Antai College of Economics and Management's (ACEM) customised programmes have been ranked No.8 in the world and best in Asia by Financial Times (FT) executive education ranking 2017. Up one place from the ninth last year, it is the third year in a row that the college has climbed in customised programme ranking.

Open-enrolment programmes take part in rating for the first time,ranked No.32 worldwide and No.1 among mainland business schools.

The overall ranking calculated from both customised and open listings placed the college at No.15 in the world.

FT rankings measure the quality of both programmes based on participants' and clients' satisfaction and the schools' academic and comprehensive strength.

Since first entering customised rankings in 2015, ACEM has achieved continued progress and maintained its standing as top executive education provider in Asia.

 'The college's image, as well as its courses, case studies and teaching all have a modern and international feeling to it, which appeals to a new generation of young executives in our firm. But studying here is definitely not "learning everything west", rather there is considerable focus on domestic best practices,' said one client from an international banking company.

In light of China's 'Belt and Road Initiative', ACEM has launched new programmes including course for Chinese businessmen in ASEAN in Singapore, origin of the Maritime Silk Road, and the customised programme for TBEA, a key manufacturer based in Xinjiang, starting point of the Silk Road Economic Belt to meet the demands of related countries.

In open-enrolment courses available to all working managers, ACEM has also made an impressive start, came in at No.32 as a first-time entrant, which, when combined with customised rating, saw the college standing at No.15 in the world. Follow-up support (No.2 in the world) for open courses was also particularly highlighted by students.

'Sustained good performance in FT rankings confirmed the college's leading position and further proved its strength and standard in the field of executive education, ' said ACEM Dean Zhou Lin.

A press conference announcing the rankings was held today, attended by Secretary of Party Committee Yu Mingyang, Associate Dean Tian Xinmin, Director of Alumni and PR Office Huang Shujuan, Director of Executive Education Center Peng Juan, Professors Meng Xianzhong, Jing Runtian, Liu Tao, representative from client companies and the media.

For full ranking table please visit:  http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/executive-education-customised-2017