Located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang University School of Management (ZJU-SOM) is based in an innovative, entrepreneurship hub. In 2021, The Economist named Hangzhou the Chinese city with the highest growth potential.
Due to its thriving startup environment, the city is referred to as ‘China’s Silicon Valley’.
In Hangzhou, you’ll find the ‘Future Sci-Tech City’—the innovation and venture incubator created by the Zhejiang government in partnership with Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba.
There’s also the fin-tech capital of XiXi Valley Internet Finance Town, which is home to 250 companies, and the Hangzhou Blockchain Industrial Park, which is backed by $1.6bn of funding for blockchain startups.
The Zhejiang University Global MBA curriculum centers around innovation, and global competence, aiming to develop competitive leaders with an entrepreneurial and global vision.
When enrolling on the Zhejiang University Global MBA, students will still experience all the core elements of a traditional MBA, but with an added unique angle on digital innovation and globalization.
The MBA in China aims to educate students on the complexities and industry practices of Chinese markets and the worldwide business landscape.
“The program is designed to cultivate future leaders with global perspective, innovative capability, entrepreneurial spirit, and social responsibility," says Lili Wang, Zhejiang University Global MBA program director.
The Global MBA curriculum aims to redefine digitization, innovation, and global competence, she adds.
In the digitization aspect of the program, students will be equipped with knowledge and skills hoping to prepare them for their future careers in the technologically advanced business world. For the first time, courses include ‘Frontiers in Business Analytics and AI,’ ‘Brand Management in the Digital Age,’ and ‘Business Intelligence.’
Students expand their knowledge of future business trends further through topics focused on innovation, exploring carbon-free, technology innovation, and innovative entrepreneurship. The new program design has introduced courses such as ‘Corporate Innovation and Strategy for Carbon Neutrality,’ ‘Technology Leadership,’ and ‘Intellectual Property.’
Students will also gain global competence and perspective in courses such as ‘International Business’ and ‘Cross Cultural Management.’
“The international industry experience of the professors made for really interesting discussions during class. It was great to hear their opinions and to hear business theories linked to real-world situations from their career,” says Lynne Wen, current student on the Global MBA program.
The ‘International Business’ course also invites professors and CEOs from Fortune 500 companies and different cultural backgrounds to introduce business practices in their countries.
“The program design incorporates management theories, pioneering technology, and cultural awareness into the curriculum in light of globalization and artificial intelligence,” says Lili.
MBA application process at Zhejiang University
For domestic and international candidates, there are differing requirements when joining the Zhejiang Global MBA.
Chinese candidates must have at least two years work experience with a master’s degree or three years with a bachelor’s degree. However, for international applicants, Zhejiang accepts candidates with less work experience who can demonstrate they are a good candidate for the program.
International candidates have the chance to show this in a 1500-word personal statement and two recommendation letters as part of their application.
Chinese students are not required to take the GMAT exam as they must complete a national entrance exam.
International applicants are encouraged to take the GMAT to support their application. Zhejiang University also offer a GMAT scholarship in which candidates with a score above 750 can receive 50% of their tuition fee. Those with a score ranging 680-750 can receive 25% of their tuition fee.
The application deadline for the next intake for the Global MBA cohort is February 28, 2024.
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http://mba.zju.edu.cn/page-globalMBA.html
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