School of Economics and Management, Tongji University

What School of Economics and Management, Tongji University does

The School of Economics and Management (SEM) of Tongji University is a Shanghai-based business school operating as an academic department within a state-owned public university (Tongji, founded 1907). It delivers degree programs across eight academic departments (Management Science and Engineering; Construction Management and Real Estate; Economics and Finance; Public Administration; Accounting; Innovation and Strategy [preparatory]; Marketing [preparatory]; Organization Management [preparatory]) plus the Advanced Institute of Business (AIB) research institute. Its program portfolio spans undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees, professional master's programs (MBA, EMBA, MEM, MPA, MF, MPAcc), international programs (MGM, UTA EMBA joint with University of Texas at Arlington, MMA with University of Alberta), and Executive Education.

The school holds AACSB, EQUIS, CAMEA, and PMI-GAC accreditations and maintains an international exchange network spanning 30+ partner universities across Germany, UK, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, and Canada. It markets through its official website (sem.tongji.edu.cn), WeChat public account, academic publications (经管通讯 newsletter, 经管视野 journal), national media coverage, and annual events including the 11 International Month and Tongji-Germany Forum. Technology stack includes Blackboard LMS and CSMAR financial database; no public APIs, apps, or commercial software products are disclosed.

Revenue mechanics are those of a public higher-education institution rather than a commercial entity: tuition fees for degree and professional programs, executive education fees, government education budgets, and research grants. Student enrollment flows through China's national Gaokao (undergraduate) and postgraduate entrance examination systems, supplemented by direct admissions for international and executive programs. Total student count is not separately disclosed; the parent Tongji University has approximately 35,000 students overall.

Name

School of Economics and Management, Tongji University

Legal name

Tongji University School of Economics and Management (同济大学经济与管理学院)

Website

https://sem.tongji.edu.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tongji University's School of Economics and Management is a Shanghai-based, AACSB/EQUIS/CAMEA/PMI-GAC-accredited business school offering undergraduate through doctoral degrees, professional master's programs (MBA, EMBA, MEM, MPA, MF, MPAcc), executive education, and international exchange programs with 30+ partner universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business and Secretarial Schools (611410), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB), Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN), Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA), Specialized Master’s in Management (MiM) & Business Analytics (EDAHAHAC)

Keywords

• Business school education
• MBA executive programs
• Economics management degrees
• Professional degree programs
• Corporate executive training

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai, Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Degree Programs Tuition: Revenue from undergraduate, master's, doctoral programs through tuition fees from students across various disciplines including business administration, economics, and management.
2. Executive Education (EE): Executive education programs generating revenue from professional development and corporate training courses.
3. Professional Degree Programs: Revenue from MBA, EMBA, MGM, MEM, MPA, MF, MPAcc programs with specialized tuition structures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tongji SEM delivers higher-education degree programs spanning undergraduate through doctoral levels in management science, economics, finance, accounting, construction management, and public administration, plus professional master's degrees (MBA, EMBA, MEM, MPA, MF, MPAcc) and customized Executive Education for organizations. The school also runs international dual-degree and exchange programs (MGM, UTA EMBA) and supports research through the Advanced Institute of Business and an Integrated Experimental Platform.

Product overview

Tongji University's School of Economics and Management offers a comprehensive portfolio of degree programs spanning undergraduate through doctoral levels, including professional master's programs (MBA, EMBA, MEM, MPA, MF, MPAcc), executive education, and specialized international programs (MGM, UTA EMBA). The school operates eight academic departments (Management Science and Engineering, Construction Management and Real Estate, Economics and Finance, Public Administration, Accounting, Innovation and Strategy, Marketing, and Organization Management) plus the Advanced Institute of Business. Research is supported through multiple institutes including the China Science and Technology Management Research Institute, Complex Engineering Management Research Institute, and Integrated Experimental Platform, with accreditations from AACSB, EQUIS, CAMEA, and PMI-GAC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Advanced Institute of Business (AIB): A research institute under Tongji SEM focused on world-class economics and management disciplines, founded in 2017
• 管理高等研究院

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs Bachelor's degree programs offered across business, economics, and management disciplines through eight academic departments. Designed for domestic students entering via national university entrance examination (Gaokao).
• Master's Degree Programs Master's degree programs across multiple academic departments at Tongji SEM for students entering via national postgraduate entrance examinations.
• Doctoral Programs PhD programs for advanced research in economics and management disciplines at Tongji SEM.
• Postdoctoral Programs Postdoctoral research positions and fellowship opportunities for advanced scholars at Tongji SEM.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Full-time MBA program designed for career professionals seeking business leadership skills, operated through a dedicated program center.
• Executive MBA (EMBA) Executive education program for senior managers and business leaders, operated through the EMBA program center.
• Master of Engineering Management (MEM) Professional degree combining engineering and management education for technical leaders, operated through the MEM program center.
• Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ESCP Europe Business School (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2024Main guest university for 11 International Month 2024. Conducted keynote lecture and study abroad consultation sessions. Part of Tongji SEM's extensive European partner network.
• Technical University Munich (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured partner university in international exchange programs. Video introduction provided during 11 International Month activities.
• HEC Lausanne (Switzerland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for student and faculty exchange programs.
• University of Manchester (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university featured in international exchange activities.
• ESSEC Business School (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner institution in the international exchange network.
• University of Alberta School of Business (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMMA (Master of Management Analytics) collaborative program. University of Alberta delegation visited Tongji SEM to explore high-quality development of the MMA joint program.
• Warwick Business School (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelegation visit to Tongji SEM for academic exchange and collaboration discussions.
• Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured international partner in exchange programs.
• Queen's University (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in the international exchange network.
• EDHEC Business School (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner institution with video introduction during international month.
• Goethe University Frankfurt (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner university in the exchange network.
• Chinese Association of Management AccountingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTongji Accounting Department hosted the 2026 'Financial Digitalization and Management Accounting Innovation' symposium organized by the Chinese Association of Management Accountants.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• China Europe International Business School (CEIBS): CEIBS is China's leading AACSB/EQUIS triple-accredited business school with MBA, EMBA, and executive education programs. It is the most direct competitor to Tongji SEM in the China-based, internationally benchmarked business school segment.
• Peking University Guanghua School of Management: Top-tier Chinese business school at Peking University offering undergraduate, MBA, EMBA, and doctoral programs with AACSB and EQUIS accreditation. Directly comparable in program breadth and target student base.
• Fudan University School of Management: Fudan SoM is a Shanghai-based peer offering MBA, EMBA, and doctoral programs with EQUIS and AACSB accreditation. Direct geographic competitor in the Shanghai executive education market.
• Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB): CKGSB is a Beijing/Shanghai-based private business school focused on executive education and MBA programs for senior Chinese executives and state-owned enterprise leaders. Direct competitor for premium Chinese executive education market share.
• Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management: Tsinghua SEM shares an identical name and similar scope—comprehensive economics and management programs across undergraduate through doctoral levels. A leading triple-crown peer with stronger global rankings.
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University Antai College: Antai College at SJTU is a Shanghai-based business school with AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA accreditation offering MBA, EMBA, and EE programs. Direct competitor for Shanghai-based corporate executive clients.

Broad incumbents

• ESSEC Business School: ESSEC is a French grande école with AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA accreditation offering programs in France, Singapore, and Morocco. A European partner and a broad incumbent with overlapping executive education and MBA offerings.
• Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University: RSM is a top-ranked European business school with AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA accreditation. Like ESCP, RSM is a partner of Tongji SEM in student exchange but competes broadly for the same internationally mobile Chinese executive student pool.
• ESCP Business School: ESCP is a European multi-campus business school with which Tongji SEM partners for student exchange. As a larger, established European triple-crown school, ESCP overlaps with Tongji SEM on the international talent pipeline but operates on a much broader European footprint.

Regional players

• HEC Lausanne (University of Lausanne): HEC Lausanne is a Swiss business school with EQUIS and AACSB accreditation and is a Tongji SEM exchange partner. Comparable on program structure and quality but serves primarily a European student base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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