The CEIBS FMBA brings together the backbone of China's industrial and financial sectors. Our students work across every sub-sector of industry and finance, each bringing distinct industry insights and perspectives. On the CEIBS platform, they exchange ideas and amplify one another's strengths with outstanding managers from all industries, together composing a broader picture of life and career.

The incoming FMBA Class of 2026 has an average age of 35.5, with an average of 11.6 years of work experience and 6.9 years of management experience. The class hails from 19 provinces across China, with 55% from industry and 45% from finance. This deep integration of finance and industry reflects a distinctive profile of regional focus, industry-finance balance and technology-driven growth.

35.5Average Age
11.6Avg. Years of Service
6.9Avg. Years of Management Experience
76%Middle & Senior Management
43%Female
27%Master's Degree or Higher
28%Overseas Educational Background
38%Local Double First-class Tertiary Institutions

Regional Distribution

  • 76%
    Yangtze River DeltaA powerhouse of both finance and real economy, with a deep pool of capital market talent and a strong foundation in advanced manufacturing.
  • 9%
    Greater Bay Area & Taiwan, ChinaA dynamic mix of finance and diverse real-sector industries, offering rich cross-border business perspectives.
  • 7%
    Beijing-Tianjin-HebeiA hub of capital market activity, distinguished by its concentration of corporate headquarters and state-owned enterprises.
  • 5%
    Central & Western ChinaLed primarily by local business owners, with growing momentum from new players in finance and the internet sector.
  • 3%
    OverseasFrontline perspectives on global industrial expansion, spanning multinational manufacturing, overseas investment, and energy & power.
 

Industry Distribution

45% : 55%Finance:Industry
Finance
  • PE/VC7%
  • Real Estate Finance5%
  • Financial Services4%
  • Banking4%
  • Wealth Management3%
  • Private Equity / Hedge Funds3%
  • Law Firms3%
  • Futures 3%
  • Securities Firms3%
  • Fund Management3%
  • Holding Company Services2%
  • Business Services & Consulting2%
  • Accounting Firms1%
  • Non-bank Financing Services1%
  • Third-party Payment1%
Industry
  • Internet & Information Technology12%
  • FMCG & Logistics11%
  • New Materials & New Energy7%
  • Smart Manufacturing6%
  • Construction & Building Materials5%
  • Biotech, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare4%
  • Education, Culture & Media4%
  • Apparel Manufacturing2%
  • Others4%
28%General Management
23%Business Development & Marketing
14%Project Management
14%Investment / Trading
8%Finance / Accounting
5%IT & Information Technology
3%Consulting
5%Others
*Data based on statistics collected at enrollment of the CEIBS FMBA Class of 2026.