The Financial Times published its 2023 ranking of Masters in Finance Pre-Experience programs on June 12, 2023. The Master of Finance at Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management (Tsinghua SEM) ranked 5th worldwide and 1st in Asia. Tsinghua University is the first school from the Asia-Pacific region to appear among the Top 5 since the Financial Times first published its world ranking of Masters in Finance Pre-Experience programs in 2011.
The Master of Finance program at Tsinghua SEM was established to nurture top-notch professionals in applied finance who possess a global perspective and are prepared to navigate the dynamic market. During the past 12 years, the program has improved its teaching methods, emphasized the integration of industry and education, fostered collaborations with international organizations, and equipped students with real-world problem-solving skills. The program attracts the best graduates in China and from more than 50 countries and regions. In 2022, 207 applicants in China achieved the highest GPA in their majors and 229 were awarded national scholarships.
The program offers four concentrations based on students’ backgrounds and future career plans. These include Global Finance, Fintech, Entrepreneurship and Corporate Finance, and Investment and Insurance. Additionally, it provides students the ability to seek dual degrees with four top schools including the University of California, Berkeley, Columbia University, HEC Paris and London Business School.
The faculty comprises individuals from both academic and industry backgrounds, creating a "double mentor" mechanism of cultivation. The program boasts a team of 130 such mentors who are leading figures in the finance industry. In addition to its excellent faculty, the program offers a unique learning experience through the Financial Practice in China course series. In these lessons, esteemed financial elites and supervisors are invited into the classrooms to give students insight into real-world financial practices.
From Tsinghua SEM
Editor: Li Han
