Programs

Degree candidates who have obtained 46.5 credits for both compulsory courses and elective credits, and finished a dissertation, will be awarded the Shanghai Jiao Tong University MBA degree and graduation diploma.

For full-time students, it takes about one year. The orientation for thesis writing will be held at the beginning (September) of the second academic year. Students are expected to submit their thesis by April of the second academic year. For part-time students, it often takes more than 15 months. The orientation for thesis writing will be held at the beginning (September) of the second academic year. Students are expected to submit their thesis after the Chinese Spring Festival of the third academic year.

Yes, all MBA students are required to finish a dissertation after the completion of courses.

Since the SAIF MBA program is very intense, there is no clear break between classes during semesters. However, there is a Spring Festival holiday of a month-long duration (from the middle of January to mid-February), and a Summer break of at least 6 weeks duration (depending on the electives you have chosen).

Yes, you may choose to study abroad in any one of our 15 partner schools in leading universities around the world. This takes place during the third semester for 3-5 months. For more information, please refer to:http://192.144.218.145:28088/international/exchange-programs

The SAIF Career Development Center works hard to connect international students with internships and full-time employment upon graduation. Students are encouraged to meet with the CDC staff to discuss employment preferences and their professional background. Conversational Mandarin skills are also very helpful for finding employment in China, as most companies list this as a prerequisite. The CDC works with both multinational and Chinese corporations in Shanghai, and hosts employer presentations and career fairs every semester.

SAIF hosts frequent guest lecturers from domestic financial or international corporations in Shanghai. We also have student-led clubs, regular trips to historical and cultural sites in China, intercollegiate sports competitions, and academic competitions. Students often arrange informal trips in Shanghai and around China in their free time.

The Full-Time MBA class is taught completely in English. However, if you are fluent in Mandarin Chinese or have an HSK score of 6 or higher, you can apply for the Part-Time MBA programs, which are mainly taught in Mandarin.

Yes, SAIF offers the following scholarships for international students:

Global Citizenship (50,000 RMB): for non-Chinese citizens with valid passports committed to intercultural communication;
High-tech Talents (50,000 RMB): for senior technical professionals in high-tech enterprises with outstanding achievements;
Entrepreneurship (50,000 RMB): for successful entrepreneurs with outstanding leadership;
Contribution (50,000 RMB): to support professionals from distinguished enterprises, with contributions to society;
World-Class University (30,000 RMB): for holders of a bachelor's degree from world-class universities (top 100 in QS rankings)
Master's or Doctorate Degree (30,000 RMB): for applicants with a master's or doctoral degree;

Talent Special Award (250,000 RMB)
First Prize Talent Award (180,000 RMB)
Second Prize Talent Award (100,000 RMB)
Third Prize Talent Award (50,000 RMB)
Admission Scholarships, which are merit-based, are offered based upon background, interview performance, and admission scores

The interview format varies based on location.
• International applicants outside China: Online interviews with SAIF admission committee (scheduled monthly)
• International applicants within China: In-person interviews at SAIF campus (recommended)

The interview consists of two segments, as listed below.

Personal Presentation (8 minutes)
Candidates present a pre-prepared PowerPoint covering:
• Professional background
• Career trajectory
• Current role and achievements
• Motivation for applying
• Future aspirations

Panel Discussion (25 minutes)
A panel of 2-3 faculty members conducts an in-depth discussion exploring:
• Academic and professional experience
• Industry knowledge
• Career objectives
• Interest in SAIF
• Application materials (resume, transcripts, test scores, essays)