in Mathematics and Economics#
Physics
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PhysicsBSc in Physics
Ocean Science
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Ocean ScienceBSc in Environmental Science
# This is a major program jointly offered by the School of Science and the School of Business and Management.
@ This is a major program jointly offered by the School of Science and the School of Engineering.
Program Dept/Office
Program Code
Program Title
Chemical and Biological Engineering
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Chemical and Biological EngineeringBEng in Bioengineering
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BEng in Chemical Engineering
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BEng in Chemical and Environmental Engineering
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BEng in Sustainable Energy Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Civil and Environmental EngineeringBEng in Civil Engineering
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BEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Computer Engineering Program Office
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Computer Engineering Program OfficeBEng in Computer Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
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Computer Science and EngineeringBEng in Computer Science
Electronic and Computer Engineering
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Electronic and Computer EngineeringBEng in Electronic Engineering
Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics
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Industrial Engineering and Decision AnalyticsBEng in Decision Analytics
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BEng in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringBEng in Aerospace Engineering
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BEng in Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
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Computer Science and EngineeringBSc in Computer Science
Integrative Systems and Design
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Integrative Systems and DesignBSc in Integrative Systems and Design
Program Dept/Office
Program Code
Program Title
School of Business and Management
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School of Business and Management
Accounting
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AccountingBBA in Professional Accounting
Economics
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EconomicsBBA in Economics
Finance
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FinanceBBA in Finance
SBM UG Programs Office
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SBM UG Programs OfficeBBA in General Business Management
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BBA in Global Business
Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management
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Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations ManagementBBA in Information Systems
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BBA in Operations Management
Marketing
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MarketingBBA in Marketing
Management
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ManagementBBA in Management
Economics
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EconomicsBSc in Economics and Finance
Finance
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FinanceBSc in Quantitative Finance
World Bachelor in Business Program Office
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World Bachelor in Business Program OfficeBBA in World Business*
* This is a self-financed program jointly offered by HKUST, the University of Southern California in the United States and Bocconi University in Italy.
Program Dept/Office
Program Code
Program Title
School of Humanities and Social Science
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School of Humanities and Social ScienceBSc in Global China Studies: Humanities and Social Science
Social Science
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Social ScienceBSc in Quantitative Social Analysis^
^ This is a major program jointly offered by the School of Humanities and Social Science and the School of Science.
Program Dept/Office
Program Code
Program Title
Environment and Sustainability
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Environment and SustainabilityBSc in Environmental Management and Technology
Interdisciplinary Programs Office
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Interdisciplinary Programs OfficeBSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence
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Curriculum Framework of BSc Program in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major
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Students who are permitted to study under arrangements for a Dual Degree, for instance degrees in both Business and in Engineering, are required to complete all the requirements for both degrees under the administration of the Interdisciplinary Programs Office (IPO). These students may benefit from pre-approved deviations from the curriculum allowing them to complete both degrees in 5 years. For details, students should seek advice from the Dual Degree Program Office under IPO.
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BEGBM
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CEGBM
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CIGBM
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CVGBM
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CPGBM
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COGBM
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EEGBM
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DAGBM
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IEGBM
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MEGBM
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BTGBMBSc in Biotechnology
(including School Requirements of SSCI)
and
BBA in General Business Management
(including School Requirements of SBM)
Notes:
- Students admitted in the current academic year can find detailed curriculum requirements in this Program Catalog, whereas students admitted in previous years should refer to the Undergraduate Curriculum Handbook at http://ugadmin.ust.hk/curriculum_hb/index.html
- To graduate with an additional major, students admitted in 2015-16 or after must take all the requirements specified for that major, within which they must complete at least 20 single-counted credits. These 20 credits cannot be used to fulfill any other requirements for graduation except for the 120-credit degree requirement.
- To make sure they can complete their program within the normal duration of study, students are also recommended to seek academic advice from their Schools and Departments, and follow an appropriate study plan. For up-to-date information on courses offering and scheduling, students should check it out from their Schools and Departments, and the ARR, Academic Registry website. Examples on student’s pathways for each major are provided FOR REFERENCE.
- Students may use no more than 6 credits earned from courses offered in pure online delivery mode to satisfy the graduation requirements of a degree program. This 6-credit limit does not apply to credits obtained through the credit transfer procedures of the University.
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to all students. Students with any learning difficulties may reach out to instructors and/or the Counseling and Wellness Center for support. The Center provides a wide range of services and resources: (a) It coordinates with course instructors to provide reasonable academic accommodations or adjustments to courses for students with special educational needs (SEN) and/or temporary health conditions. Students may contact sen@ust.hk to arrange a confidential discussion regarding equitable access to the chosen program and reasonable accommodations; (b) It also provides personal counseling service for students who have concerns on their well-being and personal problems. Students may make an online appointment or contact counsel@ust.hk to arrange a confidential discussion to get help and advice.
