History

Established in Hong Kong in 2019, CEIBA Business School was created to develop internationally oriented management education connecting China and Europe. Building on the professional experience and European academic networks of its founders and collaborators, CEIBA has progressively expanded its activities from executive and postgraduate education to doctoral research and international scholarly collaboration.

Our Development

2019

Foundation of CEIBA Business School

CEIBA Business School was established in Hong Kong as a platform for internationally oriented management education connecting Europe and China.

2020

European Academic Partnerships

CEIBA expanded cooperation with European higher-education institutions, creating the foundations for a broader portfolio of postgraduate, executive and doctoral pathways.

2021

Program Development in China

CEIBA expanded the delivery of postgraduate and executive education for professionals in China, including MBA, Executive MBA and specialized master’s pathways.

2024

Expansion of Doctoral Education

CEIBA strengthened its doctoral portfolio through DBA and Executive DBA pathways developed with European university partners.

These programs reinforced CEIBA’s focus on transforming significant questions from professional practice into rigorous doctoral inquiry.

2025

From Doctoral Education to Research

Increasing emphasis on developing knowledge from managerial practice through doctoral research and academic collaboration.

2026

Establishment of CESAR

Launch of a joint research center with BIBS European Management Institute (Czech Republic), connecting doctoral graduates, academics and experienced practitioners.

Continuing the Journey

CEIBA continues to develop through international academic cooperation, new educational pathways and a growing research community. Its evolution remains guided by the same principle: connecting professional experience with academic knowledge in ways that create meaningful learning and contribution.


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