MBA in China

MBA in China has a very short history in China although it could be traced back to the late nineteenth century. After the restructure of higher education in 1979, modern management education has resumed. Bachelor programs in management started to appear, followed by Master and PhD programs. As the major part of management education, Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs were first launched in 1991. At that time, there were only 9 MBA programs in China. In 2018, there are 236 MBA programs in China.

Undergraduate studies in management and business in China include basic knowledge in business and management such as management principles, economics, business law, accounting, etc. Students also focus on specialized fields such as international trade, finance and marketing. MBA programs in China often focus on specialized field such as management information system, marketing strategy, human recourses, innovation, etc. MBA students carry out research projects under the instruction of their supervisors.