Global MBA

The Global MBA program is established to offer an opportunity for companies to educate their elite managers in one of the world's top-rated MBA programs. The Global MBA course work is exactly the same as the regular MBA but the schedule and structure are creatively designed to accommodate the unique needs of each the companies in each region. Currently UMBS offers Global MBA for the companies based in or having operation in Asia.

HOW THE GLOBAL MBA PROGRAM WORKS

STEP 1. CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Companies interested in sponsoring employees in the program must submit a Corporate Sponsorship Application via fax or email to establish a partnership. For the Asia Global MBA, an electronic copy of the application form is available at the download section of the East Asia Management Development Center (EAMDC) web site (www.eamdc.bus.umich.edu). See the EAMDC link on the left. Only individuals sponsored by a partner company are eligible to apply to the program.

STEP 2. STUDENT SELECTION
Once a company's application to join the program partnership is approved by the School, the company nominates high-potential employees as candidates for the program. The nominated candidates submit applications to the University individually. The admissions requirements and procedures are the same as those of the regular MBA program in Ann Arbor. After a thorough review of the candidacy of the applicants, the University of Michigan Business School Admissions Committee will notify the Sponsor Company of their admission decision.

STEP 3. POWERFUL LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Selected students join the program. The curriculum of the Global MBA program is exactly the same as that of the regular MBA program in Ann Arbor. All courses will be taught by the same distinguished University of Michigan Business School faculty members that teach the regular MBA program in Ann Arbor.

STEP 4. MICHIGAN MBA DEGREE
Upon the successful completion of course work, team project, and other academic requirements, participants attend a graduation ceremony in Ann Arbor and receive a regular MBA degree from the University of Michigan Business School.
 

PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR SUCCESS

CUSTOM-MADE PROGRAM
The Global MBA Program is designed to accommodate the unique needs of business environments and practices in each region where it is offered. For Asia, the design is intensive - sixteen-and-one-half months - to minimize job absence of talented employees. Additionally, students' stay in Ann Arbor is maximized to provide ample opportunities for an enriched cultural experience with American and other international students.

DYNAMIC PROGRAM DESIGN
The Global MBA Program for Asia consists of six sessions. In the first session, students take Managerial Communications and quantitative core courses, which are offered in Japan. In the second session, students move to Korea and continue taking quantitative courses. The next three sessions are offered in Ann Arbor. During the third session, students take non-quantitative core courses designed to familiarize them with American classroom practices. During the fourth and fifth sessions, students join the second-year Ann Arbor MBA students and take elective courses of their choice. If they choose, students can take up to 10 credits in other units of the University. In the sixth session, student teams are assigned to an in-company learning project called Multidisciplinary Action Project (MAP).
 

SOLID COURSE SCHEDULE

COURSES
The courses offered in the GMBA program are exactly the same as those in the regular MBA program, which requires 60 credit hours. The only difference is the course structure. The GMBA Program for Asia is structured to accommodate the unique needs of the Asian students and maximize the effectiveness of the program.

MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits)
Managerial Communication, which is offered during the Japan and Korea session, is designed to improve students' written and oral communication skills. It also prepares students for rigorous class participation oriented MBA courses.

QUANTITATIVE CORE COURSES (12 credits)
Quantitative core courses, which are offered during the Japan & Korea session, provide solid preparation in mathematical and statistical skills and methods for advanced business studies.

NON-QUANTITATIVE CORE COURSES (10.5 credits)
In their first term in Ann Arbor, students will take non-quantitative core courses requiring active classroom discussion. The knowledge and experience students accumulate during the Japan and Korea sessions will help them more easily adapt to a different teaching and learning approach in Ann Arbor.

ELECTIVE COURSES (27 credits)
Upon the successful completion of core courses, students join the 2nd year MBA students and take elective courses in the fall and winter terms. Students are required to take a minimum of 27 credits during these two terms. However, students may take up to 36 credits without any additional tuition payment. In addition, students may broaden their training by electing up to 10 credit hours of graduate study in other units of the University.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACTION PROJECTS (7.5 credits)
Over a seven-week period, students are divided into small teams and assigned to a real company with a specific challenge or problem of high-level, strategic importance. During the project, students are coached and guided by a multi-functional team of faculty advisors. Designed to be beneficial for both students and project host companies, this experience teaches students how to apply their knowledge, exercise their skills, and act effectively on their ideas.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
In addition to taking MBA courses, students will be offered various extracurricular activities, including cultural and corporate tours, seminars, and workshops throughout the program.
 

EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS

FOR SPONSORING COMPANIES
Sponsoring companies can educate their elite managers as multi-skilled professionals, who are comfortable and competent in virtually any functional area, any business setting, and in any corner of the globe.

Other benefits include:

• World-class MBA education with comparatively low total cost.
• Effective development of employees within a relatively short time.
• Powerful incentives to retain high-powered employees and attract new recruits with high aspirations.
• Strong network of knowledge and influence among consortium companies through the Business School and alumni.
• Access to University of Michigan Business School faculty and resources.

FOR PARTICIPATING EMPLOYEES
The Global MBA Program gives promising employees the opportunity to test themselves, increase their knowledge and analytical skills, and develop functional and process expertise.

In addition, they can expect to:

• Gain an understanding of the global and local forces that impact operations and business decisions.
• Enhance their leadership capabilities at the interpersonal, group, and organizational level.
• Learn how to integrate strategic vision and operational relevance.
• Improve cross-cultural understanding.
• Build a strong network with over 34,000 active Business School and over 400,000 University of Michigan alumni.
   

PROGRAM APPLICATION INFORMATION

APPLICATION
Please complete the program application form which is available at the Download Section of the EAMDC web site www.eamdc.bus.umich.edu and submit to East Asia Management Development Center at the University of Michigan Business School.

ADMISSION SCHEDULE

• September - Corporate Nomination Due
  Sponsoring companies select candidates and submit the list to EAMDC by September for Admission to the next class beginning the following February.



• October - Individual Application and Test Scores Due
  Nominated applicants must submit completed application to the EAMDC Ann Arbor Office by the end of October to be considered for the next class beginning the following February.
GMAT and TOEFL scores should be reported to UMBS by ETS.


• Early December - Admission Interview
  The Admissions Committee staff will interview each candidate. The Admissions Committee will notify individuals of the interview schedule two weeks prior to the interview.



• Late December - Notification of Decision
  Admission decisions will be sent to the sponsoring company.

EARLY ADMISSION DECISION

For applicants whose sponsoring company wants admission decisions earlier than the schedule above, the Admissions Committee will make early admission decisions. EAMDC will arrange an interview via phone or video conferencing for the applicants who have submitted all admission requirements including test score reports. The total number of early admissions will not exceed 30% of the seats available.
 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Program applications may be obtained from the program website (www.eamdc.bus.umich.edu) by following the EAMDC link at the left. To request additional information, or if you have any questions, please contact us.

Ann Arbor
701 Tappan Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan
48109-1234 U.S.A.
Tel: 1-734-763-5398
Fax: 1-734-936-2567
Email: eamdc-umbs@umich.edu

Seoul
30 Phil-Dong 1 GA
Choong-Gu
Seoul 100-728 Korea
Telephone: 82-2-2000-2737
Fax: 82-2-2000-2739
Email: eamdc-seoul@umich.edu

Shanghai
c/o Chen Gang
RM 1902, Bldg. 1, Lane 1910, XINZHA Rd.,
Shanghai 200042 China
Telephone: 86-21-64724280-266
Cellular: 86-13024131879
Fax: 86-21-64720437
Email: eamdc-shanghai@umich.edu

Tokyo
c/o Keiji Inoue
Togin Building, 6th Floor
1-4-2, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo 100-0005 Japan
Tel: 81-3-5220-2882 
Fax: 81-3-3217-0208 
Email : eamdc-tokyo@umich.edu