CHEMBA Program

CHEMBA, the China Executive MBA, is a joint EMBA program offered by the Carlson School of Management, the University of Minnesota and Lingnan College, Sun Yat-sen University. CHEMBA is one of the first joint program approved by the Chinese MoE and the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council in 1999. This program offered through a partnership between the Carlson School and Lingnan College, gives experienced professionals the skills and knowledge they need to manage complex international business challenges. Aims to enrich the global management knowledge of business leaders, helping them to advance their careers and shape the future of global business. 

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Executive MBA - China Program at a Glance

Tailored to the dynamic business environment of the South China region, the Executive MBA - China program examines senior management practices in the context of a global economy with increasing technological, political, and social changes. Along with a rigorous curriculum, the program gives business leaders opportunities to work with a diverse group of peers and top international faculty committed to cutting-edge research. The program takes place primarily in Guangzhou, China.

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ACCREDITED AND RESPECTED

The Carlson School's Executive MBA (EMBA) in China has held accreditation since 1920 from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. It's one of the first joint EMBA programs in China.

Leading International Rankings

-- Carlson School of Management accredited by AACSB Lingnan College accredited by AMBA and EQUIS.

-- Rankings of Carlson School of Management "First 25 Business Schools chosen by “Entrepreneur Magazine”.

-- Ranked No. 20 Best Business School by “U.S. News & World Report”.

-- Ranked No. 7 Faculty Research by “Journal of Management Studies”.

TOP-RANKED CURRICULUM

At the Carlson School, you'll learn from the best. Faculty members are ranked at the top of their field. The joint Executive MBA program in China is also ranked No. 1 by the EMBA Times International Media.

World-class Business Education

-- Distinguished scholars and professors from Carlson, Lingnan and other leading business schools.

-- All courses delivered in English.

-- Stimulating and interactive teaching methods with a focus on conducting intensive case studies and business simulations.

Unique Advantages

-- Students will earn the Carlson MBA degree upon completion of required courses without interrupting their career development.

-- Students participate in the unique Virtual Team Project with EMBA students from WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) and University of Minnesota.

-- Students participate in International Residency and attend the Commencement Ceremony at the University of Minnesota with the local MBA graduates.

THRIVING BUSINESS COMMUNITY

The Carlson School offers EMBA students an overseas residency module in the United States. But not just anywhere in the U.S. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area is home to 18 Fortune 500 companies.

Elite Alumni Network

-- Graduates enjoy the extensive CHEMBA alumni network of elites from Top 500 Companies and senior executives from local enterprises.

-- Graduates become members of the CHEMBA Alumni Association.

-- Graduates enjoy both the alumni network of Sun Yat-sen University and University of Minnesota.