CEIBS Africa

he China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) is a non-profit joint venture established in 1994 between the Chinese government and the European Commission. Note: Its predecessor, the China-EC Management Institute (CEMI), was launched in Beijing in 1984.

2. What programmes does CEIBS offer? CEIBS is the first business school in mainland China that offers a full-time MBA, an Executive MBA and a wide array of Executive Development Programmes. We operate the largest EMBA programme in the world, educating 700 students per year (the second largest EMBA programme worldwide, Columbia University in New York, educates half that number of students per year.) CEIBS operates a main campus in Shanghai, a representative office and teaching facilities in Beijing, and in Shenzhen. Africa campus in Accra was set up in mid 2008
From March 2009, CEIBS will offer EMBA in Accra for executives in Africa.

3. How many students study at CEIBS? Each year, CEIBS admits roughly 190 MBA students and 650 EMBA students. We have the largest EMBA programme in the world in terms of students. No. 2 worldwide is Columbia University, with approximately 300 EMBA students per year. Thousands of students enrol in the Executive Education (non certificate) programmes per year. CEIBS intend to enrol 50 students for the EMBA programme in Accra along with Executive Education Programmes

4. How many alumni have graduated from CEIBS to date? As of 2008, CEIBS has graduated more than 7,000 MBA and EMBA graduates and has provided management training for more than 60,000 executives through the Executive Development Programmes.

5. The world’s two leading international accreditation systems are EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) and AACSB (Association for Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business). In 2004, CEIBS received international accreditation from EQUIS, making it the only school in mainland China to receive this accreditation. In June 2007, EQUIS renewed its accreditation of CEIBS through 2012. In 2005, CEIBS’ application for accreditation through the U.S.-based AACSB was accepted. The initial accreditation review has been completed in 2008. In 2002, the Academic Degree Committee of the State Council, Chinese government, formally recognized the CEIBS MBA degree. CEIBS EMBA Africa programme is accredited by the National Accreditation Board of Ghana in July 2008.

6. How does CEIBS rank as an international business school? CEIBS is the only Asian business school to have achieved global ranking for its MBA, EMBA and Executive Education programmes. In November 2007 China’s Premier Wen Jiabao called CEIBS an “incubator for excellent business leaders.”

Rankings for CEIBS MBA Programme:
#1 in Asia, Financial Times' global MBA rankings, (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 )
#11 worldwide, Financial Times' global MBA rankings
#1 in China: Forbes China, "Most Valuable Business Schools in China”, (2007, 2006, 2005)
#1 Business School in China : Business Week China, "Best China Business School" (2007)

Rankings for CEIBS EMBA Programme:
#23 worldwide, Financial Times global EMBA rankings, (2007)
Top 50 worldwide, Financial Times global EMBA rankings (2001-2007)
CEIBS Executive Custom Programme:
#2 in Asia, Financial Times global executive education rankings
CEIBS Executive Education Open Programme:
#20 worldwide, Financial Times 2008 global executive education rankings
6. What type of students attends CEIBS? For the MBA programme, the CEIBS student body consists of 40% international executives, with an average work experience of around 6 years. CEIBS MBA students come from more than 20 countries and regions, and all sectors of business, creating a rich, dynamic, cross-cultural learning environment in combination with an international but China-focused faculty. Among the Chinese nationals, CEIBS recruits the very “cream of the crop.” These students are totally proficient in English, have solid work experience, extremely high GMAT scores (over 700 is common), and a distinct internationalism. On the main campus in China, for the EMBA programme, 80% of classes are in Chinese, 20% are in English. The CEIBS EMBA Africa programme in Accra will recruit the very best executives who have substantial experience and achievements in both private and public sectors.

7. Does CEIBS ‘partner’ with other top business schools worldwide? The CEIBS MBA programme sends more than half of its students to 30+ partner schools for international exchange. The school has been ranked among the leading schools for “international experience” ranked by the Financial Times in recent years. More than half of the exchange partner schools of CEIBS are among the Financial Times top 50 list. CEIBS partner with some of the world’s best business schools to provide Executive Development Programs to business executives and other organizational leaders. These include:
• CEIBS-Harvard Business-IESE Business School Joint Global CEO Program
• CEIBS-Wharton Joint Program: Corporate Governance and Board of Directors
• CEIBS-Harvard Business School-School of Economics & Management, Tsinghua University Senior Executive Program
• CEIBS-INSEAD Multinational Management Program
• CEIBS-Ross School, University of Michigan Joint Diploma in Management Program
• CEIBS-Columbia Business School Joint Advanced Marketing Management Program

8. What are CEIBS annual Industry Forums? In 2007, CEIBS hosted four annual Industry Forums:

China Bankers Forum
Theme: Emerging Landscape of China's Banking Structure: Who Will Be the Winners? June 30, Shanghai Campus

CEIBS Annual Media Industry Forum
Theme: “Growth of New Media and Transformation of Media Industry”. July 6, Beijing Campus


CEIBS Annual Health Care Forum
Theme: “Exploring a Sustainable Path for China’s Health Care Reform”
September 15, Shanghai Campus

CEIBS Annual Auto Forum
Theme: “China’s Auto Industry: From Joint Ventures to Global Alliances”. October 29 – 30. Shanghai Campus

Similar forums are planned on the Africa campus in the near future.

9. What is the CEIBS Lujiazui International Finance Research Centre? Opened in October 2007, the CEIBS Lujiazui International Finance Research Centre is a collaborative venture between CEIBS and Shanghai Lujiazui (Group) Co., Ltd. It is an authoritative and influential think tank, offering first-class research, consulting and training services to government and financial institutions for the development of Shanghai as an international financial centre. In the near future, this centre will engage in research and training in financial services on the Africa campus in Accra.


10. What is the Europe-China Business Management Training Project? In November 2007, CEIBS was awarded the coveted Europe-China Business Management Training Project, and received funding of €10.1 million from the European Union. The Project will focus on the central goal of transferring high level, practically-oriented business knowledge from the EU to China. For more information, contact:
CEIBS EMBA (Africa Program)
c/o Ghana College of Physicians & Surgeons, 54 Independence Avenue (near Ridge Circle), Accra, Ghana. Tel.0 21-226689, 024 8883553; Fax: 21-227594, Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ceibs.edu/africa


CEIBS EMBA PROGRAMME IN AFRICA
What are my competitive advantages in studying for CEIBS EMBA in Africa? YOUR CEIBS ADVANTAGE
You gain both tangible and intangible competitive advantages with the CEIBS EMBA. These include:
World-class Faculty Advantage
Faculty members teaching on the CEIBS Africa Campus Executive MBA program are drawn from the main Campus in Shanghai, China. We have one of the most international diverse faculties among business schools. For six consecutive years the Financial Times has ranked CEIBS among the top ten business schools worldwide for the international diversity of its Faculty. Top Rank Advantage
CEIBS EMBA is the only top ranked degree in Africa. The advantage of being in one of the most top ranked business school in the world is something few other business schools can boast. Our top ranked status has enabled us to engage and foster relationships with key companies and other top ranked business schools such as Harvard, Wharton, London Business School, University of Michigan, etc. International Accreditation
CEIBS EMBA is the only internationally-accredited degree in Africa. An internationally accredited degree provides you with a passport to the world of business. In 2004, CEIBS received international accreditation from the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), making it the only school in mainland China to receive this international accreditation. EQUIS is a renowned international system of quality assessment, improvement, and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration. Indeed, around the world, there are only some 114 programs accredited by EQUIS. Educational Advantage
CEIBS is a centre of teaching and academic excellence. We have built a reputation for teaching that is effective, practical and focused on real world problems and for rigorous management-oriented research. Our top-ranking among the world’s best business schools is a testimony to our world-class faculty and to our educational advantage. China Advantage
There is no doubt that China is quickly emerging as the economic superpower in the world. The best way to understand China is to become the classmates of Chinese executives, entrepreneurs and officials in China’s best EMBA program. CEIBS boasts the largest alumni network among business schools in mainland China. As of 2006, the school’s Alumni Association represents over 5,600 graduates. The Alumni Association has established 23 regional chapters in and out of China. It brings together graduates and industry leaders through organizing seminars, workshops, clubs, and reunions. Activities organized by the Association allow alumni to update their management knowledge, share experiences and insights, create business opportunities, maintain friendships, and pursue career development. In brief, CEIBS is privileged gateway to the elite business networks in the country. CEIBS offer the opportunity to build lifelong networks with executives from some of the best and most reputable companies and organizations in China. We offer a Chinese Language Proficiency course as part our program to develop the language skills you need to belong to our sought-after alumni. Innovation Advantage
In a fast-changing competitive world, your organization in Africa faces new challenges almost on a daily basis. You need to act swiftly and decisively under these competitive, fast-changing conditions. CEIBS offer a concentration in Business Innovation that gives you the in-depth knowledge and understanding of the latest academic and practitioner thinking, tools and models on innovation, entrepreneurship, business models and customer-centric strategies that are focused on the special challenges of organizations in Africa. Business Advantage
CEIBS connects with business at all levels, to the benefit of our students, alumni and faculty. Our corporate connections are extensive and varied, and are a major reason why students join us. Our Corporate Partners are among the most active, visible and successful business in China and in the other countries. We are proud to work in partnership with companies such as ABB, BP China, IBM China, Philips Electronics, Emerson, Baosteel, Bayer, China Telecom, Lufthansa, TCL Dow Chemical, Evonik, and several others. Personal Growth Advantage
As a rising executive, you want to build on your expertise and perspectives to make sound judgments in solving organization problems, and in developing and implementing creative strategies. You want greater self-confidence in examining and resolving a full range of organizational challenges. You want to speak with confidence and authority to colleagues in all different parts of your organization. You want to use the latest academic concepts and tools to garner support for your ideas. With a CEIBS EMBA, develop the global perspectives, creative leadership ability and the personal confidence and authority to present creative ideas that demand attention from your peers. Key Features of the Program
Degree Awarded: Executive MBA - China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)
Duration: 22 months
Concentration: Business Innovation
Total Credit: 63
Language of Instruction: All classes, coursework, projects, conferences and activities will be conducted in English. Participants from non-English speaking backgrounds will have to provide evidence of adequate English proficiency. Attendance format: The program is designed to fit into the schedule of busy professionals. Classes meet for 8 days every two months in Accra. There may be a class attendance on the main Campus in Shanghai, China. Each course will be completed in four days. A typical day is scheduled from 8:00am to 9:45pm, is interspersed with seminar sessions, meals and tea breaks and supervised group discussions. Evenings are devoted to business insight conferences where industry guest speakers and other professionals will be invited to share their experiences, Chinese language proficiency and leadership development programs. Program Structure
Field 1: Functional Tools
Participants gain in-depth and integrative understanding of the relationships and interdependences of important functional disciplines. This field comprises: Financial Management, Managerial Accounting, Corporate & Trade Finance, Marketing Strategy, and Production & Operations Management

Field 2: Analytical Frameworks
Participants acquire the basic quantitative and analytical skills for managing in business and other organizations, and develop new insights into the critical issues in managing in Africa. This field comprises: Corporate Governance & Ethics, Managerial Economics, Quantitative Methods for Management, and Services Marketing

Field 3: Environment and Strategy
Participants develop in-depth understanding of the organization’s environment and the skills to develop strategies that help the organization to navigate current and future challenges in a profitable, legal and ethical manner. This field comprises: Strategic Management; International Business; Strategy Simulation; Supply Chain Management; and Culture & Management in Africa. Field 4: Business Innovation Concentration
This field offers a concentration in organizational innovation. Participants learn to integrate the theory and practice of management to foster leadership abilities to envision, design and implement a path for renewing an organization to meet and exploit new and emerging opportunities and challenges. This field comprises: Entrepreneurship; Strategic Innovation; Building a Market-Oriented Organization, and Special Topics in Innovation Management
Group Research Project: This project is designed to enhance your ability to diagnose strategic problems and/or opportunities facing your organization, design a rigorous research process and execute to find a creative solution. This course aims to develop your understanding and ability to use the concepts, models and knowledge gained from the EMBA program to produce a management report that would make a difference in your organization. Non-Credit Courses
Chinese Language Proficiency. This course offers basic Chinese language and culture skills to all students so that they can be fully integrated with our alumni, most of whom are Chinese. Admission Requirements
We welcome applications from graduates in all fields and in all types of organizations. Applicants must meet the following minimum admission requirements:
1. Bachelor Degree (2nd Class Upper) or above and/or professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIM, AIB, etc
2. Minimum of 8 years’ work experience with at least 5 years in senior management
3. Obtain approval from current employer to take 5 working days off every two months to attend classes
4. CEIBS Interview
5. 2 letters of recommendation
6. A good score on GMAT or pass in the internal CEIBS entry examination

For more information, contact:
CEIBS EMBA (Africa Program)
c/o Ghana College of Physicians & Surgeons, 54 Independence Avenue (near Ridge Circle), Accra, Ghana. Tel.0 21-226689, 024 8883553; Fax: 21-227594, Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ceibs.edu/africa