Major academic institution in China

The School of Management of Zhejiang University is a major academic institution in China where a variety of managerial personnel of higher level are trained. Mission of the School is to create new theories and methods to promote the development of social welfare and management science in China and cultivate innovative management talents who will lead and serve economic and social development.  The School of Management is making headway toward its strategic goal of becoming a management school that is in the lead in China, first-rate in Asia and well-known in the world.

5 departments and 10 research centers

The school consists of 5 departments and 10 research centers (e.g. the Center for Technological Innovation and Industrial Development, the Center for Innovation and Development, and the Global Entrepreneurship Research Center) in addition to 12 research institutes. At present, the school is focusing on the construction of two strategic axes: "The National Innovation Base for the Research on Rural Development in China" and "The National Innovation Base for the Research on Innovation Management and Sustainable Competitiveness".

Zheda is a large research institution with many research centers and institutes coordinated by its many schools. In addition to the academic studies Zhejiang also supports entrepreneurship with its Zhejiang University Global Entrepreneurship Center. The ZJU-GERC has three main research concentrations: innovative talent and global leadership; venturing resources and enterprise growth; and policy innovation and competitiveness.