Shaping the future of business through innovation and sustainability
Overview
The Global Innovation Leadership Scholars Program is a premier interdisciplinary and cross-cultural academic and training program designed for senior executives from industry and research institutions. The program seeks to establish an integrated research and learning community to conduct systematic research on the interconnections among technological innovation, innovative leadership, financial empowerment, corporate global expansion, financial management, and global legal and policy frameworks. The program integrates cutting-edge technology trends, innovation-driven development, AI-enabled leadership development, interdisciplinary research on finance and technology, and applied innovation case studies.
Program Structure
The program has a duration of 12 months and consists of one intensive session per quarter, totaling 24 days, including:
- 17 days of offline in-person training in China (including mobile on-site teaching)
- 5 days of thematic courses at UC Berkeley (with project or thesis defense)
- 4 online research project tutoring sessions (equivalent to 2 full days)
- Graduation ceremony at UC Berkeley Center for Law and Business
Program Benefits
- Dual Institutional Graduation Certificates issued by UC Berkeley Center for Law and Business and Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance
- Distinguished faculty mentorship
- Cross-cultural academic exchange
- Global networking opportunities
Eligibility and Cohort Size
- PhD or equivalent degree or work experience required
- Cohort size: 5-20 participants
- International scholars welcome
Program Fee and Logistics
- The fee covers all program-related academic expenses
- Participants are responsible for:
- Travel arrangements
- Accommodation
- Meals (except during program events)
- Required documentation for studying in the United States
How to Apply
Contact Dr. Ymir Zhao, Official Program Ambassador in China
Email: gyzhao2@saif.sjtu.edu.cn
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Main Instructors
 Stavros Gadinis – George R. Johnson Professor of Law &Faculty Director of the Berkeley Center for Law and Business |
 Angeli Patel – Executive Director, Berkeley Center for Law and Business |
 Gregory LaBlanc – Continuing Professional Faculty & Distinguished Teaching Fellow |
 Silvia Fregoni – Senior Academic Fellow, Berkeley Center for Law and Business |
Program Leadership
Administered by the Berkeley Center for Law and Business (BCLB) at UC Berkeley School of Law and the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University under the direction of:
The University of California, Berkeley School of Law (“Berkeley Law”) is one of the world’s premier law schools, committed to advancing global scholarship through innovative educational programs.