English
Start Date: September
Hangzhou
2.5 years
The Master in Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management (GMSCM) Program is a double degree program jointly offered by Zhejiang University School of Management and Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University. The program is dedicated to cultivating professionals, managers and entrepreneurs in industries including manufacturing, services, logistics, and finance. The curriculum covers business administration and supply chain management, cultivating senior managers, entrepreneurs, and leaders with a global perspective in global supply chains. The program places a strong emphasis on core areas of manufacturing and supply chain management. It also stays closely aligned with the frontiers of smart manufacturing and digital transformation. This equips students with both a solid grounding in traditional manufacturing management and the forward-looking capabilities to navigate the next wave of industrial transformation.
The program takes place in Hangzhou with options to spend a semester in Montréal and undertake a summer trip.
Scholarships are provided by both universities and our corporate partners, with over 50% of program participants receiving scholarships.
GMSCM graduates have access to both universities extensive alumni networks and services, including networking events, career development, and internship programs.
At least 3 years of work experience after obtaining a bachelors degree (degree certificate obtained before September 1, 2024), or at least 2 years of work experience after obtaining a graduate degree (degree certificate obtained before September 1, 2025).
This program is conducted entirely in English. Students are required to have excellent English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in business administration, be able to adapt to fully English-taught, internationalized instruction throughout the program, and actively participate in in-class and after-class discussions, as well as complete individual or team coursework to a high standard.
Submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. (A valid TOEFL score of 78 or above, or an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, must be submitted before March 10, 2027.)
February 28, 2027
For more information, please visit the admission website of International College Zhejiang University: https://iczu.zju.edu.cn/admissionsen/main.htm
Early applications are encouraged, as offers will be made on a rolling basis to qualified candidates.
Contact: sycao@zju.edu.cn
+86-571-88206810
Application Materials and Instructions
Applicants must log in to Zhejiang Universitys Online Application System for International Students (https://intlstudent.zju.edu.cn/#/login), complete all required fields clearly, and upload the following materials as instructed:
1.Personal Information Page of Passport
The passport must be valid until at least March 1, 2028. If not, please renew it in advance. Passport information cannot be changed after admission confirmation.
2.Highest Degree Certificates
Graduating students must submit a pre-graduation certificate or a certificate of student status issued by their current university. The original or notarized copy of the degree certificate must be provided no later than the registration date.
3.Academic Transcripts (Bachelors Degree Studies)
Graduating students must submit transcripts covering all completed semesters up to the time of application.
4.Results of one of the following exams: GRE or GMAT
When registering for the GRE or GMAT tests, please ensure that you request the results be sent directly to McGill University. McGill will then receive the results electronically, directly from the testing agency. GMAT Institution Code: 58 H-MN-22. GRE Institution Code: 0935.
5.Language Proficiency Certificates
Minimum requirements: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90.
6.Personal Statement
Written in Chinese or English, including but not limited to academic background, work experience, motivation for application, and study proposal. Minimum 1500 words.
7.Two Letters of Recommendation
Preferably from full professors or associate professors in the relevant academic field. Each letter must include the referrers signature, phone number, and email address.
8.Published Academic Papers or Other Academic Achievements (if applicable)
9.For applicants who have renounced original Chinese citizenship and become foreign citizens:
9.1 Document certifying the cancellation of Chinese citizenship
9.2 Document certifying the cancellation of Chinese household registration
9.3 Document certifying the acquisition of foreign citizenship
9.4 Self-Statement Form of Nationality Status and Nationality Confirmation and Guarantee Letter
10. For applicants who automatically acquired foreign citizenship at birth in a foreign country, with both parents or one parent being Chinese citizens:
10.1 Document certifying the acquisition of foreign citizenship at birth
10.2 Document certifying the Chinese citizen parents permanent residence in a foreign country before the applicants birth
10.3 Self-Statement Form of Nationality Status and Nationality Confirmation and Guarantee Letter (downloadable)
11. Commitments for Zhejiang University International Student Application(downloadable)
The PDF version must be clearly and completely filled out and hand-signed.
Once all application documents are submitted, the Admissions Committee will shortlist candidates for an interview. Interviews will be conducted by phone or video conference, and invitations will be sent to the email address provided in the application.
The GMSCM program at Zhejiang University has broadened my professional horizons, enhancing both the breadth and depth of my vision. Looking ahead, I will apply what I have learned to continue my deep engagement in the high-end food manufacturing industry. I will steadily advance on my path of self-improvement, embrace new challenges with more professional management capabilities and a more international perspective, and strive to create greater value.
- Shangbin YANG, Cohort 2026
Process Manager, Ferrero Food (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
To me, GMSCM has been a profound experiment in growth. More than just an academic pursuit, this journey is a lifelong evolution—an inward exploration coupled with outward expansion. It has enabled my metamorphosis from an execution-focused professional into a business leader equipped with a global vision, data-driven insights, and a strategic mindset. With a vast horizon ahead, I am ready to translate the insights and inspirations gained here into a powerful catalyst for driving the globalization of enterprises.
-Yi CAO, Cohort 2026
Senior Global Strategic Procurement Manager, Avery Dennison
Traditional MBA programs tend to focus on general business domains, but the GMSCM program precisely met all my expectations for an MBA—building on the foundation of business administration, it integrated modules related to manufacturing and supply chain management, along with rich manufacturing case studies and industry visits. This approach helped me elevate my global management perspective by combining it with my manufacturing experience.
Beyond study, the most precious gain was a group of like-minded peers. We spent long hours in the library discussing group assignments, debating obscure concepts, and even singing our hearts out for team’s honor. The friendship built on shared struggles is far deeper than ordinary social connections.
-Ting NI, cohort 2025
Head of Operational Excellence, BeiGene (Suzhou) Co. Ltd.
After more than a decade of working in the procurement area in a multinational manufacturing company, I began to consider pursuing an MBA degree. By chance, I met GMSCM program, and I immediately recognized it as the perfect choice for me. After a semester of study, I am even more convinced that my decision was right. In the classroom, the international faculty team jointly built by the two universities is truly admirable. The professors from Zhejiang University, specializing in cross-cultural management and organizational behavior, attentively design the courses and organize classroom discussions. Outside the classroom, whether it is group study in the library or online study groups spontaneously organized by students living in other cities, I can see the hardworking and ambitious figures of classmates everywhere.
Even though I commute between Suzhou and Hangzhou, I am filled with rich gains when I return and look forward to the next departure. This journey is tiring but is extremely fulfilling and meaningful.
-Mengyun XU, Cohort 2025
Global Procurement Manager, tesa plant (Suzhou)., Ltd
