Program Overview

Program Overview

The Washington University-Fudan University Executive MBA program is a partnership between the Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis, and the School of Management, Fudan University. Delivered in English, the program closely matches the curriculum and structure of Olin Business School’s local Executive MBA program. While faculty members from Olin Business School teach the majority of the courses, professors from Fudan University also support some of the courses to instill local perspectives and provide the latest insights to China’s rapidly changing economy.

Program Details

Graduates will obtain an MBA degree from Washington University in St. Louis and a certificate from Fudan University, and will also be a member of both Universities’ alumni communities.

Admission Process

The admission process involves the following steps:

• Pre-application: Filling out a pre-admission form and submitting a CV.
• Application Form: Completing a full application form if the applicant matches the EMBA profile.
• Recommendation Letter: Submitting two recommendation letters written in English.
• Sponsorship Letter: Submitting a letter confirming the applicant’s employer understands the need for absence from work and demonstrating an agreement on financial support.
• Official Transcript and degree copy: Submitting the official transcript and degree/certificate copy to the program office.
• Application fee: Paying a nonrefundable application fee of RMB 1,200.

Interview and Admission

• Interview: Only short-listed applicants will be invited to attend admission interviews, which are held on an ongoing basis.
• Admission: The Admission Committee, constituted of professors from both universities, will review applications and make a decision regarding admission. The admission decision will be informed within 7 days after the interview. Admitted candidates must submit a nonrefundable deposit to hold a place in the class, which is applied toward the total tuition.

Curriculum and Faculty

The program curriculum closely matches that of Olin Business School’s local Executive MBA program, with faculty members from Olin Business School teaching the majority of the courses. Professors from Fudan University also support some of the courses to provide local perspectives and insights into China’s economy.

Alumni Testimonials

The program has received testimonials from various alumni, including:

• 林劲, BSI
• Ignasi Claret, Ficosa
• 徐欣, 复星集团
• 孙珏, HUGO BOSS集团
• Keith Choy, 英国葛兰素史克公司（GSK）
• 徐赛花, 上海金润联汇数字科技有限公司
• Thanita, Market Team Manager, Booking
• 潘秋生, 大昌行集团行政总裁
• Egor Pereverzev, 莫斯科斯科尔科沃管理学院教授
• 王印杰, 马丁工程技术(昆山)有限公司亚太区副总裁
• 刘雨鑫, 永正投资管理有限责任公司资深投资经理
• 蒋健, 博世（中国）投资有限公司副总裁
• 刘凤梁&任宝能, 橙川储能科技有限公司联合创始人、董事长
• 施旺, 赛诺菲大中华区总裁
• Gaurav Dhamija, Belden
• 黄爱丽, 瑞银集团
• 赵中华, 德国威卡集团
• Salem Cibani, Founder and CEO
• 王燕, 捷豹路虎
• 刘鹏, 恩德斯豪斯温度仪表（苏州）有限公司
• Nicolas Scicluna, KONE
• 李婧, 强生视力康公司
• 李菲, 赛诺菲
• 李翔, 阿斯利康
• Thomas Cheong, Principal Financial Group

Program Calendar

The program calendar includes class visits and schedules for November, December, and January, with specific dates for corporate finance courses.

Global Perspective Local Insights

The program provides a global perspective with local insights, focusing on China’s rapidly changing economy. It is designed to instill local perspectives and provide the latest insights, making it a unique offering for executive education.