About this program
What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.
This full-time English-taught IMBA programme is delivered by Economics and Management School at Wuhan University, one of
the most prestigious business schools in China with AACSB accreditation. The programme focuses on global business management, strategic decision-making, cross-cultural leadership, digital business transformation and entrepreneurship, combining theoretical teaching, enterprise practice, case study and business project training. Major research directions include global business strategy, cross-cultural management, digital business transformation, corporate finance, entrepreneurship and innovation management. The programme aims to cultivate high-level international business management talents who master systematic business administration theories, possess global business vision, strategic decision-making capability, cross-cultural leadership and enterprise management capabilities. The curriculum includes advanced core MBA courses, global business elective modules, industry frontier seminars, enterprise field investigation, business consulting project practice, and master thesis research
work. Representative core courses include Strategic Management, Global Business Strategy, Cross-cultural Management, Digital Business Transformation, Corporate Finance, Marketing Management, Business Research Methodology and Academic Thesis Writing. During the 2.5-year full-time study, students need to complete all compulsory and elective credit requirements, participate in global business academic conferences and enterprise practical training, finish field investigation in top international enterprises, take part in business consulting projects and accumulate management practical experience. Every admitted student receives one-on-one academic supervision from faculty supervisors and industry mentors. Under supervisor guidance, students complete literature review, research scheme design, enterprise survey, data analysis, research result sorting and thesis drafting, and finally complete original master thesis and pass thesis defence. Applicants shall provide authenticated bachelor-degree
certificate and official academic transcript issued by accredited higher-education institutions. Applicants with relevant work experience are prioritised for admission assessment. Non-native English-speaking applicants need valid English-proficiency certificates (IELTS 6.0 or above, TOEFL 80 or above). 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 40 years old, and physical-mental health condition must satisfy medical-examination criteria for Chinese student-visa application. After finishing all curriculum assessment requirements and successfully passing thesis defence, graduates obtain official master-degree diploma awarded by Wuhan University. Graduates can engage in enterprise management, strategic decision-making, international business operation, digital transformation management work in global
enterprises, or pursue further PhD-level academic study worldwide.
Program overview
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Program length
Full-time | 2.5 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
Application dates and milestones for each intake period. Deadlines may vary by applicant category.
September2026
Classes start September
Timeline dates for this intake have not been published yet.
About the university
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