China
International Master of Business Administration (IMBA)
About this program
What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.
This full‑time English‑medium International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) professional postgraduate programme is delivered by the renowned Lingnan College, School of Business of Sun Yat‑sen University. The programme is committed to cultivating high‑level compound international business management talents who master modern enterprise operation theories, global market operation rules, cross‑cultural business communication competence and in‑depth understanding of Chinese business environment. The core teaching modules cover corporate strategic management, financial accounting and corporate finance, human‑resource management, global marketing management, international investment and financing, supply‑chain and operation management, digital business transformation, cross‑cultural management, China enterprise case study, and international business negotiation. The teaching mode integrates classroom theoretical teaching, real‑enterprise case‑study discussion, enterprise‑site investigation, business simulation workshop and mentor‑guided practical project. Students will receive systematic guidance from tutors with abundant industry and academic background from Lingnan College. Students will master mainstream business analysis tools and enterprise management frameworks, participate in business‑oriented research projects, and complete independent research and master dissertation before graduation. For admission submission, applicants must submit legalised bachelor diploma and full academic transcript from recognised universities. Applicants are expected to have practical working experience in business‑related industries; working experience will be treated as important admission advantage. Competent English comprehensive capability is required for English‑medium courses. After passing all curriculum assessment and thesis defence, students will obtain official master degree certificate awarded by Sun Yat‑sen University. Graduates can engage in senior management positions in multinational corporations, large‑scale domestic and foreign trade enterprises, financial institutions, management‑consulting firms and other global business‑oriented organisations.
Program overview
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Program length
Full‑time | 2 Academic Years
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Language requirement
English
This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.
Eligibility & requirements
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Entrance / admission test
Not required
No separate entrance test is listed for this program. The university may still review your academic profile and documents.
Admission intakes & deadlines
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September2026
Classes start September 2026
Timeline dates for this intake have not been published yet.
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