Overview
One of the world's leading Chinese-taught Executive MBA programs, designed for senior leaders and entrepreneurs. Ranked #8 globally by the Financial Times.
About Fudan University School of Management
Based in China, Fudan University School of Management draws applicants who want an EMBA built around their existing career rather than a break from it. Asia is where the fastest-growing share of executive and specialist management education now sits, with Singapore, Hong Kong, mainland China and India each anchoring a distinct regional hiring market.
Why Fudan University School of Management stands out
Every school on a shortlist claims excellence; what matters is the specific edge you would actually use. For Fudan University School of Management, that edge is concrete — Ranked #8 globally in Financial Times EMBA Ranking 2025.
- Ranked #8 globally in Financial Times EMBA Ranking 2025.
- Average alumni salary: US$591,863 (highest among standalone programs).
- Salary increase post-EMBA: 114%.
- Located in Shanghai, China's financial hub.
The EMBA at Fudan University School of Management
A part-time or modular Executive MBA for senior managers and leaders who keep working full-time while studying on weekends or in intensive blocks.
Fudan EMBA — an executive-format MBA taught alongside full-time work, delivered in China.
Who is eligible
What the committee looks for
- Strong academic background required.
- International applicants may need to pass an entrance exam or interview.
Tests & admission requirements
- For Chinese mainland applicants: National MBA Entrance Examination required.
- For International/HK/Macau/Taiwan applicants: Fudan's independent entrance exam and interview.
Check the latest specific requirements for your region.
What you'll submit
- Online Application Form
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- University Degree & Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Identification Documents
- Interview
Essays typically focus on your management philosophy, career achievements, and future strategic vision.
How the process works
- Submit Online Application
- Entrance Examination (National or Fudan-specific depending on applicant status)
- Interview
- Admission Decision
Application timeline & prep
- Build your profile (12–18 months out)
Map your story to what Fudan University School of Management actually values, and close obvious gaps in leadership evidence, academics or career progression before you apply.
- Take your tests (9–12 months out)
Typical expectation: For Chinese mainland applicants: National MBA Entrance Examination required. For International/HK/Macau/Taiwan applicants: Fudan's independent entrance exam and interview. Check the latest specific requirements for your region.. Book early enough to allow one retake without missing a round.
- Shortlist and visit (6–9 months out)
Compare Fudan University School of Management against 4–6 peer programs on placement in your target lane, net cost and location. Speak to current students and alumni — admissions teams notice informed applicants.
- Essays and recommendations (3–6 months out)
Draft essays that make one coherent argument for why this program, why now. Brief your recommenders with specific stories rather than adjectives.
- Submit and interview
Apply in the earliest round you can be genuinely ready for — earlier rounds usually mean better admission and scholarship odds. Prepare interviews around your own application, not a script.
- Decision, funding and visa
Leave 3–4 months post-admit for scholarship negotiation, financing and your China student visa.
Fees, scholarships & ROI
Fudan University School of Managementsets fees by intake and cohort, so we don't quote a figure here. Ask admissions for the current total, and budget separately for travel, accommodation during residencies, and any modules taught abroad.
Asian programmes span heavily subsidised public universities and premium private business schools, and living costs vary by an order of magnitude between Singapore or Hong Kong and most mainland or Indian cities. Merit scholarships, external fellowships and — for executive formats — employer sponsorship can materially change the arithmetic, so build your shortlist around net cost, not sticker price.
When you model ROI, count all three costs: tuition, living expenses, and the salary you give up while studying. Then set that against the realistic post-EMBA salary in your target lane — not the program-wide average, which blends high-paying and low-paying paths. A shorter format or a strong scholarship often beats a marginally higher-ranked school on this arithmetic.
Get a realistic read on your Fudan University School of Management chances
A free 1-on-1 evaluation of your profile against recent Fudan University School of Management EMBA admits — where you stand, what to fix, and which rounds to target.
Careers after the Fudan University School of Management EMBA
Graduates of EMBA programs like Fudan University School of Management's typically move into C-suite readiness, P&L leadership, board roles and career pivots at the senior level.
Treat the careers office as a channel, not a guarantee: the students who convert a EMBA into the outcome they wanted start recruiting from week one, use alumni for referrals rather than information, and arrive with a story that explains why this exact role is the logical next step. The brand opens the door; preparation walks through it.
Rankings & outcomes
Fudan EMBA is ranked #8 in the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2025. The figures below come from that ranking and describe the surveyed cohort — treat them as a directional read on outcomes, not a promise.
- #8
- Overall rank
- $591,863
- Salary today (US$)
- 114%
- Salary increase
- #56
- Career progress rank
- 68%
- Aims achieved
- #10
- Alumni network rank
Insider tips
- Demonstrate clear career progression and high-level strategic responsibilities.
- Highlight your understanding of the Chinese business environment.
- Prepare thoroughly for the entrance exam if applicable to your status.
How we help you get in
Deep dive into corporate strategy and organizational management in a Chinese context.
Integrating Chinese business practices with global management theories.
Studying in Asia: work rights & visas
Post-study work rights differ sharply by market — Singapore and Hong Kong run employment-pass and graduate-visa routes, mainland China ties work rights to an employer-sponsored permit, and India has no separate post-study route for foreign graduates. Confirm the current rules with the destination's immigration authority before you commit. Work-rights certainty is often the biggest single factor in whether an international degree pays back, so weigh it alongside rankings and cost.
Day to day, you'll be based in China — factor its housing market, commute and cost of living into your budget alongside tuition, because they differ sharply between college towns and major capitals.
- Direct access to the fastest-growing corporate hiring markets
- Strong regional alumni networks across Greater China, ASEAN and India
- Cost-to-outcome ratios that are often the best of any region
How Fudan University School of Management compares
Rankings compress a dozen dimensions into one number; your decision only needs three — placement strength in your target lane, net cost after scholarships, and the location where you want to build a network. Start your comparison with BI Norwegian Business School/Fudan University School of Management, CEIBS, CUHK Business School — each leads in a different lane.
Frequently asked questions
What is the language of instruction?
The program is primarily taught in Chinese (Mandarin).
What is the program ranking?
It is ranked #8 globally by the Financial Times (2025).
Where are classes held?
Classes are held at the School of Management, Fudan University in Shanghai.
Is the Fudan EMBA taught in English?
No, the program is primarily taught in Chinese (Mandarin). Proficiency is required.
What is the salary of Fudan EMBA graduates?
The average alumni salary is US$591,863, with a 114% increase post-EMBA, making it one of the highest-paying EMBAs globally.
Do international students need to take the National MBA Entrance Exam?
No, international applicants (and HK/Macau/Taiwan residents) typically take Fudan's independent entrance exam and interview.
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