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SHANGHAI, Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) has soared to #2 in the

Financial Times' 2020 ranking of the world's top 100 EMBA programmes. This is

the third consecutive year CEIBS' Global EMBA has appeared in the top five and

is the highest ever ranking for a stand-alone EMBA programme in Asia. In

January, the school's full-time MBA programme was also ranked #5 globally and

#1 in Asia for the second consecutive year. The ranking further cements CEIBS'

position as one of the top business schools in the world.

Due to its strong methodology and broad participation, the FT's annual ranking

is amongst the most widely recognised in business management education. The

ranking takes into consideration numerous indicators related to business schools'

academics and diversity, while also tracking students' career progress, as well as

schools' research and corporate social responsibility efforts.

"As China's economy continues to show resilience in bouncing back from a

challenging year, CEIBS has excelled in its role as a bridge for economic and

cultural exchange between China and the world, while acting as a platform for

business leaders to flourish," says CEIBS President Wang Hong. "The FT ranking

once again demonstrates CEIBS' impressive growth over its 26 year history to

reach its current place amongst the best schools in the world. Looking ahead,

we will continue to fulfil our motto of 'Conscientiousness, Innovation and

Excellence', while promoting globalisation."

Despite the disruption caused by COVID-19 this year, CEIBS has demonstrated a

combination of innovation and perseverance in managing the impact of the

pandemic on its operations. After welcoming Global EMBA students back for

offline learning in September, the school launched a twin city model for its

full-time MBA programme – with sections opening in both Shanghai and Zurich –

in order to accommodate those unable to travel to China due to temporary

virus-related travel restrictions.

"As we move on from the challenges we have experienced in 2020, business

management education has never been more important," says CEIBS President

(European) Dipak Jain. "We have successfully adapted to ensure our students

could continue learning throughout this time and the Global EMBA programme is a

great example of this. At the same time, our students and alumni have continued

to play an integral role in making CEIBS an important platform for success."

CEIBS' position in this year's ranking also speaks to the overall strength of

the school and both its Chinese and international faculty. With nearly 20

research centres and a case centre partnered with some of the world's top case

libraries, the school has remained committed to the creation and dissemination

of business and economic knowledge.

"The hard work and innovative thinking of our faculty have made them some of

the most sought-after thought leaders and most-cited researchers in China

today," says CEIBS Vice President and Dean Ding Yuan. "We have also recently

launched a new initiative aimed at promoting cross-disciplinary research

bridging traditional academic disciplines with areas such as corporate social

responsibility and sustainability, China and the world, management in the

digital age and service excellence."

Unlike other top business schools, many of which have partnered up to offer

joint-EMBA programmes, CEIBS has unwaveringly pursued an independent approach,

establishing five campuses in Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen, as well as Zurich

(Switzerland) and Accra (Ghana), to offer a truly international course

experience. The school has also consistently attracted a diverse group of

international students seeking to advance their careers in China and Chinese

business executives seeking to expand their horizons into overseas markets.

"Our Global EMBA programme provides a truly global experience for participants

by leveraging our campuses on three continents. The programme caters both to

global participants looking for a window on China as well as Chinese executives

shifting into global roles," says Global EMBA Director Nikos Tsikriktsis. "With

participants from more than 20 countries and across the full spectrum of

industries and functions, our classroom is a unique environment where

participants can step away from their daily routines and explore business

challenges from a multitude of perspectives."

In line with its mission to educate responsible business leaders, CEIBS has

continued to excel in the area of corporate social responsibility. The school

first introduced CSR into its curriculum more than a decade ago and began

publishing an annual CSR white paper in 2018.

The next GEMBA class begins on December 6, when the school will welcome over 80

high-achieving executives from 15 countries to Shanghai to launch their 20-month learning journey.

About CEIBS Global EMBA

CEIBS Global EMBA is a top-ranked, part-time programme that balances 'China

Depth' and 'Global Breadth' for high-achieving business leaders who want to

take their career and personal development to the next level. With modules

available in 11 cities worldwide, a diverse student body from more than 20

countries, and two integrated cohorts running between China, Europe and Africa,

CEIBS Global EMBA provides unparalleled opportunities for participants to expand

their global network, while plugging into China's largest business school alumni network.

About CEIBS

China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) is amongst the top

international business schools in Asia, where it is the only one to have

simultaneously made it to the Financial Times' top 5 list of MBA and EMBA

programmes. CEIBS has more than 24,000 alumni from over 80 countries and

regions worldwide, and over the last 26 years has provided a broad range of

management programmes for more than 190,000 executives both in China and

abroad. With a faculty team that has extensive China knowledge and global

insight, CEIBS is uniquely equipped to nurture business leaders, at every stage

of their careers, preparing them to make a global impact. Learn more here.

https://www.ceibs.edu/

SOURCE  China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)

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