EMBA — Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes

Strategic leadership for experienced managers and executives

The Executive MBA @ UEMC is a practice-oriented university programme delivered in China by Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes (UEMC), in collaboration with CEIBA Business School.

Designed for experienced professionals, particularly mid- and senior-level managers, the programme helps participants broaden their management perspective, strengthen strategic decision-making and apply management concepts to complex organisational challenges.

Through case analysis, class discussions and exchange among participants from different professional backgrounds, the programme connects academic perspectives with practical business situations.

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
DURATION
18 months
QUALIFICATION
UEMC Máster de Formación Permanente
DELIVERY
Hybrid · China
LANGUAGE
Chinese

Executive leadership in a changing business environment

Today’s executives face increasingly complex managerial challenges. Identifying business opportunities, understanding international markets and making effective strategic decisions require a broad understanding of management and the ability to connect different organisational perspectives.

The EMBA provides participants with management frameworks and practical tools to address these challenges. Its learning approach emphasises case analysis, discussion and the exchange of professional experience.

Participants are encouraged to examine real-world business problems, challenge their assumptions and develop approaches that can generate measurable value for their organisations.

 

 

Key areas of learning

Learning area 01

General management and leadership

Understand the main perspectives and tools of general management
and develop the judgement needed to guide organisations.

Learning area 02

Global business and opportunities

Identify business opportunities in global markets and understand
the challenges of international business development.

Learning area 03

Executive decision-making

Analyse business situations, evaluate alternatives and communicate
management plans and decisions effectively.

A structured academic journey

SEMESTERS 1–2

01 — Executive management foundations

Develop a broad understanding of general management, leadership and international business through academic coursework, case discussions and practical learning activities.

SEMESTER 3

02 — Research and thesis development

Identify a relevant managerial or organisational challenge, develop a research focus and apply appropriate concepts and methods to investigate the issue and prepare the final thesis.

FINAL MILESTONE

03 — Thesis defence

Present and defend the completed research thesis in accordance with UEMC’s academic requirements.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, participants should be able to:

01

Identify

Business opportunities in global markets

02

Apply

General management perspectives and tools to executive leadership

03

Decide

Make executive decisions that create economic and social value

04

Analyse

Complex business situations and evaluate strategic alternatives

05

Communicate

Management plans and executive decisions effectively, orally and in writing

06

Adapt

Exercise sound decision-making in changing and uncertain business environments

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«The MBA provides promising executives with academic fundamentals in business and management. The program provides theoretical background for students to engage in case studies and projects with a higher level of analysis.»

Alberto Quintanilla HerreroUEMC University degree programs director
MBA program in a nutshell

A presentation by the program director: Professor Javier Alfonso Rodriguez Escobar. He explains how we designed the teaching for students to develop the essential aptitudes and values to incorporate successfully in the labour market. 

Academic partnership

Academic university partner

IAE Angers – Université d'Angers

UEMC provides the academic framework for the Master de Formación Permanente in Executive MBA and awards the qualification to participants who successfully complete the programme’s academic requirements.

International program coordinator

CEIBA

CEIBA supports international programme coordination, participant development and cooperation between UEMC, learners and local education partners.

Qualification: The programme leads to a university-specific continuing-education qualification (Máster de Formación Permanente). It is distinct from an official Spanish university master’s degree (Máster Universitario).

Student experiences

Discover how graduates have applied psychological knowledge and developed new perspectives in their professional lives.

Testimonials from our students

Du Dandan

The knowledge gained during my studies in psychology has been invaluable for the psychological support projects in my work.

Fudan Qing

I have been successfully leading multiple research projects with fruitful outcomes, setting benchmark standards in Zhejiang Province.

HUANG Yuanlue

After obtaining the degree, I have been able to play a more targeted role in my professional field.

Qian Xiaohong

This growth is due to the comprehensive and practice-oriented curriculum, which empowered me to tackle complex professional challenges.

An international learning environment

CEIBA collaborates with local education partners to facilitate access to the DBA and support participants across international locations.

CHINA · SHANGHAI

IAE Angers – Université d'Angers

Local education partner

Hongding Education works with CEIBA to support the local promotion and coordination of the UEMC MBA in China.

The programme is delivered in China, with Chinese as the principal language of courses and learning materials. Contact CEIBA to confirm current teaching locations and available intakes.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualification does Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes award?

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants receive UEMC’s Máster de Formación Permanente in Executive MBA, a university-specific continuing-education qualification awarded under its academic regulations.

Graduates may apply for an international credential evaluation through World Education Services (WES), subject to WES’s assessment criteria and documentation requirements. The outcome of any evaluation is determined individually and does not change the qualification’s status under Spanish law.

Is this an official Spanish university master's degree?

No. It is a Máster de Formación Permanente, distinct from a nationally recognised official university master’s degree (Máster Universitario). It does not independently confer professional authorisation to practise regulated psychology professions.

How long does the programme take?

CEIBA delivers an 18-month programme comprising two semesters of coursework followed by a third semester dedicated to research, thesis writing and defence.

Where and how is the Executive DBA delivered?

The programme is delivered in China, primarily in Chinese, with CEIBA coordinating activities alongside its local education partner. Candidates should confirm current teaching arrangements and locations before applying.

What are the admission requirements?

Admission depends on previous university education, professional experience and the programme’s academic eligibility criteria. CEIBA can advise candidates on the required qualifications, application documents and assessment procedure.

Who can apply?

Strengthen your strategic perspective and develop the capabilities to lead organisations in changing business environments.

Contact CEIBA to discuss your eligibility, programme arrangements and upcoming intakes.

Take the next step

Strengthen your management knowledge and develop the judgement to respond to business opportunities and organisational challenges.

Contact CEIBA to discuss your eligibility, programme arrangements and upcoming intakes.