Overview
Master of Business Administration from China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) is designed for professionals who want to build their careers in China and across global markets, combining core business fundamentals with deep exposure to China's economy through our "China Depth, Global Breadth" approach. Ranked #1 in Asia by the Financial Times for ten consecutive years, the programme prepares graduates for careers with multinational companies, Chinese businesses, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Key Features
- The CEIBS MBA is a strong choice for candidates who want a globally recognised MBA with direct exposure to China, one of the world's most important business markets. CEIBS has ranked #1 in Asia for ten consecutive years and #8 globally in the Financial Times 2026external link, opens in a new tab Global MBA Ranking. It is the only Asia-based programme in the FT's Tier 1 of full-time MBAs worldwide.
- Students learn from resident faculty based in Shanghai, supported by visiting faculty and CEIBS' own research and case development focused on business in China. This gives the programme a strong local knowledge base while keeping teaching connected to international management research and practice.
Career:
Among the MBA Class of 2026, the career switch rate was 85.5%. Within three months of graduation, 91.9% of job-seeking graduates had received at least one job offer and 88.7% had accepted one.
For the Class of 2026, the median annual base salary was RMB 408,000, while median annual guaranteed cash compensation was RMB 480,000. In total, 67.4% of graduates reported annual guaranteed cash compensation between RMB 300,001 and RMB 600,000.
Career destinations span several major sectors. Healthcare was the largest hiring industry in 2026 at 23.6%, followed by technology at 16.4%. Manufacturing and financial services each accounted for 12.7%, while consulting represented 10.9%. General management was the most common function, representing 32.7% of graduate roles, followed by marketing and sales at 25.5%, consulting at 12.7%, finance and accounting at 9.1%, and product management at 5.5%.
Recent full-time and summer internship employers include Amazon, Apple, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, ByteDance, Google, McKinsey & Company, Microsoft, Michelin, Nike, and Tencent, alongside companies across a wide range of industries.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Strategy
- Economics and Decision Sciences
- Finance and Accounting
- Marketing
- Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Managemen
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Deadlines:
- October 14
- December 2
- March 17
- May 19
Language
Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Shanghai, China
Disciplines
Business Administration View 61 other Masters in Business Administration in ChinaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor's degree or above
- Full-time work experience of two years or longer
- A GMAT/GRE score (GMAT code: MDQ-HH-39; GRE code: 3654) or CEIBS Admission Test score
- Proficiency in English
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents488000 CNY / year≈ 488000 CNY / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents488000 CNY / year≈ 488000 CNY / year
Additional Details
The tuition fee for the 16-month MBA class is RMB 488,000 (approx. USD 68,000).
Living costs
Shanghai
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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