Designed for working professionals in China, the Cornell–Tsinghua Finance MBA is a part-time, bilingual dual-degree program that deepens expertise in finance while helping participants advance into senior leadership roles.

Offered in partnership with the PBC School of Finance at Tsinghua University, the program combines rigorous financial training with a broader MBA foundation and was the first program through which an Ivy League university awarded its MBA degree in China.

The program is delivered over approximately two years in a part-time format that accommodates working professionals. Coursework is primarily completed in Beijing through weekend classes held every other week, with additional residential sessions in Ithaca and New York City that provide immersive learning and direct engagement with Cornell faculty and the broader MBA community. The structure emphasizes continuity between classroom learning and professional application, allowing students to immediately apply financial and strategic concepts within their organizations while gaining exposure to global markets and industry practices.

New students come together in Beijing to begin the program, meet their cohort and engage with faculty from Cornell and Tsinghua. Orientation sets the foundation for the experience ahead, introducing the structure, expectations and collaborative environment that will carry through the program.

The curriculum integrates finance-focused coursework with core MBA disciplines across approximately 60 credits. Early modules build a foundation in finance, economics, operations and management, followed by advanced coursework in areas such as entrepreneurship, innovation and specialized finance topics.

The program combines theory with applied learning through experiences such as a negotiation practicum, fintech hackathon, Wall Street trek and a final thesis project. Instruction is delivered by faculty from both Cornell and Tsinghua, along with industry leaders who bring current market perspectives into the classroom.