On September 13, 2013, a grand opening ceremony was hosted to welcome 27 newly admitted students of Master of Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management (GMSCM) program. Representatives of both universities attended, including Professor WANG Jiaping, Dean of Graduate School Zhejiang University, Professor WU Xiaobo, Dean of School of Management Zhejiang University, and Professor Saibal Ray, Associate Dean (Research and International Relations) of the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University. Other guests included Rick Savone, Canadian Consul General in Shanghai, Chinese and Canadian executives from Haiying Aerospace Special Materials Co. Ltd., Transfar Road-port Logistics and Husky Injection Molding, Pratt & Whitney Aerotech.

A year ago, the School signed a partnership agreement with Desautels to launch a dual-degree program in manufacturing and supply chain. As McGill’s first degree program in China and one of the first international MBA programs in Zhejiang, the GMSCM program is targeted at high-potential managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals in manufacturing, operations-intensive services, and supply chain sectors. Taught jointly by renowned professors from McGill and ZJU, it equips students with necessary knowledge and skills to lead and manage organizations in today’s dynamic and global marketplace and develop companies through best practices gained from research, discussions, and a cutting-edge curriculum. The courses are part-time, given twice a month during weekends. The GMSCM also includes an international study trip to Montreal, Canada, during which students will visit local industries.

Students who have completed the GMSCM program will be awarded both an MBA degree from Zhejiang University and a Master of Management degree from McGill University. Associate Professor SHOU Yongyi, Director of MBA Program of ZJU and GMSCM Program made an opening remark. Enrolled students introduced their names, positions and industries to each other. The 13 cohort has an average of seven years’ work experience and over 70% hold management positions.

“The GMSCM is created in the light of transformation and upgrading of global manufacturing industry, and therefore expects to make important contribution to future supply of talents both in China and globally.” said Professor WU Xiaobo.

Professor WANG Jiaping, Dean of Graduate School Zhejiang University

Rick Savone, Canadian Consul General in Shanghai

Professor WU Xiaobo, Dean of School of Management Zhejiang University

Professor WEI Longbao, Associate Dean of School of Management Zhejiang University