Over more than three decades, CEIBS has built a deeply embedded presence across China's major economic centres, developing long-standing relationships with alumni, faculty, government bodies, and corporate partners.

While many international institutions have expanded into China in more recent years, often building partnerships from the outside, CEIBS has grown alongside the country's economic transformation. Its development has been closely linked to the evolution of China's business landscape, allowing it to establish sustained connections with companies across sectors such as finance, technology, manufacturing, and healthcare.

This depth of access is reflected in both the academic environment and the opportunities available to students. Faculty research, case studies, and classroom discussions are informed by ongoing engagement with Chinese enterprises, while alumni networks extend across key industries and regions.

For students, this means:

• Stronger employer connections, supported by long-term relationships with companies that regularly engage with CEIBS through recruitment, projects, and events
• A well-established alumni presence, offering access to professionals in senior roles across China and the wider Asia-Pacific region
• Closer integration with China's business environment, where learning is reinforced through direct exposure to how organisations operate in practice