Peking University, September 21, 2026: According to recent employment data, among the 370 Chinese full-time master's graduates (including 23 full-time MBA students) from PHBS, 19 will pursue further studies at leading universities in China and abroad, while 341 have secured job offers, bringing the initial employment rate to 97.3 percent. The strong employment outcomes reflect the school's sustained commitment to preparing students for high-quality career development.

In terms of career placement, half of the graduates entered the financial sector — 19 percent in policy and commercial banks, 12 percent in publicly offered funds, and 19 percent in securities firms, insurance asset management, and wealth management institutions. Another 31 percent chose careers in technology and the real economy —  18 percent joined internet technology firms while 13 percent joined real-economy companies. Additionally, 14 percent of graduates pursued careers in the public sector.

Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai remain the top destinations, accounting for 37 percent, 20 percent, and 14 percent of placements respectively, while 20 percent of graduates have chosen to explore opportunities in other cities.

Among the 23 full-time MBA graduates, 24 percent were employed in the technology industry, 24 percent chose entrepreneurship, 24 percent joined government agencies, 14 percent pursued careers in finance, 9 percent entered the energy sector, and 5 percent opted for careers in wholesale and retail.

Source: Peking University HSBC Business School
Edited by: Chen Shizhuo