Recently, SISU School of Business and Management(SBM) has received an official notification from the Association of MBAs (AMBA) confirming the accreditation of its MBA program. Since then, SISU has joined the ranks of the 39 accredited institutions in the Chinese Mainland recognized by AMBA.
Established in 1967, AMBA is a prestigious international accreditation body specializing in MBA and EMBA education programs. It stands as one of the world's top three authoritative business education accreditation systems. Notably, AMBA accredits only 2% of the world's high-level business schools, with its membership encompassing over 260 esteemed business schools across more than 70 countries. AMBA accreditation marks a major milestone for the SISU MBA program. It signifies the entry into the league of globally renowned business schools and the international recognition of exceptional education and teaching quality. This accomplishment is pivotal for boosting the program's global competitiveness.
SISU SBM is dedicated to establishing a top-tier domestic and globally renowned management school to nurture talented individuals with “Integrity, Vision and Academic Excellence”. In pursuit of an enhanced international strategy, the school initiated preparations for AMBA accreditation in 2017. Under the guidance of the school's leadership, faculty and staff conducted a comprehensive review and enhancement of school philosophy, program operations, teaching management, and student quality to reinforce SISU MBA program's international features and global brand recognition. SISU MBA was evaluated by AMBA experts in September 2020 and finally achieved AMBA accreditation.
International accreditation is a vital step in advancing SISU MBA program. SISU MBA program consistently upholds high standards and international approaches, evolving into a program featured by a strong foundation in management disciplines from the School of International Business Administration and a practical orientation. Since its inception, SBM has diligently pursued its mission of nurturing students with practical skills, emphasizing the fusion of theory and practice, and staying abreast of global developments in management disciplines. Over a decade of dedicated cultivation and development, SBM has achieved significant milestones in its foundation, curriculum, brand, and industry recognition.
Pioneering innovation in the programs and maintaining a commitment to cutting-edge exploration. Leveraging its advantages, SBM integrates multiple resources to develop a scientific, cutting-edge, and international MBA program. The design of the program is based on decades of experience in cultivating students from an international perspective within management disciplines. SBM also keeps pace with the latest trends in global business administration education and draws inspiration from the curricula and teaching approaches of top international MBA programs to remain contemporary and future-oriented. As for the concentration, courses are set including Borderless General Management, Digital Marketing, Fintech, Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Management, Behavioural Science and Business Decision Making, and Fashion and Luxury Management. Notably, two new concentrations were introduced this year: Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Management, as well as Behavioural Science and Business Decision Making. It reflects the growing demand in the digital era for students who can navigate complex environments and have strong decision-making skills. It represents a fusion of cutting-edge developments in management disciplines with real-world business practices and aligns with the evolving needs of economic and social societies.
Enjoying high-quality international resources for developing a global vision. The faculty's strength and access to high-quality international resources significantly bolster the enhancement of the MBA education quality. SBM is dedicated to comprehensive collaboration with top-tier global business schools, encompassing student and faculty exchanges, academic development, joint research, and cooperative projects. The partnerships span across the United States, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Currently, SISU MBA has fostered enduring and amicable relationships while engaging in extensive, in-depth collaborations with renowned universities and business schools in the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Thailand, Finland, and Morocco.
Establishing a strong brand reputation to support high-quality growth and development. Since the inception of SISU MBA program, over 2,000 students have been cultivated based on SISU's robust foundation in cross-cultural development and the forefront of business administration. The program consistently cultivates top-tier professionals and leaders for both society and the business sector. Considering the similarity of domestic MBA education, SISU MBA program is dedicated to investing in brand development. It aims to build a strong brand reputation through high-quality projects, ultimately shaping the unique development brand and distinctive advantages. In recent years, SISU MBA program has achieved outstanding results. In 2020, it was ranked 15th in China's Most Influential MBA Ranking by World Entrepreneur, 39th in “Asia's Most Influential MBA Ranking, and an impressive 6th in China's Most Promising MBA Ranking. Additionally, it was recognized at The 8th Tencent Business School Development Forum in 2020 as an influential MBA program.
AMBA accreditation represents a significant endorsement of SISU MBA program, marking a new phase of the internationalization of the program. Looking forward, SBM will continue to advance its efforts from an international perspective, actively pursue AACSB accreditation, and consistently optimize and innovate by the standards of top international business schools. The goal is to enhance SBM's research capabilities and the quality of student development, taking significant strides towards a domestically top-tier, internationally renowned research-oriented business school.
In the current phase, SISU MBA is propelled by the vision of “establishing a leading domestic and globally recognized MBA program”. It is dedicated to forging a robust framework while striving for excellence. Its commitment lies in cultivating elites in “borderless management” with a global perspective and profound insights, fully prepared to address the challenges of the market economy and societal development.
