Question regarding Chinese MBA (Beida Guanghua/Bimba/Tsinghua MBA IMBA)

cloned

Hello fellow CDers,


I am currently looking at a few Chinese MBA since I am interested in returning to the region in the future.  I am a Chinese American who can read/write fluently in Chinese. I have about 2.5 years of experience in doing IT related work and got 700+ on my GMAT.  However, I cannot find that much information on Beida, Tsinghua, and Fudan's MBA programs (BW, FT don't provide much info), so I was wondering if you guys can help me with these questions:


1.  is MBA a valuable degree in China?  And do Chinese bschools provide good opportunities to network and finding internships/jobs?  And how do they measure against Top20 U.S. MBA in specifically China/Asia?


2.  I noticed that Beida + Tsinghua both offer an IMBA as well as regular MBA, but I am quite confused as to which program would best fit my need.  I am looking to maximize my Chinese proficiency and also establish network in the region, so would an IMBA fit me more or would the regular MBA do so?  


3.  And lastly, do foreign students really benefit from getting the Chinese MBA degree?  Cuz i know plenty of people who went to Top20 in the U.S. find that MBA is pretty useless in general.




Sorry if this sounds too much of a novice question, I really can't find anything on english websites on this subject.


Thanks in advance!

UtadaHikaru

Thank you very much for your interest in the Schools in the PRC. At least you have show some affections towards your ancestal home country. To be frank that China is not a place to start your career unless your are already sufficiently affluent either by merit or inheritance. If you have some to spare, then it would be better to view this is like a journey of experience similar to Latin America or adventures in other parts of the world.

The reward is not very high and you would not be able to have enough money to live a decent life, almost you have to start all over again if you prepare to go back to the states.

Your chinese language ability will not bring you any advantage as it is seriously amazing that you can write 800 characters+ in 15 minutes as you campare yourself to a 'good' high school graduate.

If you are entrepreurial, you may have better bet either bet with MIT and Stanford or try London if you want some better cultural melting pot, since you have 700+.



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UtadaHikaru

But cetainly you can say more about yourself and see how other people here thinks.

cloned

Thanks for your input.  Honestly I don't think i can make it to Stanford or other Top 5 schools here.  lus the tuition is expensive which I really frown upon.

My main premise for looking at Chinese MBA is that I want to eventually establish myself there in East Asia.  When you said "the reward isn't very high," do you mean monetary rewards as a professional?  My ultimate goal is to look for entrepreneurial opp in East Asia (easier said than done), so I am willing to take a cut in pay & lifestyle in order to learn about region.

Would a Chinese MBA help in that regard?  

Btw I grew up in Taiwan, and most of my family members are living in HK or Taipei, so I'm not really bound to live in the States by any means.

cloned

bump bump.

Can someone give me some insights on this?  Thanks!

soiler

Haven't you consider the ceibs and the ckgsb?they are the best in mainland now.

terryzhang

I am a Chinese American who can read/write fluently in Chinese.

强烈呼吁发中文贴。。防止啊三这样的人把本贴的精华回帖部分都吸收过去了。。。。。

hang13

是啊 楼主可以练一下中文

cloned

我可以打中文，只是打英文比较快。

我目前还没有看CEIBS and CKGSB，只是想认识一下北大和新华的programs.

CEIBS and CKGSB 的学费挺高的， 所以目前没有太注意这两所学校。

bobbylu

Hello fellow CDers,
I am currently looking at a few Chinese MBA since I am interested in returning to the region in the future.  I am a Chinese American who can read/write fluently in Chinese. I have about 2.5 years of experience in doing IT related work and got 700+ on my GMAT.  However, I cannot find that much information on Beida, Tsinghua, and Fudan's MBA programs (BW, FT don't provide much info), so I was wondering if you guys can help me with these questions:
1.  is MBA a valuable degree in China?  And do Chinese bschools provide good opportunities to network and finding internships/jobs?  And how do they measure against Top20 U.S. MBA in specifically China/Asia?
HI Buddy, MBA is valuable in China however I would say MBA is a step for your future success and Chinese MBAs will not provide the  influence as US top 10 do. My opinion is that experience plays a less important role in the job seeking process of a bull market than of current bear market.

Chinese Lauguage is a huge advantage for foreign students if you are seeking positions in junior or middle level managment positons. I do think the hiring process for foreign students is more complex than for local chinese. Be prepared.

2.  I noticed that Beida + Tsinghua both offer an IMBA as well as regular MBA, but I am quite confused as to which program would best fit my need.  I am looking to maximize my Chinese proficiency and also establish network in the region, so would an IMBA fit me more or would the regular MBA do so?  
Consult these two schools, you'd better choose real classes to experience more about the style of different programs.

3.  And lastly, do foreign students really benefit from getting the Chinese MBA degree?  Cuz i know plenty of people who went to Top20 in the U.S. find that MBA is pretty useless in general.
Sorry if this sounds too much of a novice question, I really can't find anything on english websites on this subject.
Comparatively, local MBAs provide you a better enviroment to know real China, if you have a walk in the campuss of Bei Da and Tsing Hua, you will find lots of foreign students here doing their degrees.

However don't expect networking can bring you immediate benefits.

Thanks in advance!

Wish you good luck.

-- by 会员 cloned (2009/11/2 6:44:44)