CEIBS Mba Brochure
CEIBS Mba Brochure
CEIBS Mba Brochure
CONTENTS
Message from the MBA Directors 01
Who We Are 07
What We Offer 23
Beyond the Classroom 31
Facilitate Your Future 35
Today’s China: A Land of Opportunities 39
Join Us 43
CEIBS is uniquely positioned to cultivate these essential business skills and insights in our MBA graduates. We do this by
bringing together faculty, students and alumni with professional experience in dozens of countries and industries. As the
longest running MBA programme in China, CEIBS has built a network that extends deeply and broadly across Chinese and
international business circles. The strength and diversity of the CEIBS community is our key advantage.
When members of the CEIBS community come together to discuss business and to solve problems, there is sure to be
debate. CEIBS’ interactive teaching methods, consulting projects, club activities and international exchange programme
ensure that opportunities for debate and discussion continue throughout the MBA programme. Working through their
differences in culture, background and knowledge every day for 18 months, CEIBS students eventually develop sensitivities,
skills and competencies that cannot be attained elsewhere. This is what recruiters from world-class companies have come
to know as “the CEIBS difference”.
The CEIBS MBA is a highly intensive, value-added process for people who are driven by the desire to make a difference, in
China and abroad. Within the CEIBS environment, you can fully explore and develop your potential. A CEIBS MBA Degree
offers an investment with the best return in yourself and your future career. Our beautiful campus, close-knit community,
and worldclass facilities create a learning environment unparalleled in China. We invite you to explore for yourself by reading
this brochure, visiting our website and visiting our campus. We look forward to meeting you at CEIBS.
CEIBS is the first business school in mainland China to offer a full-time MBA, an
Executive MBA and a wide array of Executive Development Programmes.
CEIBS is the only Asia-based business school that has achieved top-tier global
rankings for its MBA, EMBA and Executive Development Programmes.
Experienced faculty from more than a dozen International exchange partnerships with over 40
countries, each with a solid reputation in China- leading business schools, most of which are among
focused business management expertise. the Financial Times global top 100 list.
Elite student body from nearly 30 countries and Engaging and challenging activities beyond
territories, with work experiences spanning a the classroom including international business
spectrum of industries. school competitions and simulations, student-run
conferences and forums, clubs, functions and parties.
The most extensive network of MBA and EMBA
alumni in the Chinese mainland, with nearly 8,500 Professional career development services and access
graduates and 1,000 added annually, located to world-class corporate recruiters.
around the world.
Unparalleled learning environment created by beautiful
Well-integrated curriculum that balances theory campus of east-west style, close-knit community and
and practice, hard skills and soft skills, as well as world-class facilities.
" The most important consideration I had in " The interactive teaching environment provided
global perspective and local understandings.
choosing an MBA program was the caliber of my at CEIBS allows you to express your own ideas,
classmates. CEIBS is an exciting concentration be challenged and stimulated by the thoughts of
of the world's top minds and future leaders, and I other classmates and professors, which ultimately
am challenged everyday to see new perspectives, leads to deepened knowledge and broadened
test new ideas, and find opportunities for perspectives. "
personal growth. "
CEIBS Faculty
Experienced faculty from more than a dozen countries, with strong reputation for authoritative business expertise,
especially on China.
No. 9 worldwide in terms of the international diversity of faculty - Financial Times, 2009
Business-to-Business Marketing
In China, With China, For the World Center for Global Management Leadership Behavioural Laboratory
The Euro-China Center for Leadership and
Responsibility
" CEIBS classroom is an exciting place with students " As Shanghai is set to become an international financial " There is wide recognition today that leaders of all Fryxell, Gerald E. (USA)
eager to learn and professors enthusiastic to teach. center by the year of 2020 and the financial industry organizations - start-ups, medium sized companies, Professor of Management
large corporations, family businesses, non-profit Ph. D, Indiana University
CEIBS professors bring to the classroom their rich China in China is undergoing substantial changes, many
organizations, public sector institutions and governmental
knowledge and global perspective, while students from opportunities lie ahead. Located in Pudong, CEIBS is institutions - must possess an entrepreneurial mindset.
different background display their imaginative ways of a unique place to explore these opportunities. Both An entrepreneurial mindset is focused on opportunity Gao, Yan (PRC)
thinking. Teaching and learning occur in an interactive internationally and domestically experienced professors and is vital to generating sustainable long term growth. In Assistant Professor of Finance
recognition of this reality, CEIBS has made Entrepreneurial Ph. D, Northwestern University
environment, where puzzles are solved one after another of CEIBS’ finance and accounting department are in the Management a core course in the MBA curriculum. In
through discussions and debates. At CEIBS we all like best position to help you to understand the financing addition, we have a number of other courses such as
to get on this enjoyable journey of effective knowledge issues facing Chinese financial and real sectors." Starting New Ventures, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Ge, Dingkun (PRC)
transfer! " Entrepreneurial Finance that provide a solid foundation for
Assistant Professor of Strategy and
our graduates to be successful in their careers. " Entrepreneurship
Ph. D, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Xu, Bin (USA) Chang, Chun (USA) Velamuri, S. Ramakrishna (Rama) (India)
Professor of Economics and Finance Professor of Finance Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
Department Chair (Economics and Decision Sciences) Associate Dean Ph. D, University of Virginia Han, Jian (USA)
ABN AMRO Chair Professor of Risk Management Assistant Professor of Management
Ph. D, Columbia University
Department Chair (Finance and Accounting) Ph. D, Cornell University
Director of China Center for Financial Research
Professor of Finance, Carlson School of Management, University of
Minnesota
Ph. D, Northwestern University
MBA 2006
Bain & Company
Consultant
Students
Elite student body from nearly 30 countries and territories, with work experiences spanning a spectrum of industries. Profile of MBA 2009 Class
Total enrollment 193 Average age 29 Average GMAT 694
Female 32.6% Average work experience 5.6 >=700 55%
Where They Worked Before MBA Study (MBA 2009 intake) International students 37.3% Dual BA degree or above 30.6% Mid 80% range 640 - 740
" What satisfies me most is the dynamism " Studying with a diverse student
of CEIBS curriculum which always keeps body not only exposes me to a
the pace with changing global paradigm. variety of cultures and backgrounds,
The professors have “real time” in depth but also humbles me to appreciate
analysis to make students ponder on different ways of thinking. "
emerging issues. "
CEIBS boasts the most extensive network of business school alumni in mainland China, with over 8,500 graduates North China:
and 1,000 added annually, located around the world. Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Henan, Jinan, Qingdao, Dalian, Shenyang, Shaanxi, Heilongjiang
South China:
Shanghai, Wuxi, Suzhou, Zhejiang, Changzhou, Anhui, Nanjing, Jiangxi, Hunan, Fujian, Sichuan, Ningbo, Guizhou, Hubei,
Overseas Chapters:
Programme Structure
Compulsory Courses
The MBA core courses provide fundamental business
knowledge and problem solving skills. They build a Language Courses
solid foundation for students’ further study in chosen
In the first academic year, a list of non-credit language
areas. Core courses cover Accounting, Economics,
courses are offered free of charge.
Finance, Marketing, Operations Management,
Chinese
Organizational Behaviour, Strategy and more.
French
Spanish
In the second half of the first academic year, students are required to undertake an Integrated Strategy Project (ISP). Rodrigo Villatoro (Guatemala)
MBA 2007
ISP at Dow Chemical
To foster understanding among students regarding the industry and skills required at work.
Most ISP are within multinational firms in Shanghai. There are also some opportunities to do projects in other cities in China
or abroad.
Student-organized club activities are a vital part of campus life. Besides sharing common interests and having fun, the
clubs offer leadership opportunities and managerial experience. CEIBS students now run 33 active clubs.
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Mentoring Program competing with 85 teams from top business schools. Art Appreciation Week in August 2009 brings together
international artists both from inside and outside of
Shanghai Night China for a week to show their artwork and to hold
The CEIBS Mentoring Programme teams 2-3 MBA students with an experienced alumnus or EMBA student mentor. It is symposiums touching upon the businesses of art, the
designed to assist MBA students in obtaining knowledge and skills that are not accessible in the classroom, and to prepare Initiated and organized annually by the student committee, fusion of art and business and related topics.
them to re-enter the market after graduation. The platform also functions as a precious opportunity for both mentor and Shanghai Night is the first of its kind to assemble CEIBS
mentee to enhance friendships and business-partnerships, which are likely to last for a lifetime. alumni & students and the elite from the top business
schools in Shanghai.
Career Development
Professional career development services and access to world-class
corporate recruiters.
Eighteen months can fly by faster than you imagine. From the first day at CEIBS,
you are encouraged to start the self-exploration process essential to career
management. You will have access to a wide range of resources to help you
identify your interests and strengths, explore career options and strengthen skills to
accelerate achievement of your career objectives.
CEIBS Career Development Center (CDC), as the first career service set-up in
business schools in mainland China, offers valuable services to help students build
a strong foundation for career management.
Ma Shuang (PRC)
MBA2001
Co-founder
EasyFinance Management Consulting Co., LTD.
In August of 2006, the school’s Phase III land was acquired. The 36,000m2 area
is adjacent to the existing campus, and will almost double the school's Shanghai
campus.
Admissions Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalence
A full-time work experience of two years or longer
A GMAT score or CEIBS Admission Test score
Proficiency in English
The MBA Admissions Committee will take a holistic review of an applicant’s academic record, work experience, response
to essay questions, recommendations, interview performance, GMAT or CEIBS Admission Test score, etc.. To enrich the
diversity of the student body, special qualifications such as professional certificates, awards and language skills may be Size of Enrollment: 180
considered as extra merits.
Admission Rounds and Deadlines for 2010 Intake*
* CEIBS MBA programme has one intake each year, with classes kicking off in August
Mail to CEIBS the supporting documents, including 2 letters of recommendation, official university transcript(s), 5
passport-sized colour photos, photocopies of degree certificate(s), passport or ID, proof of application fee payment and
business card, etc..
Alternatively, you may take CEIBS Admission Test which is similar in style to GMAT except that the CEIBS Admission Test
does not have the AWA section and is paper-based. The CEIBS Admission Test for 2010 intake will be administrated in
Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen on:
Feb. 6, 2010
Apr. 10, 2010
* 18-month basis, and varying significantly with life style and preference
** RMB7 = USD1 (approximately)
*** based on the rent of twin-bed room accommodation
CEIBS Chair Endowment Fund CEIBS Campus Fund CEIBS Development Fund
Baosteel Bekaert ABB
Basque Government China Telecom Group Akzo Nobel
Bayer FTSE Alcatel
British American Tobacco Global Sources Apax Partners Worldwide LLP
Chengwei Ventures Huatai Securities Atlas Copco
Michelin IDOM AXA
Philips Electronics China Group K. Wah Group BARCO
Port of Barcelona Lufthansa German Airlines BNP Paribas
Spanish Government Pudong Shangri-La BP China
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group Shanghai Jahwa Group Carrefour China
Shanghai Jinqiao Group CHIC
CEIBS Research Fund Shanghai Tianyuan Group Ciba Specialty Chemicals
Banco Sabadell SINOPEC Shanghai Petrochemical Dow Corning
Co., Ltd. Eli Lilly Asia, Inc.
Banco Santander
Spanish Government Emerson
Bank of Shanghai
TCL Evonik Degussa
Bayer HealthCare
Telecom Corporation Fondazione Italia Cina
BBVA
Wind Info GE
Dow Chemical
EVOC Henkel Asia-Pacific
Government of Cantabria CEIBS Scholarship Fund IDEPA
Hua An Fund Management Co., Ltd. Baosteel Mandarin
ICEX Bosch (China) Investment Ltd. McKinsey & Company
L’Oréal Asia Emerson Randstad
Lujiazui Development Group "la Caixa" Schneider Electric
Mindray Liu Ji Education Fund Shengli Petroleum Administration
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank LVMH Shenzhen CATIC Group
Spanish Government TESCO China
OCBC
Telefónica Omnicom Group Inc.
Topspring International Holdings Limited Wu Jinglian Academic Fund
Treenity Real Estate Co., Ltd.