Getting an MBA in China 2008-12-15 17:22:37

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Getting an MBA in China
has years of expertise in media relations particularly in international executive education institutions. Ying has worked with global and Chinese media organisations and, for several years, led the media relations efforts of CEIBS.

Ying Zhao

Publisher, WhichMBA.net Managing Editor, The China MBA Review

As the Chinese economy continues to boom, an increasing number of university business students, both Chinese and foreign, are opting to seek aMasters in Business Administration (MBA) at Universities within China to increase their knowledge beyond the bachelor's degree level.  

"For my masters program I was in Beijing first, and then I came to Shanghai for the second half," said Valerie, an American student completing her MBA in China. Some of the MBA programs in China attract foreign students from many different countries studying not only business, but also Chinese language. These students are eager to study in China, known worldwide as the place to go for growing businesses.

Many job seekers hoping to climb the executive ladder are finding that they are more likely to be hired by multi-national firms, and their skills are more marketable, if they have an MBA listed on their resume.


"There's a demand for talented and qualified people who can do the business,"said Jacob, an MBA holder who knows the Shanghai job market well. "They are trying to get MBA programs going that are good quality... It's a credential that helps get you into upper management quicker and easier."

Some of these MBA programs have connections to Shanghai, other courses are in Beijing, while still others are completed through online distance learning, with help from high speed internet connections.

With so many programs to choose from, potential MBA students are challenged in trying to find out which university is right for them. How long is each program? What city are they located in? And very importantly, how much do they cost?

Here is a look at some of the programs out there for those thinking about getting MBA's in Shanghai, as well as some of the other cities in China.



Full-time Choices

Program Name: BIMBA - Beijing International MBA at Peking University
Locations:Beijing, China

Language:English
Program Detail:
http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00100102&languageVersion=EN
Cost:US$ 41,860 (260,000RMB)
Length of program:1.5 years for full time students, 2.5 years for part time students
Additional Information:BIMBA is engaged in pursuing system innovation and high quality of education, and nurturing executive personnel with insights, cultivation and responsibility, who are familiar with both Chinese and international business practices and economic development. from the BIMBA program introduction information. Fordham, an American University, is associated with the program. The program has been highly rated by Forbes magazine, and by Fortune magazine.


Program Name: CEIBS - China Europe International Business School

Locations:Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen

Language:English
Program Detail:
http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00100802&languageVersion=EN
Cost:For Chinese students: approximately US$ 62,470 (380,000RMB).
Length of program:18 months, full-time
Additional Information:To support China's economic development and to further China's integration into the world economy by preparing highly competent, internationally-oriented business leaders capable of working within the Chinese economic environment, while adapting to the driving forces of business globalization, international competition, and international co-operation. from the CEIBS mission statement. Associated Universities include the University of Navarra in Spain, the HEC School of Management in France, the University of Michigan in the USA, and the Otto Beisheim School of Management in Germany. The Financial Times ranked the CEIBS program as the 11th in the world.



Program Name: Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business
Location: Beijing

Language:English
Program Detail:
http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00100902&languageVersion=EN
Cost:Approximately US$ 64,080 (RMB398,000)
Length of program:Approximately 17 months, full-time.
Additional Information:Founded by the Li Ka-shing Foundation, the CKGSB MBA Program is committed to providing a high quality business education to future business leaders both in the Greater China region and around the world. - from the welcome page. This is a relatively new program to the Chinese MBA education arena.



Program Name: Guanghua School of Management at PU

Locations: Beijing, Shenzhen

Language:English

Website:http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00100202&languageVersion=EN
Cost: Approximately US$ 30,268 (188,000)
Length of program:  2 years
Additional Information: Ranked as one of the most influential MBA programs in China by the World Executive Group. Guanghua's mission statement: To advance management knowledge and develop business leaders for China and the global society. The program has both full time and part time courses.
  



Program Name: Tsinghua School of Economics and Management

Location: Beijing

Language:English

Program Detail:http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00100404&languageVersion=EN
Cost: Approximately US$ 31,880 (198,000RMB)
Length of program: 2 years

Additional Information: Their goal is stated as follows: The Tsinghua MBA program aims to cultivate future management elite with international viewpoints and high-standard sense of social responsibility, who will make extraordinary contributions to both China and the world?s economic development.- Associated with Northwestern University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and 48 other partner schools. One of the first economics and management schools in China.  



Program Name: School of Business,Sun Yat-Sen University-Shidler College of Business,University of Hawaii MBA Program

Location:Guangzhou,Hawaii

Language:English

Program Detail:http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00101404&languageVersion=EN

Cost:US$28,980 (180,000RMB)

Length of program:  18 months

Additional Information:The first 10 months course work will be conducted in Sun Yat-sen University, and another eight months course work will be conducted in University of Hawaii. After graduation, the students will be awarded an MBA degree from University of Hawaii and a course certificate from Sun Yat-sen University. A tatal number of US$300,000 scholarships are offered to USIMBA applicants every year.



Program Name: Fudan University IMBA Program(MIT)

Location:Shanghai

Language:English

Program Detail:http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00100607&languageVersion=EN

Cost:US$ 31,880 (198,000RMB)

Length of program:2 years

Additional Information: FudanInternational MBA Program was launched in 1996 through collaboration between Fudan University School of Management and MIT Sloan School of Management. The program aims to cultivate professionals with an international perspective and entrepreneurial spirit, well-adjusted to the demands of economic globalization in China and the rest of the world. The Curriculum of the IMBA Program is jointly developed by the two schools, with the objective of equipping senior managers with both an international prespectie and an understanding of the Chinese economy and market.



Program Name: Fudan University S3 Asia MBA

Location:Shanghai,Seoul,Singarpore

Language:English

Program Detail:http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00100611&languageVersion=EN

Cost:US$4,540 (258,000RMB)

Length of program:2 years

Additional Information:The S3 University Alliance (S3 UA) was initiated by Fudan University, Korea University and National University of Singapore in May 2006. S3 Asia MBA was launched within S3 UA by School of Management at Fudan University,Business School at Korea University, and Business School at National University of Singapore in Feb.2008 with aims to meet the growing needs for global and Asian business leaders with global vision and insightful understanding on curren economic change in Asia.



Program Name: Global Entrepreneurship Program

Location:Leon,Hangzhou,USA

Language:English

Program Detail:http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00101904&languageVersion=EN

Cost:US$28,980 (180,000RMB)

Length of program:12 months

Additional Information:The Global Entrepreneurship Program (GEP), a unique program offered on three continents, is run by Zhejiang University’s School of Management (China, Asia) and its partner institutions, Purdue University Krannert School of Management (USA, North America), and EMLYON Business School (France,Europe).


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Executive MBA Choices (in English)

Program Name: Washington University-Fudan University EMBA
Location: 
Shanghai
Program Detail:
http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00100604&languageVersion=EN
Cost: Approximately US$ 96,660  (600,000RMB)
Length of program: 18 months, part-time
Additional Information: Since 2002, the Washington University-Fudan University Executive MBA Program has been preparing China’s best international executives for global leadership positions. Taught entirely in English and targeted to Chinese and expatriate executives in Greater Asia, the program provides an intensive personal development and growth experience. In 2010, for the fifth year in a row, the Financial Times ranked the program first in mainland China. 



Program Name: 
Tongji-Mannheim EMBA
Location: Shanghai

Language:English
Program Detail:
http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00101008&languageVersion=EN
Cost: Approximately US$ 67,670 (42,000RMB)
Length of program: 24 months, part-time
Additional Information: Tongji-Mannheim EMBA, the first international EMBA double degree program with Chinese and European perspectives, is open to elite managers with rich economic and management knowledge, and with excellent experience from Sino-European contexts.



Program Name: USC-Shanghai Jiao Tong GEMBA
Location:
 Shanghai
Program Detail:
http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00100707&languageVersion=EN
Cost: Approximately US$ 99,880 (620,000RMB) 
Length of program: 20 months, part-time
Additional Information: GEMBA(USC-Shanghai Jiaotong GEMBA): While working full-time, share experience with your classmates from over 15 countries or regions and receive the USC MBA degree in 21 months. Upon graduation, you will be awarded the same USC MBA degree and become part of USC's "life-long" alumni organization with educatoinal and social events for thousands of alumni in Asia.



Program Name: Tsinghua - Insead Dual Degree EMBA
Location: Beijing, Singapore
Program Detail: 
http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00100505&languageVersion=EN
Cost: ApproximatelyUS$ 99,880 (620,000RMB) .  
Length of program: 18 months, part-time
Additional Information: During the program, as you advance in your current career, you will apply thenew knowledge gained. Over 18 months, with 12 weeks on campus, world class faculty from both schools wil expose you to the latest business concepts. Your assumptions and beliefs will be tested. The practice you currently accept will be challenged and improved. You will also be exposed to a diverse group of experienced, talented fellow participants from over 20 countries.



Program Name: Maryland/Smith EMBA
Locations:
 Bejing

Language:English
Program Detail:
http://www.rhsmithumd.cn/Academic_Programs/China_Executive_MBA/Overview_china
_Executive_MBA

Cost:Approximately US$ 73,260 (455,000RMB)
Length of program:18 months

Additional Information:Smith graduates know how to leverage change in today's technology-driven marketplace. The MBA in China prepares graduates to lead organizations in an economy fueled by technology, globalization and new venture opportunity.- from the academic program overview. The school is accredited by the American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business. Associated with the University of Maryland.



Program Name: CEIBS Global EMBA

Locations:Shanghai

Language:English

Program Detail:http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programee00100805&languageVersion=EN

Cost:Approximately US$95,000 (588,000RMB)

Length of program:20 months

Additional Information:The CEIBS Global Executive MBA is a part-time 20-month programme with a strong focus on managerial issues coupled with leadership development and coaching sessions. You will receive a world-class education with a unique vantage point to China’s rapidly changing business and economic landscape. The CEIBS GEMBA programme is designed for high potential upper-level entrepreneurs and executives, to advance their careers by deeply enriching and developing leadership skills and analytical ability.



Program Name: CEIBS-IESE Dual-Degree Global EMBA

Locations:CEIBS & IESE campuses

Language:English

Program Detail:http://theworldexecutivemba.com/

Cost: US$135,000

Length of program:18 months

Additional Information:The World Executive MBA is an 18-month immersive learning experience that spans five continents and exposes you to first-hand experience of how business is done across borders. The program is delivered jointly by IESE Business School and China Europe International Business School (CEIBS); a unique academic collaboration that leverages unparalleled global reach and expertise. You will receive a dual degree and will join the alumni communities of two of the world’s foremost business schools.



Program Name:The CKGSB-IMD Dual Executive MBA

Locations: Beijing, Shanghai, Lausanne, Switzerland; London, UK; Johannesburg, South Africa.

Language: English

Program Detail: http://english.ckgsb.edu.cn/imd-emba

Cost: CHF 105,000 (Approximately US$107,110)

Length of program: 18 months

Additional Information: The CKGSB-IMD Dual Executive MBA program is a rigorous, action-oriented degree program that benefits both you and your organization.


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Part-time Choices

Program Name: Fudan University-Hong Kong University IMBA
Locations:
 Shanghai, Hong Kong

Language:Chinese & English
Program Detail:
 http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00100606&languageVersion=EN
Cost: Approximately US$ 48,000 (298,000RMB) 
Length of program: 2 years, part-time
Additional Information: The objectives of the program are to provide advanced management education which has a multi-disciplinary approach and an international perspective with emphasis on the Asian region, to provide the opportunity for candidates to specialise in a number of fields in management and to develop essential managerial skills in dynamic international business settings.- from the program introduction. The various programs are associated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the BI Norwegian School of Management.



Program Name: Jiao Tong University/Marseille MBA 
Location:
 Shanghai

Language: English
Program Detail:
http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00100705&languageVersion=EN
Cost: Approximately US$ 49,600 (308,000RMB)
Length of program: 18 months, part-time
Additional Information: In the AEMBA class you will personally meet prominent faculty members from both China and abroad. They are not only excellent in their academic research but also professional in relevant management practices.- from the class description. Accredited by EQUIS, established by the European Foundation for Management Development. The program is associated with the Euromed Marseille Ecole de Management.



Program Name: SIMBA Tongji University

Location: Shanghai

Language:English

Program Detail:http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00101004&languageVersion=EN
Cost: Approximately US$ 40,250 (250,000RMB) 
Length of program: 20 months, part-time
Additional Information: The SIMBA program aims to train internationally focused corporate managers, and is designed to train the next generation of business leaders. Ranked in the world?s top 100 MBA schools by the Financial Times. Associated with the Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chausses in Paris.



Program Name: Fudan University - BI Norweigian School of Management MBA

Location: Shanghai

Language:English

Program Detail:http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00100605&languageVersion=EN
Cost: Approximately US$ 54,420 (338,000RMB) 
Length of program: 2 years, part-time
Additional Information: The BI-Fudan MBA program is offered in partnership by BI Norwegian School of Management and School of Management at Fudan University. BI Norwegian School of Management has a prominent position in Norway and is in the top tier of European business schools. Fudan University is one of the best universities in China. Both partner schools are EQUIS accredited.



Program Name: UBC-Shanghai Jiao Tong IMBA

Location: Shanghai,Vancouver

Language:English

Program Detail:http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00100704&languageVersion=EN
Cost: Approximately US$ 53,000 (329,000RMB)  
Length of program: 20 months, part-time
Additional Information: Since the launch of the UBC IMBA in 2002, numberous working professional in Asia have become part of an exciting new tradition, taking the opportunity to earn the globally recognized IMBA from Canada's leading academic business school without leaving their careers.  



Program Name: Manchester Business School Global MBA

Location: Shanghai

Language:English

Program Detail:http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00108904&languageVersion=EN
Cost: Approximately US$ 51,550. (320,000RMB)
Length of program: 36 months, part-time
Additional Information: The programme consists of five semesters, each lasting six months, during which you will study core courses and specialist electives, followed by a period of project work. The programme can be completed in three years,although students have up to five years.



Program Name: Zhejiang University - Canada McGill Univeristy Global Manufacture and Supply ChainManagement MBA

Location:Hangzhou,Montreal

Language:English

Program Detail:http://www.whichmba.net/business.do?actionId=BrowseProgrammeDetail&programmeId=programme00101905&languageVersion=EN

Cost:ApproximatelyUS$30,610 (190,000RMB)

Additional Information:The Master in Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Program (GMSCM) is a double-degree program co-founded by two renowned academic institutes: McGill University (Canada) and Zhejiang University (China). The students who have completed GMSCM program will be awarded with both an MBA degree from Zhejiang University and a Master degree of Management from McGill University. The Program is targeting at high-potential managers in manufacturing, producer services and logistics industries.


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