On the one hand, the global economy has helped the significant development of China, has presented unique opportunities to Chinese companies, and has brought about many outstanding business leaders; on the other hand, Chinese companies are in put in a position of challenge which has never happened to them before—a challenge of life and death: many Chinese companies are not adaptable to the competitive market economy environments, do not possess competitive advantages, and are in great needs of new management knowledge, skills, and capacities.

With the mission to provide broad access to high quality education, John F. Kennedy University (JFKU) has developed the master’s degree level training certificate program for business executives (EMBA).

Based on our market research, our program is unique in many dimensions – including careful consolidation of management know-hows and cutting edge thinking, focusing on providing applicable skills, synerzing eastern and western wisdoms – and all of which are done with the intention to serve the needs for improving competitive advantages for businesses and their leaders.

John F. Kennedy University (JFKU) is a reputable, innovative，non-profit university, located in the silicon valley of California. Founded in 1964, with the inspiration of John F. Kennedy, JFKU has been educating many students with leadership potentials. Over the years, JFKU has been known as an unique institution serving adults around the globe.

Accreditation and Recognition

John F. Kennedy University has become one of the universities with recognition around the world.

John F. Kennedy University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)——one of the big fives of accreditation agencies in the US. And at the program level, JFKU has also received accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA). the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). The School of Law is accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California (CBA).

Students and graduates of the university are accepted by other colleges and universities upon transfer. In addition, many businesses, government agencies, industries and other employers recognize the value of advanced study at the university and approve reimbursement to their employees for all or a portion of their tuition costs.

In addition, John F. Kennedy University is one of the US universities recommended by the Chinese government.

Mission Statement

The mission of John F. Kennedy University is to serve the educational needs of adult students by: 

· Providing broad access to high quality, innovative educational programs in which theory and life experience are integrated; 

· Cultivating a vibrant and humane learning community that embraces all forms of diversity;

· Nurturing academic, professional, and personal development;

· Respecting individual and cultural differences to forge bonds of common understanding; 

· Connecting our academic programs to the needs of the diverse communities of the greater Bay Area;