The HEC Executive MBA China has been developed to strengthen the technical expertise and leadership skills of Executives in China to stimulate economic development and facilitate further integration into the world economy. Under the auspices of the Training Centre of NDRC (National Development and Reform Commission), HEC Paris and the School of Management (SOM) of the Zhejiang University jointly conduct the Executive MBA in Shanghai, thus allowing qualified participants to receive a degree from each institution.
This program is an intensive course of study for select senior managers with a focuson market-oriented themes and general management relevant to executivesnavigatingin today’scomplex globalbusiness environment. The program is open to experienced managers largely from the private sector. Local and international participants from Chinese and non-Chinese firms are welcome to apply.

Unique program

Delivered by top HEC Paris faculty, this unique program is an intensive course of study for select senior managers with a focus on market-oriented themes and general management relevant to Chinese executives navigating in today’s complex global business environment. Taught in English, participants contribute actively to the learning process by applying their personal and professional experience to the course.

With a strong general management focus, the program covers themes including Major Core:

•  Marketing
• Financial Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Markets & Marketing
• Operations Management
• Business Strategy
• Corporate Strategy
• Strategy Implementation
• Cost Accounting & Performance Management
• Strategic HR Management
• Leadership I: The Leader
• Leadership II: Leadership in Context
• Managerial Economics
• Business Games

Major Elective:

• Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Paris/USA or Paris/China,
• Services: Differentiation and Innovation, Paris/USA,
• Global Business Perspectives, China/Brazil or USA/Gulf,
• Aerospace & Aviation, Montreal and Paris/Toulouse,
• Management in an Energy-concerned Economy, Paris and Doha,
• Luxury, Paris and Milan.

In addition to the Shanghai modules, a required one-week study trip to Paris allows participants a rare opportunity to explore, first hand, strategic business issues affecting globalization and closely experience the charm of HEC campus.
Participants who successfully complete the course of study earn an Executive Masters of Business Administration (EMBA) degree from HEC Paris. This requires satisfactory attendance, active class participation and the submission of written work.Bernard Ramanantsoa, Dean of HEC Paris, believes that "…this program is a strategic expansion of HEC Paris' international portfolio, and demonstrates HEC Paris' global reach. HEC Paris is investing in China, with the support of government partners like the NDRC, allowing us to put our expertise to the service of companies doing business in China and doing business with China."
Mr. DU Ping, Director, Training Center of the NDRC explains that "We called upon HEC, as Europe's leading business school, to provide the highest standard of international management tools and insights to leaders in China, who must drive their organizations to be more competitive on the global market."

Admissions criteria

 The admissions process for the HEC Executive MBA China is rigorous. Only those individuals who demonstrate exceptional professional accomplishment and the potential to be drivers of reform within their organization are selected. Successful Executive MBA participants are ambitious team players and are clearly committed to their organizations. They come not only to learn, but also to teach and to share knowledge with their peers. Their potential for leadership has been confirmed, and their role in implementing change to stimulate economic development in China is clear.
The HEC Executive MBA China looks for an overall balance between several criteria, including:

• Academic accomplishment
• Professional experience and career progression
• Motivation for an Executive MBA
• Leadership potential

Participation in the program is intended for managers who fulfill the following criteria:

• Hold at least a Bachelor degree, in any subject
• Have a minimum of 8 years professional experience, 5years in a managerial position

The program is delivered in English with Chinese translation and simultaneous interpretation. However, in order to fully benefit from the teaching, English is highly recommended.
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What participants say

 YANG Ya
Chief Accountant/CFO, China Three Gorges Project Corporation
"I have compared several programs in China, and eventually chose HEC Paris EMBA Program. The faculty is the strongest that I have seen, and I was very impressed by the curriculum. The focus on global vision, strategic thinking and the international management are highly relevant for me and my company."
LI Lei
Chief Representative, Teleste Corp, Beijing
"China markets have heavy competition. The EMBA program of HEC builds my personal capabilities faster than what I could gain just by working with the industry. My competitiveness means faster and better business decisions which benefit my company."
WANG Zhentao
Chairman/President, Aokang co., Ltd.
"The support from SASAC and the CCIP backing can provide an exchange platform between the Chinese state owned / private companies and foreign companies. I am learning a lot from my classmates and the experience they bring to the program."
Gregori PILLEGAND
Marketing Director of Sodexo Greater China.
"During the EMBA program, I learned how to excel as part of a team and gained new managerial skills which I use everyday in my professional life. I developed an incredible network which creates many professional opportunities both in China and beyond."
SHI Jinshan
Director (China), Kingsland Finance Holdings Group
"The Global Business module was outstanding - I was very impressed by the new concepts I learned."

Program and current participant profile

· Institution: HEC Paris, affiliated to the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP); School of Management of Zhejiang University
· Degree awarded by: HEC Paris EMBA, Executive Education, recognized by the French Ministry of Education; EMBA of Zhejiang University, recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education
· Location: Shanghai
· Language of instruction: English with Chinese translation and simultaneous interpretation
· Program timetable: 12 modules of 4 days, plus 1 major of 2 five-day sessions, over a total of 16 months
· Average age at entry: 40
· Average years work experience: 20, with 12 years average in a senior management position
· Total number of alumni (worldwide): HEC Paris counts more than 44,000 alumni worldwide
· Faculty: HEC Paris full time and adjunct faculty
· International accreditation: HEC Paris is accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA
· Ranking: #1 Business School in Europe for 6 consecutive times since 2006, Financial Times ; #1 in the world for Executive Education 2011
· Application fee: 1 000 RMB
· Program fees: 490 000 RMB + 90 000RMB major fees. This includes tuition accomodation and meals for the 2 five-day sessions, but does not include travel expenses.
Contact information: www.hec-emba.com.cn, www.exed.hec.fr
E-mail enquiries to: admin@hec-emba.com.cn

Teaching Conditions

 HEC Paris has chosen Millennium HongQiao Hotel as the teaching facility for its EMBA program in Shanghai.