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UBC International MBA

Advance your career with this part-time MBA in Shanghai, taught by UBC Sauder faculty.

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An opportunity to change your world

The UBC International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) is a 20-month, part-time MBA program offered by UBC Sauder's Robert H. Lee Graduate School in partnership with the Antai College of Economics and Management at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

This unique degree program features world-class UBC faculty, a two-week residency trip to Vancouver, Canada, and gaining learning experiences with a global mindset. Receive a UBC IMBA degree from Canada’s leading academic business school and keep your life and career in China.

Program at a glance

Part-time / 20-months
Canadian student tuition: $39,632 USD
International student tuition: $73,562 USD
Next round application deadline is June 30, 2024
Program starts every November and takes place at Shanghai Jiaotong University Campus

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Get the best of both worlds

You will study part time for 20 months in Shanghai, one of the most important business and financial centres of China and Asia, and embark on a study & professional development trip to our campus in Vancouver, Canada.

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How the program works

How the program works

The UBC Sauder School of Business has over 43,000 alumni across 80 countries. UBC Sauder is ranked #1 University Business Program in Canada in Maclean’s University Rankings.

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Gain a global perspective

Gain a global perspective

UBC Sauder is the only Canadian member of the prestigious Global Network for Advanced Management, spearheaded by the Yale School of Management.

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Inside the UBC IMBA

The UBC IMBA will stimulate your mind, give you fresh perspectives, and help you realize your personal and professional potential.

The curriculum

Our innovative curriculum and approach brings the modern business world to life in the classroom with built in professional development opportunities and an international perspective.

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World-leading faculty

Our professors are among the highest calibre in their fields and their work has made our school one of the top in the world for business research.

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Career outcomes

UBC IMBA alumni have been very successful in making changes in their career. In fact, 67% of the UBC IMBA Class of 2021 have enhanced their career either by promotion, company change or a redefined career path 3 months after completion.

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Admissions & Finance

Everything you need to know before applying to the program.

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Meet our alumni and students

When you join the program you’ll quickly form a network of peers, professors and alumni that will sustain and support you throughout your career. Read about the experiences of current and past students and learn more about their incredible personal and professional growth.

Students Business Community

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