South China University of Technology
International MBA (2-year English program)

Introduction

The international MBA program focuses on the cultivation of student’s macro-administration and decision-making ability, leading talent and internationalized field of vision in order that the new opportunity and challenge from China’s and the world’s further development and might enhance the competitive power of enterprises. Graduates with professional degree and the familiarity with Chinese culture are highly sought after in international or multi-national enterprises.

The international MBA program will be mainly conducted in English. More than 30% of the modules will be instructed by highly quailed English-speaking lecturers, while other modules will be instructed by experienced SCUT professors. However, Chinese language and culture lessons will be also arranged during the first academic year of study with purposes that an international student studying in China will be expected to have basic command of the language ability and culture familiarity of the host country. From the second academic year, a few modules will be carefully conducted in both China and English (bilingually) after the students have been equipped with necessary language abilities.

Why This Program

The MBA program in characteristic of a teaching system having distinctive features and conforming to standards which is beneficial to bringing up the needed personnel of enterprises. 

A globally carefully chosen teaching staff, including professors who are experienced in practical enterprise operation and always effective use of their latest achievements in scientific research for the teaching practices. 

A background of science and engineering that makes all staff shape a teaching idea of emphasizing practice. 

In addition to routine lectures, special-designed seminars,  case studies, scenarios simulation, enterprise visiting, content-based forum and team working activities will also be arranged to broaden the thinking and vision of the students. 

A large number of alumni, i.e. plentiful resources of human talents.

Courses

Core courses (27 credits)

Chinese language, Chinese culture, Cross cultural communication and adaption, Managerial economics, Accounting, Organizational behavior, Financial management, Mathematics, Strategic management.

Compulsory courses (10 credits)

Marketing management, Human resources management, Culture, ethics and leadership, Operation and logistics management, project management.

Elective courses (8 credits)

Management information system, Financial statement analysis, International business management, Corporate innovation management, Managerial accounting, Marketing research, Marketing channel management.

Others

Orientation and seminars (10 times)

Accommodation fee

RMB 8800 per year (Air-conditioned twin shared)

Degree awarded

The international MBA is a 2-year program which consists of four semesters. Students will be awarded a MBA degree if they fulfilled all requirements. Students are allowed to finish this program in a maximum of 4 years.

1. Bachelor degree or above

2. 2 year of working experiences

3. English proficiency: applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to submit al IELTS 6.5. or take SCUT ‘s placement test.

1.  Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.

2.  Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3.  Bachelor's degree diploma
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.

4.  Transcript of undergraduate school

5.  Two recommendation letters
From professor,associate professor or equivalents.

6.  Certificate of English proficiency test
6.0 or above for IELTS; 80 or above for TOEFL;or other certificates which can prove that the applicant is a native English speaker or English is his/her working language at college.

7.  Financial guarantee letter
Photocopy of the signatured financial guarantee letter from his/her financial guarantor to prove their solvency.

8.  Personal Statement
Personal Statement with the applicant's signature, written in Chinese or in English. You can download a template or sample from here.

9.A study plan
Including study purpose, research interest and research plan in brief.

10.Health certificate

Not needed during application. But may required when applying for visa