WashU-Fudan EMBA Ranked No. 1 Worldwide in FT Global EMBA Ranking; Four Programs at Fudan University School of Management Ranked Among the World's Top 25
SHANGHAI, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Financial Times (FT) has released its 2025 Global EMBA Ranking, hitting a new milestone record of School of Management at Fudan University (the School) with its highest ranking ever. The WashU–Fudan Executive MBA program was ranked No. 1 globally, while the Fudan EMBA program retained its leading position among Chinese-taught programs for 4 consecutive years. With its four programs ranked among the world's top 25, the School has become the only business school worldwide with the most programs reaching an all-time high in ranking.
Four Programs All-Time High in Ranking
WashU-Fudan EMBA Program — Ranked No. 1 globally
No. 1 worldwide in salary today and salary increase
Fudan EMBA Program — Ranked No. 8 globally
No. 1 among Chinese-taught programs for 4 consecutive years
Top in multiple indices of salary today, salary increase, work experience (maintaining first position for 6 consecutive years), alumni network and research
HKU-Fudan IMBA Programme — Ranked No. 19 globally
First globally among part-time MBA programs
Salary increase ranked second globally (118% increase) among part-time MBA programs
Research ranked eighth globally
BI-Fudan MBA Program — Ranked No. 21 globally
Highest in its 13-year FT ranking history
Salary increase ranked second globally (123% increase)
Alumni network ranked first globally
International faculty rated first among part-time MBA programs worldwide for 7 consecutive years
Mission-driven: Leading in Management Education in China
As the first joint EMBA program approved by China's Ministry of Education (MOE), the WashU-Fudan EMBA program was launched in 2002. With the adoption of a collaborative teaching model between two partners, the program has become a testimony to "developing China's best management talent into global business leaders." Ranked third worldwide in 2024, the program has quickly climbed to No. 1 globally this year, with its remarkable leading position in salary increase along the years.
The Fudan EMBA program was among the first batch of Chinese-taught EMBA degree programs approved by China's MOE, aiming to develop senior executives in all walks of life. Holding its first place among Chinese-taught program for 4 consecutive years, the Fudan EMBA program prides itself this year for its leading outcomes in multiple indices including salary today, salary increase, work experience, alumni network and research.
The School has demonstrated a steady growth in the global ranking since 2006—from a single program leading Chinese mainland along the years to multiple programs consistently recognized among the world's best. The School started to participate in the FT ranking with multiple programs in 2012, a confident step for its open evaluation of the School's overall competitiveness. As a result, it has become a global competitive school, with the most programs and participating alumni among all ranking institutions. This year's ranking results in particular, with all four programs in the top 25, underscore the School's strong commitment to talent development, faculty enhancement, disciplinary advancement, and global outreach.
Alumni-empowered: Building a Global Alumni Network that Drives Career Success
In the latest ranking, all four programs have been placed within the global top 20 for alumni network, a testament gained directly from alumni's feedback on career advancement, mentorship, and support for innovation and entrepreneurship, to the School's vibrant and high-achieving community.
Today, the School has an active global community composed of over 60,000 alumni worldwide.
Research Impact: Contributing China's Perspective to Global Management Scholarship
The FT Global EMBA ranking places strong emphasis on research capability. Research strength of Fudan EMBA program has again been ranked first globally among Chinese–taught programs.
In the recently released UTD Top 100 Business School Research Rankings, the School ranked 66th globally and maintained its position as the top school in Chinese mainland, marking its tenth consecutive year in the global top 100. A large number of research findings based on China's best practices were published on the leading international journals.
The School has secured 21 research grants offered by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), covering priority areas such as AI and emerging technologies, industrial transformation, and consumer innovation. The School continues to strengthen its Science and Technology Innovation Strategy through cross-disciplinary AI research initiatives and dedicated talent development pipelines, preparing the next generation of scholars and leaders.
Embarking on a new journey of glory at the crossing of its 40th anniversary of re-establishment, School of Management, Fudan University will continue to uphold its spirit of 'Enlightening for Truth and Pioneering for Change,' relentlessly cultivating outstanding management talents who will not only lead China's economic development but also drive the engine of new global industrial revolution for the next century.
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