Global EMBA

CHEMBA, China Executive MBA, is a joint EMBA program offered by Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, US and Sun Yat-sen University, CHINA. As one of the first joint programs approved by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China and the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council in 1999, the program serves mid-to-high level managers and executives a high-quality business education with world-class faculty from both schools.

The Executive MBA - China program gives experienced professionals the skills and knowledge they need to manage complex international business challenges. It enriches global management knowledge of business leaders to advanced their careers and shape the future of global business. Students will receive MBA Degree from the Carlson School upon completion of required courses.

Chinese-foreign cooperative education accredited by the Chinese Education Commission

Resources：http://www.crs.jsj.edu.cn/aproval/detail/162

CHEMBA Value

World-class Business Education

The CHEMBA Program owns:

Distinguished scholars and professors from Carlson of UMN, SYSU and other leading business schools.

Stimulating and interactive teaching methods with a focus on conducting intensive case studies and business simulations.

All courses delivered in English to empower respected business leaders with global vision and cross-cultural communication skills.

Master Degree from Carlson School

Students will:

Earn the Carlson MBA degree upon completion of required courses without interrupting career development.

Be evaluated by the whole EMBA curriculum system of the Carlson School and American educational evaluation system.

* Global Team Project

The Global Team Project (GTP) provides Carlson School Executive MBA students from programs in Guangzhou, Minneapolis and Vienna with the unique opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment across cultures, industries and markets. As participants in the GTP, students develop advanced skills in teamwork, cross-cultural collaboration, and business plan development within a dynamic environment shaped by academic rigor and the demands of real-world international business. Teams present their final business plans during the International Residency in the United States at the end of their degree program.

* International Residency

During a week-long, intensive International Residency course in May, the CHEMBA students and the Vienna Executive MBA students participate together in the final course of their degree program on the Carlson School campus in Minnesota. Students interact with executives at leading Minnesota companies and with top Carlson School faculty during academic course sessions. In addition to the academic rigor of the International Residency course, students have the opportunity to explore the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, home to approximately 20 Fortune 500 companies, and to experience student life on the University of Minnesota campus. The International Residency culminates in the Carlson School Graduate Commencement Ceremony.

Global Alumni Network

Graduates will:

Become members of the CHEMBA Alumni Association.

Enjoy the extensive CHEMBA alumni network of elites from Top 500 Companies and senior executives from local enterprises.

Join in the CHEMBA Alumni Association and enjoy both the alumni network of Sun Yat-sen University and University of Minnesota.

About Partnership

Sun Yat-Sen University (SYSU)

Sun Yat-sen University, founded by Dr. Sun Yat-sen and with an educational tradition spanning over 100 years, is a preeminent research, academic and cultural center and the premier location for talent development in South China. Under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, and strongly supported by both the Ministry and Guangdong Province, Sun Yat-sen University has developed into a modern comprehensive university that enjoys a reputation as a top-tier university nationally and a renowned university internationally.

With five campuses in the three cities of Guangzhou, Zhuhai and Shenzhen, and ten affiliated hospitals, the University is striving to become a world-class university and global center of learning.

Built on a solid multidisciplinary foundation of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medical sciences, and engineering, Sun Yat-sen University is propelled forward by the continuous pursuit of academic innovation. The University is equipped with a globally aware outlook, and has dedicated itself to being an institution that is “comprehensive, innovative, and open”. The University adheres to the socialist orientation of higher education, focusing on the fundamental task of nurturing virtue and talents. The goal of talent cultivation is to nurture students who have both ability and moral integrity, able to cultivate charisma and eager to serve their country. The basic guiding philosophy is to be oriented toward academic frontiers, oriented toward national major strategic needs, and oriented toward national and regional economic and social development. The coordinated development of five campuses in the three cities of Guangzhou, Zhuhai and Shenzhen will jointly support the development of the entire University.

The University is pushing forward the transformation from external development to internal development, the transformation from routine development to active development, and the transformation from a university with discrete advantages in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and medical sciences to a university where humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medical sciences and engineering can integrate and develop while retaining their distinctive characteristics. Now, standing at a new starting point, Sun Yat-sen University strives to enter both the national first-tier of universities and the ranks of world-class elite universities, building a first-class socialist university with Chinese characteristics.

Program Ranking

58th, 2021 MBA program ranked by The Economist global MBA ranking. "A+" rating, In the first Times Higher Education China Subject Ratings in 2020, Business Administration, Management Science and Engineering

9th 2020 QS Economics in China Universities

18th 2018 "Financial Times" Asia-Pacific MBA

25th 2018 "Financial Times" Asia-Pacific Business Schools

University of Minnesota (UMN)

The University of Minnesota, founded in 1851, is one of the most comprehensive public research universities in the United States, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The University has a large number of graduate and professional students all over the world, with 26 faculty and alumni that have won the Nobel Prize.

At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, we seek new knowledge that can change how we all work and live. We prepare students to meet the great challenges facing our state, our nation, and our world. And we apply our expertise as students, faculty, and staff to engage with communities across Minnesota. Passionate students are more than 50,000+，living alumni is 485,000，20,000 dedicated faculty & staff. Mission: The University of Minnesota System is driven by a singular vision of excellence. We are proud of our land-grant mission of world-class education, groundbreaking research, and community-engaged outreach, and we are unified in our drive to serve Minnesota.

The earliest education contact between the University and China can be traced back to 1914. After the establishment of Sino-US diplomatic relations, the University is one of the first American universities to develop cooperation in the field of education with Chinese universities.

Founded in 1919, Carlson School of Management is one of the top 25 business schools in the United States, accredited by AACSB in 1920. Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, housed in the University of Minnesota, the Carlson School confers undergraduate, graduate, master and doctoral degrees in a variety of business discipline, including accounting, economics, international business, human resource, marketing, management and finance. The Carlson School is a leader in business education and research, offering highly ranked business education programs. By embracing innovative teaching methods, cultivating world-class faculty, and promoting cutting-edge research, the school has served as a beacon of knowledge for the world's business community for generations.

Program Ranking

26th in Top Public Schools 2022 Best Colleges rankings

10th 2022 "US News And World Report" Part-time MBA

18th 2021 "Times Higher Education" Business and Economics Schools in the United States

28th 2020 "Bloomberg Business Week" Best Business Schools

CHEMBA Information

Start Date: October 2022

Program Duration: 20 months

Teaching Language: English

Teaching Structure: Each class is held two consecutive weekends each month

Teaching Location: Sun Yat-Sen University

The last two weeks of the program (in May, 2024) will be in the University of Minnesota, US.

Degree: Single degree from UMN

Scholarship:

Carlson School of Management will offer pre-enrolment scholarship for outstanding CHEMBA applicants who apply and are enrolled. The scholarship should be applied for in advance. The Scholarship Review Committee Educational and Professional background, Personal accomplishments，Interview performance and Potential contribution to the CHEMBA programme.

Application Requirements

A bachelor's degree or above from a recognized university or an approved institution.

A minimum of 8 years of significant full-time work experience，five years in a managerial position with increasing responsibilities.

As the program is taught in English, English proficiency is required.

We also value an outstanding record of professional success, sound professional ethics, leadership and sense of responsibility.

Curriculum

Year 1

Organizational Behavior

Financial Accounting

Data Analysis and Decision Making

Supply Chain & Operations

Managerial Accounting

Marketing Management

Strategic Management

Financial Management

Year 2

Law for Business

Pricing in a Digital Economy

China: Integrating into the World

IT Management and Digital Transformation

International Business Environment

Advanced Financial Management and FinTech

Corporate Responsibility & Ethics

Talent, Leadership & Culture

International Residency (MN)

*International Residency (MN) including Global Team Project (GTP), US residency (Company visiting and 2 Courses)

A wide range of teaching methods are used by the faculty, including: lectures, business cases and discussions, group projects, and field trips. Grades are based on individual assignments, group assignments, presentations, case analyses, in-class exams, take-home exams, and class participation. The Grade Point Average (GPA) system will be used to evaluate the student’s performance in each course, which is aligned with that used in at the Carlson School of Management. Students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5(on a 4.0 scale) to satisfy the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree requirements.

Application Instruction

Step 1. Application Document

Profile-Check:

1. Personal Statement Essay (English)

Your personal statement should address:

1) Your short-term and long-term career goals.

2) Why you are interested in applying to the CHEMBA program.

3) Why you feel you are a strong candidate for the program.

2. National ID card or Passport

3. Current Resume/CV (English)

4. Organizational Structure

5. College Diploma / Degree

6. Additional supporting documents if applicable.

Link for Application：https://lnsys.sysu.edu.cn/chemba_apply/apply.html

Step 2: Document Review and Interview Arrangement

The CHEMBA program office will check application for completeness and the applicable admission requirements. After reviewing all the required documents, CHEMBA office will inform applicants whether he/she will be invited for an admission interview.

Step 3. Admission Interview

Interviews for the CHEMBA program are by invitation only. Candidates will be contacted after the initial review of their application.

Step 4. Admission Decision

Applications are reviewed by the admissions committee which consists of the academic directors and program management team from Sun Yat-Sen University and Carlson School of Management. All admitted candidates will receive a link for the University of Minnesota online application form for the CHEMBA program.

Step 5. Issue of Final Offer

An official offer letter will be issued for the candidates who are eligible for program admission.

Step 6. Start of Program

Tuition Fee Payment and Program Orientation.

Contact us

OFFICE Tel

8620-84111444 /84114250

EMAIL

chemba@mail.sysu.edu.cn

ADDRESS

Room303A,MBA Center, Lingnan College,No.135 Xingangxi Road,GZ

WEBSITE

http://lingnan.sysu.edu.cn/chemba/

https://carlsonschool.umn.edu/degrees/master-business-administration/executive-mba-china

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