On October 14, the Financial Times (FT) released its 2024 global EMBA program rankings, highlighting Fudan University’s School of Management as a standout institution. All four of its evaluated programs made it into the global top 30, making Fudan the only business school on the list with four programs in this elite category. This achievement underscores the school’s global leadership in comprehensive, multi-dimensional rankings.
In the latest rankings, Fudan University’s EMBA program secured the 10th position globally, maintaining its status as the top Chinese program for three consecutive years. The Fudan-University of Washington EMBA program ranked third worldwide, boasting the highest salary levels globally. Additionally, the Fudan-Hong Kong University IMBA program placed 24th overall, and achieved the top spot among part-time MBA programs. Lastly, the Fudan-BI (Norway) International Cooperative MBA program rounded out the list at 30th, with notable recognition for having the best alumni network and the highest salary growth.
Since it began participating in these rankings in 2006, Fudan’s School of Management has seen a consistent upward trajectory. The FT rankings place significant emphasis on the research capabilities of the participating institutions, and Fudan’s performance in this area has been particularly noteworthy. Over the past four years, the school has improved its ranking from 64th to 46th, breaking into the global top 50 for the first time this year due to its exceptional research output.
The school has made it a priority to enhance its research framework, foster an environment conducive to academic inquiry, and stimulate research interests among faculty. There has been a growing trend of high-quality research published in top-tier international journals, driven by data and case studies from China. In 2023 alone, faculty applied for over a hundred research projects, with the total number of annual grants from the National Natural Science Foundation reaching new heights, alongside notable achievements in AI-related fields.
For the first time, this year’s FT global EMBA rankings included an indicator specifically assessing “alumni networks,” a testament to the importance these connections hold for students and graduates alike. All four of Fudan’s programs ranked in the global top 20 for this category, with the Fudan-BI International Cooperative MBA program taking the lead. This aspect reflects the substantial impact of Fudan’s extensive alumni network in empowering students and graduates through practical support and opportunities.
Currently, the school’s alumni network comprises over 60,000 members across various industries worldwide, providing an invaluable platform for career development and growth. Fudan has established an alumni center aimed at facilitating communication, resource-sharing, and emotional connections within its community, fostering a warm and united alumni family.
The network also plays a crucial role in empowering alumni businesses, helping them integrate into broader industry ecosystems, facilitating partnerships, and driving growth initiatives.
