Fudan University - School of Management

Name

Fudan University - School of Management

Legal name

School of Management, Fudan University (复旦大学管理学院)

Website

https://fdsm.fudan.edu.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ), Finance, Accounting & Economics Schools (EDAHAHAD), Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Business school education
• Management degree programs
• Executive education
• MBA programs
• Management research

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Revenue generated from tuition fees for various degree programs including full-time MBA, part-time (non-executive) MBA, EMBA, Global MBA, IMBA (MIT collaboration), HKU-Fudan IMBA, BI-Norway MBA, MPAcc, DPAcc, Master of Finance, and doctoral programs. Tuition for Global MBA is CNY 348,000 (CNY 174,000 per academic year).
2. Executive Education (EE) and Corporate Training: High-level executive education programs serving企业中高层管理人才, including open enrollment courses, corporate custom training, and online education. Approximately 4,500 executives trained annually, serving over 850 companies cumulatively.
3. Donations and Endowments: Donation campaigns targeting alumni and corporate partners to support campus development. A three-year fundraising goal of CNY 500 million (五亿元) was set for the Zhengli campus construction, launched during the百年商科 anniversary.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fudan University School of Management delivers higher education in business and management, offering a full spectrum of degree programs (undergraduate, MBA, EMBA, specialized master's such as MPAcc, MF, GMiM, DDIM, DS&BA, and doctoral programs) along with non-degree executive education and cadre training. Programs are delivered through on-campus instruction at two Shanghai campuses (Guoshun and Zhengli) and in partnership with international institutions (MIT Sloan, London Business School, BI Norwegian, HKU, Washington University, Bocconi, NTU). Revenue comes from tuition, executive education fees, and alumni/corporate donations.

Product overview

Fudan University School of Management offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic and professional programs centered on management education. The school operates a multi-track MBA system including the Chinese-taught non-full-time Fudan MBA, English-taught Global MBA targeting international students, MIT-collaborated full-time IMBA, and HKU/Norway joint MBA programs. Executive education encompasses Fudan EMBA (Chinese), WashU-Fudan EMBA (English), and NTU EMBA variants. Specialized master's programs include MPAcc, Master of Finance, GMiM (double degree with LBS), DDIM (double degree with Bocconi), and DS&BA. The school also runs a PhD/MPhil program ranked No. 1 in Chinese mainland for academic research. Beyond degree programs, the school provides Executive Education (EE) and Cadre Training services, plus innovation-focused offerings like the Science and Technology Innovation Entrepreneur Camp and Yangtze River Delta Innovation Competition. Internal digital tools include an AI assistant and AI-assisted form filling system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fudan Global MBA: English-taught, part-time Global MBA program launched in 2026, targeting international students from Belt and Road countries, Asia, Middle East, and Global South, integrating AI, Chinese business practices, and digital technologies.
• 复旦管院科创 (Fudan SOM Science & Technology Innovation)
• GNAM (Global Network for Advanced Management)
• Fudan SOM Executive Education (EE)

Products and services

• Fudan Global MBA English-taught, part-time two-year MBA program targeting international students from Belt and Road countries, Asia, Middle East, and Global South. Integrates AI, Chinese business practices, and digital technologies including VR/AR and digital twin campuses. Tuition CNY 348,000 payable in two equal annual installments.
• Fudan MBA (Non-Full-Time) Chinese-taught non-full-time MBA program cultivating management elites with global vision who understand China's national conditions, designed for working professionals continuing employment while studying.
• Fudan IMBA (Full-Time, MIT Collaboration) English-taught full-time MBA program established in 1996 in collaboration with MIT Sloan School of Management, emphasizing action learning through iLab projects. Cultivates globally competitive young elites with China expertise. Ranked #30 globally in FT MBA rankings.
• Fudan-HKU IMBA Joint MBA program with The University of Hong Kong Business School combining the strengths of both institutions to cultivate international business talents with global perspective and China practice. Ranked #19 globally in 2025 FT EMBA Ranking.
• Fudan-BI (Norway) International MBA Sino-foreign cooperative MBA program with BI Norwegian Business School, established in 1996. English-taught, part-time, with Norwegian faculty. Ranked #1 globally in 'Salary Increase' and 'Alumni Network' categories for six consecutive years.
• Fudan-WashU EMBA Executive MBA partnership between Fudan School of Management and Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis. English-language program with faculty from both institutions. Ranked #1 globally in FT 2025 Global EMBA Ranking.
• Fudan EMBA Top-tier Chinese-language Executive MBA program providing comprehensive business and humanities education for enterprise decision-makers. Ranked #8 globally in FT 2025 EMBA Ranking.
• Fudan-NTU EMBA First cross-strait EMBA program in cooperation with National Taiwan University College of Management, providing Chinese-language executive education combining management education from both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
• MPAcc (Master of Professional Accounting) Professional accounting master's degree cultivating senior management professionals with global vision, strategic perspective, and solid financial and accounting skills.
• Master of Finance (MF) Two-year finance master's program with three tracks: International Finance (with UCLA Anderson), Quantitative Finance (with Princeton), and Global Finance Management (with London Business School).
• GMiM (Global Management in Management) Double-degree international business program with London Business School. Two years: first year at LBS in London, second year at Fudan in Shanghai. Students receive MiM degree from LBS and Master's in International Business from Fudan. Targets 40-50 students annually.
• DDIM (Double Degree with Bocconi/LUISS) Double-degree program with Bocconi University and LUISS University in Italy under Sino-Italian government agreement. Since 2024, full scholarship coverage for Bocconi/LUISS tuition.
• DS&BA (Data Science and Business Analytics) Two-year full-time master's program integrating statistics, management science, and information systems to train data analysis and management talents.
• PhD/MPhil Programs Academic doctoral and master's research programs with 8 departments. UTD ranking #1 in Chinese mainland for academic research; ranked among global top 100 for 11 consecutive years.
• Executive Education (EE) High-level management education including open enrollment courses, corporate custom training, online education, and international programs for enterprise middle and senior managers. Trains approximately 4,500 executives annually with 72,000 cumulative trained historically, serving 850+ companies.
• Cadre Training National cadre training base providing government and enterprise leadership development programs across various regions and industries, including cadre training for state-owned enterprises and government-affiliated institutions.
• Fudan Science and Technology Innovation Entrepreneur Camp Leadership training program for science and technology entrepreneurs, designed around the full lifecycle of tech enterprises. Part of the Science-Technology Innovation (KeChuang) Strategy launched in 2020.
• Fudan Science and Technology Cloud Classroom Online learning platform for science and technology entrepreneurship education within the Fudan SOM innovation ecosystem, providing accessible digital training content for tech entrepreneurs and innovators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 programs ranked in FT Global EMBA Top 25, with WashU-Fudan EMBA ranked #1 globally in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• 116 International Partner Universities and Research InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Fudan SOM has established partnerships with 116 universities and research institutions across 32 countries and regions, including student exchanges, faculty collaboration, joint research, and dual-degree programs. Covers USA, Italy, Norway, UK, France, Singapore, Australia, Korea, Hong Kong, and more.
• London Business School (LBS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014GMiM (Global Management in a Global Context) double-degree program with London Business School, established in 2014. Students spend first year at LBS in London and second year at Fudan in Shanghai. Graduates receive MiM degree from LBS and Master's in International Business from Fudan. Targets 40-50 students annually, approximately 50% international students.
• ESCP Business School (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Fudan SOM maintains cooperation with ESCP Business School, including joint exchange programs and faculty collaboration. Dean Xiongwen Lu visited ESCP Paris campus during the 2026 European tour, meeting with ESCP Executive Dean Léon Laulusa to deepen joint talent cultivation.
• GNAM (Global Network for Advanced Management)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Founding member of GNAM (全球高端管理联盟), initiated by Yale School of Management in 2012. GNAM comprises 33 top global business schools. Fudan SOM is one of only 2 GNAM member schools from Chinese Mainland. The 31st GNAM Deans Meeting will be hosted by Fudan SOM in April 2027.
• CoBS (Council on Business and Society)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Founding member of CoBS (商学院商业与社会全球联盟), established in 2011, which brings together global business schools to address societal challenges through collaborative research and education.
• GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Member of GMAC since 2009, the organization that administers the GMAT exam and supports graduate management education globally.
• PIM (Partnership in International Management)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Member of PIM since 2007, enabling student and faculty exchanges with other member institutions worldwide. PIM is a consortium of leading business schools facilitating international management education cooperation.
• Bocconi University (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005DDIM (Double Degree in International Management) program established in 2005 under a Sino-Italian government agreement, also involving LUISS University. From 2024, the program framework was upgraded with full scholarship coverage for Bocconi/LUISS tuition. Aims to cultivate management talents with diverse backgrounds and global competitiveness.
• National Taiwan University (NTU) College of ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Fudan-NTU EMBA program, the first cross-strait EMBA program, established in 2003. Provides Chinese-language executive education combining management education from both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
• The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Business SchoolflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998HKU-Fudan IMBA joint program, ranked #19 globally in 2025 FT EMBA Ranking. Jointly run by HKU Business School and Fudan SOM, combining strengths of both institutions to cultivate talents with international vision and China practice. Ranked #1 among global part-time MBA programs in some rankings.
• BI Norwegian Business SchoolflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Joint Fudan-BI (Norway) International Cooperation MBA program, established in 1996, making it one of the earliest approved Sino-foreign joint MBA programs in China. The program celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2026. It is taught in English, part-time, with Norwegian faculty contributing to curriculum. In FT rankings, it has maintained top positions for 'Salary Increase' (#1 globally) and 'Alumni Network' (#1 globally) for six consecutive years. The program targets mid-to-senior managers with 5+ years of experience seeking global management perspectives with Chinese and Nordic integration.
• Washington University Olin Business SchoolflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996WashU-Fudan EMBA program, the first China-approved international joint EMBA program in China. The program was ranked #1 globally in the 2025 FT Global EMBA Ranking. Courses are primarily taught by Olin Business School faculty with Fudan professors contributing local perspectives. Graduates receive MBA degree from Washington University and certificate from Fudan University.
• MIT Sloan School of ManagementflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Fudan IMBA (Full-time) program in collaboration with MIT Sloan, established in 1996. An English-taught program with action learning emphasis through iLab projects. Ranked #30 globally in FT MBA rankings. Focuses on cultivating globally competitive young elites with China expertise.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• HEC Paris: HEC Paris is a top European business school with strong executive education programs that competes globally for international MBA/EMBA applicants. As a partner of the ESSEC network and frequent FT/QS ranking peer, HEC sets the benchmark that Fudan's international programs aspire to match.
• INSEAD: INSEAD is a top global business school with strong executive education and one-year MBA programs that competes with Fudan's Global MBA and EMBA for international executive students, particularly those based in Asia. Both are consistently ranked in FT global top tiers and compete for cross-border executive talent.
• MIT Sloan School of Management: MIT Sloan is Fudan's joint degree partner for the full-time IMBA program (since 1996) and a top global peer in management education. While MIT does not directly compete for Chinese domestic applicants, it competes globally for international students and sets the standard for research output (UTD rankings) against which Fudan benchmarks itself.
• London Business School (LBS): LBS is Fudan's partner for the GMiM double-degree program (since 2014) and Master of Finance Global Finance track. As one of the top global business schools, LBS competes for international MBA applicants and benchmarks Fudan's programs in FT rankings, particularly for the Global MBA targeting international students.

Direct peers

• CEIBS (China Europe International Business School): CEIBS is the most direct peer to Fudan SOM - a Sino-foreign joint venture business school with similar international MBA/EMBA programs, comparable executive education scale, and competing for the same pool of senior Chinese executives and Belt-and-Road international students. Both target working professionals with globally-oriented management education grounded in Chinese business practice.
• Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB): CKGSB is a leading private Chinese business school with strong executive education focus, serving senior Chinese executives and entrepreneurs. While CKGSB does not offer undergraduate programs, it competes directly with Fudan's Executive Education (EE) center and EMBA for high-end corporate training clients and senior Chinese business leaders.
• Peking University Guanghua School of Management: Guanghua is one of the 'Big Four' Chinese business schools alongside Fudan, Tsinghua, and CEIBS, offering comparable MBA, EMBA, executive education, and doctoral programs. Both target elite Chinese applicants and corporate clients, and compete for global ranking positions in FT and QS.
• Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management: Tsinghua SEM is Fudan's primary domestic competitor in the top-tier Chinese business school segment, offering MBA, EMBA, and doctoral programs with similar international partnerships and corporate executive clientele. They compete directly for the same domestic MBA/EMBA applicants, faculty talent, and FT/UTD ranking positions.
• HKU Business School (University of Hong Kong): HKU Business School is Fudan's joint degree partner (HKU-Fudan IMBA, ranked #19 globally in FT 2025) and a direct peer competing for the same Greater China MBA/EMBA applicant pool, particularly cross-border talent in the Yangtze River Delta and Greater Bay Area. Both offer bilingual programs with similar target demographics.

Regional players

• Shanghai Jiao Tong University Antai College of Economics and Management: Antai is a Shanghai-based peer to Fudan SOM, also located in the same city, competing for the same regional MBA/EMBA applicant pool and corporate training clients in the Yangtze River Delta. Both compete in Chinese mainland rankings and similar AACSB/EQUIS accreditations.

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