Elite Master of Finance (EMF) Program Fanhai International School of Finance (FISF)

Fudan University is a major public research university in Shanghai, China. It is widely considered one of the most prestigious and selective universities in China.  Founded in 1905, shortly before the end of China's imperial Qing dynasty, Fudan was the first university established independently by the Chinese people. Fudan is a member of the elite C9 League and a Ch..

Fanhai International School of Finance, Fudan University (FISF) is a business school founded in accordance with the management model and standards of the world's leading business schools, focusing on high-end financial talent education and financial think-tank research. The school was founded in late 2016 and officially opened in June 2017, with a core faculty team composed of outstanding scholars recruited from around the world.

With the strong support from key stakeholders and its commitment to academic excellence, FISF strives to become one of the world’s leading business schools for finance, serving business communities in China and beyond.

The Elite Master of Finance (EMF) program at FISF is a 2-year English program aiming to create globally responsible financial leaders of the future. The program is an ideal platform with:

1. Synergy from academic and industry experts—The FISF EMF faculty consists of world-renowned scholars and industry experts bridging the theory and practice. FISF has a fast-growing faculty team of more than 80 members in total. All our full-time professors are Ph.D. graduates from global prestigious universities, some tenured from state-of-the-art business schools and recognized leaders of their fields. In addition, we have an extended network of visiting faculty, who are senior figures of international organizations, government agencies and renowned enterprises with rich real-world experience.

2. Interaction of finest young minds—EMF enrolls international students from more than 10 countries/regions across the globe, all possessing exceptional academic background as well as extra-curricular experiences. The highly diversified student body nourishes frequent culture exchange and idea collision.

3. A global vision—To give our students a truly global outlook and exposure, we offer them two opportunities each academic year (during the winter and summer vacations) to study in North America or Europe. During these international learning trips, students will get to experience life at real financial institutions, engaging with business leaders.

4. Equal emphasis on theory and practice—Our comprehensive, best-in-class curriculum covers both classic financial theories and contemporary phenomena such as the latest developments in capital markets, Fintech and cutting-edge financial tools. Towards the end of each module, students will be asked to apply their classroom learning by undertaking a project designed by one of our industry partners. Such LIVE Learning pedagogy does not only enhance students’ problem-solving ability but also teamwork and leadership skills. It ensures that what our students are taught is firmly rooted in industry and that our students are equipped to make an immediate impact on the globe.

5. Comprehensive career development support—Our Professional Development Center

provides a wide array of service to our EMF students, from career counseling and professional skills development to the mentor program. The PDC also helps identify internship and job placement opportunities from its vast industry network. With China’s increasing global recognition, there will be abundant opportunities for future students with a knowledge of Chinese finance in the increasingly competitive financial industry.