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MBA/MA in Chinese Studies Dual Degree

  

The Center for Chinese Studies was founded in 1961 and has held a leading position internationally for more than 40 years. The Center's distinguished faculty form an intellectual community fostering collaboration among humanists, social scientists, and professionals in an environment appreciative of the interdependency of past and present. The MA Program provides students with a broad interdisciplinary approach to the study of China while allowing the flexibility to pursue individual areas of interest. A unique feature of the MA Program is a required two semester interdisciplinary graduate seminar in Chinese Studies, which provides a forum for true interdisciplinary dialogue and intensive interaction among MA students and leading China faculty.

UM Ross School of Business approach is designed to promote excellence in students looking to immerse themselves in the MBA experience. At the foundation is the pursuit of broad-based intellectual capital with impact. These are the ideas the faculty bring to the classroom and the tools our graduates use to shape the world. Expect superb teaching, riveting classroom discussions, and first-rate field opportunities that will take you far beyond best practices. Our unique action-based learning and interdisciplinary approach develop leaders and ideas that change the world. At Michigan, you will enjoy a program that allows you to create a robust, customized experience within a community that respects diversity and believes in global citizenship and corporate social responsibility.

REQUIREMENTS

The MBA 45 credit hour degree program, including:

  • The 30 credit hour MBA core
  • 15 elective hours in Business Administration
  • MBA communication requirement

The Center for Chinese Studies 24 credit hour degree program, including:

  • The interdisciplinary seminars in Chinese Studies: CCS 501 and CCS 502
  • One course from the history department on Chinese history
  • One course focusing primarily on the imperial or pre-imperial period
  • One course focusing on modern China
  • MA thesis (may register for CSIB 750 or CCS 700)
  • Third year level Chinese language competency

Chinese Language
Students in the MA program in Chinese Studies must complete 3rd year competence in reading and speaking Chinese. Students are encouraged to apply for summer language study fellowships which can enable students with limited prior language training to fulfill the language requirement. Under special circumstances MBA/MA dual degree students can petition to be allowed to satisfy this requirement with only one semester of 3rd year Chinese. Note that only 4th year level language classes can count toward the CCS degree credit requirement.

APPLICATION

Applicants interested in the MBA/MA in Chinese Studies combined program must complete separate applications to the Ross Business School and Rackham Graduate School. Applicants must file the appropriate applications to and be admitted by both units. Applicants should indicate on both applications that they are applying for this specific dual degree program (please make sure the correct box is checked on the MBA application; indicate in question #1 on Rackham application that you are also applying to the Business School). Please provide more details about your interest in pursuing this dual degree in your Statement of Purpose.

Applicants must take the GMAT for admission to Michigan's Ross School of Business and may take the GRE or GMAT for admission to the Center for Chinese Studies. All applications to the Center for Chinese Studies must be received by January 15. You are encouraged to submit your application as early as possible. This dual degree program is not open to students who have earned either the MBA or MA in Chinese Studies degree. Students registered in the first year of either program may apply.

The dual program may begin with studies in either school; however, because of the sequenced nature of core courses in the MBA program, most students will find it advantageous to start with year one in the Business School. During year two, students will complete courses in the Center for Chinese Studies. In year three, courses might be taken in both schools. No course work completed prior to admission may be counted toward the MBA requirements of the dual program. No transfer of credit from other institutions will be accepted for any part of this program.

 

For more information on this program contact:


Center for Chinese Studies
Student Services Coordinator
Jen Zhu, zzhu@umich.edu
Center for Chinese Studies
1080 S University Ave, Suite 3668
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106
Tel: (734) 764-6308
Email: chinese.studies@umich.edu
www.ii.umich.edu/ccs

Ross School of Business
Office of Admissions
University of Michigan Ross School of Business
701 Tappan Street, D2260
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234
Tel: (734) 763-5496
Email: umbsmba@umich.edu
www.bus.umich.edu/