Curriculum
Join CEIBS for a transformative MBA experience that blends rigorous coursework with hands-on learning. Our programme emphasises China Depth, Global Breadth, Leadership, Analytical Skills, Creative Thinking, Communication, and Ethical Responsibility, preparing graduates to tackle global business challenges and drive impactful change.
We foster personal and professional growth, connecting China with the global business landscape. Graduates lead with purpose, creating lasting impacts and contributing to our tradition of innovation and excellence. Our MBA programme promotes active, collaborative learning, developing skills in communication, analytical thinking, teamwork, and global business.
Embark on a comprehensive journey designed to cultivate a broad spectrum of competencies essential for global business leadership. Our holistic approach ensures that graduates are equipped to tackle complex business challenges and drive transformative change across diverse industries, emerging as confident leaders ready to make meaningful contributions to their organisations and society.

Core Courses
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Strategic Management This course identifies the key drivers of persistent superior performance in different settings and uses that understanding to improve strategy formulation. It introduces students to the tools and concepts that are useful for analysing industry attractiveness, for assessing the extent to which a company has a sustainable competitive advantage, and for developing innovative strategies in product, value chain, and geographic dimensions. Sustainability This course is designed to inspire business practice and enhance the understanding to navigate the complexity of ethical dilemmas and governance standards. It consider how business might respond to the increased expectations to reduce their adverse impacts on society and environment and to become a pioneering force for sustainable development. |
Economics and Decision Sciences Meet Associate Dean and Professor of Economics Dr. Bala Ramasamy. Click here to see Prof. Ramasamy share his insights on the challenges associated with the China led Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). |
Microeconomics This course introduces the basic concepts and analytical tools of microeconomics. It discusses how the market operates, how business strategies are determined, and how optimal decisions are made on product, price and organisation. It also discusses how business operations are affected by government policies. Macroeconomics This course introduces the basic concepts and analytical tools of macroeconomics. It discusses how aggregate output and price level are measured, how a model of aggregate demand and supply can be used to analyse economic fluctuations, how fiscal and monetary policies operate, what determines a country’s external balance, and what determines a country’s long-run economic growth. Data Analytics This course provides a thorough grounding in the use of data analytics for managerial decision-making. Students will develop competences: 1) to function as analysts and communicators of results, both orally and in writing, and 2) as intelligent consumers and managers of analysis performed by others. We place strong emphasis on the communication of the results to others, both orally and in writing. Analysis will be done with Excel. In this course we develop analytical methods vital in many other areas in the curriculum, including marketing, economics, finance/accounting, HR and operations. Operations Management This course covers a number of the techniques and methodologies used in the design, development, analysis and management of operations, as well as the central concepts of capacity, standards, inventory, scheduling and control. It will enable students to inter-relate the impact of developments made in the operations area with other functional areas and with overall corporate strategy, as well as provide an understanding of the concept and implications of supply chain management especially in the global context. |
Finance and Accounting Meet Professor of Finance and faculty for the core MBA course in Corporate Finance Dr Frank Yu. Click here to see Prof. Yu share his research on the impact that having a daughter has on the way male CEOs run their companies. |
Financial Accounting This course in financial accounting covers some of the most fundamental and essential material in the business school curriculum. The knowledge you will gain in this course will enable you to appreciate the role of financial accounting information in the economic system, to understand the principle and process of accrual accounting; to prepare and analyse the income statement, the balance sheet, and the cash flow statement; to understand accounting for assets, liabilities and equity; and to recognise the unique issues and challenges of financial accounting in China’s business environment. Managerial Accounting This course emphasises the use of a company’s cost information for managerial decision making, internal planning and control, and performance evaluation purposes. Corporate Finance
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Marketing Meet Associate Professor of Marketing and faculty for the core MBA course in Marketing Management Dr. Hyun Young Park. Click here to see Prof. Park share her journey from Korea, through the consulting industry and via Kazakhstan to CEIBS campus in Shanghai. |
Marketing Management This course introduces the essentials of marketing: how firms and consumers behave and what strategies and methods marketers can use to successfully operate in today's dynamic environment. It explores the role of strategic marketing planning in creating long-term value, and helps students to develop a systematic approach to strategic marketing planning. |
Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Management |
Organisational Behaviour The course helps students to understand the basics of human behaviour in organisations and be able to manage people at individual, group and organisational levels. Students will be able to understand differences, advantages, disadvantages of management styles within traditional Chinese firms versus MNCs; show sensitivity to cultural differences in communication and organisational behaviour; and demonstrate self-awareness and interpersonal competence, etc.. |
Elective Courses
Students are given the opportunity to specialise in their areas of interest. A tentative list of elective courses is below with more upcoming electives under preparation, which will be finalized when the term approaches.
Electives in Finance & Accounting: |
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Electives in Marketing: |
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Electives in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Management: |
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Electives in Strategy and Entrepreneurship: |
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Electives in Economics/Decision Science: |
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*The subjects above may be updated or changed every year. Adjustments are made based on students' demand and faculty availability.
Integrated Consulting Project
The Integrated Consulting Project (ICP) serves as a required capstone project for all first-year CEIBS MBA students. This high-level consulting project immerses students in real-world business challenges, working closely with sponsor firms and other organisations. Guided by a group ofprofessional faculty, student teams collaborate to address strategic issues, offering fresh perspectives and crafting innovative, effective solutions.
The ICP is not just about applying theoretical knowledge; it's an opportunity to gain practical insights into various industries and specialisations. This hands-on experience is invaluable in shaping students' career trajectories, offering a deeper understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the real world’s dynamic business landscape. This approach enhances students’ analytical abilities, strategic and creative thinking, and communication skills – essential for success in today’s business environment.
Typical Projects within the Integrated Consulting Project (ICP)
The ICP at CEIBS involves a variety of challenging and impactful projects, each designed to test and refine the strategic thinking and practical skills of our MBA students. Typical projects that students may undertake include:
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Market Entry Strategy Development: Crafting a comprehensive strategy for entering new markets, considering local nuances and global trends.
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Competitive Positioning Analysis for a Business Unit: Conducting in-depth market analysis to clarify and strengthen the competitive stance of a specific business unit.
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New Business Sector Entry Recommendations: Exploring and recommending strategic options for entering entirely new business sectors, including market analysis and entry planning.

These projects reflect the real-world complexities and strategic decision-making scenarios that our students will encounter in their professional lives. Through the ICP, CEIBS MBA students gain hands-on experience in addressing and solving critical business challenges.