Sun Yat-sen University Full Time MBA Program

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY

Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU), founded by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, has an educational legacy of over 100 years. It serves as a prominent research, academic and cultural centre, focusing on talent development in South China.

Situated in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province and a key city in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), the School of Business at Sun Yat-sen University (SYSBS) is among China's pioneering institutions dedicated to business administration education and research. Established in 1985, SYSBS has rapidly ascended to prominence, leveraging the cultural heritage and academic excellence of Sun Yat-sen University, earning recognition as a leading business school in China and globally.

SYSBS is committed to enriching students' experiences and advancing knowledge through a vibrant learning environment. Our mission involves integrating Chinese and Western management wisdom with a foundation in integrity, innovation and social responsibility. SYSBS holds the distinction of being the first business school in South China and the second nationwide to achieve accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.

SYSBS offers two major academic disciplines:

1. Business Administration

2. Management Science and Engineering

The two disciplines have garnered significant recognition in recent years:

In 2020, both earned an "A+" rating in the Times Higher Education China Subject Ratings.

Business Administration, recognized as a first-level national key discipline and a Guangdong provincial key discipline, achieved an "A+" rating in the national discipline evaluation. It was also included in the "Double First-class" construction discipline training plan of the Ministry of Education in 2022.

Business Administration has consistently held the title of the Best Discipline in China according to the Shanghai Ranking since 2019. Additionally, it received an A+ rating for all programs and direction modules in the "Best Chinese Majors Ranking" for three consecutive years since 2020.

REGIONAL ADVANTAGES

Situated in Guangzhou, a core city within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and the capital of Guangdong Province, SYSBS enjoys a strategic location on the international stage.

The GBA stands out as a region characterized by high openness, a robust economy and strategic importance within China. Guangzhou, leveraging its regional advantages, actively harnesses the potent economic force, innovation power and advanced engagement with international businesses inherent in this dynamic world-class city cluster. The Canton Fair, inaugurated in spring 1957 and hosted biannually in Guangzhou, serves as a global platform for supply chain activities. According to reports, the 134th Canton Fair's offline exhibitions concluded with an export turnover of USD 22.3 billion, while online visits to the Fair reached 7.89 million, with 6.6 million being overseas visitors. Guangzhou is actively planning to create the world's first comprehensive infrastructure for the cross-border e-commerce industry. This initiative aims to facilitate easy access for enterprises to resources in this field from around the globe.

Guangzhou, also known as "Yangcheng" or “City of Flowers”, is renowned for its high liveability. Guangzhou's appeal lies in its harmonious mix of modern amenities and cultural richness. Residents enjoy a well-planned urban environment, efficient public services and a variety of authentic food from all over the world. This commitment to quality living has established Guangzhou as a highly desirable and comfortable home.

SYSBS FULL TIME MBA PROGRAM

The MBA Program at SYSBS was established in 1998. Over the past two decades, more than 6000 business elites have graduated from the program.

Our commitment is to nurture global strategic entrepreneurs and professional managers capable of thriving in the competitive landscape of globalization. We achieve this through a mixture of rigorous academic standards and practical soft skills. The triple international accreditation, AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, effectively guarantees the enrolment requirements of the Program, as well as faculty qualifications and teaching management.

In recognition, The Economist consistently ranked SYSBS as the best Full-time MBA program in the world's Top 100 list from 2016 to 2022, solidifying our global standing as the only selected business school in mainland China.

Program	Full-time MBA (International Master of Business Administration)
Language of Instruction	Core Courses in English
Duration of Studies	2 years
Certificate Granted	SYSU Master Graduation Certificate SYSU Master's Degree Certificate
Enrolment Scope	Worldwide
Selection Procedures	Qualification Review and Interview Assessment

COURSE

The C-cube curriculum system is designed to cultivate business leaders who will be competent for Chief Executive (CXO) roles:

Common Knowledge:

provides a solid foundation in business administration education based on an "A+" and "World-class" business administration discipline, supported by triple international accreditations as a quality assurance system.

Cutting Edge Contents:

includes a series of elective courses in Health Management, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, Financial Science and Technology, Creative Industry Management and Business Analytics.

China Context:

encompasses courses and seminars relevant to China's political and economic policies, such as the GBA, The Belt and Road Initiative and the Reform of State-owned Enterprises.

Business Ethic

Managerial Economics

Financial Accounting

Corporate Finance

Marketing Management

Organizational Behaviour

Business Communication

Science of Decision-making

Operations Management

Strategic Management

Digital Technology and Business Management

Management Consulting

Academic Criterion and Thesis Writing

The Outline of Chinese Culture

Chinese
Business Analytics for Decision Making

Business Competition Simulation

Business Model Innovation

Growthing Strategy of The New Ventures

Entrepreneurship

Enterprise Risk Management

Leadership and Team

Corporate Governance and Incentive Mechanism

Incentive and Performance Management in the New Economy

Human Resource Management

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Merger and Acquisition

Private Equity

Initial Public Offerings and Private Equity Investment

Artificial Intelligence in Business

Endowed Business with Intelligence: Business Revolution Driven by IT

Analysis of Big Data in Finance

Big Data Analysis and Business Intelligence

Business Innovation in the Digital Age

Blockchain Business Applications

Financial Technology

Financial Risk Management

Funds Management

Investment Valuation

Artwork Investment

Emerging Industry Opportunity of GBA

Macroeconomic Analysis

Quality Management

Project Management

Management Modeling and Optimization

Services Management

Consumer Behavior

Global Marketing

Marketing Breakout in the Digital Era

Branding Management

Positive Psychology

Lectures on Humanities and Business Literacy

* Subject to the current training program

Core Courses
Featured Courses

GLOBAL VISION

Integrating global management wisdom into Chinese practice is one of our missions. We proudly offer the highest number of international exchange opportunities among all business schools in South China. Our School of Business, Sun Yat-sen University, is home to a diverse and internationally qualified faculty, along with a vibrant community of overseas students.

International Exchange Program

Actively participating in academic exchanges and fostering partnerships with international universities beyond mainland China, SYSBS has inked approximately 110 bilateral agreements with esteemed business schools across 28 countries and regions worldwide. Among these, 35 partnerships include established long-term student exchange programs. Each year, about 120 outgoing students and 80 incoming students benefit from our School's international exchange programs.

35 Partners: Our partnerships span 21 countries and regions across 4 continents, with a distribution of 28 in Europe, 4 in Asia, 1 in Oceania and 2 in America.

Global Campus(G-CAMP)

● Elective course with 2 credits + a program certificate issued by the program provider.

● Duration: 7-10 days.

● Language: English.

● The school covers tuition + some meals and snacks. Students are responsible for transportation and accommodation expenses.

G-CAMP Courses

PAMS Courses

● Carefully selected, high-demand and cutting-edge courses offer by The Partnership of Asian Management Schools(PAMS)

● The PAMS courses can be taken as electives supporting students' core degree, as standalone high-technology courses, or as part of a PAMS Advanced Certification.

● Leading Courses including Business 4IR Courses, Lecture Series Courses, Culture Courses.

Exchange Program & Summer School

● Groupe ESC Dijon-Bourgogne (Burgundy School of Business), France

● ESSCA School of Management, France

● EBS University for Business and Law / Business School, Germany

● University of Cologne, Germany

● Nagoya University of Commerce and Business, Japan

● VU University Amsterdam, Netherlands

● ZHAW School of Management and Law, Switzerland

● Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

● Global Management Challenge

● CESIM PEAK TIME Global Business Simulation Competition

● China Management Case Competition

● China MBA Entrepreneurship Competition

● Yasha Adventure

● Asia Pacific Business School Steppe Challenge

● China MBA International Art Festival

● China Business Negotiation Competition

● China MBA CDCC Speech Contest

ADMISSION GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS (NON-CHINESE CITIZENS)

Application Deadline

The 1^st Round of Application: Feb. 15^th, 2024

The 2^nd Round of Application: Apr. 30^th, 2024

Application Requirements

● Bachelor's degree

● TOEFL ≥ 79 (with 15 or above in each subject) or IELTS ≥ 6.5 (with 5.5 or above in each subject), or proof of having taken any English-taught program

● Work experience before admission is preferred

Application Documents

● The first page of a valid ordinary passport and a personal profile photo

● Diploma, certificates and verification reports of the bachelor's degree

● Complete transcripts of undergraduate studies

● Language certificate

● Two letters of recommendation

● A study plan

● Proof of financial status

● Physical examination result

● Certificate of Non-Criminal Record

● Other supporting documents

Notices: Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.

Process

Step 1: Complete Online Application: Visit and Apply now!

Step 2: Interview Taking: Mid-May

Step 3: Receive Admission Letter: June

Step 4: Receive Admission Package: July

Step 5: Register and Orientation: September

Reminder: Please read the Enrollment Guide carefully before you submit your application.

Tuition Fee

109,000 (RMB/Person/Academic Year)

For Registration and Insurance Fee, please refer to the Enrollment Guide of the University.

SYSBS MBA GMAT Code: NFB-95-62 (FT), GRE Code: 0678