The 2027 international intake at School of Management, Fudan University will take place from October 2026 to April 2027. International applicants in all disciplines are welcome to apply. Below are 2 programs open for international applicants:

1.MIF: Master of Finance - International Finance (taught in English)

2.MAIB: Master of AI for Business (taught in Chinese)

*GMiM (cooperated with London Business School) and DDIM program (cooperated with Bocconi and Luiss). International applicants for the above two programs should apply through the partner institutions' channels.

Application Requirements

Applicants should be/have

• Non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport; (If you have dual citizenship or have a citizenship of Hong Kong, Taiwan or Macao, please inform us in advance)
• Bachelor's degree (We welcome applicants from various academic backgrounds);
• Proof of English proficiency.
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Reference for the coverage of Exam

Applicants for AIB will need to pass the online math and Python test.

• Mathematics: (Functions, Limits and Continuity, Differential and Integral Calculus of Single-Variable Functions, Differential and Integral Calculus of Multivariable Functions, Infinite Series, Ordinary Differential Equations)
• b. Linear Algebra (Determinants, Matrices, Vectors, Systems of Linear Equations, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors of Matrices, Quadratic Forms, Positive Definite Matrix, Orthogonal Matrices)
• c. Probability and Mathematical Statistics (Random Events and Their Probability, Random Variables and Their Probability Distributions, Two-Dimensional Random Variables and Their Probability Distributions, Numerical Characteristics of Random Variables, Laws of Large Numbers and the Central Limit Theorem, Basic Concepts of Mathematical Statistics, Parameter Estimation, Hypothesis Testing)
• Programming: Basic Python syntax, fundamental data structures (lists, tuples, dictionaries, sets), control-flow design (selection, loops), function definition, basic concepts of function-argument passing, basic concepts of algorithm complexity and the complexity of common algorithms, common string-manipulation functions, introductory knowledge of regular expressions, basic file operations, basic concepts of object-oriented programming, common functions in NumPy and Pandas.

If an applicant has completed a Bachelor's degree in an English-speaking country, or is a citizen from an English-speaking country, there is no need to provide TOEFL or IELTS. The applicant can request to waive GMAT/GRE score by submitting his/her undergraduate transcript for pre-evaluation.

Otherwise, the applicant must submit at least 1 test score among the following 4 tests, TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT, GRE. Minimum requirements are listed below:

Application Process

Phase 1 Online Application (FDSM System)

There will be 4 rounds of review throughout the application season. We strongly encourage applicants to apply the earlier rounds.

1. Log on to FDSM website: https://app.fdsm.fudan.edu.cn/admission/application/upec/int
2. Complete the online FDSM application form and upload required documents. Please be aware that the school will only review applications that are completed and submitted, with all required documents attached.
3. Note: If you fail to provide all of the required documents, your application will not be accepted. Other documents might be required when necessary. If you want to revise your application form afterwards, please click the "Save" button. Once you submit the application form, you will not be able to revise it.
4. The system will close in April 2027, plan accordingly.

Phase 2 Online/Onsite Interview

1. Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview via email. If the applicant is located in Shanghai at the time, an onsite interview might be arranged.
2. Interview results will be released around 1-2 weeks after the interview.

Phase 3 Online Application (Fudan University System)

Qualified applicants who pass the interview must log on to the Fudan website: https://student.fudan.edu.cn/apply, and complete the online International Student Application of Fudan University, upload required documents and pay the application fee (800RMB) online. The system usually opens around mid-December.

FDSM Master's Programs International Application Process:

Application Material Check-List

• Photocopy of valid passport identification page
• Diploma of the highest degree conferred or proof of impending graduation (for applicants in their final year)
• Official university transcript
• Two reference letters
• A short video of your self-introduction, within 60 seconds (Speak Chinese if apply Master of Data Science & Business Analytics, otherwise, speak English)
• Personal statement
• Valid language certificate and score report
• Note: If the original document is not in English or Chinese, please upload a notarized Chinese or English translation as well as the original one.
• You will need to provide your diploma of bachelor degree before September otherwise you may lose your seat in student registration.

Scholarship

The program is delighted to offer scholarship opportunity to the most outstanding applicants who meet the criteria. The scholarship will cover part of the tuition fee with different levels, according to the education background and result of interview. No additional application is required.

In addition, applicants can apply for Chinese Government Scholarship (Chinese University Program) and Shanghai Government Scholarship by themselves. School of Management will decide to accept or partially accept the application result (according to the interview result) and only help to provide the necessary and reasonable documents (e.g. offer letter).

Applicants can select one from the scholarship by school of Management or by government if both have been applied successfully. Below are the application links for the two government scholarships:

• Chinese Government Scholarship: http://www.campuschina.org
• Shanghai Government Scholarship: http://study.edu.sh.gov.cn/apply/

Tuition Fee

• Master of Finance: RMB 238,000/2 years
• Master of AI for Business: RMB 288,000/2 years

*Please refer to the final announcement of the current year for the tuition fee.

About Master of Finance (MIF)

The Master of Finance Program was launched in 2010 in collaboration with Anderson School of Management at the University of California – Los Angeles and top faculty at Princeton University, offering two specializations in Quantitative Finance & Financial Engineering and International Finance.

The Program is committed to developing aspiring professionals who can push the boundary of knowledge and practice in financial industry. Fudan University will issue the degree and overseas universities will offer a signed Learning Certificate.

Program Highlights

• 2 years of in-depth professional experience in a world class business school
• 100% employment rate, with an average of 2.9 offers for each 2026 graduate
• Gain cutting-edge knowledge from world class faculty through interactive lectures, real-life case studies and integrative projects.
• Develop advanced analytical and technical financial skills and tools necessary for future career in Finance.
• Gain unprecedented access to the financial industry in Shanghai. Students are granted with opportunities to visit leading financial institutions and meet the most influential innovators in the industry.

Industry Connections

Strong Partnerships with Enterprises

The School has established school-enterprise partnership in multi-dimensions to develop student talent, connect faculty with corporates, and deliver maximum impact, with the aim of supporting global businesses and making an impact on society at large. Every season, world-class enterprises such as UBS, Citi Bank, HSBC, SVB, Starr Foundation, Volvo, Fosun Group, Bloomberg, Cargill and Shanghai Stock Exchange, to name a few, launch their recruiting plans at FDSM, promoting their corporate brands and recruiting talents through campus talks, career fairs, campus business competition, CDO portal and more.

Global Field Trips

Every year, students are fully sponsored to step out of the classroom and visit world-class financial enterprises in Hong Kong and Singapore through FDSM's corporate partnerships, to gain real-world experience and expand their perspectives. Besides, students have chances to participate in Chinese corporate trips, visiting top companies such as Tencent, Alibaba Group, and Huawei.

Business Practice Courses

• Corporate Course on Luxury Industry
• Citi - Fudan University Banking Courses (Partner with MBA)
• AEGON - Industrial Fund - FDSM Value Investment Course
• CICC Financial Practice Course
• Orient Securities Company - FDSM Fixed Income Course
• Primary Market Practice Course
• UBS Financial Practice Course

About MAIB (Master of AI for Business)

In the AI era, what enterprises need are not purely technical talents, nor purely managerial ones—but bridgers who can connect technology with business. FDSM's newly launched Master of AI for Business (AIB) program aims to cultivate "π-shaped talents" who understand technological logic, possess managerial wisdom, and embody humanistic warmth.

About the Program

This program aims to translate hardcore science and engineering technologies and AI technologies into commercial value. Through systematic training, students with science and engineering backgrounds will be equipped to navigate the pathway from technology to business, while students with a business background will strengthen their AI technical capabilities, ultimately achieving a multiplier effect on their competencies. The program seeks to cultivate a cohort of versatile AI management professionals who are proficient in AI technologies, possesses business acumen, and have extensive practical implementation experience, thereby supplying the backbone talent for the industrial intelligent upgrading.

The program features two concentrations:

• Master of AI for Business - AI & Business Innovation (ABI)
• Master of AI for Business - AI for Marketing (AIM)

Overview

Target Students Profile

• Background in science, engineering, or medicine (representative majors: Information Management, Management Science, Statistics, Big Data, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronic Information, Automation, Materials Science, Biomedicine, etc.)
• Background in economics and management (representative majors: Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, etc.)
• Background in humanities and social sciences (representative majors: Journalism and Communication, Psychology, Literature, History and Philosophy, Sociology, etc.)

Program Structure and Curriculum Highlights

The program adopts a curriculum framework of "Hardcore Technology + Business Insight", deeply integrating the essence of classical business education with cutting-edge AI technologies, and responding closely to the profound transformations in corporate organization, roles and responsibilities, and business mindset in the AI era. Course content is derived from faculty members' frontline corporate experience, covering hands-on projects such as agent workflow development, audit process implementation, collaborative programming, large model applications, and small model fine-tuning. This aligns with the current strong demand for "AI agents for efficiency enhancement across the entire workforce" in enterprises, effectively achieving industry-education integration and holistic education.

Top-tier Computing Power Support

The School's AI for Business Laboratory will be equipped with computing resources worth over CNY 3 million to fully support the research and practice needs of faculty and students.

Immersive Practical Teaching

Traditional case-based teaching will be upgraded to AI-driven simulated internships, with the introduction of Action Learning, organizing students to go deep into the frontlines of enterprises to solve real business challenges.

Industry Ecosystem Support

Leveraging the School's extensive alumni network and corporate partnerships, the program offers abundant internship and employment opportunities, with a faculty team possessing both technical and business perspectives, providing hands-on mentorship.

AI Business Competition for Practical Training

The program is planning to launch an AI Business Competition, based on real corporate challenges and utilizing the laboratory's computing platform, enabling students to address real problems, develop solutions, and gain valuable practical experience.

Program Calendar and Contents

CURRICULUM ARCHITECTURE—PYRAMID CURRICULUM (38-Credit Structure)

• Foundational Hardcore Courses: 11
• Specialized Core Courses: 6
• Elective Courses: 8
• Practical Integration Courses: 6
• University Compulsory Courses: 5
• Pre-course: 2

Four-Stage Curriculum — From Foundation to Real-World Practice

• Stage 1: Foundation — Collaborative Programming and Tools. Learn to use tools such as Claude Code and Copilot to deliver real business outcomes.
• Stage 2: Advanced — System Principles and Algorithmic Intuition. Understand large models and recommendation algorithms. Communicate effectively with engineers.
• Stage 3: Experimentation — AI Sandbox Experiment Course. Collaborate with industry leaders to fine-tune multi-agent systems in real business scenarios.
• Stage 4: Real-World Practice — Capstone On-Site Corporate Training + PBL Action Learning. Engage in corporate practice to tackle real business pain points.

Program Structure: Semesters 1-2 — Intensive, high-density knowledge acquisition | Semester 3 — Practical projects, sandbox simulations, etc.

Career Pathways & Opportunities

AI STRATEGY

• Chief AI Officer Assistant / AI Strategy Consultant
• Digital Transformation Consultant
• AI Project Manager / AI Innovation Manager

PRODUCT & INNOVATION

• AI Product Manager / AI Agent Product Manager
• Generative AI Application Manager / AI Solutions Manager
• Business Innovation Manager

GOVERNANCE

• AI Governance Manager / Algorithm Compliance Consultant
• Data Security Engineer
• Data Asset Management / Data Element Circulation Governance

OPERATIONS

• Intelligent Operations Manager / Intelligent Process Optimization
• Growth Strategy Analyst / Business Algorithm Engineer
• Experimental Design and A/B Testing Analyst

Career Destinations: Technology & Internet; FinTech; Intelligent Manufacturing; Retail & Consumer; Healthcare; Consulting Services; Energy & Overseas Expansion Enterprises.