Master in S3 Asia MBA

Fudan University was founded in 1905 and located in the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai. Fudan is a comprehensive multi-disciplinary research university with many highly-ranked majors and programs, and is a member of the C9 League, Universitas 21 and Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU).

About S3 Asia MBA The growth engine of the 21st century is Asia. With Asia’s rapid development, there is an increase in the complexity of doing business in a region with substantial economic, business, cultural, institutional and socio-political differences. Accordingly, there is a growing need for a Pan-Asian MBA program that offers an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of business in Asia. The tri-university colloquium between Fudan University, Korea University and the National University of Singapore was the result of a powerful vision established by the S3 University Alliance (S3 UA) in 2008. With the aim of offering the first world-class pan-Asian MBA, which offers strong research and an industry-driven framework, the S3 Asia MBA was born. As the only Asia-focused MBA programme, students from the S3 Asia MBA are able to leverage on the strengths of the three universities. They will gain a deep understanding of Asia economies, be exposed to the global standard that each MBA programme has to offer and learn from the stellar faculty hailing from top business schools around the world. Upon graduation, S3 Asia MBA students can take advantage of their Asian MBA immersion experience to develop careers within the region or hold top positions in global MNCs with a presence in Asia. About the Three S3 Asia MBA Universities 1) School of Management at Fudan University The century-old Fudan University, one of the oldest and most established higher education institutes in China to build an education platform for Business Administration, established the business discipline as early as 1917. Today, School of Management at Fudan University (FDSM) is well-recognized for its highest standards in education and dynamic university campus environment. 1st higher education institute in China to set up a department of business education Awarded 1st prize by the state for R&D progress and excellent education Accomplishments Awarded the EQUIS Accreditation by EFMD in 2009 and then achieved the AACSB Accreditation in 2010 within the shortest period of time in the word Ranked 6th in Asia, No.1 in Mainland China in the UTD Top Business Schools research rankings 2014-2018 Ranked 34th in the world and No. 1 in the university-based b-schools in mainland China in the newly released Global MBA Ranking 2019 by Financial Times. With continuous improvement in the ranking for 6 years, the program has maintained its position at the top 50 in the world for three consecutive years. 2) Korea University Business School Korea University Business School (KUB)'s outstanding faculty, curriculum, programs, and research centers offer a wealth of opportunities, disciplines, and experiences for KUBS students' understanding of the world beyond and allow international students an in-depth acquaintance with Korean corporate culture. Ranked #1 MBA in Korea for 5 consecutive years in a row (2007-2011 Ministry of Education Science Technology, Korea) Ranked 12th Worldwide, No. 1 in Korea in the FT Executive MBA ranking 2012. Ranked 13th Worldwide, No. 1 in Korea in the FT Executive MBA ranking 2011. Ranked 86th Worldwide in the FT Global MBA Ranking 2013. First and the only business school in Korea to be reaccredited by AACSB and EQUIS for 5 years. Ranked #74 Worldwide and #1 in Korea in Business Research Rankings 2016. 3) NUS Business School The National University of Singapore (NUS) is the leading global university offering a broad-based curriculum underscored by multi-disciplinary courses and cross-faculty enrichment. Consistently ranked among the top business schools in Asia, NUS Business School has met the highest standards of achievement in education and research for business schools worldwide. Ranked #1 in Asia and #12 Globally in QS World University Rankings 2016 Ranked #26 in Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2017 #3rd in Asia by Forbes 2015 amongst two-year MBA Programmes Program Highlights: Tri-country, tri-university, tri-semester curriculum Two MBA degrees, one Joint certificate International Cooperation between Fudan University School of Management, the National University of Singapore Business School and Korean University Business School. Academics: Language of instruction: English Program duration: Full-time study in two years (from Monday to Friday every week). Participants who have completed all required courses and a thesis are conferred MBA Degree from Fudan University, an MBA degree from Korea University or the National University of Singapore, and an Asia MBA Program Certificate signed by 3 deans. Curriculum: Three semesters have to be completed under the S3 Asia MBA program. Students will start their first semester in Shanghai and spend their second semester in Seoul, finishing the last semester in Singapore. Students who intend to get a degree from Fudan need to register for a fourth semester to write their master thesis. The S3 Asia MBA requires rigorous study, creativity and imagination, analytical thinking and teamwork. The curriculum is carefully designed to allow students to continually build on concepts and skills learned in earlier courses as they proceed through the program. The credit hour for each course is aligned with the teaching system of the respective university; course credits will be directly accepted by the other S3 Asia MBA partner universities. Faculty: A key strength of the S3 Asia MBA is the strong research track record, excellent teaching capabilities and significant industry experience of its faculty members. FU, KU and NUS business schools are renowned for producing top-tier research in Asia. Our faculty members create new knowledge, models and frameworks that are applied in the context of Asia and beyond, and are widely recognized for innovative research and case development. Furthermore, our faculty are equipped with effective teaching skills that provide a rigorous education set against environmental changes in the world economy, and directly reward strong classroom performance. The S3 Asia MBA faculty members are also chosen for their extensive industry experience and outstanding track record in the businesses and governments of Asia and worldwide. The expertise of each of our prominent faculty is synthesized and integrated to form a united, world-class educational resource. Their dedication and innovation add unparalleled value to the individual growth of students while deepening the global perspective and competitiveness of the S3 Asia MBA program. Fudan University, School of Management Total of 150+ Faculty members - Over 100 major research projects done by Fudan faculty - Honored with dozens of prizes including the State-Level First Prize for R&D Progress - Honored with state-Level First Prize for Excellent Education Accomplishment Korea University Business School 84 Full-Time Top-Class Professors, Largest in Korea - No.1 in Korea in the number of publications in top-tier journals - No.2 in Asia in the number of publications in 4 leading finance journals NUS Business School Total of 142 Faculty Members - NUS Business School placed in Top 4 for Research (outside of North America) and Ranked 32nd worldwide Class Profile: The average age at entry: 28.77 Average working experience: 4.9 Nationalities enrolled: 5 countries Degree Upon completion of the program, students will be awarded dual MBA degrees – a unique attraction of the S3 Asia MBA program. Each qualified candidate will be granted a “double degree” consisting of their 'home' degree, plus one of two host degrees based on his/her own preference. An Asia MBA program certificate signed by three deans from FU, KU and NUS business schools will be awarded. Note: A student has to declare a preferred host degree at the beginning of the semester since formal admission from the host school is required. Entry Requirements: University degree or above from a recognized university Professional or full-time work experience is desirable, normally no less than 2 years. An acceptable GMAT/GRE score or other equivalent graduate school entrance examination scores within the period of validity (International applicants)

Fudan has four campuses, covering an area of 2,440,000m2, with the measure of 1,490,000m2 of school buildings. The university possesses 5 national key laboratories and 33 provincial key laboratories. Fudan has 5 libraries specializing in the field of liberal arts, science, and medicine, with over 5,190,000 collections of books. It has 11 affiliated hospitals, all possess advanced facilities. Fudan University comprises 19 schools, 69 departments, 70 bachelor’s degree programs, 229 master degree programs, 187 Ph.D. degree programs. The number of full-time teachers is over 2,700, 745 of them are professors, 795 of them are associate professors, 34 of them are academicians of the Chinese Academy of Science and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. Fudan has more than 30,000 full-time students, consisting of over 14,000 master’s students and doctoral students, over 14,000 undergraduate students, and over 3,400 international students.

About Shanghai

Located where the Yangtze River Delta and the Pacific meet, Shanghai is the commercial and financial center of mainland China, and ranks sixteenth in the 2013 edition of the Global Financial Centers Index published by the City of London. A pilot free trade zone is located in Shanghai in 2013, which will certainly launch a new round of rapid economic development at the international trading and financial hub. Shanghai now magnetizes thousands of talents all over the world every year by offering countless opportunities. Shanghai is home of the historic Bund, traditional temples, and the proud pioneer of futuristic architecture.

Shanghai has embraced people from different cultures with highest inclusiveness. Over 200,000 foreigners choose Shanghai to be their frequently dwelling place. An increasing number of Chambers of Commerce are set up in Shanghai by businessmen from the U.S, the U.K, France, Germany, Canada, Australia, Japan, Korea and many other countries, making Shanghai the ideal place to do transnational business.

Living in University

Fudan University is widely known for its campus culture of freedom, rich variety, and forward progress. Its campus culture is expressed in many dimensions, such as its outstanding school spirit, its rich academic flavor, its ideology of free discussion, the many independent choices available, its open and accepting attitude, as well as many elements of content, such as its more than 2000 lectures and forums per year, several tens of athletic competitions, more than a hundred artistic performances and cultural exhibits, over 310 student clubs, almost 500 social events, extracurricular academic creations by almost a thousand students, over ten thousand instances of volunteerism, etc. The school culture is like soil and air, nourishing generation after generation of the Fudan community. Fudan students, teachers, and alumni consciously protect and cultivate it through extensive participation and experience. This is why the school tradition is carried on, and it is how the Fudan spirit is carried forward—it goes beyond the campus, and influences society. In this process of shared ownership, shared construction, and shared use, an inherent character was gradually cultivated in the Fudan community, consisting of an idealistic mood, social responsibility, and a rational spirit.