University of California, Los Angeles: Hong Kong - International & Area Studies: Business Leadership and Communication

This highly interactive and engaging travel study program is set in vibrant Hong Kong, one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People’s Republic of China.  As one of the world's leading financial and trade centers, Hong Kong represents an ideal place for you to embark upon this program’s two core content areas – business communications and business leadership.  While in Hong Kong, you will experience global business first-hand as you meet local business leaders, visit key cultural and business sights, learn from professors with extensive regional knowledge, and immerse yourself in the economic giant of Hong Kong.

Business communications is often cited as a critical component in both getting a job and rising to leadership positions.  For example, Warren Buffet, head of Berkshire Hathaway (one of the largest public companies in the world), offers advice on gaining business communication skills.  He says, "If you improve your communication skills, I guarantee you that you will earn fifty percent more money over your lifetime." While we cannot guarantee you riches, Business Communications will train you in several core communication competencies including business presenting, argument building, and visual and verbal persuasion.