Business School, Hunan University

Hunan University (HNU), renowned for its rich heritage, is situated in Changsha, Hunan Province, and operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Education of China. Esteemed for its inclusion in the national 985 and 211 projects, HNU has a long-standing impact on the culture and economy of Hunan and the broader southern China region. The Business School of Hunan University (HNUBS), a vital component of HNU, hosts over 4,500 students, including international students from more than 40 countries. HNUBS has forged partnerships with 20 leading overseas universities and boasts accreditations from AMBA(2014), AACSB(2021) and EQUIS(2024).

    Recognized as one of China's premier business schools, HNUBS melds Chinese historical and cultural elements with modern cross-cultural influences, emphasizing a comprehensive approach that integrates teaching, practice, international research cooperation, talent development, and the expansion of business disciplines. The school employs 153 core faculty members and maintains an enrolment of between 4,500 and 5,000 students in its degree programmes, excluding those in Executive Education Programme (EE).

    Dominating the business administration education sector in Hunan, HNUBS holds a 36 percent market share in the MBA/EMBA market and approximately a 70 percent market share in EE education. Embarking on a transformative path, HNUBS is driven by a visionary mission and strategic objectives, aiming to establish itself as one of the foremost business schools in China with international acclaim. Its mission, encapsulated by the 3CI philosophy—Cultivate Innovative Leadership, Create Integrated Knowledge of Management, and Champion the Initiation of Sustainable Development—serves as the foundation of its educational ethos.