MBA OPPORTUNITIES IN CHINA

Considering the effects of the global economic meltdown, many would have not believe that the Chinese economy will be a force to reckon with now and in the future. Consequently, a growing number of foreign business students are obtaining their MBA degree in China, not only to increase their knowledge of this dynamic economy, but to also expand the marketability of their skills, particularly amongst multi-national firms.
With so many programs to choose from, potential MBA students are challenged to find out which university is right for them. How long is each program? What city are they located in? And very importantly, what new knowledge will they gain?
MBA programs in China is offered by the following institutions:

a. Hult International Business School.
Hult's MBA in China is based in Shanghai, an important city in China's ascendancy as an economic superpower. The program is led by professors and native Chinese staff, and dives deep into issues such as the Asian marketplace, international business practices and management across cultures.
It takes students on company visits to local and multinational businesses based in Shanghai, and on excursions to the fascinating and booming cities of Hangzhou and Suzhou. Hult's MBA in China takes students on factory tours to learn about operations and production, and conducts seminars with senior executives who are actively running some of China's most successful businesses. This program however, does not last for the full duration of the MBA. It is part of Hult's Global Rotation Program, in which students can start their MBA at any of Hult's other global campuses, such as Boston, London, or Dubai. Such a rotation program not only allows students to earn their MBA in China, but also provides knowledge and experience in a wide variety of international business settings.

b. Beijing International MBA at Peking University
Located in Beijing, China where the last olympic games held. 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.

c. Fudan University School of Management Located in Shanghai, Hong Kong. Length of program: 2 years. 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 specialize 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.

d. Marseille MBA at Jiao Tong University Located in Shanghai. Length of program: 18 months. 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.

e. Renmin University of China Also Located in Beijing. Length of program: 2 years. Additional Information: Renmin is one of the first schools in China to offer an MBA program. The courses are designed for evening and weekend study. Associated with New York State University in Buffalo. "The MBA program is featured by paying equal attention to both advanced topics and systematic courses, distinguished professors coupled with entrepreneurs, advanced western theory integrated with domestic experience, simulated training with interactive case discussion." - from the Renmin features of MBA education.