Program at a Glance

• Academic degree program (MA degree) with Concordia University Irvine, a fully accredited private institution by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges www.acswasc.org);
• Concurrent China employment with full employment benefits (teaching English or teaching a subject of your strength in English) in a K-12 or college/university we partner with;
• Cities to work at in China: Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Kunming and other nearby cities;
• Three concentrations to choose from: International Business, International Education and International Development;
• Accelerated program: 12-18 months to complete;
• One summer semester on US campus, with the rest of the semesters in China;
• Supervision and support from our university’s representative office in China;
• TESOL certificate awarded upon successful course completion before going to China;
• No prior Mandarin language skills required (but proficient Mandarin-speaking applicants have the chance to opt out of MAIS Mandarin course upon placement test result);
• Cohort-based program that starts every June;
• Field thesis research in China;
• Professional networking and skill building opportunities and more;
• No GRE/GMAT required;
• Dual MAIS/MBA degree available upon request;
• Veteran friendly institution: post 9/11 GI Bill approved institution with B. A. H. included. Details available upon request.