Overview
ZIBS is a global and innovation-oriented business school benefiting from, and supporting, China’s expanding role in the new global economy. ZIBS develops senior managers and future business leaders with an interdisciplinary perspective, building cross-cultural business skills to thrive in the ever-changing global economy.
Our international MBA program is dedicated to advancing leaders who can envision and implement original business concepts. Scholars and students of diverse backgrounds benefit from the collaborative learning environment, world-class research and academic theory which is integrated with business practice.
Corporate Support
Zhejiang University International Business School is pleased to partner with Ant Group, a leading global technology firm headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.
As a strategic supporter of the iMBA Program at ZIBS, Ant Financial provides access to expertise and corporate executives who help ensure the relevance of the program to the needs of the business community and unique insights about developments in technology which are transforming the way we do business globally. Through this partnership, students enrolled on the full-time iMBA format also have the opportunity to engage in a professional project as a formal part of the program, deepening their professional experiences.
Program Structure
At ZIBS we cultivate senior managers and future leaders with global vision, social responsibility and innovative entrepreneurship. The program ensures that students master solid foundational theories, effective leadership, interdisciplinary vision and cross-cultural business skills which prepare them to face the challenges of an increasingly complex business environment.
The iMBA program is offered in two different formats:
Format |
Language |
Duration |
In-Company Experiences |
Location |
Time |
Part-time(For Chinese and International Students) |
Mainly in English, supplemented by bilingual instruction |
2.5 Years |
Individual professional projects |
Haining International Campus with extension to Shanghai and Hangzhou |
Twice a month on weekends (Friday-Sunday) |
Full-time(Only for International Students) |
English |
2 Years |
An in-company experience upon the completion of program. |
Haining International Campus with extension to Shanghai and Hangzhou |
Intensive modules every week |
Graduates of the iMBA program will obtain the diploma of Master of Business Administration of Zhejiang University.
Note: For part-time program, we only take international students who are fluent in Chinese, e.g. with an equivalent level of HSK 5 or above
Program Outline
A select series of courses, which have been chosen and vetted by ZIBS, may be taken online. The formal curriculum is supplemented by guest lectures and webinars, which provides further insights into current business trends and best practice. For both part-time and full-time formats, the curriculum is composed of three main course elements: required coursework, core subjects and electives.