In a global and constantly changing environment, business leaders must be equipped with extremely broad skills. They must be able to adopt both global and local perspectives, capable of dealing with complexitiy and change, and skilled at leading innovation. They must be able to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders in order to generate a shared vision and enthusiasm for the firm’s activities. By delivering a solid business training and encouraging independent thought, team collaboration and open communication, CEIBS provides its graduates with the essential tools for success in many career paths.
The 67-credit full-time programme consists of compulsory courses totaling 39 credits, elective courses totaling 18 credits, a foundation skills module totaling 2 credits, two integration modules to be valued at a total of 3 credits, and group consulting project (GCP) of 5 credits. It is designed to lay a solid foundation of management fundamentals, while providing the flexibility to tailor a programme that fits individual interests and career ambitions. Students can choose to focus on general business management, or select one of two concentrations in Finance or Marketing respectively. Furthermore, students have the option to take part in the school's impressive international exchange programme with the world's top-tier business schools, and/or to gather experience during a summer internship.
Cross-functional curriculum integration
The most challenging business problems cut across functional lines of responsibility. To solve them, managers must be competent in cross-disciplinary analysis, solution generation and communication. The new CEIBS curriculum includes several applied integration modules that require students to innovatively and systematically solve practical business problems using knowledge and skills they’ve acquired in earlier business courses. The modules are spread throughout the MBA curriculum to reinforce and build upon each stage of learning.
China Focus
One of CEIBS’ most significant features is its China focus. CEIBS teaches the most advanced international business theories while attaching great importance to the practical application of these skills in China. Effective 2009, four new elements will be added to the MBA curriculum. 1) Basic Chinese language competency will be compulsory for foreign students in order to improve their marketability in China’s dramatically growing economy. Those who do not speak Chinese when applying for admission will be required to attend a Chinese pre-course in the summer before MBA classes begin. 2) For the first time ever, China HR will be added to the list of compulsory courses so that CEIBS graduates are equipped to handle this most difficult aspect of managing in the Chinese marketplace. 3) Another new compulsory course is China Within the World, emphasizing important economic, political, cultural and trade issues that impact those who do business with and within China. 4) Finally, the school will dedicate significant resources to staging China Discovery Week ? an intensive lecture series that explores contemporary issues in China business.
Flexibility and Choice
CEIBS new MBA curriculum gives you the flexibility to personally tailor the second year of your studies. In the Fall of Year two you can choose to go on international exchange or stay in Shanghai to study with CEIBS professors. You also have the option to complete the degree in 18 months or lengthen it to 20 months in order to pack in more study options. You can decide to:
- Take as few as 18-credits of elective courses.
- Spend the summer months participating in:
- Elective courses
- Employment Internship
- Language Immersion, or
- Break from studies to pursue personal goals
By selecting from the various programme options you can determine both the length of your programme and its content and focus.
