The University of Texas at Arlington is a comprehensive teaching and research university. With enrollments of more than 20,000 students from 47 states and 89 countries, UTA is ranked as one of the top 50 universities in the Midwest USA and the second largest in the University of Texas System. UTA’s College of Business Administration is ranked by Princeton Review as one of the top 80 business schools in the United States, and is recognized for delivering many excellent executive training programs. Its EMBA and other education programs are accredited by the highest accreditation body of the United States– AACSB.

In order to provide good training programs for mid- and upper-level managers, approved by Ministry of Education in China, UTA is cooperating with University of Science and Technology Beijing to offer its the EMBA program in China, providing Chinese professionals the access to UTA’s EMBA program. Since its established in 2002, UTA’s EMBA program in Beijing has attracted over 500 students whose backgrounds are mainly from various multinational companies and large-sized state-owned companies.

Admission Requirement

A four-year equivalent baccalaureate degree.
At least five-year experience in management or technology capacity (for those outstanding ones three year experience will be acceptable).
TOEFL or equivalent proof of English proficiency. Those who do not have such proof must take UTA’s English test.
GMAT scores are preferred but not required. Those who do not GMAT test results must take UTA’s qualification test.
Two reference letters from executives or experts.
Completed application form, to be accompanied by resume in both English and Chinese and the statement of purpose.

Schedule

It will take approximately a year to finish the entire program.
Each course will be taught during a long-weekend (4，5，6，7) in about a month by a UTA professor. A Chinese professor will offer tutoring in the rest evenings and weekends.

Tuition fees for 2008

Tuition	￥139800	Including all tuition, tutoring and degree fee，books and materials.
Application	￥500	Interview and evaluation

LOCATIONS:	Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen
DURATION:	18 month. 'From July. 2008 to Jan. 2010
SCHEDULE:	Each course will be taught during a weekend and the two adjunct working days (From Thursday to Sunday). 12 courses in total.
CLASS STARTING DATE:	July., 2008
TUITION:	RMB 139,800. This includes tuition, books, reading materials, UTA online library and email account. Transportation and accommodation expenses are not included.
TIME OF PAYMENT:	60% tuition should be paid before class starts and the rest 40% should be paid after the completion of the 4th course.
DEGREE:	Participants who have successfully completed all the required courses will be granted Executive Master of Business Administration by The University of Texas at Arlington. This degree is accredited by AACSB and recognized by the Ministry of Education of P.R. China and Office of Academic Degrees of P.R. China.
CREDITS TRANSFER:	The program is fully accredited by AACSB（www.aacsb.edu）and SACS (www.sacs.org). Credits will be widely accepted.
ALUMINI NETWORK:	In China, UTA’s EMBA program is the largest in China of its kind and has a vast alumni network covering Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen where it already has classes.
CONTACT US:	Suite 503, School of Economics and Management The University of Science and Technology, Beijing 100083 Tel: 82375119 Fax:(86)10-62334020-204 Website: www.embauta.com

Why Choose UTA for your EMBA?

1.A mainstream American business school

With the progress of globalization, the importance and impact of American economy in the global economy has increased. To be part of the elite of the mainstream business society, one has to receive the same education as American business professionals did so as to understand their way of thinking and communicate effectively with them. UTA is part of the UT system. COBA of UTA is among the largest American business schools. It is ranked as one of the top 80 business schools in the United States, and is recognized for delivering many excellent executive training programs. It is the mainstream business school in the U.S. and its EMBA program represents the mainstream courses in American business schools.

2. High credential and reputation

UTA’s MBA and other business programs (bachelor, master and Ph.D) are all accredited by the highest accreditation body of the United States– AACSB. AACSB is the world renowned accreditation institution in business education. Among the over 1,300 business schools in the U.S., only fewer than 1/3 are accredited by AACSB. Among those accredited ones are top schools such as Harvard and Stanford. An EMBA degree from an AACSB accredited school is a reputable one with credentials.

3. First class faculty and relevant content

After long time development, COBA has built a strong teaching and research faculty. Some of the professors are graduated from top schools such as Harvard and Stanford. Many of them are leading scholars in their fields and have published many works. Many professors are serving as consultants to the Fortune 500 companies and they have a good company network as well as management experience, particularly in high tech and manufacturing fields. Business leaders from industries and business professionals will be invited to the class and students will have opportunities to have interactive exchanges with such guests.

4. Classic curriculum tailored to the needs of the students

The curriculum will be tailored in accordance with the reality and the needs of Chinese business professionals. Besides the traditional accounting, finance, management and marketing courses, it also includes such new topics as supply chain management, enterprise re-organization and innovation, e-commerce, capital markets, WTO and international business, to expose students to the latest ideas in management. When designing the courses, the faculty uses the mainstream materials in business education and at the same time takes consideration of the business practice in China, so as to make sure the students can master what they have learned and apply it efficiently in their work.

5. A vast alumni network with many famous figures

Becoming a UTA alumni brings you not only the honor. UTA’s alumni network will be an important asset for a student to expand his/her personal network and to obtain opportunities for his/her career development. There are many successful alumni, including General Tommy Franks, who graduated from UTA in 1971, is now Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Central Command, the third highest-ranking military leader. This four-star general oversee’s the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine units overseas; Kathy Cooper - Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Economics & Statistics Administration; Todd Carter - President of Robertson Stephens, investment banking firm; Jacqualyn Fouse - Senor Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Alcon Labs, pharmaceutical firm; David Jackson - Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Chase Bank-Arlington; Charles E. Lambert - Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers, L.L.C and Bruce McNeil - President of Texas Bank – Arlington.

6. Subsidized tuition provides best value

Chinese students are charged the lowest tuition fees as those set for state residents. Since State of Texas invests a lots of money in education, this tuition fee is the lowest among all AACSB accredited programs. If a company sponsors the study of its employees, it will be rewarded by greater loyalty and input of employees in the work. By investing a limited budget in this program, government officials can improve their analysis capabilities, master the norms of international business and take the challenges poised by globalization in the economy and entering the WTO.

7. Instruction in both English and Chinese, to achieve the best learning effect.

To make sure the students will understand and master the courses, UTA arranges some adjunct professors who can speak Chinese to deliver the courses. Each of the American professors will be assisted by a Chinese professor, who will tutor the students prior and after the class given by American professor, to make sure the problems and difficulties of students will be solved in time.

8. Part time study without interrupting your career.

This is convenient especially for those professionals whose time for studying is limit and do not want to interrupt their career. UTA organizes the courses in modules, which is a popular way for EMBA programs. UTA professors will teach students face-to-face four days a month (during a weekend), therefore the students can continue their career while attending the program. By attending UTA’s EMBA program the students update themselves with the management skills and to get ready to greater achievement in their careers.