Program Overview

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W. P. Carey MBA - Shanghai Program

The W. P. Carey Master of Business Administration - Shanghai program is designed to shape U.S.--Sino trade relationships during China's continued global expansion. This academic program is the cornerstone of a number of new offerings that include knowledge transfer and access to the highest level of decision-makers in China.

Program Description

The W. P. Carey School of Business at ASU is directly involved in the development of top leadership in China. In 2003, the MBA program launched in Shanghai. The program is delivered in collaboration with Shanghai National Accounting Institute, an entity under the governance of China's Ministry of Finance.

At a Glance

• College/school: W. P. Carey School of Business
• Location: Tempe
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Degree Requirements

The program requires 48 credit hours, including the required capstone course (MGT 589). The curriculum is based on the integration of core management principles with an immersion in accounting, finance, information management, supply chain management, service marketing, customer relations management, and management of services innovation. At the core of the curriculum delivery is emphasis on the practical applications with direct business connectivity.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• U.S. applicants and international applicants must meet specific requirements.
• English proficiency is also required.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MBA program in China have the essential academic preparation to pursue professional careers as leaders within organizations of diverse functions, such as human resources, finance, or marketing. Career examples include:

• CEO
• finance manager
• marketing manager
• supply chain manager

Curriculum

The curriculum is designed with a strong transdisciplinary focus while achieving cycle-time efficiency. Each course is delivered in an intensive format over two consecutive weekends, with four full days of face-to-face instruction supplemented by online instruction materials to facilitate learning interactions between faculty and participants.

Comprehensive Requirement

All students must successfully complete the comprehensive requirement for the MBA established by the W. P. Carey School of Business and the Graduate College. The comprehensive culminating experience is integrated with MGT 589 Strategic Management. Students who pass this course with a grade of "B" (3.00 on a scale of 4.00) or higher satisfy the comprehensive examination requirement. A thesis is not required.