- INSEAD and Tsinghua SEM renew strategic alliance, extending TIEMBA programme until 2032
- TIEMBA dual-degree EMBA celebrates 18 years of success, empowering over 680 executives from 51 countries
- Future cohorts to study across INSEAD and Tsinghua campuses globally, joining elite alumni networks with global impact
INSEAD, The Business School for the World, and Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management (Tsinghua SEM), together, announced to extend their strategic alliance for another five years. This is nearly two decades of success for the Tsinghua-INSEAD Executive MBA (TIEMBA) programme.
The new agreement was signed by Professor Francisco Veloso, Dean of INSEAD, and Professor Bai Chong-En, Dean of Tsinghua SEM, at the ceremony in Beijing. The ceremony was attended by faculty, staff, students and alumni of both schools.
Professor Francisco Veloso, Dean of INSEAD, added, "I am extremely proud of our close collaboration with Tsinghua SEM. Together, we have developed a really global programme which not only prepares executives to lead across borders but also develops in-depth knowledge of business both in the East and in the West. We look forward to continuing this experience and empowering the next generation of global leaders".
INSEAD's presence in Asia has grown significantly over the past two decades, anchored by its Singapore campus and strengthened through strategic partnerships such as TIEMBA. Today, INSEAD Asia Campus serves as a vital hub for world-class leadership education, with a diverse portfolio of programmes designed to develop responsible leaders across industries.
The school's Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) Asia track has drawn high-level leaders from throughout the region, with in-depth learning experiences designed to suit the nuances of Asian markets. MBA participants also have the option of starting out at INSEAD's Singapore campus, reflecting the school's commitment to equipping global business leaders with a rich appreciation of Asia.
Outside degree programmes, INSEAD has extended its reach through Executive Education and Customised Corporate Programmes, collaborating with multinational corporations to create transformational leadership approaches suited to the Asia-Pacific context. These programmes enable executives to drive their organisations through the changing business world with cultural know-how and innovation.
As INSEAD celebrates 25 years in Singapore, its impact increases. Chinese students, faculty, and alumni have been a key part of this process. They bring their fresh viewpoints to the classroom, push research that bridges academic quality with global applicability, and leave a lasting legacy across industry in Asia and globally.
Tsinghua SEM Dean Professor Bai Chong-En stated, "The Tsinghua SEM has always been committed to being a bridge that closely integrates various disciplines, business with technology, theory with practice, and is committed to building greater connections between China and the world".
Our collaboration with INSEAD has been fruitful, with lasting successes. The TIEMBA programme has promoted international networks and helped facilitate economic collaboration between China and other countries. We are determined to advance this collaboration strategically in accordance with our common vision for world excellence.
Over the past four decades, Tsinghua SEM has become one of the world's most acclaimed business schools, a magnet for entrepreneurial activities and top professionals from across China and beyond. International collaborations with institutions such as INSEAD, MIT and Columbia University have enhanced global engagement, while partnerships with over 100 universities worldwide have bolstered student exchanges.
The TIEMBA dual-degree program started in June 2007 with its first cohort of 45 students from 17 countries. Since then, the 22-month program has graduated more than 680 international executives from 51 countries with two of the world's top academic institutions' credentials.
Conceived specifically for experienced professionals, the TIEMBA programme is a combination of East and West. With its modular convenience and support for career progress, the program provides both near-term relevance and long-term value. Participants are accorded global exposure, diverse peer-to-peer interaction, and a carefully crafted strategic curriculum to equip them to lead purposefully across markets and cultures.
In the last 18 years, the TIEMBA programme has held a position of among the world's best EMBA programmes. Its alumni work in diverse industries and geographies, and numerous hold C-suite or entrepreneurial positions with worldwide influence.
The new pact will continue the TIEMBA programme until 2032, hosting future cohorts at INSEAD's global campuses in Fontainebleau, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, and Tsinghua SEM's Beijing and Shenzhen campuses.
They will be members of two influential alumni networks upon graduation. These worldwide networks provide lifelong membership in a dynamic, active community of leaders, supporting personal development, business partnerships, and international reach.
