On September 24, 2026 (local time), the graduation ceremony of BI-Fudan MBA Class 41 was held at BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo.

As one of the first Sino-foreign joint master's programs approved by the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council of China, the BI-Fudan MBA Program celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. H.E. Zhou Jingxing, the Chinese Ambassador to Norway, and Prof. Zhang Fuqiang, Dean and Li Dak Sum Chair Professor of Fudan University School of Management, attended the graduation ceremonyand delivered commencement speeches.

Mr. Egil Matsen, President of BI Norwegian Business School, Prof. Zhang Fuqiang, Dean and Li Dak Sum Chair Professor of Fudan University School of Management, Prof. Feng Tianjun, Assistant Dean of Fudan University School of Management, and Dr. Qiu Lijin, Director of the BI-Fudan MBA Program, also attended the ceremony.

Ambassador Zhou Jingxing Delivers Commencement Speech

In his speech, Ambassador Zhou Jingxing extended his warmest congratulations to the graduates. He emphasized that the common values of humanity — "peace, development, equity, justice, democracy, and freedom" — are more important than ever before, and that implementing the four global initiatives and building a community with a shared future for humanity have never been more urgent.

Ambassador Zhou also put forward four expectations for the graduates. First, be dedicated "Listeners" — always remain open-minded and humble, embrace the diversity of the world, and respect different choices, systems, and paths of development. Second, be courageous "Problem-solvers" — build consensus based on common values, take real actions to break deadlocks, and create both commercial and social value in solving the challenges of our time. Third, be bridge-building "Connectors" — wherever you go, bridge differences, reject binary opposition, and remain firm in your belief in mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. Fourth, be visionary "Accountable Leaders" — integrate your personal development into the tide of global progress, and become warm-hearted, responsible leaders.

Ambassador Zhou Jingxing takes a group photo with the graduates

Prof. Zhang Fuqiang, Dean and Li Dak Sum Chair Professor of Fudan University School of Management, also delivered an address. He noted that the BI-Fudan MBA Program has spanned three decades. In 1996, Fudan School of Management and BI Norwegian Business School joined hands to launch one of the very first Sino-foreign joint master's programs in China. Over the past three decades, the partnership between the two schools has remained stable and strong. The Program was ranked 21st worldwide in the 2025 Financial Times Global EMBA Ranking with remarkable achievements, and has consistently stood as a model of Sino-Norwegian educational cooperation.

Dean Zhang briefly outlined the future direction of Fudan University School of Management and its three strategic priorities — Artificial Intelligence, Science and Technology Innovation, and Internationalization. He emphasized to the graduates that the leaders needed in the AI era must not only understand technology and management, but also possess human understanding, cross-cultural empathy, sound judgment, and a sense of responsibility for the world we share. He expressed his hope that the graduates would safeguard the friendship between the two schools and promote greater understanding between the two countries. "Wherever your careers take you," he added, "remember the 30-year legacy you carry — one of openness, trust, and shared purpose."

Ambassador Zhou Jingxing in cordial conversation with Dean Zhang Fuqiang

Mr. Egil Matsen, President of BI Norwegian Business School, delivered his address. President Egil Matsen and Dean Zhang Fuqiang presented diplomas to the graduates.

BI-Fudan MBA Class 41 graduates celebrate this memorable moment.

The BI-Fudan MBA Program is one of the first Sino-foreign joint programs approved by the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council. Jointly founded in 1996 by Fudan University School of Management and BI Norwegian Business School, the Program has a 30-year history to date. Adhering to its core philosophy of “THE BEST OF BOTH”, the Program has built a curriculum that integrates ESG, Nordic sustainable development concepts, cutting-edge Western business logic and China’s local transformation practices. It is dedicated to developing visionary and interdisciplinary business leaders who embody a global perspective, strategic mastery in AI and digitization, innovative leadership, and sustainable decision-making excellence, and has continuously empowered high-quality talent for Chinese companies going globalin recent years. In the 2025 Financial Times Global EMBA Ranking, the BI-Fudan MBA Program is ranked 21st worldwide; its alumni network has again been ranked No. 1 globally among part-time MBA programs, and its international faculty has held the No. 1 global position among part-time MBA programs for seven consecutive years.