Application for entry into the September 2008 class is based on a 'round' admission system. Applicants need to make sure that all necessary documents are submitted to the MBA Admissions Office before the application deadline. The MBA Admissions Office will process an application only when it is completed. The final application deadline for admission is May 11, 2008. As the programme is highly competitive, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Seats offered in the 3rd round are likely to be limited. The application rounds and deadlines are listed below:

Each applicant is required to answer essay questions, which are included in the online application form, to demonstrate your potential as a qualified MBA student. Re-applicants are also required to submit the new online application forms for MBA 2008 intake.

An offer of admissions to the CEIBS MBA Programme requires an interview. After receipt of a complete application package, the MBA Admissions Office will review all information provided and will short list some applicants for an interview. Applicants can normally have choice of their interview location except for special cases. The interview panel will be comprised of CEIBS faculty, department directors, alumni and admissions managers. In most cases, applicants will be interviewed by two interviewers. Each interview is approximately 30 minutes conducted in English.

A face-to-face interview is required for all applicants who are residing in mainland China. However, for those applicants who are working or studying outside of mainland China, we may permit interviews through other arrangements such as videoconference or telephone.

A complete application package should include the following items:

• Online application form (including essays)
• Declaration Form
• Two recommendation letters
• Photocopy of degree certificate(s)
• Official university transcript(s)
• Photocopy of passport (overseas students) or ID (mainland Chinese students)
• Photocopy of proof of application fee payment
• Five passport-sized color photos
• Photocopy of GMAT* score report (if available) and have official GMAT score report sent to CEIBS (CEIBS GMAT code: MDQ-HH-39)
• Business card (if applicable)
• Proof of Corporate Sponsorship (if any)
• Other supporting documents (e.g., copies of professional certificates, awards and honors)

*Alternatively, you may take CEIBS Admissions Test which is similar in style to GMAT, except that the CEIBS Admissions Test does not have the AWA Section and is paper-based.