CLGO at a Glance

China has experienced first-time-in-history evolution over the past few decades. That unmatched pace of development has brought unprecedented challenges to enterprises operating in China and the broader region, whether mainland based or from overseas. These enterprises cry out for leaders with an intimate understanding of the China business and societal environment, combined with a truly global mindset, well capable of excelling in both scientific rigor and globally relevant strategic thinking and execution.

That need, and that opportunity, is the genesis of China Leaders for Global Operations program. Our foundation is exceptionally strong:

- We developed CLGO beginning nearly 15 years ago, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT developed its Leaders for Global Operations programs about 30 years ago, and it’s that heritage foundation of quality, academic focus and rigor that we build on for our CLGO program.

- SJTU is uniquely positioned to power the CLGO program – our engineering school is world-famous for rigor and technical expertise, while the Antai College of Economics and Management (ACEM) has earned a reputation throughout the region and worldwide as a leading business school.

- Our many engagements with corporate partners have further strengthened the program, bringing real-world, current and strategically imperative perspectives to our students, faculty and coursework – becoming a fourth pillar of our strength.

CLGO Vision

We aim to develop a special type of leader, a true Leader for Global Operations – one who can apply both managerial and engineering expertise to global manufacturing and operations for sustained profitability and success.

Educational System and Degree

CLGO features 18 months of full-time study, a six-month on-site internship and six months of thesis preparation and defense. The thesis is based on the internship.

Students who pass the required coursed and successfully defend their theses earn:

- An MBA degree from Antai College of Economics and Management School, SJTU

- A second master degree of Master of Engineering Management from School of Mechanical Engineering, SJTU

- A graduate certificate of SJTU

- A certificate from MIT Leaders for Global Operations Program