Highlights
Tuition fee
184000 CNY / year
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Tuition fee
184000 CNY / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
Unknown
Start date
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Campus location
Shanghai, China
Campus location
Shanghai, China
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Master of Business Administration offered by Shanghai Jiao Tong University is unique in that it offers students a global perspective with a Chinese focus, utilizing foreign professors, exchange programs and courses taught solely in English.

Overview

About the program

The Master of Business Administration at Shanghai Jiao Tong University attracts top domestic applicants who learn alongside international peers and exchange students. The IMBA is ideal for MBA candidates seeking to grasp both Eastern & Western standards in business, a key advantage as our world becomes increasingly smaller and interconnected.

ACEM boosts of many connections and cooperation with universities throughout the globe, backed by the century-long history of SJTU, which prepares our IMBA graduates to meet the needs of economic globalization with both solid professional experience and modern managerial theories.

The IMBA program is a full-time two-year program, with the first three semesters focused on intensive, thought-provoking classroom study, internships or overseas exchange programs and the fourth semester for dissertation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Financial Accounting
  • Macroeconomics & Public Policy
  • Strategic Management
  • International Marketing
  • Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Models & Decision-Making
  • Chinese Language
  • Business Analytics and E-Commerce
  • Project Management
  • Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
85
IELTS
6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Shanghai, China

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
85
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Non-Chinese citizen. 
  • Not registered in SJTU at the degree level aiming to apply for. 
  • Good health both physically and mentally. 
  • Outstanding academic performance and potential. 
  • Bachelor degree or equivalent for master program applicants. 
  • The degree must be ready prior to the registration day. 
  • English Language Tests: TOEFL: 85 (overall), 22 (writing), 20 (reading), 20 (listening), 20 (speaking); IELTS (academic): 6.0 (overall), 5.5 (subtests) 

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    184000 CNY / year
    184000 CNY / year

Living costs

Shanghai

China
5481 - 10133 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Work Permits

International students in China are generally not permitted to work while studying. Limited exceptions may apply with special approval from your university and authorities. Always confirm the current rules locally.

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07 Oct 2026
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2026
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Various benefits
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Various benefits
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2026
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
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2000 USD
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1500 USD
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