To summarize, we have the following major differentiators compared with other joint programs in China

■ World-Class Faculty – Learn the cutting- edge business knowledge with world-class faculty known for research excellence. (EMBA Faculty Ranked #1 , by The Economist, 2017)

■ Executive Coaching – One on one personalized consultation for developing the capabilities of high-potential performers.

■ Cohesive Learning Experience – Original US MBA degree and 100% delivered by Smith Faculty in English.

■ Strong Alumni Community – Broad alumni network from various business functions and industries around globe.

■ Competitive Tuition in China – 2/3 of the tuition fee vs. home campus - $85,000 USD

Yes. The school offers partial merit-based scholarships designed to help executives attain their career and leadership goals. Applicants will be judged on merit and an essay upon submission of complete application for the Executive MBA program. The number of scholarships available per cohort is very limited! Please take actions fast!

Yes. The Smith School of Business is accredited by the AACSB (American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business) and your diploma will read Masters of Business Administration.

This diploma could be certified by Ministry of Education, PRC, as this is an approved joint program in partnership with University of International Business and Economics since 2003.

Yes. The same faculty that teaches Executive MBA students at home campus in the U.S. will be teaching the Executive MBA course in China. Ranked No. 4 in the world by The Economist, our faculty has both teaching accolades and real-world experience, having held senior management roles in multinational corporations. In addition, influential visiting speakers will participate in special presentations and group discussions.

All professors will be available through our learning platform CANVAS during the class period of time; or you can reach out to them by email too if you have any questions beyond the class period.

We strongly encourage the applicants to register for one of our events, including the Smith Executive MBA information sessions, class-visit and the other recruitment events, which are held regularly throughout the year.



The EMBA counselors in the Smith Beijing Office provide one-on-one consultations for prospective applicants. Our EMBA counselors will be best able to answer any program-specific questions.

To register for the earliest available event, or schedule an in-person consultation, please contact us by email at Beijing@rhsmith.umd.edu, or call us at 010-8424-3519.

None of the course is done online. However, some pre-work of certain courses like Accounting, Finance and Data Modeling etc. will be assigned on-line and requested to finish before you physically meet with your professor.

Classes are held 4 days per month, from Thursdays to Sundays 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Classes are held at the Keyan Building on the campus of University of International Business and Economics campus.

You will spend approximately 15 hours during both pre-and post–course periods, depending on your background knowledge and English proficiency.

Students are expected to attend all classroom sessions. If a student has to miss less than one class day for a single course, they should communicate this with the professor of the course, their program manager and their academic director as early as possible. The professor and academic director will decide if the student can take the course or not. If more than 1.5 class days are missed, the course will need to be retaken in the next cohort.

The program concludes with a one-week capstone course held on the campuses of University of Maryland and in Washington, D.C. The experience will include lectures, team-based course work, presentations, site visits to local corporations, and sites of interest in and around Washington, D.C.

Applicants are required to hold at least a 4-year Bachelor degree with minimum of a 3.0 GPA, and between eight and twenty years of professional experience and significant management experience with demonstrated English proficiency. Each candidate will be reviewed as a unique individual and the sum of his or her experiences evaluated during the admissions process.

The GMAT is not a mandatory requirement. Because we limit the size of each class to approximately 40 participants, we are able to evaluate each applicant on an individual and very personal basis. However, applicants must demonstrate an ability to successfully complete quantitative course work. Candidates without demonstrated success in undergraduate or graduate quantitative course work may be asked to demonstrate abilities in other ways (e.g., GMAT).

We require that you complete prep courses in finance, accounting, statistics and business mathematics. You will successfully complete an online exam in each area prior to the start of the program. Information regarding these learning modules will be sent via mail once a deposit is received.

This program builds one cohort each year. If you miss the current cohort, you can join the cohort next year without going through the application process. However, a formal request of deferral should be made to the school beforehand. If you want to join the cohort the third year, you have to go through the application again. All students have five years within which to complete all degree requirements and graduate from the program. Tuition of the new cohort will be applicable.

Choosing to take part in an Executive MBA program is about your own personal growth, as well as how your participation can help the company grow. Seek out support at the highest levels – not just your immediate supervisor – and be ready to point out the extra benefits of the Smith Executive Program, specifically the Action Learning Project.

While most executive education programs talk about students being able to immediately apply newfound knowledge to workplace situations, Smith makes such a connection even more immediate and relevant. From the start, the Action Learning Project allows participants to tackle a real time issue facing their company as part of their coursework. The company will have a team of Executive MBA students and Smith faculty applying knowledge and manpower to company issues. This is more than just an immediate return on investment from the sponsored employee – the company is essentially receiving full-blown consulting services at a minimal price. In addition, the Mastery coursework will have an immediate impact on your managerial and leadership skills.

Executive MBA tuition for May 2020 is $85,000 USD. Tuition is all-inclusive and covers all books and required materials, student and administrative fees. It also includes the cost of hotel accommodations, most meals and transportations during the program for the Residency & Graduation week. Students only need to cover their round trip air tickets and US visas.

Students are billed per credit for each registered semester at a cost of $1,574.07 USD per registered course credit. The tuition is charged by four installments and can be paid to University of Maryland in USD or to University of International Business and Economics in RMB. An electronic payment notification will be sent via email one month before the due date.