About Fudan International MBA Program

The Fudan International MBA Program was launched in 1996 through collaboration between Fudan University School of Management and MIT Sloan School of Management. This program, taught entirely in English, aims to cultivate professionals with an international perspective and entrepreneurial spirit, well-adjusted to the demands of economic globalization in China and the rest of the world. Fudan International MBA Program participants who complete all required courses and a thesis will be awarded an MBA degree from Fudan University and a learning certificate from MIT Sloan School of Management.

Quick Facts

Programme Type: Full-time MBA, taught entirely in English

Start Dates: End of August every year

Second Degree Options: MIT Sloan MSMS Program, Yale SOM MAM Program

Programme Duration: 18 months Courses +6 months Dissertation

Tuition Fee (2013): RMB 168000 for two years

Why Fudan International MBA Program

1. Best location in Shanghai, China. The Fudan School of Management is located in Shanghai, one of the world’s fastest growing business hub, and the most influential economic, financial, cultural, and technological centre in China. While living and studying in Shanghai, students will have ample opportunities to learn about globalization and capital formation in emerging markets along with an understanding of both Western and Chinese management practices.
2. Collaboration between two leading business schools: The close cooperation with MIT Sloan School of Management is embodied in the faculty training, curriculum development, teaching, student projects, and sharing of alumni networks.
3. Internationalized faculties: The faculty members (30-40% are international faculty) of the IMBA Program possess both rich academic backgrounds and extensive teaching experiences in business education. Students can also experience lectures by professors from MIT Sloan, industry experts and business executives, who bring cutting-edge ideas and real-world experiences into the classroom.
4. Integrated action learning projects (iLab): Abundant project-based learning programs (such as business plan competitions, the Fudan-MIT China-Lab project, the Fudan-Wharton GCP project, case development and simulations) provide students with opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in an international environment.
5. International student exchange program: As one of the only four member schools of the PIM Organization in China, the School offers about 80 exchange seats from over 30 renowned international business schools to the MBA students. Studying abroad can enhance cross-cultural communication skills and build up international exposure. 　
6. Professional career development service: The Fudan MBA Career Development Office, as the first of its kind in China, provides students with resources and professional service in career development and employment. Career service including career planning, workshops, personal consulting, and others help students to better plan their career paths and enhance competitiveness for future career development.
7. Global alumni network: Full-time study builds strong friendships among the students, which will extend through the two-year program and beyond. This alumni network is a lifelong resource for the Fudan IMBA Program participants. In addition, IMBA alumni are invited to be MIT Sloan affiliate alumni and become a part of the MIT Sloan alumni network.

Application Requirements

-A bachelor degree or above from a recognized university

-At least two years of full-time work experience.

-An acceptable GMAT score within the period of validity or other equivalent tests.

Fees and Expenses

The all-inclusive fee of the two-year Fudan IMBA Program is USD 28000, which includes tuition, text books, action learning projects, seminars, events, dissertation. Additional costs will be housing, entertainment, transportation and other personal expenses such as laundry, dining or travelling fees.

Scholarship Opportunities

The IMBA program offers first year and second year student scholarship based on student’s GMAT score, academic performance, leadership potential and contributions to the program.

Application Deadlines

Application Procedure

An application is not completed after you process all the application steps according to the following instructions.

Step 1 Complete the　online application via http://mit.fdsm.fudan.edu.cn/index/login. To complete the online application, you will also need to upload all required documents to your application center and pay the application fee online. A list of the application documents can be found as follows:

1. Certified copy of undergraduate diploma/degree

2. Original or certified copy of full undergraduate transcripts

3. Photocopy of Identity Card or main pages of passport

4. Report of GMAT or other equivalent tests

6. Digital copy of passport-sized photo

7. Most updated resume

Step 2 Application evaluations by the admission committee

The Admission committee will start the application evaluation after receiving the completed application package. An interview invitation will be sent to the qualified applicant.

Step 3 Interview Scheduling

After receiving the interview invitation, the applicant can make an interview appointment in the application system. While making the appointment, applicant can choose the preferred interview type.

a. Face to face interview

b. Online interview

c. Telephone interview (in case the online interview does not work)

Step 4 Interview taking

Applicant takes the interview with the Fudan admission committee members.

Step 5 Result release

The admission result will be released in two weeks after the interview date.

Step 6 Enrolled as a Fudan IMBA student at the end of the August every year.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please contact us if you have any questions. You can call 86-21-55664640 or send email to imba@fduan.edu.cn for assistance.