Cornell-Peking MMH/MBA
Achieve a dual-degree combining a Cornell MMH and a MBA from Peking University. This program integrates hospitality and business education in a global context delivered across partner institutions.
- Schedule
- Part-time, 2 years
- Format
- In person
- Location
- Shanghai China
- Start
- September
- Requirements
- See Peking U admissions
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Management in Hospitality + Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- This program is part of
- Nolan School of Hotel Administration
Cornell–Peking MMH/MBA
The Cornell–Peking MMH/MBA is a part-time, bilingual dual-degree program designed for working professionals in China. Offered through the Nolan School and the Guanghua School of Management at Peking University, the program combines hospitality management and business education in an international format that allows students to continue working while they study. Graduates earn two degrees.
Delivered over two years, the program integrates weekend classes in Shanghai with residential sessions in Ithaca and New York City. Students complete the majority of their coursework in China while participating in immersive U.S.-based experiences that connect them with Cornell faculty, industry leaders and applied learning opportunities.
The program develops leaders with both local market insight and global perspective, particularly for the hospitality and service industries in China and across international markets.
Why choose this dual degree?
This bilingual, cross-cultural environment also provides experience and insight into how business and service industries operate across markets, particularly within China and the broader global landscape.
Earn two top degrees
MMH from Cornell and MBA from Peking University
Part-time format
designed for working professionals
Weekend classes
taught in Shanghai with U.S. residential sessions
Integrated curriculum
across business and hospitality disciplines
Esteemed faculty from Cornell and Peking
along with industry leaders
Program snapshot
The program is structured to support continued career progression while building broader leadership capability across service-driven industries. Approximately 70% of coursework takes place in Shanghai through weekend classes, with the remaining 30% delivered through residential sessions in Ithaca and New York City, where students engage in immersive learning and connect with Cornell faculty and industry leaders. The cohort brings together experienced professionals, including industry leaders, entrepreneurs and individuals from sectors such as healthcare, real estate and technology, creating a learning environment shaped by diverse perspectives and real-world experience.
Admissions
Admissions to the Cornell–Peking MMH/MBA are managed by Peking University. For application requirements, deadlines and additional program details, please visit the official Peking University program page.
For questions, applicants from mainland China can contact mbaadmi@gsm.pku.edu.cn. International applicants and applicants from the Chinese regions of Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan can contact MBAintl@gsm.pku.edu.cn.
Your path forward
Visit Peking University for program details and application.