Master of Business Administration
About this program
What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.
This full‑time English‑taught Master of Business Administration (Energy Economics and Management) programme is delivered by School of Economics and Management at China University of Petroleum (East China). Relying on the university’s long‑standing superior energy discipline foundation, this interdisciplinary
postgraduate programme integrates general business‑management theories with energy‑economy research, focusing on global energy‑market operation, energy‑enterprise strategic management and energy‑policy research. Major research directions include energy economics and industrial policy, energy‑enterprise operation management, global energy‑market analysis, carbon‑neutral economy research. The programme aims to cultivate high‑level interdisciplinary international management talents who master systematic business‑administration and energy‑economy theoretical knowledge, possess energy‑market analysis, enterprise strategic planning, cross‑cultural business‑negotiation and independent practical‑research capabilities. The curriculum includes advanced postgraduate core management‑economics courses, energy‑economy featured elective modules, global‑energy‑industry frontier seminars, energy‑enterprise field‑investigation practice, supervisor‑led research‑project participation and master‑thesis research work. Representative core
courses include Energy Economics Theory, Global Energy Market Analysis, Strategic Management of Energy Enterprises, Carbon Economy and Policy, Business Research Methodology and Academic Writing. During three‑year full‑time study period, students shall complete all compulsory and elective credit requirements, participate in university‑hosted energy‑economy academic conferences and workshops, conduct field investigation in domestic and foreign energy‑related enterprises, take part in faculty‑managed energy‑economy research projects and accumulate business‑research practical experience. Every admitted student gets one‑on‑one academic supervision from faculty supervisors. Under supervisor guidance, students finish literature retrieval and review, research‑scheme design, enterprise‑oriented social survey, multi‑dimensional energy‑economic‑data sorting and econometric analysis, research‑result summarisation and thesis drafting, and finally complete original master thesis and pass thesis
defence. Applicants need to provide authenticated bachelor‑degree certificate and complete official academic transcript issued by accredited higher‑education institutions. Applicants with economics, management or energy‑industry‑relevant backgrounds receive priority in admission assessment. Non‑native English‑speaking applicants need valid English‑proficiency certificates such as IELTS or TOEFL. Applicants who have completed full‑degree programmes fully delivered in English can apply for language‑score exemption by submitting official supporting documents for university internal review. Applicant age generally should not exceed 35 years old, and physical‑mental health condition must satisfy medical‑examination criteria for Chinese student‑visa application. After fulfilling all curriculum assessment requirements and successfully passing thesis defence, graduates obtain official master‑degree diploma awarded by China University of Petroleum (East China). Graduates can engage in energy‑enterprise management, energy‑industry
policy research, international energy‑co‑operation‑related work in global energy corporations, economic‑research institutions, international energy‑organisations, or pursue further PhD‑level academic study worldwide.
Program overview
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Program length
Full‑time | 3 Academic Years
How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.
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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