Program Overview
About Brigham Young University
Nestled at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, Brigham Young University is located in Provo, Utah. Founded in 1875, the 560-acre campus is home to more than 33,000 students representing more than one hundred countries, and nearly 4,000 full-time faculty, staff, and administrators. Friendly people, beautiful surroundings, and a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities characterize campus life.
As part of Brigham Young University, the Marriott School of Management seeks to instill strong values, high ethical standards, and a tenacious work ethic in its students. Business journals and magazines consistently report the Marriott School as one of the top business schools in the nation and the world. A Marriott School education is rooted in strong management and interdisciplinary training and supported by an emphasis on ethics and principle-based leadership.
The Marriott School offers bachelor programs in accountancy, finance, information systems, recreation management, and business management. Emphases within the management degree include general management, entrepreneurship, global supply chain, marketing, OBHR, and strategy.
About Provo
Provo is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of Utah, located about 69 km south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. Provo is the largest city and county seat of Utah County. It lies between the cities of Orem to the north and Springville to the south.
Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life, well-being, and as a beautiful place to live with unbelievable recreational opportunities. With access to trails, rivers, mountains, lakes, variety of independent restaurants, bike lanes, green space, vibrant music scene, and amazing community events - Provo has it all.
Academic
Click Here for a list of courses offered to exchange students.
Term date
- Host Institutions usually organize orientation activities for exchange students, with some mandatory, which take place 1-2 weeks before the start of the term. You should refer to the acceptance package and pay attention to the expected arrival or pick-up dates specified by your host institution.
- You should only depart after finishing all the final examinations (including resits) since host institutions will not make special arrangement for taking any examinations other than scheduled.
- Please CLICK HERE for more information on host institution’s term dates.
Eligibility (for students applying via School of Business and Management)
SBM 4Y students can exchange-out either in Year-3 Fall or Spring or Year-4 Fall. Application periods are usually the year before exchange and are as follows:
- Year-3 Fall Exchange – Apply end of 2nd year fall
- Year-3 Spring Exchange – Apply end of 2nd year spring
- Year-4 Fall Exchange – Apply end of 3rd year fall
Exchange CGA Requirements: The minimum CGA criterion for exchange is 2.65 (Past Average CGA for 2014/15)
Application Process
To apply, click the "Apply Now via SBM" button on this page. The whole application process has two steps.
Step 1: Complete HKUST application form and submit supplementary documents
Step 2: The Host Institution Application (TO BE COMPLETED AFTER YOU ARE NOMINATED BY YOUR SCHOOL)
If you are nominated, you will be notified to submit a formal host institution application. Your School will provide you with detailed information and application instructions in due course.
Visa Information
CLICK HERE for details on visa and residence permit.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is required by law in some countries. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
Arranging accommodation in some cities can be very difficult. Start early and CLICK HERE for details.
