WHO IN CHINAIS HEADING TO BUSINESS SCHOOL?

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

CONSULTINGCurrent Industry Intended Industry*

ENERGY/UTILITIESFINANCE/ACCOUNTING

HEALTHCARETECHNOLOGY

MANUFACTURINGGOV/NON-PROFIT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES18% 8% 8%

2%

3% 12%

30%

13%

22% 11%

6%

7%

5% 32%

43%

10%

83,288

Top Specific Programs Considered*

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 specializedmaster’s degrees in business*

Other

GrantsLoans

Personal Earnings/Savings

Spouse/Partner Earnings

Employer Support

Parental Support

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*

Expected Financing Mix to cover 100% of educational costs

M . M ANAGEMENT

M . F INANCE

FULL-TIME 1 YEAR MBA

FULL-TIME 2 YEAR MBA

M.ACC

47% 33% 30% 28% 25%

34%