Academic Programs

Degree Programs

Four flagship degree programs offering tailored academic pathways for business leaders at every stage of their career.

Master's Degree · MASTER

EMBA

Executive Master of Business Administration

WSSB's EMBA program is designed for working executives and seasoned entrepreneurs. It integrates Wall Street's top financial wisdom with the world's best management practices, helping students systematically elevate their strategic thinking, leadership, and global business perspective — without interrupting their careers.

Courses are co-taught by professors from Harvard, Wharton, Columbia, and other top business schools alongside active Wall Street professionals, deeply blending theory and practice. Each semester includes an immersive learning week in New York's Wall Street, allowing students to absorb wisdom in a real financial environment.

Duration
18–24 Months
Language of Instruction
Bilingual (English & Chinese)
Format
Hybrid (Online + In-Person)
Entry Requirements
Bachelor's Degree + 8 Years Work Experience

Core Course Modules

Strategic Management & Competitive AdvantageStrategic Management & Competitive Advantage
Corporate Finance & Capital MarketsCorporate Finance & Capital Markets
Global Macroeconomics & Business EnvironmentGlobal Macroeconomics & Business Environment
Leadership & Organizational TransformationLeadership & Organizational Transformation
Digital Transformation & Innovation ManagementDigital Transformation & Innovation Management
Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate RestructuringMergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Restructuring
Wall Street Immersion WeekWall Street Immersion Week
Thesis & DefenseThesis & Defense
Doctoral Degree · DOCTORATE

DBA

Doctor of Business Administration

WSSB's DBA program is a premier doctoral degree designed for seasoned entrepreneurs, senior executives, and industry leaders. The program combines rigorous academic research with deep business practice, helping students systematically build a theoretical business framework and develop a distinctive business thought system.

Under one-on-one mentorship from top faculty, students conduct original research centered on core challenges within their own industries and organizations, completing a doctoral dissertation of both academic value and practical significance — becoming true business thought leaders.

Duration
36–48 Months
Language of Instruction
Bilingual (English & Chinese)
Format
Hybrid (Online + Intensive)
Entry Requirements
Master's Degree + 10 Years Management Experience

Core Course Modules

Advanced Business Research MethodologyAdvanced Business Research Methodology
Strategic Leadership & Organizational TheoryStrategic Leadership & Organizational Theory
Global Financial Systems & PolicyGlobal Financial Systems & Policy
Entrepreneurship & Innovation EcosystemsEntrepreneurship & Innovation Ecosystems
Corporate Governance & Social ResponsibilityCorporate Governance & Social Responsibility
Doctoral Dissertation Research & WritingDoctoral Dissertation Research & Writing
Dissertation DefenseDissertation Defense
Master's Degree · MASTER

Master of Finance

Master of Science in Finance (MSF)

WSSB's Master of Science in Finance program is deeply focused on financial theory and practice, co-taught by active Wall Street finance professionals and top-university professors. The program covers investment banking, asset management, quantitative finance, risk management, and other core areas — opening a fast track to elite Wall Street careers.

Duration
12–18 Months
Language of Instruction
Primarily English
Format
Primarily Online
Entry Requirements
Bachelor's Degree + Finance-Related Background

Core Courses

Investment Banking Theory & PracticeInvestment Banking Theory & Practice
Asset Pricing & Portfolio ManagementAsset Pricing & Portfolio Management
Quantitative Finance & Financial EngineeringQuantitative Finance & Financial Engineering
Derivatives & Risk ManagementDerivatives & Risk Management
Private Equity & Venture CapitalPrivate Equity & Venture Capital
Financial Data Analysis & PythonFinancial Data Analysis & Python
Doctoral Degree · DOCTORATE

PhD in Finance

Doctor of Philosophy in Finance (PhD)

WSSB's PhD in Finance program is designed for elite candidates pursuing academic research in finance. Under the guidance of top professors, students conduct cutting-edge financial research, publish in leading international academic journals, and become authoritative experts in both financial academia and practice.

Duration
48–60 Months
Language of Instruction
English
Format
Hybrid
Entry Requirements
Master's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Research Areas

Asset Pricing TheoryAsset Pricing Theory
Corporate Finance & GovernanceCorporate Finance & Governance
Financial Market MicrostructureFinancial Market Microstructure
Behavioral FinanceBehavioral Finance
International Finance & Exchange RatesInternational Finance & Exchange Rates
FinTech & Digital AssetsFinTech & Digital Assets

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