GMAC data show high interest in finance among prospective business students in China.

1. WHOINCHINAISHEADINGTOBUSINESSSCHOOL?
58% of Chinese residents would prefer to study in the US, 19% in
Asia/Pacific Islands, 15% in Europe, and 6% in Canada. 83% are considering
international programs, and 12% are considering local programs.
WHO
WHAT
WHY
HOW
Sources: © 2014, Graduate Management Admission Council. Sources: Graduate Management
Admission Council. GMAT exams taken between July 1, 2011-June 30, 2013; mba.com Prospective
Students Survey of 3,814 candidates living in China considering graduate management business
school in 2012-2013. For more, see mba.com or gmac.com
*Respondents could choose more than one answer
CONSULTING
Current Industry Intended Industry*
ENERGY/UTILITIES
FINANCE/ACCOUNTING
HEALTHCARE
TECHNOLOGY
MANUFACTURING
GOV/NON-PROFIT
PRODUCTS&SERVICES18%
8%
8%
2%
3%
12%
30%
13%
22%
11%
6%
7%
5%
32%
43%
10%
83,288
TopSpecificProgramsConsidered*
66%
83% 14% 3%
Chinese residents
took the GMAT exam
Under 25 31 & OlderBetween 25 & 30
Female Male
48%
74%
of prospective business
school students are
considering MBA programs
are considering specialized
master’s degrees in business*
Other
Grants
Loans
PersonalEarnings/Savings
Spouse/PartnerEarnings
EmployerSupport
ParentalSupport
2%
7%
4%
46%
4%
14%
24%
Top 5
60% 58% 55% 53% 53%
2. Develop Business Skills
1. Increase Job Opportunities
4. International Employment
3. Increase Salary
5. Challenging Work
Reasons why
Chinese residents
are considering
business school*
ExpectedFinancingMix
tocover100%ofeducationalcosts
M. MANAGEMENT
M. FINANCE
FULL-TIME1YEARMBA
FULL-TIME2YEARMBA
M.ACC
47% 33% 30% 28% 25%
34%